Buyer Tips

Feb. 20, 2008

Why Do Homeowner Associations Have Rules, Restrictions & Regulations?


Miromar Lakes Home

Deed Restrictions | Homeowner Association Rules & Regulations | HOA Guidelines

For many buyers of real estate it is important to know and ask questions about restrictions that will effect owners, tenants and guest living in homes within a home owner association. First, Restrictive Covenants are created for …

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Feb. 16, 2008

Hateration of Real Estate Agents

 

I'm a sweet little cupcake

Which is Worse Being a Chic or a Real Estate Agent?

Saturday open houses with a bright blue sky are usually a bust, but today I actually had more than a few visitors. I ran out of flyers, as a matter of fact. Traffic was good …

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Feb. 15, 2008

What's My Bonita Springs Home Worth - Really

 

Zesti

Investigating Automated Home Valuation in Southwest Florida's Turbulent Market

Zestimates® are estimates... they are just for "fun" but are consumers really, really clear on the fact that it's not reliable? - Matt Rathbun via Twitter

Matt said what some of us in the real …

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Feb. 13, 2008

Welcome to Bonita Springs, Canada

 

Why are Canadians Buying Bonita Springs Real Estate?

National Association of Realtors has released statistics in a study that show that about one in five American real estate agents sold a second home in the year 2007 to a foreign buyer. Interest is up primarily due to:

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Feb. 1, 2008

Homestead Exemption Deadline for Bonita Springs - Estero Homes

 

Bonita Springs Real Estate | Estero Florida

Homestead Exemption March 1 Deadline

Homestead Exemption is a constitutional benefit of $25,000 removed from the assessed value of your Lee County property, which includes the cities of Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida. It is granted to those …

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Jan. 9, 2008

How Does Save Our Homes Portability Work For Bonita Springs Homeowners?


Community Development District

Bonita Springs Florida | Save Our Homes Portability

On January 29th, Florida voters and Bonita Springs real estate owners will have the ultimate say on the proposed constitutional amendment, which is described here. Even if the measure fails to achieve the required 60% of voter support, the …

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Dec. 29, 2007

How to Buy Student Housing for Your FGCU College Student

 

Bonita Springs Home

Student Housing in Estero Florida | FGCU College Housing

Bonita Springs Student Housing

With the recent price adjustments of Bonita Springs real estate and Estero Florida homes and condos, the cost savings of housing your kid, plus appreciation, may make college town real estate a …

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Dec. 27, 2007

Bonita Springs Short Sale | Estero Short Sale | Checklist

 

Bonita Springs Short Sales

Bonita Springs Short Sale Checklist

Chris Griffith is a licensed Bonita Springs real estate agent and not a tax attorney, real estate attorney or C.P.A. Anyone that is faced with foreclosure or a short sale should seek the advice of a real estate attorney and …

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Dec. 27, 2007

Bonita Springs Rental | Bonita Springs Vacation Rental | Rental Tips

 

Bonita Springs Vacation Rental

Bonita Springs Real Estate Rental Tips

The Bonita Springs rental market is alive and thriving in Southwest Florida. A large inventory of both condominiums and single family homesin Bonita Springs and Estero Florida are available in a variety of neighborhoods. There are a few things …

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Nov. 23, 2007

Free Wind Storm Inspections for Bonita Springs Homes

Bonita Beach Sunset

Free Bonita Springs & Estero Wind Storm Inspections

The nutshell version: Get your home inspected for free to save money on home owner insurance premiums. Period.

Who is eligible for the program?

Owners of single-family homes in Bonita Springs and the State of Florida.

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