Life In Bonita Springs

Feb. 18, 2013

Bonita Springs Florida Tax Haven High Net Worth Residents

Bonita Springs Florida Tax Haven High Net Worth Residents

Purchasing Florida Luxury Real Estate For Residency Tax Benefits 

10 Most Expensive Communities in Bonita Springs Florida

No matter what the cycle is in, the basic tenets of real estate remain unchanged, consumers make their money in the buy.  When purchasing real estate in Bonita Springs, Florida to establish residency there is a residual financial benefit, tax savings in the form of no state income tax.  Add to that, moving a business to southwest Florida and enjoy other financial benefits such as impact fee abatement programs, tax incentives for job creation and rebate incentives to move to Bonita Springs or Lee County Florida.

Simply put, the State of Florida, Lee County and the city of Bonita Springs, Florida all want you to move here.  They also want you to move your business here because business is booming in Florida. Benefits of moving a business to Florida include lower operational expenses when compared to many northern metropolitan areas and low corporate tax rates which can be as high as 14% in New York, for example. Businesses thrive in Florida’s low-tax environment and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax.

Florida Real Estate + Residency = No State Income Tax

While it’s been quietly known for quite some time, recent press coverage has highlighted many Fortune 500 executives, working professionals, hedge fund managers, business owners and wealthy baby boomer retirees looking to cash out and save big bucks over the long haul by establishing residency and moving to Florida.  The  state income tax saving alone in the multi-millions of dollars.

Southwest Florida and many of the gated communities in Bonita Springs offer a tax haven and luxury lifestyle that the affluent and influential are purchasing in droves.

Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida luxury communities such as Bonita Bay Golf and Country ClubPelican Landing, Shadow Wood at The Brooks and West Bay Club are wildly popular.

These luxury neighborhoods provide more than just a tax haven wrapped in real estate.  They offer those with means executive level lifestyle with cultured amenities such as world class golf, exclusive tennis clubs, marina and private beach club memberships, plus exclusive, equity country club memberships.

Here are some great resources if you’re just beginning the research for moving to Bonita Springs Florida for the luxury lifestyle with the bonus of added tax benefits highlighting no state income tax:

There are a variety of State, County and even City incentives you will want to know about which will positively impact your personal and corporate bottom line. No state income tax is powerful but there are often local incentives to investigate, also.  If you are interested in speaking privately with Bonita Springs City officials and economic development committee-chairpersons or Chamber of Commerce officials, I’d be happy to arrange an private introduction to those who can best help your business or niche industry make the City of Bonita Springs it’s next home. - Chris Griffith 239-273-7430

Read also: 10 Most Expensive Communities in Bonita Springs Florida

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All information provided at LifeInBonitaSprings.com is for information purposes only. You should always consult with a competent financial planner and legal professional licensed in your state and the state of Florida with respect to your particular situation before making any decision that involves your finances and/or home ownership.

Feb. 17, 2013

Fishing at Lover’s Key | Bonita Springs, Florida

Boy Fishing Lovers Key Quote

Thinking of Making a Photo Book of Bonita Springs

Posted in Things To Do
Feb. 16, 2013

I’m Writing For Southwest Spotlight These Days

Chris Griffith Southwest Spotlight

Southwest Spotlight Newspaper

Well, it’s not about real estate so it’s a actually fun to write again.  If you know me or read my blog, Life In Bonita Springs, for a while you’ll know that I like the outdoors.  I like wildlife, nature, woods, rivers, you name it.  This first issue, on stands now, is about raising Monarch Butterflies because … I happen to raise Monarch butterflies as a way to recreate outside of selling real estate in Bonita Springs.  Not that being a real estate agent is stressful at all.

I look forward to writing the next article now, most likely one of our great hidden parks or nature preserve that I feel most Bonita Springs residents simply do not know about or are taking for granted.  Living in Bonita Springs is a treat and most people do not realize that city wide and even county wide our forefathers made sure there were ample parks and nature preserves for residents to enjoy.  Unfortunately, our culture is now chaining us to our desks, our game controllers and smart phones and we’re missing it.  You’re missing it.  Did you know you were missing it?

Hopefully, I’ll be able to inspires a few southwest Florida residents to cross the threshold of their comfy homes and get their hands in soil or inspired enough to put on walking shoes and get some fresh air.  Of course, if you have any  suggestions or ideas for stories, let me know.

Posted in Around Town
Feb. 14, 2013

Bonita Bay Real Estate Market Report Feb 1, 2013

Feb. 9, 2013

What a Nor’easter Looks Like in Bonita Springs Fl

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Southwest Florida Weather in February

This is Baily.  Baily wanted you to know that this is what February weather is like in Bonita Springs, Florida.  We’ve had picture perfect weather this week!

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take a boat ride on one of Baywater Exclusive Boat Club’s boats, the doubled decker boat with a slide.  Actually, the entire Bonita Leadership class was there and we had a great time and learned a lot about the environment and the waterways of Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida.  We marveled at the great weather and some shared stories of relatives who are bracing for a class A blizzard or storm or whatever they’re called “up there”. 

If you’ve had enough of snow and cold, come on down.  There’s a boat rental waiting for you at Baywater and I’m sure I can scrounge up a home or condo for you to look at.

Posted in Around Town
Feb. 6, 2013

Norman Love Confections For Happy Valentines Day

Norman Love Chocolate

Norman Love Chocolate: One Size Fits All

Just in case you didn’t know, Norman Love Confections and the world famous chocolate is anchored right here in southwest Florida.  Since chocolate makes a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, there is only one way to set your gift apart from any chocolate gift your sweetie has ever received.  Give the gift of Norman Love Chocolate!  For some great gift ideas, read also: A Trio Guaranteed to Impress Your Valentine

At this time there are two Norman Love Confections locations  Floridain southwest and you’d be missing the boat if you didn’t stop in and check out what is available, because it’s not just chocolate shop. Norman Love Convections also offers tasty treats such as artisan gelato, candy making classes, gift baskets, pastry, gift certificates and so much more.

Visit the official website for more information or to order online: www.normanloveconfections.com 

If you’d like to visit one of the local southwest Florida Norman Love Confection stores:

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Naples Chocolate Salon
3747 Tamiami Trail N
Naples FL 34103

239-687-7215 (Phone)

 

 

 

       

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Fort Myers Chocolate Salon
11380 Lindbergh Blvd
Fort Myers FL 33913

239-561-7215 (Phone)

Feb. 4, 2013

Bonita Springs Estero Florida Real Estate Market Report January 2013


Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales & Statistics

If you do not see the video above: http://youtu.be/-pCyeNoxJcs

Well, youtube transcripts of this video were absolutely awful so I’m going to just let you listen to the video. The nutshell version is that we cover Bonita Springs real estate sales stats, foreclosures, short sales and inventory.  The real estate market is moving swiftly and buyers who want to purchase in entry level priced real estate will miss the boat this year. 

There are some important stats about entry level but the real news is for buyers of higher end real estate, luxury real estate and those affluent buyers looking for tax protection in Bonita Springs … your market is starting to take off. If you’ve been a fence rider waiting for a great deal on luxury Bonita Springs real estate, it’s time to get in.

Feb. 4, 2013

Bonita Springs Florida Foreclosures & Short sales 2-1-13

1 Condition of Sale Bonita Springs Estero Florida Jan 2013

Bonita Springs Real Estate - Green the Color of Money

Just in case you were wondering how many foreclosures and short sales were out there competing in the Bonita Springs real estate market.

Posted in Market Reports
Jan. 31, 2013

Thursday’s Rain Delay in Bonita Springs

Rain on Monarch Chrysalis Signature

Minor Delay With Today’s Monarch Hatchlings

It’s raining in Bonita Springs Florida today but, I will point out, there is still going to be a high of seventy-seven degrees.  Life in Bonita Springs.

Posted in Around Town
Jan. 26, 2013

Bonita Springs Real Estate Inventory Update

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What’s Left in Entry Level Real Estate

In the height of tourist season in Bonita Springs Florida, what remains for sale on the market in entry level pricing is very little. Take, for example, single family homes under $100,000 in Bonita Springs and Estero Florida.

  • At this time, January 26, 2013, there are only seven single family homes for sale under the price of $100,000, excluding manufactured homes.
  • At this time, there are only twenty low rise condominiums for sale in Bonita Springs and Estero priced under $100,000.
  • There is only one attached villa priced under $100,000 at this time.

The deals.  Where are the deals?  Where are the foreclosures?  Well, a lot of that excess inventory and those foreclosures were a few years back.  If you’re coming in late to the real estate game, Bonita Springs and Estero has absorbed the surplus inventory in entry level pricing.   Where the deals are, at this time, is in the $600,000-900,000 price range where properties have been selling slowly. Of course, that depends upon the neighborhood because real estate is local.

If you’re shopping for real estate in entry level pricing prepare to act swiftly and with purpose.  Homes are pending within days, often with multiple offers and over list price.  Be warned!

Posted in Market Reports