State and National News:
- Home prices are up in nearly every U.S. metro Read more…
- U.S. new-home sales rebound in July Read more…
- More buyers consider ‘smart homes’ a must-have Read more…
- Woman has 4 homes, one tax exemption and it’s legal Read more…
Taxes, Financing, Insurance and more:
- The Fla. Save Our Homes tax break kicks in again Read more…
- Interest-only mortgages return in different form Read more…
- All-cash sales hit 2009 levels-but not in Fla. Read more…
- Citizens insurance policies eyed for private market Read more…
- SW Florida renters face sticker shock Read more…
Cape Coral and SW Florida News:
- Cape Coral moves forward with Convention Center plans Read more…
- Best Places to Retire Read more…
- Proposal for beach in NW Cape altered Read more…
- NW Cape Beach Proposal-City Council video Read more…
- Crime in Cape Coral drops 5 percent Read more…
- Cape Council approves removal of Chiquita Lock Read more…
- Lake Kennedy Senior Center names PSC Helping Hand Read more…
- Cape Coral to get 10 miles of new sidewalks Read more…
- New outpatient center opens in Cape Coral Read more…
- Lee foreclosures remain low, home permits steady Read more…
Real Estate Tips:
- What do today’s buyers want in a home Read more…
- 30 Inspiring Labor Day crafts and decorating ideas Read more…
- 12 ways Homeowners can avoid home improvement rip-offs Read more…
Nature:
- Parks and Recreation Summer Guide Read more…
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“Backyard News”
- Inventory continues on the decline with a total drop YTD of 30%.
- The average monthly drop has been 5.6%, July is the 6th consecutive month of inventory decline and brings the total available single family homes to 1270 comparable to July of 2013 of 1242.
- 439 total units sold was the 2nd highest all year, 2015 is closing the gap in list to sale ratio of 2005’s 98%.
- The average sales price in Cape Coral was $242,000 and has increased by 10% (avg) since the beginning of the year.
- Although home prices have steadily increased, we are still approximately $115k from peak prices of 2005.
- Cape Coral permits were up again last month with 99 total issued.
- Applications (new construction permits) were down nearly 87% because new building codes went into effect on June 30th. Builders rushed to submit all apps before the deadline.
- Permit applications have remained stable this fiscal year at around 70-100 per month.
“Industry News”
- According to the NAMB, Wells and Bank of America may no longer be making closed-end home equity loans, as a result of the commencement of TRID (expected in October).
- The House and the Senate (Florida) passed a $78billion budget towards the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Funds. Of which, $101million will go towards the SHIP program which will provide assistance for FTHB with down payment and closing costs assistance
