Living Near the Beach - From the Perspective of a Fort Myers Realtor

My Broker, Ernesto Rijavec at Sandals Realty in Fort Myers, posted the article below on facebook:  

Investors breaking into Cape Coral foreclosed homes

Breaking the law searching for Chinese drywall

 

Cape Coral, FL - Cape Coral police are investigating a "new" crime in the city.  Home investors are paying people to break into foreclosed homes to check appliances and lighting fixtures to search for Chinese Drywall.  When banks release homes to go to auction, many are sold "as is".  Investors attempting to beat the system, break into the locked up homes to determine if the investment is worth it.

 

Homeowner John Somers says the bank hasn't taken possession of his home yet, even though it is scheduled for auction on Wednesday, March 31^st.  Somers fears he will be held responsible for all the damage caused by unscrupulous investors.

 

Alejandro Valdes was arrested on Monday morning for tearing away aluminum hurricane shutters in an effort to gain entry to the home.  Less than 8 hours later, WINK News confronted one man who entered Somers' home illegally.  He admitted knowing what he was doing was illegal and continued taking photos as we continued to video tape him.

 

Cape Coral police say the man will be charged with criminal trespass.  Information on the case is being sent to the State Attorney's office for review.  More charges may follow.

By WINK News

Story Created: Mar 29, 2010 at 10:31 PM EDT

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We all know exactly how exciting it is to envision your new life in a brand new home.  It is so much fun to picture what color to paint the walls, how to arrange furniture and what you will use the living space for.  It is nice to drive around taking flyers out of boxes and calling the listing agent with a list of questions on the asking price, etc.  However, if you have not sold your house yet, we may need to step on the brakes  before getting too many steps ahead of where you need to be - I can hear those tires screeeching the car to a halt right now! 

There are many good and valid reasons why someone would buy a home before they sell, and every situation is different.  As a Realtor, it is our job to find you the house you can see yourself living in - afterall, that is why you picked up the phone to call us.  I would like to build on the role of a Realtor for Buyers and share with you that we are also there to provide information and educate about the buying and selling process and give you some food for thought to reflect on when you are thinking about buying before you sell.

•   What would you do if you fell in love with a home before you sold yours and you want to place an offer?  Emotions can get the best of all of us, and it is important to keep things in perspective when buying a home.  If you are obtaining financing, will you be able to qualify holding another mortgage?  If you are not able to and you write an offer "contingent on the sale of" your property, it will not look like it is as "strong" of an offer.  The Listing Agent may advise their Sellers to write an addendum stating that if another Buyer places an offer on their home, and you have not sold yours then they can go with Buyer #2. 

• Let's say you get an offer on your home (YAY!) and you decide to go out looking for a home and you find one.  What happens if the Sellers of the home you have an offer on, accept yours and you are under contract then YOUR Buyers back out of YOUR offer.  Can you financially afford to carry two mortgages?

It is important to keep in mind that there are very specific times in life when you either have to buy before you sell or are able to buy before you sell.  Maybe you have a job offer in another location and need to move or you can afford to carry two mortgages and you found the home of your DREAMS - Only you can determine if those shoes fit you.  If the shoes fit someone else and are a bit two big or two small for you, you just might want to reign in the horses and wait the sale of your house out.

It is always a GREAT idea to do market research before buying your home.  Use the time that your house is for sale to check out neighborhoods and make a list of "must haves" for your new home. 

We are more than happy to assist you with any questions you might have about the buying or the selling process in Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Marco Island and Naples.  Providing you with Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience.

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  As November 30 and the deadline looms on the horizon to receive the the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, more First Time Home Buyers in Fort Myers, FL are scrambling to get under contract.  In today's Fort Myers Real Estate Market it has become increasingly more and more challenging to get under contract and to close in 30-45 days.  Please contact us to discuss a game plan for finding your Fort Myers home and closing by the November 30 deadline.

It seems that there are opposing view points on extending the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer tax credit, however we are learning that Congress is attempting to negotiate a deal on an extension.  Read More Here... 

If you are interested in learning more about Fort Myers Foreclosures, Short Sales, and Traditional Homes that are for sale in Fort Myers, we would be more than happy to get you established with a ListingBook Account and to assist you with any questions you might have about our current Fort Myers and Cape Coral Real Estate Market.  In this challenging but very rewarding Fort Myers Real Estate Market, customer service is worth its weight in gold and Shane will treat you as gold. 

For more information about us and our excellent customer service, please visit our website

We are looking forward to providing you with Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience!  Proudly serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Estero, North Fort Myers.

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Now is a great time to rent in Fort Myers.  Let us help you find your condo or single family home.  We can offer you tours of the inventory in Fort Myers and Cape Coral at no cost to you.  Please call us today to ask how to get set up with your own account to search for rentals in Fort Myers.  Rentals range from $650-$1500 depending on the size, ammenities, and locations.  Beautiful locations to choose from such as:  Laguna Lakes rentals, Bellamar rentals, Parker Lakes rentals and so much more!

We would love to help you find your rental!  Please contact us today while there is still an inventory of Fort Myers Rentals  to choose from! 

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  If you are Fort Myers or Cape Coral home buyer, you know the ups and downs of this Florida real estate market can take a toll on you.  To learn more about the bidding wars that are happening in the Fort Myers and Cape Coral area, follow this link.  You will gain knowledge about the strategies some listing agents are using to sell their Fort Myers or Cape Coral listings, and what strategies you the buyer, can enlist to give yourself the competitive edge against other Florida home buyers.

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