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

Fort Myers Miracles Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:43:08 -0500

Come watch an All-American game of baseball this Memorial Day weekend as the Professional Class-A Miracle Baseball Team meets the Palm Beach Cardinals at home starting at 7:05 pm this Saturday. Gates open at 6 pm. Be sure and stay for the after the game amazing Memorial Weekend Fireworks show! All of this fun will take place at Hammond Baseball Stadium in Fort Myers.

Details

When: Saturday, May 24, 2009 - Game Starts at 7:05 pm - Fireworks directly following game

Where: Hammond Stadium located at: 14100 Six Mile Cypress Rd. Fort Myers, FL

Local Phone: 239-768-4210

Ticket Prices: Box Seats $8.00, General Reserved Admission Seats $6.00

Hours: Gates open at 6 pm, game starts at 7:05 pm

Website: http://www.miraclebaseball.com

6 BEDROOM, 4 BATH & LOFT, 3 CAR GARAGE FORT MYERS EXECUTIVE HOME IN BEAUTIFUL BOTANICA LAKES!

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:26:56 -0600

Are you looking for a Fort Myers Home large enough for your entire family with a home office space, loft area, private wooded view with 3 car garage and all in an ammenity rich community all in Fort Myers!

Schedule an appointment to see this Beautiful 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 3 Car Garage Fort Myers Home in the Lovely Community of Botanica Lakes!

Call me today to schedule a time to preview this Botanica Lakes Home. Before you make your new home purchase you will want to see the beautiful New Fort Myers Community of Botanica Lakes!

I have experience showing homes to Fort Myers Buyers. I am a Fort Myers Realtor and have access to all of the New Listings in Fort Myers. I can set you up with a FREE account where you will be able to view new listings the day they go on the market!

I am available to help assist you on your new home purchase in Fort Myers, Florida.

Shane Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtor

Sandals Realty

239-823-5280

sgoushaw@hotmail.com

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Botanica Lakes - Fort Myers Real Estate - Botanica Lakes an Ammenity Rich Community in Fort Myers!

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:52:18 -0600

FORT MYERS HOMES FROM THE $150's!!!

Contact me today to learn more about purchasing a home in Botanica Lakes!

Set among a beautiful natural preserve with 32 acres of lakes find your new Fort Myers Home!

Botanica Lakes offers an ammenity rich community with something for everyone! A fabulous court-yard style Clubhouse and a 7 acre recreation area features a social hall, fitness center, children's activity center, aerobics studio, resort-style pool, children's water play area, tennis, basketball courts, tot lot, party pavilion and much more! There is a floor-plan and price for everyone.

NEW FORT MYERS 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME WITH BRICK PAVER DRIVE & TILED ROOF

- Botanica Lakes is located off of Treeline between Colonial & Daniels -

Just minutes from I-75, Fort Myers International Airport and for ALL of you Boston Red Sox fans, just around the corner from the new location of the Fort Myers Boston Red Sox Spring Training Stadium!!

Call me today to schedule a time to preview Botanica Lakes Homes. Before you make your new home purchase you will want to see the beautiful NEW Fort Myers Homes in Botanica Lakes!

I am available to help assist you on your new home purchase in Fort Myers, Florida.

Shane Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtor

Sandals Realty

239-823-5280

sgoushaw@hotmail.com

www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

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Lamotta's Italian Restaurant & Pizzaria - It's Where the Fort Myers Locals Go For Authentic Italian Food

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:52:04 -0500

Located on San Carlos Blvd. near the new Target in SW Fort Myers, Lamotta's is a local favorite for authentic Italian Cuisine. Lamotta's is only 15 minutes to Fort Myers Beach and close to many of the local marinas. Family owned for 29 years by First Generation Sicilians, you cannot get more authentic than this!

My husband raves about the sauces and antipasta salad. Shane will ussually include a stop at Lamotta's and treat his clients who are new to town when they are previewing homes. He was there today with buyers from Boston.

Some of their specials include: Seafood, Pizza, Mediterranean, Italian Northern, Sandwiches, Italian, Italian Southern. Make sure and save room for desert, you won't want to miss out on the Tiramisu, Cannoli and Spumoni.

When you stop by, tell the friendly owners that Shane Goushaw with Sandals Realty sent you!

Address: 15660 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Happily serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Estero, Naples, Marco Island.

Providing Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience!

Shane & Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

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Mille Sapore Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant in Fort Myers, Florida Summerlin Rd.

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:22:17 -0500

Mille Sapore Mediterranean Cuisine

My husband and I recently tried a rare gem of a wonderful restaurant in Fort Myers that has received rave reviews from Gulf Shore Life. Located near Health Park Hospital / Medical Center on Summerlin Rd. Sapores Mediterranean Cusine is on your way to Sanibel Island, however you might not noticed it tucked away next to the Publix Shopping Center on the corner of Summerlin and Winkler Ave.

The food is an eclectic blend of several different Mediterranean Cuisines. Sapore serves everything from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco and Greece. I enjoyed the grilled lamb with couscous, stuffed grape leaves, and a glass of Chianti.

The quiet, artistic and romantic ambiance along with the scents of spices in the air will awaken your senses. I highly recommend Mille Sapore Mediterranean Cuisine. A new favorite restaurant of mine, and once you try it I am sure you will agree.

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FOR RENT IN CROWN COLONY! BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, LOFT, GOLF COURSE VIEW, POOL HOME! NEAR BEACHES IN SW FORT MYERS

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:25:12 -0600

Shane Goushaw | Sandals Realty | (239) 823-5280

16424 Crown Arbor Way, Fort Myers, FL

Exclusive & Prestigious Crown Colony Single Family Home. Close to Beaches and an excellent geographic location.

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

$1,800/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	2,292
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	No pets
Deposit	$1,800

DESCRIPTION

Rare! Sought after rental in Prestigious Crown Colony. This premier gated community is in an excellent geographic location close to beaches, shopping and in the heart of everything. The community has a top notch fitness center, Gorgeous community pool & outdoor barbeque & dining areas. Outdoor spa and tennis courts. Quite community great for walks and biking. The home itself has its own private pool with beautiful private view of the golf course. The master suite is downstairs with two bedrooms one full bath and loft area that could be used as office or entertaining area upstairs. The kitchen has solid surface Corian counters and tons of storage in the cabinets. Laundry room has additional storage and utility sink. There is a separate pantry in the kitchen as well. Upgraded fans and fixtures. Tile floors in main living areas with carpet in the bedrooms. Master bath has separate shower & soak tub & dual sinks. Rent includes lawn & pool care, water & cable. Golf is not included. Check out the community at http://www.crowncolonygcc.com

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

- Air conditioning	- Central heat	- High/Vaulted ceiling
- Walk-in closet	- Tile floor	- Breakfast nook
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven
- Microwave	- Washer	- Dryer
- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Swimming pool
- Cable-ready

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Clubhouse	- Fitness center
- Swimming pool(s)	- Sauna/Spa	- Tennis court(s)
- Golf course	- Lake	- Gated property
- Secured entry	- New property (< 5 years)

LEASE TERMS

Annual Lease for $1,800 per month with $1,800 security deposit, $75 background fee and $150 application fee.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Tile Roof & Brick Pavers	Balcony and Railing
Views From Kitchen	Pool & Golf Course View
Tray Ceiling Upgraded Fan	Dual Sinks & seperate Tub

Contact info:

Shane Goushaw

Sandals Realty

(239) 823-5280

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 5, 2010, 11:56am PST

6 BEDROOM / 4 BATH FORT MYERS HOME ON WOODED LOT IN BEAUTIFUL BOTANICA LAKES!

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:25:46 -0600

Shane Goushaw | Sandals Realty | (239) 823-5280

10180 Mimosa Silk Dr., Fort Myers, FL

6 Bedroom, 3 Car Garage, Upgraded Home with Brick Pavers and Tile Roof! This home is an Amazing Find!

6BR/4BA Single Family House

offered at $289,900

Year Built	2007
Sq Footage	3,565
Bedrooms	6
Bathrooms	4 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	3 Car garage
Lot Size	.214 acres
HOA/Maint	$166 per month

DESCRIPTION

An amazing 3500 square feet under air with stunning floor plan and 3 car garage. Rare 6 bedroom, 3 car garage home. Must see to appreciate the beauty of this home. Brick paver drive, walkway and lanai with tiled roof. The property backs up to a nature preserve. The property is within walking distance of the clubhouse. You will love the gated security, community pool, and amenities, all with low HOA fees (Cable is included in the HOA!). The kitchen has been upgraded to the Gourmet package and includes 42 upper cabinets and granite countertops. Granite countertops are also found in the Master Bath and the third bathroom. Master suite is oversized and extra space could be used for office or sitting area. Upgraded tile is found in all bathrooms, and the upgraded cabinets are at raised height for convenience. Hold the stained wood and iron stair rail to the second floor to enjoy an elevated view of the oversized lot and beautiful preserve in the background. Plenty of room for a pool. Beautiful home and a must see. Call for a showing or more details. Shane - (239)823-5280.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor	- Family room	- Living room
- Dining room	- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Granite countertop	- Stainless steel appliances	- Attic
- Washer	- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Clubhouse	- Fitness center	- Swimming pool(s)
- Tennis court(s)	- Playground	- Gated property
- Secured entry

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Granite Counters Stainles
Beautiful PRESERVE View	View from the front door
Over sized Master Suite	Master Bath Dual Sinks

Contact info:

Shane Goushaw

Sandals Realty

(239) 823-5280

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 10, 2009, 10:43am PST

New Fort Myers Listing - Botanica Lakes 6 Bedroom / 4 Bath Home on a Wooded Lot! Fort Myers Home For Sale!

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:22:32 -0600

This beautiful home is brand-new to the market tonight. You are getting a sneak peak at a truly remarkable ONE of A KIND HOME located in the community of Botanica Lakes in Fort Myers. More photos will be coming soon.

6 Bedrooms

4 Baths

3 Car Garage

Backs up to wooded area - very private!

Botanica Lakes offers state of the art amenities - Located in the Heart of Fort Myers! Close to I-75, Golfing, 30 minutes to the beach!

Contact us today for your own private showing or for more information.

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Will The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Be Extended?

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:52:12 -0600

An article that was just posted by the Associated Press 22 minutes ago has announced that it is not a "done deal" yet, but it looks promising for the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit to be extended. It was an easy 98-0 vote in the Senate just a short while ago to extend the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, as well as to include a $6,500 credit to Home Owners who have lived in their current home for at least 5 years.

The important next step will be for the legislation to go to the House, where it is reported that it should be approved rather quickly, and then it will be sent to President Obama for his signature. There is still the possibility that this legislation will not go through, however with 98 voting for it and 0 voting against it, the likelihood of it arriving on the President's desk is quite high. The $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit was attached to a bill extending unemployment benefits. This raises the stakes even higher for getting this bill passed soon.

Fort Myers Home Sellers now is a great time to meet with a Fort Myers Listing Agent to discuss marketing your home as First Time Home Buyers will be looking to purchase a new home. Would you like to know what your home is worth? Please request a Home Value Report.

Shane and I are both Fort Myers Listing Agents as well as able to represent Fort Myers Buyers as Fort Myers Buyers Agents. If you have any questions regarding purchasing your first home or marketing your home for sale, please contact us. We will take the time to share with you about our local Fort Myers and Cape Coral real estate market.

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Thinking of Selling Your Fort Myers Luxury Home? From the Perspective of a Fort Myers Listing Agent

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:34:07 -0500

The real estate market is changing in Fort Myers. We are seeing a lack of inventory in lower priced homes including bidding wars. Typically these homes are in the $100,000 - $199, 000 price range. If you have a Fort Myers or Cape Coral home in this price range now really is the time to have it marketed by a Fort Myers Listing Agent.

Luxury homes in Fort Myers are selling as well, and as you may imagine, they are selling for significantly less than they were 3 or 4 years ago. Homes in the exclusive community of Fiddlesticks Golf & Country Club that sold in 2006 for over 1 million are now selling for almost half of that.

If you are selling a Luxury Fort Myers home, the good news is that these homes are also selling. However, the flip side is that it is important to keep in mind the turn of events in the Fort Myers luxury real estate market of loss in home value. Luxury homes are losing value due to an increase in foreclosures in Fort Myers Luxury home market share. It would be prudent to not price your home too expensively. The most regrettable thing that could happen is for your home to sit on the market with multiple price reductions. We call this "Chasing the Market" in Real Estate.

Sit down with your Financial Planner or Real Estate Professional and evaluate the value of your home while mapping out a strategy to achieve your goal of selling. One way you can do this is to have an in-depth study of the value of comparable sold homes in your community.

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Selling Your Fort Myers Home During Season - From the Perspective of a Fort Myers Listing Agent

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:59:44 -0500

If you are a Fort Myers Seller, now is the time to consider selling your home!

Reasons Why it is a Great Time to Hire a Listing Agent:

1. Snowbirds and Vacationers

As anyone driving around Fort Myers and Cape Coral can see our traffic has been steadily increasing over the past couple of weeks. Looking at the license plates we are seeing more and more out of state plates. As it gets colder up north, the snowbirds flock to the sunshine of Florida's Gulf Coast. Even at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, where we happen to attend, the parking lot and the pews are filling up week by week.

Many of these people are looking to purchase a home in Fort Myers or Cape Coral.

2. Supply & Demand

Because of the decrease in home inventory and the increase of home buyers, the current demand for a home is higher than the inventory of good homes to meet the need. We need more inventory to meet this demand.

Now is the time to sell while other Fort Myers Sellers are only just beginning to consider putting their home on the market. Now is the time for you to have your home marketed and listed in the Fort Myers MLS.

If you would like to discuss marketing your home, please feel free to contact us. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Happily serving Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Lehigh, Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island.

Providing Excellence & Service in Your Real Estate Experience - As Both Fort Myers Listing Agents and Representing Fort Myers Buyers

If you would like additional information on the real estate market conditions in Fort Myers & receive information on what your home value is then please contact us, Shane & Joy Goushaw - www.WeLuvFortMyers.com

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Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

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Why Did Your Listing Expire? Fort Myers Listing Agents Can Explain

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:04:54 -0500

Sellers, we can empathize with the challenges that you are facing when selling your Lee County home. It is a market unlike any other that you will probably ever find yourself in again. In my research on the Greater Fort Myers and the Beach MLS I have found many reasons for the unfortunate event of expired listings. And, after a stellar track record with selling homes in a declining market, I think we have the authority to share what will and will not sell your Fort Myers or Cape Coral home.

Price - Good homes expire because of incorrect pricing.

Are you chasing the market with a price that is too high? Homes are selling in the Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lee County real estate market but the homes do need to be priced competitively and also aggresively to stand out from the crowd.

Has your home expired because it was "over-priced?" As Listing Agents in Fort Myers who genuinely care about our clients accomplishing their goal of selling and moving onto the next phase of their lives, we will explore pricing strategies with you. We will seek to understand where you are coming from and what is holding you back from pricing your home in-line with the comparable solds. If you do not have the wiggle room with price because of what you owe on your mortgage, then we can discuss alternatives to conventional sales. We have successfully closed Short Sales in Fort Myers and in Cape Coral. That may not be your only option, some of our sellers consider bringing cash to closing if they are able to. Neither solution is a pleasant one. We understand and will help discuss all options with you for the best possible outcome.

Photos - Poor image quality and few photos will cause your home to get overlooked by Fort Myers and Cape Coral Buyers.

All too often I have looked through the Fort Myers MLS expired listings and have seen such poor quality in photographs and lack of photographs. As Realtors using the Fort Myers MLS, we are able to input up to 10 photos in the Fort Myers MLS, so why did your Fort Myers Listing Agent only take a shot of the front of the home that is not cropped and has not had the brightness and contrast adjusted to make it look sharp and stand out? Shane is a photographer and has taken photography classes, he also a graphic design background. He has the skills to make your images stand-out. Your home needs to be displayed with pride. There is an art-form to taking photos of a home, we can discuss with you the best ways to capture your home on camera. We also add virtual tours to every listing. Again, this is such an important and often over-looked means of marketing a home.

Communication and Updates on Market Condition - Homes expire because of lack of communication from Listing Agent to Seller about the Real Estate Conditions. Agents need to continually be re-evaluating the strategy for selling the home and communicating with the Seller.

One of the biggest complaints that Sellers who have left their former Listing Agent shares with us about the previous relationship is "I never heard from my Realtor." Or, "They never told me when homes sold or new listings went on the market in my community." We provide our Sellers with a ListingBook Account, so that you can stay updated on the market trends in your community. You will see just like we do, when new homes go on the market, have a price reduction, are marked pending and then sold. We will also stay in touch with you and discuss what these changes in your community mean for you, the seller. This will help you to trust us when we make recommendations on strategy for selling your home.

The bottom line is that your home should not expire without selling. The Real Estate relationship between Listing Agent & Seller needs to be built on trust. If you trust your professional agent, you are going to trust the recommendations that they make to sell your home. You can be sure that we care about your goal of selling your home and will come up with an individualized strategy and marketing campaign to help you sell.

Selling a home in Fort Myers, Cape Coral or Lee County is kind of like riding on a plane during turbulence. You know it will end, but it is a bumpy ride. It is bumpy enough in this real estate market, we want to smooth out the journey for you as much as we are able.

Please don't hesitate to call if you have any real estate questions pertaining to selling your Fort Myers home. We will do our very best to answer you through honest insight into the current Fort Myers real estate market.

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Sellers - Get to Know Your Competition!

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:16 -0500

Are you selling your home in Cape Coral or Fort Myers? Then I would strongly recommend getting a ListingBook Account. A ListingBook Account will provide you with all of the homes in your area that are for sale.

Not only will you see the Active Listings, you will also get notified and will be able to track when your competition is:

1. Pending

2. Has a Price Reduction

3. When your competition Sells

4. And, what Price the home or condo is Sold for.

You can modify your criteria to cover only your neighborhood or those of the surrounding neighborhoods. It is a practical and useful tool that we provide free for you.

It is easy to get a ListingBook Account, all you have to do is click Here and fill out the form. Please specify that you are a Cape Coral or Fort Myers Home Seller and that you want the ListingBook Account.

It is really pretty easy and you will probably find that you develop a ListingBook addiction when you learn just how useful a tool and a guide it is for you while doing research on selling your Fort Myers or Cape Coral home or condo.

We are available should you have any questions regarding Selling your Fort Myers or Cape Coral Home or about the ListingBook.

Get Your ListingBook Account HERE!

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Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

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Is Your Drywall Making You Sick? Cape Coral Couple Has Chinese Drywall and A Baby.

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:25:46 -0500

I found this ARTICLE on Chinese Drywall this evening that made me stop and just shake my head again and sigh. As I reflect on this very unfortunate issue, it makes me feel emotions of frustration and sadness. I am amazed at how many resources went into building these homes that has been wasted.

From what I am hearing, most all of the materials used in homes with the Chinese Drywall has to be replaced including: air conditioning units, appliances, carpet, cabinetry, and of course the drywall. The drywall emits a sulfur compound that seeps into everything and corrodes materials that would normally withstand years of wear and tear in a matter of months. Not only is it a huge waste of resources but the health complications that it causes is changing the lives of normally healthy individuals to people with chronic respiratory conditions.

Shane has personally helped several individuals move from their Chinese Drywall Home into rentals. Some of the bigger builders such as Lennar are setting aside money to go in and gut their homes with Chinese Drywall and replace with proper drywall.

If you have questions about whether your Cape Coral or Fort Myers home was built with Chinese Drywall, then I would recommend having your home tested for Chinese Drywall. Please note that most of the Chinese Drywall is being found in homes built between 2005-2007.

If you are buying a Cape Coral or Fort Myers home built between 2005-2007 it is a good idea to also have it tested for Chinese Drywall. Not every home built during that time period does have it, but you definetly want to be sure.

Check out this article on: The Prisoners of Drywall

This Photo is from Florida Department of Health of Corroded Copper from Chinese Drywall. For more information and more photos click here at Florida Department of Health

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Happliy Serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh, Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Naples and Marco Island

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Sandals Realty

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3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom + Den Fort Myers Foreclosure - Colony Lakes

Joy & Shane Goushaw (Sandals Realty) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:24:12 -0500

Come Visit Colony Lakes in Fort Myers Just off of Winkler and Summerlin. 15 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and 20 minutes from Sanibel Island! This is a quiet community with a pool and children's play area. Low HOA fees.

3 Bedroom / 3 Bath + Den in Colony Lakes - A Fort Myers Foreclosure!

Call for more information!

Providing Excellence and Service in Your Fort Myers Real Estate Experience!

Happily serving Fort Myers, Nort Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Estero, Lehigh, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island.

Shane & Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

Fax: 239-245-8042

www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

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