A Day in Paradise

The real estate market is an up-and-down cycle. Sometimes it's down and sometimes it's up. Now....we are up! Real estate is up to it's highest levels since February 2007. This is great news for those of you trying to decide whether or not to sell your home and upgrade or downgrade your home. Getting the most out of your investment is of the utmost importance, and now you can! You can find the full article here:

http://www.news-press.com/viewart/20130920/RE/309200017/Real-estate--U.S.-home-sales-hit-6%c2%bd-year-high?source=nletter-business

Now is the time to get that home from for sale to sold! Call me today at 239-887-2810 to set up your appointment and discuss all of your options!

One of the biggest reasons that Florida is so popular is our beaches. Some of them are know worldwide. Some of them are more secluded. We called them hidden gems. Some of the best are right here in Southwest Florida! A list has been compiled listing the 10 best hidden gems in all of Florida. Lovers Key and Tigertail Beach both have the beauty and feel of a Florida vacation beach, just without the tourists and the business bustle. You can find the article right here:

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130910/ENT13/130909033/10-best-kept-secret-Florida-beaches--Lover-s-Key--Tigertail-make-the-list?source=nletter-weather

Visit one of the hidden Florida treasures today! Stop at your local Publix, grab yourself a picnic lunch, and head out for a day at the beach!

One of Southwest Florida's oldest homes needs your help! The infamous "God is Love" home in the McGregor historic district has been abandoned by it's owner. This 1925 gem is a 2 story ranch style home with wood floors and a stone fireplace. It need some work to return it back to it's former glory. This incredible piece of history needs your help! Call me today for a private tour! 239-887-2810

 

Watch dolphins at play and shell along the beaches. Pack a picnic lunch or dine at Barnacle Phil’s. Bring swimsuits, beach shoes and shelling bag. Reservations required; call 472-8443. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. $55 per adult, $45 per child (3 and younger free). Adventures in Paradise Inc., 14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers. adventureinparadiseinc.com

Join Florida master naturalist and state historic site volunteers on this historic paddle, and explore the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians. Hike the trail as you rise more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero Bay. Paddle with dolphin, manatee, osprey, cormorants and great blue heron as you trace the trail of our early settlers from the Calusa to the Koreshans. Reservations required; call 992-2184. $55; all equipment included. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. www.collegeoflifefoundation.org.

I'm under arrest for having a big heart! The Muscular Dystrophy Association will be "locking me up" and asking me to raise $3,500 for bail. All of the money earned will benefit the Southwest Florida residents with muscular dystrophy. The money is used towards research, sending children with muscular dystrophy to camp, and MDA clinics.

Please visit my website and make a donation. Small or large...every little bit counts!

http://www2.mda.org/site/TR?px=1899052&fr_id=7090&pg=personal

Last Tuesday was the official start of lobster season in Florida. There was a flood of divers and snorkelers in the Keys searching for the delicious crustacean. Lobster season, which runs until March 31, is celebrated by commercial and recreational fishermen. Recently, recreational fishermen have harvested 1.3 million pounds a year, while the commercial fishermen capture a hefty 4.4 million pounds. Lobster fishing is best in the Keys and along the East coast of Florida. So pack up the kids and snorkel gear and enjoy the freshest (and cheapest) seafood you will ever find! Be sure to check local rules and regulations before diving.