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Gardenia blooms for the spring
March 25, 2011 By H. JEAN SHIELDS Special to The Breeze Spring has officially arrived and I am sure you are noticing a variety of trees bushes and yards blooming all around. more »»
What lies ahead in real estate market?
March 18, 2011 Q: Bob, love your information in the columns. What do you think is ahead? — Ron B. A: Ron, in early 2006 I predicted the market was in for a big downturn. more »»
Association, management are not liable
March 18, 2011 Q: I recently heard of a lawsuit filed by the widow of a man who was attacked and killed by the tenant renting a condominium that they owned. more »»
Is potential buyer ready, willing and able?
March 18, 2011 Ready, willing and able is defined as being financially and legally capable of completing a transaction, normally without seeking approval from or authorization of another person or party. more »»
Tea for your garden
March 18, 2011 By H. JEAN SHIELDS Special to The Breeze This column is not about tea for the gardener, rather tea to put into your garden. more »»
Is my house insured for too much?
March 16, 2011 Question: My home is insured for $280,000. I have argued with my agent that it is too high. I could only sell it for about $150,000 and am being taxed at about that amount. more »»
Couple should consider a tax free exchange
March 15, 2011 Q: A decade ago, my wife and I invested in a single-family rental house in another state. more »»
Electing a condominium board
March 15, 2011 Q: I’m new to living in a condominium and all the talk around the pool seems to be about the upcoming election of the board. more »»
Staging your home for quick sale
March 15, 2011 Many homeowners are preparing their homes for sale. more »»
‘Beware The Ides of March’
March 15, 2011 By Joyce Comingore Special to The Breeze “Beware The Ides of March” was the soothsayer’s warning, but would Julius Caesar listen? Noooo. more »»
April Programs at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
March 15, 2011 Next month’s roster of activities at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: — English Cafe: 10 a.m. more »»
Tips for older folks looking to buy a home
March 4, 2011 Question: Bob, I keep hearing how hard it is and ways to help young buyers get that property/home. more »»
Dealing with high assessment delinquencies
March 4, 2011 Q: I recently attended a meeting of condominium board members from several associations. The conversation focused on the number of owners who are seriously delinquent in paying their assessments. more »»
The European dream — living in Florida
March 4, 2011 The state of Florida has always been a top destination for American families, whether visiting Disney World for the first time or taking in a spring training baseball game. more »»
It’s time to prune, clear out, fertilize and plant
March 4, 2011 By Joyce Comingore Special to The Breeze March has arrived and the dreaded fear of another freeze has gone with its arrival. more »»
How much life insurance should I buy?
March 2, 2011 When we deal with a family on their insurance program, we are often asked the amount of life insurance they should carry. more »»
Will mortgage lender reduce our rates?
February 25, 2011 Question: Bob, please answer this a.s.a.p. We bought our home about five years ago with a 95 percent mortgage at a huge percent interest. more »»
Real estate briefs
February 25, 2011 WCI Communities introduces Valentina neighborhood at Pelican Preserve WCI Communities has introduced the Grand Villa neighborhood, Valentina, at Pelican Preserve, the 55 and better... more »»
Count on other board members for help
February 25, 2011 Q: It is time for board elections at our condominium. One of the people running this year is a sort of cranky guy who always complains about how much money the board spends. more »»
You must know the market when showing a property
February 25, 2011 Last week’s article focused on reducing the number of homes shown to buyers. Today’s topic parallels that discussion. more »» |
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