Buying a Home

May 24, 2026

WINK News Interview

Cape Coral ranks 5th in the nation for foreclosure filings | Lee County | winknews.com

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral had the fifth-highest number of foreclosure filings across the country last month, according to real-estate data analytics firm ATTOM.

Lakeland, Florida had the worst foreclosure rate among U.S. metros …

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Dec. 9, 2025

On the News Again! Wink News This Time

Governor DeSantis' tax proposal could reshape Florida's housing market | | winknews.com

 

Over the course of the year, I have been interviewed several times about real estate and the current market. From high inventory to new regulations, to the NAR lawsuit, to real estate scams. Here is another news …

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Dec. 4, 2025

Florida Lower Insurance, No Property Tax, and Lower Interest Rates Sparking Sellers Market in 2026?

After hurricane Ian Florida saw drastic increases in insurance rates with lots of insurance providers going out of business or pulling out of the state. There was a mad scramble for anyone that owns real estate in Florida to find affordable companies to insure their properties. Some of the carries …

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March 20, 2025

Massive inventory boom in Southwest

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Posted 2:45 PM, Mar 19, 2025

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — How many single-family homes do you think are on the market in Lee and Collier counties as of January? Remember that number, because the answer is probably going to shock you …

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Dec. 21, 2024

The Effect of Falling Oil Prices on Southwest Florida Real Estate

Oil prices play a pivotal role in shaping the broader economy, influencing everything from transportation costs to consumer spending. In Southwest Florida (SWFL), a region known for its real estate market fueled by tourism, retirees, and a growing population, fluctuations in oil prices can create significant ripple effects. Here's …

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Sept. 2, 2024

Cape Coral Over Building - Best Property Management in Cape Coral, Bartomeo Property Management

Click the link to see the video - Cape Coral Over Building

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Aug. 17, 2024

The Ripple Effects of Overbuilding: How Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Naples Real Estate Markets are Impacted

 

The Southwest Florida real estate market, encompassing Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Naples, has experienced a surge in new construction over the past few years. While new developments often promise growth and modernization, overbuilding can bring significant challenges for buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords. Understanding these impacts …

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July 20, 2024

Understanding the NAR Settlement: Implications for Buyers, Sellers, Renters, and Landlords in Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Ft. Myers

The recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) marks a significant shift in the real estate industry. This landmark decision is set to impact buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords across the country, including in Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers. Understanding how this settlement will influence the …

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May 29, 2024

SWFL Months Of Inventory Drop But Not Because Of Sales - Cape Coral, Ft Myers, Naples

Below are two charts that show the amount of unsold "improved" properties. I broke them down into 2 charts, total unsold and unsold by property class (SFH, Condo, Townhouse).

The month of April had more unsold properties than any other month for the past 7 years. April and May are traditionally when …

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May 11, 2024

Great Time To Buy In Cape Coral!

This was posted on a real estate investing social media site that I have participated in for the last decade. I can tell you for a fact that Cape Coral houses are definitely on sale right now. It is a great time to buy a house because the prices have …

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