Selling 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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Sept. 24, 2025

Declining Sales in Cape Coral

This is an email that I sent to one of the owners that I am working with to sell their house. They requested some data to understand if they should lower the price or just wait. I think that it obvious that the market is in decline and will continue …

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June 11, 2025

Home Builder Issues

America’s biggest homebuilders are feeling the slowdown. D.R. Horton says spring sales are lagging. KB Home is slashing prices to spark interest. And Lennar? They’re offering jaw-dropping incentives—up to $52,000 on a $400,000 home. It’s all part of a broader shift: buyers are hesitant, confidence is shaky, and affordability is …

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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.

In …

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Feb. 14, 2025

Market Update Feb 2025 - SWFL, Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Naples

Attached is the Jan Market Review for single family homes in SWFL (Lee and Collier Counties). There are 8 categories that are reported here, please see the attachment. YOY - 4 are extremely negative and 4 are slightly positive. MOM - 2 are positive and 6 are negative. The condo …
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Dec. 14, 2024

The Ripple Effects of Mass Deportation on Real Estate Markets

Mass deportation policies, like those proposed during political debates, carry far-reaching economic consequences. Among the many industries affected, real estate could see significant shifts in both residential and commercial markets. Here's a closer look at how such policies might impact the housing sector.

A substantial portion of the undocumented immigrant …

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Dec. 7, 2024

FEMA's recent decision to revoke a 25% discount on flood insurance

FEMA's recent decision to revoke a 25% discount on flood insurance for several communities in Southwest Florida, is likely to have significant consequences for local real estate markets. This change comes as part of adjustments to the Community Rating System (CRS), a program that rewards municipalities for adopting superior floodplain …

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Nov. 21, 2024

November 2024 Market Update

                   November 2024 Market Update
Our market updates over the past 2 years have hopefully prepared you for the declining market that we are currently experiencing. In the June 2024 update, I said “All indications are that it will get worse …

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