If you’re considering making a change to this tropical paradise, you’re in the perfect window of opportunity.

Check out:  5 Signs It’s Time To Buy in Cape Coral:

A large inventory means more choices.

As of the July 13 real estate report (Multiple Listing System), there are more than 4,100 single family homes for sale in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers area. For those looking to purchase land, there are more than 1,100 waterfront lots for sale in the Cape Coral area alone.

Rest assured there are many choices and options from which to choose.

It’s a Buyers Market.

As of July, 2010 in Cape Coral – there is approximately a 2 year supply of inventory for homes priced over $500,000; as compared to one year ago when there was a 4.5 year supply for the same price range.  This means the market is improving.

Currently there is an 11 month supply of inventory for homes from $250,000 to $500,000. This also indicates a Buyer’s Market, however this range is approaching a more balanced level.

Great Deals and Low Prices.

Inventory for homes priced below $250,000 is dwindling. If you’re looking to find a great deal, this is the time to move forward.

Whether you’re looking for a single family home, land, or a condo, prices are more affordable than ever. Home buyers can easily find a home or a lot in their budget and price range.

The following are 3 examples:

1. See this condominium.
2. See this off water home.
3. See this waterfront home.

Interest rates are cooperating.

Interest rates are still near historic lows. If you’ve saved enough for a down payment, have good credit and don’t plan to move in the next five years or so, buying today could be a smart move.

Waiting until you believe prices have hit rock bottom may not put you any further ahead if you end up missing out on today’s low financing costs.

Build vs Buy.

Another option important to mention is home buyers are now reviewing building a new home vs. buying an existing one. Recent studies indicate in some cases, home buyers can BUILD a new home at a comparable price of BUYING a resale.

With discounts and specials from builders, great pricing on waterfront lots, and low construction costs, this is also a great time to consider building.

Where to start?

There are many options to consider when it comes to investing in real estate. The best way to get started is to talk with an expert Realtor who can help guide you to the best solution for your situation. If you’d like to learn more, contact us for a detailed comparison, info@teamaubuchon.com or (877) 765-1351.

Keep in mind, the decision to buy a home is a personal one that needs to factor in your own financial situation and lifestyle preference. While historically, real estate has usually appreciated in value over the long term, no one can predict the perfect time to buy.

Give us a call for more information at (877) 765-1351, or visit our web site at: http://www.miloffaubuchonrealty.com/buy/.

- Diane

This is a brand new part of our Updated 30 Hidden Treasures of Cape Coral series, which is also available as an eBook on our Team Aubuchon web site.

If you’re thinking of going out to eat, and want to bring your pet here are…

4 Cape Coral Pet Friendly Restaurants (and 3 others that are not too far away) you should consider:

1. The Joint Restaurant in Cape Harbour. Bring your dog to the outside bar, enjoy the best pizza in town, and live music all week. This is one of the best places in the Cape for music, fun and food.
2. Bubbas RoadHouse You and your dog can enjoy drinks on the patio of Bubba’s RoadHouse and Saloon.  Located in Cape Coral at Pine Island Road and Chiquita, in Cape Coral.
3. The Monkey Bar in Cape Coral. Bring your dog to the outside bar where you can enjoy live music, and a great steak dinner!   This bar is a great hidden secret with its fabulous dinners from pasta, to seafood and steak. The music, atmosphere and staff are TOP NOTCH.  They will even bring your doggie a bowl of water.
4. The Working Cow Ice Cream Parlor, Cape Coral. Visit this Cape Coral restaurant/ice cream parlor by car or boat and enjoy the fenced in playground at Four Freedoms Park right across the street.  Bring your doggie for a complimentary cup of vanilla ice cream, while you enjoy banana splits, sundaes, hand packed fabulous ice cream in all sorts of flavors, shakes, smoothies, coffee, and more.
5. RC Otters, Captiva Island in SW Florida.  RC Otter’’s Island Eats is a place for the whole family! Located in the Heart of Old Captiva Village with lovely shopping and dining, you can enjoy live music daily with dining inside and outside.
6. Parrot Key, Fort Myers Beach. Looking for a new place to go by water, get a great Caribbean meal and sip an ice cold cocktail?  Head to the Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Parrot Key has answered the call of local boaters by opening its doors at Salty Sam’s Marina.  The casual open-air restaurant features a spectacular view of Matanzas Harbor, and offers the best in tropical drinks, tempting appetizers and delicious entrées.
7. Pinchers in Fort Myers. Bring your dog to the South Fort Myers location, and enjoy a nice dinner on the outside patio. From blues to kings to snows to stoneys, they are all about crabs. They also fry an awesome grouper, toss a mean Caesar, and barbeque simply the best ribs from a seafood joint.  Family friendly and as casual as you can get.

Interested in visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Did you know?

The Aubuchon Team of Companies has been helping people rent, remodel, build, design, buy and sell their homes in Southwest Florida for over 15 years?

Enjoy!

Diane

…build your Florida Dream Home in this tropical paradise of Southwest Florida!

Team Aubuchon is building homes with more flexibility, styles, floor plans, great pricing, and specials than ever before.

For example, our Hallmark Floor Plan…

…has a Great Room design that brings the outdoors in with vanishing sliding glass doors and spacious lanais.   Plenty of room for your friends and family to unwind!

Learn more about our Florida Home floor plans (be sure to check out the new elevations of The Hallmark, one of our most popular plans).

If you have any questions, free free to give us a call at (877) 542-1075, or contact us online.

Also, be sure to ask about our new lower pricing & Pool Package Special!

Interested in learning more about visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“.

Enjoy,

Diane

PS – Be sure to read our post: 10 Reasons Why Now Is The Time To Build Your Florida Dream Home.

…this relatively young city thrives with life.

By 2009, “The Cape” is known as one of the safest cities in Florida, and has developed into the 5^th fastest growing town in the nation with a population doubling every decade.

It is the 2^nd largest city in Florida in terms of land mass, stretching across

120-sq miles. filled with parks, canals, excitement and opportunity, it’s easy to see why Cape Coral is quickly becoming one of the country’s best kept secrets!

Interested in visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Did you know?

The Aubuchon Team of Companies has been helping people rent, remodel, build, design, buy and sell their homes in Southwest Florida for over 15 years?

Enjoy!

Diane

Cape Coral’s Very First Dairy Queen on 47th Avenue – September 1962

…major promoting through mail order programs and ads on radio, television and print media, northerners slowly made their way down south to the blossoming city.

The Rosen brothers sold nearly all of the 350,000 residential building sites to people who lived in other states.

Cape Coral continued to grow extremely quickly, recording 10,000 residents within the first ten years of its existence.

Interested in visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Did you know?

The Aubuchon Team of Companies has been helping people rent, remodel, build, design, buy and sell their homes in Southwest Florida for over 15 years?

Enjoy!

Diane

…first residents started moving in.

On June 14, 1958, the first family moved into Cape Coral.

These pioneers had to drive a long distance to get anywhere – almost 20 miles for a loaf of bread!

So the Rosens took action, and carefully plotted the community. (Learn more about the Rosen’s in our previous blog post).

They brought in the largest single shipment of earth-moving equipment in Florida development history to begin digging more than 400 miles of canals.

The soil dredged up from the canals was then used as fill dirt for home sites to bring the level of the ground up to the required 5 feet 6 inches.

Did you know?

Cape Coral’s first Mayor was Paul Fickinger, was incorporated on August 18, 1970, and held it’s first council meeting on December 3, 1970?

Interested in learning more about visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Enjoy!

Diane

…we’re in a very sweet spot right now for those looking to build Florida Dream Homes…

Here’s 10 Reasons Why Now Is The Time To Build:

1) Time is of the essence.

We are beginning to notice an increase in pricing for construction materials, which could potentially result in a price increase for new home builds.

Keep in mind there are builder specials going on which can help reduce the price of the home; however, specials don’t last forever.

If you are considering building a home, now is definitely the time to move forward.

The Aubuchon Team of Companies, www.TeamAubuchon.com, is offering several specials, making it easy to build a new luxury home under $200,000 with floor plans from the Magnolia Collection.

2) Builders & subcontractors offer more flexibility than ever before.

Typically, walls can be moved, windows and rooms can be added, garage and bathrooms can be extended, etc.

The list goes on.

Most times, all you need to do is ask.

3) Get more for your money.

Consider this – You can now get a 2,400 square foot quality home for just about $200,000.

Take a look at some of the latest Florida floorplans available at this price point!

4) Prices for waterfront lots remain low – for now.

Gulf access, sailboat access, saltwater, freshwater…..no matter your choice, the price is right and today is the day to get your homesite.

5) Many features once considered upgrades are now included.

Granite counters, tile floors, and wood cabinetry, are just a few examples of items that may be included in select floor plans.

Be sure to learn more by contacting us online, or by calling us at (877) 765-1351.

6) Time frames to build a new home can be 6 months or less.

Depending on the size and customization, a home can be built much quicker than in the past.

7) Specials and incentives continue to make the deal sweeter.

Specials can be very attractive, and are usually available for a limited time. Be sure to ask how long the special lasts.

8 ) Great deals on resales are getting more challenging to find.

Those looking for resale “deals” aren’t finding exactly what they want.

The trend is leaning towards building a dream home instead of buying an existing one.

9) Quality vs Price.

Remember you get what you pay for, so choosing a quality home builder is so very important.

Price matters, but it shouldn’t be the only factor.

Be sure to read what Mr. & Mrs. Adams had to say about the Home Building process.

10) Interest rates remain low.

It’s not a matter of IF they go up – it’s WHEN.

If you are on the financing fence, consider making a move.

Interested in visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Did you know?

The Aubuchon Team of Companies has been helping people rent, remodel, build, design, buy and sell their homes in Southwest Florida for over 15 years?

Enjoy!

Diane

…and Southwest Florida is its terrific year-round weather.

The area averages 335 days of bright sunshine each year (the other 30 days are just moderate sunshine).

While the summers are very warm, humid and rainy (especially in the afternoons!), the winters in Cape Coral are absolutely beautiful.

Southwest Florida receives about 53 inches of rain each year, the majority of which falls from May through September.

During the summer months, afternoon rains regularly roll in with heavy downpours and stormy conditions that may last only a couple of hours before subsiding.

Then the sun reappears, heat and humidity return, and all is well until the next day when the cycle begins again.

Interested in visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Did you know?

The Aubuchon Team of Companies has been helping people rent, remodel, build, design, buy and sell their homes in Southwest Florida for over 15 years?

Enjoy!

Diane

Be sure to click on the map the below to see exactly where all of our Open Houses are located!

See you there!

Interested in visiting or living in Cape Coral?

Be sure to take a look at our latest Cape Coral vacation rentals, Cape Coral homes, and even our latest Florida home floor plans (we can even help you remodel your Florida home)!

It would be our pleasure to help you “live the Florida dream“!

Did you know?

The Aubuchon Team of Companies has been helping people rent, remodel, build, design, buy and sell their homes in Southwest Florida for over 15 years?

. . .  because THOUSANDS of homes across the state will be opening their doors to take part in the Florida Open House Weekend.

This weekend was designed to remind potential home-buyers that:

• Interest rates are still historically low
• Large inventory of homes to choose from
• Time is running out for the Home-buyer Tax Credit of up to $8000.

Here are 15 of Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group hottest properties that will be participating in the Florida Open House Weekend Event:

• 5926 SW 1st Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 5016 SW 26th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 5328 MayFair Court, Cape Coral, FL 33904
• 429 Coral Drive, Cape Coral, FL 33904
• 5620 SW 10th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 2474 McGregor Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33901
• 929 SW 6th Court, Cape Coral, FL 33991
• 2525 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 1162 NW 7th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33993
• 4222 SW 23rd Place, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 2607 SW 21st Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 311 SW 26th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
• 5238 Nautilus Drive, Cape Coral, FL 33904
• 126 SE 42nd Street, Cape Coral, FL 33904
• 1781 Four Mile Cove Pkwy, #134, Cape Coral, FL 33990

To view a complete list of details about our Open Houses (including the dates and times), please download our Open House Extravaganza flyer.

Feel free to contact us, call us at (877) 765-1351, or visit our Aubuchon Team of Companies web site for more information.