Real Estate Matters

A recent report says the housing market is Southwest Florida is at a record high, but sales are not at record levels.That’s because of a lack on inventory. Prices are not at record levels because we were a bubble market.

The new drive in Southwest Florida markets are because of an improving feeder market and during increased activity during the “off-season.

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Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old from North Naples

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old last seen in North Naples.

‘Bringing light to Southwest Florida’: Hanukkah festival in Bonita Springs

The 20th annual Bonita Springs-Estero Community Hanukkah festival fills Southwest Florida with hope as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues overseas.

Water main shutdown in Cape Coral, boil water notice for some residents

Don’t worry, this round of toil and trouble is only temporary: a water main shutdown is scheduled in Cape Coral near Palm Tree Boulevard.

Multiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh electrical fire, displaces family

Over half a dozen Lehigh Fire Rescue and Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews were in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood responding to a house fire.

Grab your sweaters; The Weather Authority Chief Matt Devitt forecasts cooler temps to start the week

Milder temperatures roll in for the next week. The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt looks ahead to the next 7 days.

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Deputies deem death at the Coastal Estates in Iona not suspicious

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Iona after a person was found dead.

Inflation is here for your real or fake Christmas tree

More than 94 percent of Americans are expected to put up some sort of Christmas tree this year, according to the American Christmas Tree Association. But the age-old question is, is it faux fir or Douglas fir?

Teen accused of vehicle thefts and more in Golden Gate Estates crime spree

According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the 16-year-old is suspected to be involved in multiple vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts occurring in November and February, where firearms were also taken from the vehicles.

Rising insurance premiums, interest rates affecting Charlotte Co. residential real estate market

Although the Charlotte County residential real estate market has reached stabilization, future sales will be affected by rising insurance premiums, property taxes and interest rates. Danny Nix, who heads Realtors of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto Inc., said it’s difficult to predict whether prices will continue to soften or rally. To read more at Gulfshore Business, […]