Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, many Americans are interested in buying a second home or investment property. Here with advice on the best way to determine if real estate is right for your financial situation is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – Bonita Springs.
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Counselors of Real Estate recommend Fort Myers give City of Palms Park another chance at sports
The Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps, a six-member team and part of a nonprofit organization with about 1,000 members, advised the city of Fort Myers and a group of about 50 stakeholders to be diligent with their real estate assets in the Midtown area. CRE released its report Tuesday and presented it during an […]

Is the Southwest Florida real estate market slowing down? Here’s what experts say
Those were three of the many takeaways generated Tuesday at the Market Trends of Southwest Florida real estate event, which drew more than 1,200 people to Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers.

A look back at 2022’s top transactions in SWFL real estate
The Southwest Florida real estate world just kept humming along for the first two-thirds of 2022. The pace of multimillion-dollar deals didn’t move as fast, nor were they as eye-opening, as one year prior. But the top deals across multifamily, office, industrial, raw land, retail and residential sectors will continue to reshape the region for […]

Cyber Monday discount tips to consider during your shopping
It’s Cyber Monday. But you’ve probably been scouting the deals all weekend long. What are some things people should avoid buying this shopping holiday? Experts say when it comes to large appliances, mattresses and furniture, you’ll probably get a better deal on sale holidays like President’s Day or Memorial Day. Those are a few of […]
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