Florida Reigns as Top Destination for Foreign Buyers – List Your Home with ERA Cape Realty for Maximum Exposure

03 Aug

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Introduction: In a dynamic real estate market, it’s crucial to stay updated on trends that can significantly impact buying and selling decisions. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released its 2023 International Sales Report, and the results are astounding. Florida continues to be the leading destination for foreign buyers, attracting investors from all corners... Read more »

Is the Housing Market Starting to Thaw?

28 Jul

Chris

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Increased interest rates have combined with inflation to throw cold water on the housing market. But are conditions beginning to change for the better? Here are some housing market predictions for 2023 based on compelling insights from industry experts. Current Trends Increasing mortgage rates have fueled affordability concerns among today’s home buyers, who have been... Read more »

How to buy a House Out-of-State

01 Jun

Chris

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Buying a home out of state might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little research, some careful planning and the help of a good real estate agent, you can make the dream a reality. Read on to discover some helpful tips for purchasing a house in another state.... Read more »

Can You Speed Up the Home Selling Process?

11 May

Chris

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Selling a home can be complex and stressful, especially if you’re on a tight timeline. Let’s look at some ways you can streamline the house-selling process and hopefully get a faster, hassle-free sale. Inspect Early Home sellers are required to make certain disclosures about their properties, such as attic leaks, mold, structural damage and furnace... Read more »

Going On Vacation? Do This Before You Leave

10 Apr

Chris

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The best vacations are relaxing and stress-free. Unfortunately, many people have a hard time unwinding without worrying about their homes. Here are some vacation planning tips to help protect your largest investment while you’re away. Pause your mail and deliveries. If you plan to be away for more than a week, pause your mail and deliveries... Read more »

Determine Your Home Down Payment

03 Apr

Chris

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One of the most important aspects of the home buying process is determining how much money to set aside for a down payment (the percentage of a home’s purchase price that you are responsible for paying at closing). You may have heard the saying that the ideal amount for a down payment is 20% of... Read more »

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT

30 Mar

Chris

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Heating and cooling Heating and cooling is the top power guzzler in your home, accounting for almost half of your power bill. You could save up to 10% on heating and cooling costs just by adjusting your thermostat by around 7-10°F for eight hours a day. Be aware of energy vampires Even when you’re not... Read more »

Toys for Tots – Toy Drive – Donation Point

05 Dec

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Florida Hometown Heroes Program – Presentation!

24 Aug

Chris

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What is the community heroes loan program? Community Heroes is a low-down-payment conventional loan program tailored specifically for, well, community heroes. This includes: • Police officers • Firefighters • Teachers • EMTs • Paramedics • Nurses • CNAs • School district employees • Law enforcement employees what are the benefits of a community heroes loan?... Read more »

ERA Cape Realty Supports Local Schools

23 May

Chris

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ERA Cape Realty is always happy to support our local Schools and has supported the Cape Coral Municipal Charter School Foundation for many years now. We are proud to be one of the sponsors of their largest annual fund raising weekends. This event is growing every year and is more and more successful each time... Read more »