Southwest Florida Blog

The deadlines for registering to vote in Florida are drawing nearer. Especially for the August 26th Florida primary elections. Residents intending to vote in that primary have only until Monday, July 28th to complete the voter registration process. Those who want to vote in the general election on November 4th have more time as that deadline isn’t until Monday October 6th.

And, if you have moved, you need to contact your Supervisor of Elections as both Federal and State laws require you to vote in your precinct of residence. If you simply moved within the same county, you may provide a signed, written notice, call or send an e-mail to your Supervisor of Elections. However, if you’ve moved to another Florida county, use the Florida Voter Registration Application to change your address. You can obtain a Florida Voter Registration Application online by visiting http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voter-registration.

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The mid year 2008 Estero real estate sales statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Estero is ideally located between Ft. Myers and Bonita Springs and is currently in the process of building and developing wherever you travel. It is one of the last areas to be developed in south Lee County and the community offers excellent schools, health care, and of course, year round sunshine.

Estero Sales Data

Estero Home Sales January-June 2008*:

• 260 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $401,252
• Median Sales Price - $307,500
• Average Days on Market - 149
• Price/Square Foot - $168.35

Estero Condominium Sales January-June 2008*:

• 185 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $238,090

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Having learned bunches about blogging from my friends at Real Estate Webmasters Blogs, I can honestly say I have come to understand its importance to our real estate and mortgage business here in Southwest Florida. Being able to keep our clients abreast of the up-to-date goings on in the marketplace is an invaluable service that our company’s Southwest Florida blog easily provides. Throwing in some information now and then about things regarding living here in paradise and Viola! we have a valuable asset for both our business and our clients.

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It should come as no surprise that Lee County is the fastest growing Metro area in Florida for 2007. Combining absolutely year round gorgeous weather (average mean temperature 83 degrees), 50 miles of white sandy beaches, and being named as one of the Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations has produced a 3.6 percent (20,475) increase in residents from 2006 to 2007. Already known as a retirement mecca, the Lee Island Coast, encompassing Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero and Ft. Myers, is rapidly growing due to increasing employment opportunities and peoples’ desires to live and work in a sub-tropical paradise.

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The mid year 2008 Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both homes and condominiums are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the Gateway to the Gulf, is one of the fastest growing coastal cities in Southwest Florida. Located between Ft. Myers and Naples, Bonita Springs offers endless lifestyle choices while still maintaining its small town charm.

Bonita Springs Sales Data

Bonita Springs Home Sales January - June 2008*:

• 495 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $579,448
• Median Sales Price - $387,500
• Average Days on Market - 184
• Price/Square Foot - $220.20

Bonita Springs Condominium Sales January - June 2008*:

• 451 Closed Sales
• Average Sales Price - $373,942
• Median Sales Price - $283,250

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