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The mid year 2010 Cape Coral real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Cape Coral, known as the “The Cape” to locals, is one of the largest master-planned communities in the nation and is also one of /Southwest Florida’s most rapidly growing areas. It is the 3rd largest city in Florida in terms of land mass and features over 400 miles of both fresh and salt water canals – many with gulf access. Over 55% of its population is under 44, so the city is family oriented, schools are important, and the quality of life is exceptional.

Cape Coral Real Estate Sales Data

Cape Coral Home Sales Mid Year 2010*:

• 3,254 Closed Sales (3,596 in 2009)

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For the first six months of 2010, new foreclosure filings fell in Lee and Collier counties in Southwest Florida. In fact, new foreclosure filings overall have fallen substantially from year ago levels.

For Lee County, there were 18,179 new filings from January to June, down 30% from year ago levels. For the month of June, the Cape Coral – Fort Myers area had 3,264 foreclosure filings, down 9% from May and down 32% from June 2009.

In Collier County, there were 6,251 new filings from January to June, down 11% from year ago levels. For the month of June, the Naples – Marco Island area had 1,132 foreclosure filings, down 9% from May and down 18% from June 2009.

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The mid year 2010 Naples real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below.

Naples is just south of Ft. Myers and Bonita Springs, and is known as the “Crown Jewel” of SW Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is a truly cosmopolitan, quaint, and cultural city and has transformed itself into a dynamic international and world renown destination.

Naples is also the jumping off point to the Everglades, Ten Thousand Islands and the Big Cypress National Preserve, all of which are perfect places for photography, bird watching, and where alligators roam, and ghost orchids hide. This is where you can enjoy outstanding outdoor sports, such as fishing, trekking or canoeing. And don’t forget, Naples’ famed beaches offer miles upon miles of white sandy havens where you can spend hours doing nothing more than just relaxing.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Fiscal Year 2009 annual State of Fair Housing Report this week. The report is a compilation of complaints filed with HUD and a review of the agency’s progress in enforcing the Fair Housing Act.

According to the report, there were 10,242 complaints filed with the agency. Discrimination based on a person’s disability status (44%) accounted for the largest single category of complaint, followed by discrimination based on race (31%) and discrimination based on family status (20%). It also highlights HUD’s recent efforts to ensure that the agency’s core housing programs are open to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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The mid year 2010 Bonita Springs real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Bonita Springs, known as the “Gateway to the Gulf,” is one of Southwest Florida’s fastest growing coastal cities. Lifestyle options are endless and its central location between Ft. Myers and Naples make it a most desirable destination in which to live.

Bonita Springs Real Estate Sales Data

Bonita Springs Home Sales Mid Year 2010*:

• 442 Closed Sales (312 in 2009)
• Average Sales Price – $419,018
• Median Sales Price – $260,000
• Average Days on Market – 165
• Average Sales Price/Square Foot – $166.15
• The list to sales price average was 90.08%.

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