CAPE CORAL FORECLOSURES. BANK OWNED REO HOUSES AND CONDOS. INCLUDING WATERFRONT GULF ACCESS HOMES ON SALTWATER CANALS

Dan Starowicz

239-810-1470

Sellstate Advantage Realty

Public Trust Mortgage Corp.

Int’l 011-239-810-1470

dan@leehouses.com


	Foreclosures, Short Sales and Bank owned property including waterfront (canal) houses in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and all Lee County. Southwest Florida’s source for distress homes!


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elcome to Southwest Florida’s most informative Real Estate site!


	I specialize in foreclosures, short sales, estate sales and waterfront property in Cape Coral, Florida. I also publish a free list of all Lee County foreclosures available here. Please take the time to review the categories on the left side of this page (they cover most everything) and call me at 239-810-1470 if I can help!

THE LATEST MARKET NEWS:
The number of closed sales is continuing to climb and the best deals are continuing the trend of disappearing at an ever increasingly faster pace (particularly newer homes).  The percent of sold to active listings has nearly doubled in the past 12 weeks (as of April 8th, 2008).  A 45.3% increase to be exact.  The median sales prices have also risen by $15,000 since the prior month.  So if your waiting for the bottom of the market, take note--there is still plenty to choose from, but prices in certain market segments are on the rise, the number of competing buyers is increasing, and these best deals are disappearing faster and faster.  Ideally you would have already made a purchase--but there's still opportunities that present if you can move quickly on them.

First Time Homebuyers: There is a new section devoted to first time buyer specials.  Click on the link to the left.

Cash-Flow properties: Single family homes can finally cash-flow again in this area!  Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres have a good number of choices below $140,000.

Listingbook: The best search engine tool in this area is now available via this site for free.  Click on the Listingbook link on the left.  This is a sophisticated system that is tied directly to our Realtor listing database and allows you the greatest search parameters and even lets you research sold property data.  It also lets you know right away when a new listing matching your criteria hits the market.  This system is not available to the general public so take advantage of this free offer.

Homes being sold under replacement value remain the best opportunity on the market today.  These homes cannot be rebuilt again this cheap, so they represent a very safe long-term investment.

On the foreclosure deals: the best deals are those needing a little work.  There's less competition for these and higher profit percentages, especially if you can do some of the work yourself.

Waterfront opportunities abound too.  Because of the high desirability of waterfront, now is a very good time to take advantage.  These can make for ideal vacation homes or seasonal rental properties.  Expect to pay $300,000 on up for most any single family homes, slightly less for old homes.

Properties on the islands (Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach) offer the best locations possible, and in a slow market, that should always be considered.  Expect to pay $350k+ on Ft Myers Beach or $500k+ on Sanibel for most any property.  The beaches are always the most sought after destination, so don't expect it to get any cheaper than this!  (I'm a beach resident myself so feel free to ask questions)

Foreigners, you have the double advantage right now of excellent exchange rates due to the weak U.S. dollar AND our current buyer's market (which is bottoming out in certain market segments such as new construction, beach properties and waterfront homes).  The characteristics of this area haven't changed, so you know it will remain desirable, and it's just a matter of time before prices head back up.  You more than anyone else can take advantage!

On this web site you can view all of my advertised listings, the best foreclosure deals on the market, access financing resources, and plenty more.  Feel free to give me a call at 239-810-1470 or email dan@leehouses.com whether it's in regards to Real Estate or Financing.  I'm easily accessible and always willing to work with serious buyers and sellers!

A couple recent notes: My foreclosure lists are now mostly just bank owned foreclosures, NOT short sales!  Short sale information is still available by signing up for a Listingbook account.

I really like working with professional, motivated buyers, but DO make two requests for best results:
1) CALL! contact me by phone rather than JUST email.  (I get a ridiculous number of email requests these days, so phone calls get preference!  It really helps convey who's truly interested and who's just casually browsing the internet.)  And 2) Please do not make ridiculous low-ball offers!  They aren't getting accepted by private sellers or banks.



Dan Starowicz
	Realtor / Mortgage Broker
	239-810-1470
	Int’l: 011-239-810-1470

		About me...


		Click on the photo or description for full details:


			Bryant Road - Lake San Carlos - Skagway Ct


	Financing: I am also a Mortgage Broker with access to wholesale rates. By combining these services you save money and the process is simplified. I offer FHA and VA financing, no-money down options, loans for foreign citizens, and for first-time homebuyers grant money may be available.

		Foreclosures: Gain instant access to the local foreclosure database.

		Short Sales: Learn how short sales actually work.

		Selling your home: Guaranteed to sell in 91 days, or I’ll do it for free!

	Cape Coral waterfront. Learn the in’s and out’s of the canal system.

	Search options. Several ways to stay informed on market activity.

	First Time Buyers. There are great opportunities right now. Read on.

	Area overview. For those who aren’t all that familiar with SW Florida.

	Taxes. Learn what to expect for property tax rates.

	Insurance. Learn how Florida insurance policies work.

	Weather. See what you could be enjoying!


		This site provides you with several different methods to search for properties:



	Browse the MLS system at this link.

	MAP search the entire area at this link.

	Free foreclosure list access here.

	Waterfront foreclosure properties here.

Get access to short sales by requesting a free Listingbook account here.



Specific area searches:


	Cape Coral: Waterfront

	Gulf access homes $150-300k Gulf access homes $300-400k Gulf access homes $400-600k Gulf access homes $600k+ Gulf access condos $100-200k Gulf access condos $200-300k Gulf access condos $300k+ Customized search


	Cape Coral: By Neighborhood
	Cape Harbour Sandoval Burnt Store Marina SW Cape homes, newer, to $150k SE Cape homes, newer, to $150k NE Cape homes, newer, to $125k NW Cape homes, newer, to $125k Customized search

Ft Myers Beach:
Single Family homes, under $500k Single Family, gulf access <$750k Condos under $300k Condos, Waterfront 2br+ <$400k Customized search

S. Ft Myers: By Neighborhood
San Carlos Park Briarcliff Whiskey Creek Town & River The Forest Customized search

Estero/Bonita: By Neighborhood
Bella Terra El Dorado Acres Customized search

Your source for foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, short sales (imminent foreclosures), bank owned properties, estate sales, must sell homes, and distress sale properties in and around Cape Coral, Florida, Fort Myers (Ft Myers), Lehigh Acres, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples and Lee County. Covers all of Southwest Florida including Sanibel and Captiva, Alva, and San Carlos Park. Cape Coral foreclosure, properties, property, short sale, Cape Coral short sales, Fort Myers, Ft Myers, Lee County. Bargains, distressed sellers, Bank sales, Seized homes. desperate sellers.


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	Dan Starowicz Sellstate Advantage Realty Network 703 Cape Coral Pkwy W Cape Coral, FL 33914 239-810-1470


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