We were first in, first to drop and first to recover. The numbers say it loud and clear. In April, Cape Coral had nine new building permits and there is a large increase in remodeling permits. These permits are for pools, docks, commercial and other fix ups. The deals of neglected homes are being snapped up and fixed up. These homes are fulfilling lots of dreams. It is a 27% increase since the beginning of 2009. That is huge.
Folks bemoan the loss of property values and the foreclosures. This news made national media attention and has brought buyers from all over the world. One mans trash is another mans treasure.
Even Jim Cramer of MSN Money stated this morning housing has stabilized, banking nightmare over. Banks are starting to pay back the tarp.
It is that intangible positive attitude that can be felt everywhere. Buy SW Florida NOW. Prices are starting to rise. Sign up for ListingBook at the top of this page and search the MLS like a Realtor. It is FREE and powerful.