Linda Flack & Associates

I'm visiting my daughter and her family in St. Louis and I noticed that this is a vibrant city.  Lots of industry and diversity keep the economy moving forward.  Cape Coral and Fort Myers are tied to the building industry and tourism.  The City and County can't get out of it's own way to intice industry into our area. ...

Homes for Sale under $100,000 in Cape Coral We have customers that are looking in the under $100k price range in Cape Coral.  These properties are moving fast and most are in great condition.  I have written multiple full price offers for properties to have them overbid by others. That is a good sign for the real estate ...

This is a crazy market. Cape Coral and Fort Myers Buyers are ecstatic over the deals they are putting together.  When you look at the nuts and bolts of the deal they are really amazing.  For instance the ability to buy a home for 2/3  and less of actual cost of building it.  That is a steal!  Prices when inflated equaled ...

Everyone I talk to seems to have a more positive attitude about the real estate future.  Dr. Yun (NAR’s chief economist) spoke at Miami Board of Realtors International convention and reinterated that we are showing signs of recovery.  His article in this months Realtor magazine continues to point toward growth. ...

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Miami Board International Convention.  I was delighted with the enthusiasm and attitude of the Board members and Realtors that I met. They were the ultimate professionals with an eye to the future. I connected with international agents for Russia, England, France Brazil, Costa Rica. They are ...

Market sales of homes by the numbers in Cape Coral. These numbers are the past 30 days of information from the MLS. 337 single family homes closed 719 under contract 48 under contract but contingent upon some other factor before closing (probably will close) 458 active contingent short sales  (a small chance of ...

There are a ton of Foreclosures still to come.The on and off again market.  Wow, just when you thought we were out of the woods we are back in deep weeds.  Just as we think we are stuck in the mud mire, it opens up again.  I’m getting a nervous tick. Off again on again.  Buy at the bottom.  That is the basics ...

Short Sales are out of control in Cape Coral and Fort Myers I have received one call after another to try to short sale homes and land.  It is truly epidemic.  I really wish I understood the thinking of the banks and what is reality in dealing with short sales.  Taking a short sale is like going to the dentist for a root canal. ...

I recently had the inspection for my 1972 Cape Coral home completed.  I failed.  The good news is there is help and a fund in Florida to mostly pay for shutters for my windows.  What a great opportunity. By getting the shutters my insurance will go down. This is a win, win.The potential savings is good in Florida, where ...

June 8, 2008Watch out for  the call or mail that “bails you out”.Ok SW Florida the predators are out.  If you find yourself in trouble with your mortgage I have a warning for you today.  A friend of mine in Cape Coral called me and said she had received an offer from her mortgage holder.  The offer had stated that ...