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How to Buy a House Contingent On Selling Yours First
in real estate, a contingency is a condition that must be met in order for a sale to move forward. If a contingency set in a purchase offer isn’t met, the buyer can walk away without losing money. A home sale contingency states that a sale only goes through if the buyer sells their current…
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How To Get the Perfect Home Warranty
A house is a significant investment, and there are a lot of things that can go wrong with it. The foundation can crack, the roof can leak, pipes can burst, and termites can infest the wood. The house may settle over time, causing doors and windows to become misaligned. Additionally, you need to worry about home…
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How to Sell Your Vacant Home Faster: 7 Practical Strategies That Work
Selling a home after you’ve already moved out brings a unique set of challenges—and hidden costs. Without a lived-in look or on-site attention, your property can lose visual appeal, attract less buyer interest, or even spark maintenance and security issues that slow the sale. But with the right strategies, you can turn an empty house…
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International Real Estate Transactions in Southwest Florida (2020–2025)
Figure: Florida international residential sales (number of properties) by year. Southwest Florida (Bonita Springs–Estero area) follows a similar trend, with foreign-buyer activity rebounding in 2022 after a 2020–2021 dip, then slowing again by 2023–2024 2020: Pandemic Disruption. International home-buying activity dropped sharply in Southwest Florida as global travel halted in spring 2020 due to COVID-19. Foreign…
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July 2025 SWFL Housing Market: Bonita-Estero vs Naples vs Fort Myers
Southwest Florida’s housing market in July 2025 shows significantly higher inventory compared to the frenzied market of 2021. Buyers have more options as supply rises, while prices have leveled off or dipped slightly from last year’s highs. Below we compare key market trends in Bonita Springs-Estero, Naples, and Fort Myers, with a focus on the…
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June 2025 Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Update
By Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors June 2025 brought signs of a transitioning housing market across Southwest Florida. The latest data for Fort Myers, Naples, and Bonita Springs-Estero reveal mixed signals: sales activity is holding up (or even rising) in some areas, but prices are adjusting downward, inventory is higher than a year ago, and homes are…
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Navigating Hurricanes and Their Impact on FR/BAR and NABOR Contracts in Southwest Florida
As Realtors in Southwest Florida, hurricane season isn’t just a weather concern—it’s a critical factor that can significantly impact real estate transactions. Understanding how hurricanes affect the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (FR/BAR) and Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) contracts is essential for protecting your clients’ interests. This article explores the contractual implications of hurricanes, adds…
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New Condominium Reforms in Florida 2025
By Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors Florida’s Capitol building in Tallahassee, where lawmakers approved new condominium reforms in 2025. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a Realtor-backed condominium reform bill that introduces significant changes for Florida’s condo associations, unit owners, and real estate transactions. The new law – a Florida Realtors® 2025 legislative…
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Optimizing Pricing: Price Reductions vs. Days on Market in SW Florida
Optimizing Pricing: Price Reductions vs. Days on Market in SW Florida Optimizing Pricing: Price Reductions vs. Days on Market in SW Florida Real estate professionals in Southwest Florida are witnessing a market shift that emphasizes the importance of pricing strategy. One key decision is whether to employ few, larger price reductions or multiple, smaller reductions…
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Out with the Old, In with the New: Starting Fresh in a New City
Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we find ourselves at a low point. When this happens, it can feel like there’s no way out. However, moving to a new city and starting fresh can be the perfect opportunity to turn things around. Today, Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors will discuss some tips for making the most of…