Casual, unspoiled and tranquil all come to mind when describing Bonita Beach. Located just South of Lovers Key State Park and Ft. Myers Beach and bordered to the South by Barefoot Beach and the Lee-Collier County line, Bonita Beach offers a slower pace and a distinctly residential neighborhood atmosphere. Bonita Beach has over three miles of white sandy shoreline overlooking the Gulf Of Mexico to the West and numerous coves and channels to the East on Fish Trap and Estero Bay.Wells Fargo Leads All Banks In Mortgage Originations In 2011; FHA Backing Fewer Loans; Overall Lending Decreases
Residential originations fell in 2011, and some lenders saw a bigger decline than others, according to MortgageDaily.com’s 2011 Mortgage Lender Ranking. The government’s role in residential finance was reduced last year. Fourth-quarter originations by all lenders were an estimated $381 billion, up from approximately $317 billion closed three months earlier. The biggest fourth-quarter lender was [...]
Naples Home Sales Off A Fraction In January; Median Price Continues Climb
Home sales in the Naples are dipped slightly in January with 520 properties changing hands compared to 548 during the first month of 2011. This statistic and others come from the Naples Area Board Of Realtors (NABOR) and reflect sales in Naples and Collier County with the exception of Marco Island. Median price continues to [...]
Banks Warming Up To Short Sales-Some Offering Homeowners Cash Incentives
More banks are offering homeowners incentives to sell their houses in a short sale to avoid costly foreclosure expenses for the bank. In fact, some banks are offering struggling homeowners as much as $35,000 to do a short sale, according to CNNMoney. Many homeowners have been surprised at banks’ recent willingness to approve short sales. [...]
Florida’s Largest Insurer Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Replacement Costs
An 82-year-old woman from the Tampa Bay area trying to survive on a meager social security check is among customers of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. suing the insurer for the way it calculates replacement values. Ruth Lauro said Tuesday that she isn’t sure how long she’ll be able to remain in her New Port Richey [...]
Florida Is High On the Radar Of Retiring Baby Boomers
Where will baby boomers go to retire? A new survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research for the Consumer Federation of the Southeast finds one in three could move out of their home state in search of low taxes, low housing costs, pleasant climates and quality health care. They also want diverse recreational activities, supportive [...]