When you start looking for a home are you going to be a first time home buyer? If you are have you ever thought that maybe owning your own home wasn't within your reach? If you have, you are not the only one to feel that way! According to the National Association of Realtors' most "older millennials" also feel that same way.

Based on a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors the largest group of first time homebuyers is people aged 25 - 36 (Older Millennials) right now in the us. With the median age being 32 years old. More and more "older millennials" are realizing that their dream of homeownership is actually within their reach right now! 

So much so that of the population of new homeowners almost 90% of first time buyers fit into the "older millennials" grouping.

That 90% group can be broken down into these smaller groups: 


54% are married couples purchasing a home for the first time
18% are single females
10% are single males
16% are couple ...

Thinking of selling?
We may see a surge of buyers coming from the Northeast!

According to new information by The News-Journal in Daytona Beach, "there's a growing mood among high earners in the Northeast that it's time to cash in their real estate chips in high-tax states and move to places like Florida."
We know SWFL has always brought tons of retirees for it's weather. Who doesn't want sunshine and beaches? But SWFL also brings buyers from out of state because there's no personal income tax.
"A bump in activity started with the federal tax overhaul in 2017. Although rates were cut for corporations and individuals, the ability of residents to deduct state, city and property taxes from their federal returns in places like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut was diminished. Other heightened tax obligations are kicking in as well. As of July 1, a three-decades-old “mansion tax” in New York State is being boosted in New York City to help pay for improvements to the ci ...

Are you considering selling your home? While we would all like to believe that placing our home up for sale is as simple as finding the perfect agent, agreeing on a price, and sitting back while offers roll in that just simply isn't the case. If you are ready to list your home here are the 5 most important things to consider according to realtor.com before taking the plunge. First can you actually afford to sell your home? In theory after you list your home, offers pour in, it sells, and you collect a check. However in most cases there will be some work needed before you can list your property. Landscaping your property can cost an average of $3,000 up front, but it may increase your property value up to 12%. Once all of the hard work is finished having professional pictures taken is often suggested, so that your listing will stand out among the others in the area.  After investing in landscaping, our team takes care of that cost of getting professional pictures tak ...

Oct 1, 2018


Beginners Guide to Kayaking at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
10:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
2500 SE 24th St. Cape Coral, FL 33990
"Learn basic paddle strokes from an experience guide. Taught by GAEA Guides. Advance registration is required. $40 per person (all equipment included) (Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be in good physical condition.) For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rotary Park at 239-549-4606."


Free Tours of the Tom Allen Butterfly House
10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Rotary Park
5505 Rose Garden Rd. Cape Coral, FL 33914
"FREE Tours of the Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly House on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am.  Reservations not required as these free tours are open to the public and are courtesy of the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife. Donations are gratefully accepted! The Rotary Park environmental center is open Monday - Saturday, 8am – 4pm. Come in & check out our lizards, fish ...

Cape Coral never fails to bring the fun! If you're looking for things to do this month, we put together a list!

June 1
The Nut Job 2
Free movie and concessions
6:15 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Cape Vineyard Church
923 SE 47th Ter.

June 2
Cape Coral Farmer's Market
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
5789 Cape Harbour Dr.
CapeCoralFarmersMarket.com

Miles for the Museum
9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
SWFL Military Museum & Library
4820 Leonard St.
$20 per driver/ $10 per ride
All proceeds benefit the museum and our veterans.
$10/person for the after party.



Free Try Scuba!
2:00 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Scuba Quest
37 Del Prado Blvd. N
Ages 10+
"Spend 20-30 minutes breathing underwater and learning what it takes for certification"
Call 239-458-1999 to sign up.
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6th Annual Marquee Awards Masquerade Ball
5:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Cultural Park Theater
528 Cultural Park Blvd.
$10/person
Call the box office for tickets. 239-772-5862
Benefits the theater's ...