Fresh Coastal Properties Blog - Real Estate in Southwest Florida

Some Tips on Docks for Buyers in Search of the Right Waterfront Property

August 26, 2010

So you are in the market for a boat friendly property in Southwest Florida.  There a few things to keep in mind to ensure that your experience with your waterfront home is as pleasurable as is spending time on the water!  First, we will run down a few questions that you will need to answer [...]

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The Hammocks Condos in Cape Haze – The deals are spectacular!

August 17, 2010

There are some unbelievable deals available in the Hammocks right now. With a fantastic pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and club house, the amenities in this newer condominium development are some of the best in our region. Additionally, you are a short golf-cart ride (or walk) from the Palm Island white sand beaches, several restaurants, [...]

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NOAA’s Recent Models show <1% Likelihood of Oil Effects on Boca Grande, Englewood, Sarasota, Venice & Port Charlotte!

July 5, 2010

The Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill is weighing heavily on the minds of residents and travelers to the Gulf region alike. As you can see from the model below provided by NOAA, the chance of oil affecting the Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, Englewood and Sarasota region is less than 1%. LESS THAN 1%!!!!

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Let’s start a new business in Englewood…I’ve got the greatest commercial space!

April 19, 2010

Okay, so Englewood Florida needs a new wi-fi hotspot, coffee shop, cupcake dealer, and this is the best pace to do it! 1070 South McCall is located right on the main drag in downtown Englewood Florida. It has great curb appeal, lots of parking (just recently paved), a corner lot situated at a stop light, [...]

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Cape Haze Condo for Sale at an Awesome Price!

February 8, 2010

The Southwest Florida housing market is like Saks having a crazy 50%-80% off everything in the store sale. There is so much on the market now offered for but a fraction of it’s value from three years ago, it’s kind fun to run around and think of the possibilities…A pair of Jimmy Choos for $50.00? [...]

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Little Gasparilla Island Masterpiece and Local Landmark on the Market!

January 31, 2010

Virtual Tour for 9902 Little Gasparilla Island
More listing specifics on 9902 Little Gasparilla Island
Photographed almost as often as the Boca Grande lighthouse, the distinctive home “Valhalla” on Little Gasparilla Island has welcomed visitors and residents to Boca Grande for the past six years. Situated on the Southern end of the Little Gasparilla, it can be clearly seen as [...]

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Mid-century Modern on Manasota Key

January 18, 2010

I’ve been eyeing this spectacular example of mid-century modern beachfront for awhile and thought I would share it with everyone. Here on the West Coast, there aren’t many collectors of this type architecture, but I think some are beginning to warm up to the idea of preserving these important landmarks. I can’t imagine a better [...]

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Beachfront Condo Short Sale on Manasota Key

December 31, 2009

$625,000
2010 square feet, two car garage, top floor unit overlooking beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
This is what Florida living is all about.
This thing has been on the market for-ev-er. I think its time for a reasonable (and market appropriate) offer for the bank. Short sales can take quite awhile, but if you have the time [...]

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Is retirement in Florida everything they say it is?

December 20, 2009

Many decide to retire to Florida. Our area here in Englewood, is particularly rich with seniors escaping the cold up North–and with good reason. Home prices are affordable, and the weather and activities couldn’t be better. The other day, I saw this woman cruising down 776 and had to smile.
Just because you’ve aged, doesn’t mean [...]

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Stump Pass Beach in November with Mason

December 3, 2009

It’s hard to believe I have the nerve to complain about cold weather. These pictures were taken at the end last month when we had a sunny, however a bit chilly, day of 72 degrees…brrrrrrr. It’s all relative, right? Above is my son, Mason. He’s 2 1/2 now.  These are from Stump Pass Beach on [...]

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