Ft. Myers Florida Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Amerivest Realtyhttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 01:58:52 GMTLAUREL OAKS!This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME WITH MULTIPLE UPGRADES! HARDWOOD FLOORING ! DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS! GRANITE COUNTERTOPS! STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES! CASUAL DINING! CROWN MOLDING! SPLIT PLAN! INSIDE LAUNDRY! EXTENDED LANAI WITH PORTABLE SPA! VERY PRIVATE REAR SETTING! SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE WITH WALK-IN CLOSET, DUAL VANITIES, AND SHOWER! PLANTATION SHUTTERS TO GREAT ROOM! lOVELY, GATED COMMUNITY OFF OF BRIARCLIFF ROAD! YOU'LL LOVE THE MATURE LANDSCAPING THAT WELCOMES YOU AS YOU ENTER THIS COMMUNITY! CENTRALLY LOCATED!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5930-Grey-Fox-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5930-Grey-Fox-Fort-Myers-FloridaFri, 03 Feb 2012 01:30:06 GMT18464 Phlox Dr, Fort Myers 33967CITY WATER IS AVAILABLE HERE ON THIS BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED, OVERSIZED, CORNER, RESIDENTIAL LOT IN SAN CARLOS PARK! PRICED TO SELL! CLOSE TO GULF TOWNE CENTER, FGCU, COCONUT POINT, GERMAIN ARENA, AND MIROMAR OUTLETS!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18464-Phlox-Dr-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18464-Phlox-Dr-Fort-Myers-FloridaWed, 01 Feb 2012 20:35:12 GMT9546 Liseron Dr, Estero 33928LOVELY 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME WITH DEN! FORMAL LIVING AND DINING AREAS! FAMILY ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN! EAT-IN KITCHEN OR MORNING NOOK WITH BAY WINDOWS! BREAKFAST BAR! SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE WITH BAY WINDOWS, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, HIS/HER CLOSETS, DUAL VANITIES, TUB, AND SHOWER. INSIDE LAUNDRY AREA! THE CASCADE'S OFFERS A WONDERFUL LIFESTYLE WITH ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9546-Liseron-Dr-Estero-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9546-Liseron-Dr-Estero-FloridaWed, 01 Feb 2012 20:35:12 GMTSHANNON PINES!This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. THIS PRICE IS APPROVED BY THE BANK AND THE BANK IS FIRM AT $199,000. SPACIOUS HOME LOCATED ON AN EXTRA DEEP, FENCED REAR LOT! FORMAL DINING AND LIVING AREAS! SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH ISLAND AND BREAKFAST BAR! MORNING NOOK! FAMILY ROOM! GUEST SUITE WITH POOL BATH TO REAR. TWO GUES BEDROOMS AND BATH BETWEEN KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM! CERAMIC TILE FLOORING! GRAND MASTER SUITE WITH DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS LEADING TO DEN! TWO CLOSETS, DUAL VANITIES, SHOWER, AND GARDEN TUB! CROWN MOLDING! BELOW GROUND POOL AND SPA! SHANNON PINES IS A DEED RESTRICTED COMMUNITY LOCATED OFF OF CYPRESS DRIVE NORTH LOCATED BEHIND THE ISLAND'S AT THREE OAKS! CITY WATER AND SEWER!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9403-Crocus-Ct-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9403-Crocus-Ct-Fort-Myers-FloridaWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:50:19 GMTSAN CARLOS PARK DUPLEX!REALLY NICE AND SPACIOUS DUPLEX LOCATED IN SAN CARLOS PARK! OWNER OCCUPIED ON RIGHT SIDE! BELOW GROUND POOL WITH BRICK COPING! GREAT ROOM CONCEPT! OPEN KITCHEN AND CASUAL DINING AREA! OWNER SIDE HAS BEEN REVAMPED. INSTEAD OF 2 BATHS, THE MASTER HAS BEEN ENLARGED TO INCLUDE A SPACIOUS WALK-IN SHOWER AND DUAL VANITIES! DEN, BATHROOM, AND BEDROOM UPSTAIRS! PLENTY OF STORAGE! HURRICANE SHUTTERS! BAY WINDOWS IN GREAT ROOM! ONE CAR GARAGE FOR BOTH SIDES! SUPER EFFICIENT WITH 4 A/C UNITS! FAMILY HAS RESIDED ON THE OTHER SIDE, SO IT HAS NOT BEEN TENANT OCCUPIED.]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/7257-Albany-Rd-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/7257-Albany-Rd-Fort-Myers-FloridaTue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:37 GMTBELL TOWER PARK CARRIAGE HOME!This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. INTERIOR UNIT, ALL GROUND LEVEL, NOW AVAILABLE AS A SHORT SALE! CERAMIC TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT WITH CARPETING TO BEDROOMS! INSIDE LAUNDRY AREA! DECORATIVE NICHE' AT FRONT ENTRANCE! SCREENED LANAI WITH LAKEVIEW! MORNING NOOK! BREAKFAST BAR! FORMAL DINING AREA WITH TRAY CEILING! MASTER SUITE HAS WALK-IN CLOSET, DUAL VANITIES, JACUZZI TUB, AND SHOWER! GUEST PARKING LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET! COMMUNITY IS CENTRALLY LOCATED WITH WONDERFUL AMENITIES!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5611-Chelsey-Ln-103-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5611-Chelsey-Ln-103-Fort-Myers-FloridaFri, 06 Jan 2012 22:18:44 GMTROYAL WOODS DETACHED VILLA!THIS IS THE HOME TO SEE. . .THIS HOME HAS BEEN TOTALLY UPDATED AND IS TRULY CHARMING! GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND BACKSPLASH, MAPLE CABINETRY, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES! WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING TO LIVING AREA! 5 INCH BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT! 20 INCH TILE IN ALL WALKWAYS AND WET AREAS! ONE LANAI OFF OF KITCHEN FOR YOUR EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST AND ONE OFF OF MAIN LIVING AREA AND MASTER! NEW RIVER ROCK TO LANAIS AND NEW SCREENS! GRANITE IN BOTH BATHROOMS WITH TUMBLED MARBLE ACCENTS IN MASTER SHOWER! WALK-IN CLOSET TO MASTER! NEW WINDOW BLINDS! NEW STAIRS LEAD TO THIRD BEDROOM OR LOFT! NOTHING HAS GONE UNFINISHED HERE! ONE CAR GARAGE! CUL-DE-SAC L0CATION! THIS IS TRULY A BEAUTIFUL UNIT THAT WILL ONLY SELL ITSELF!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/6451-Royal-Woods-Dr-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/6451-Royal-Woods-Dr-Fort-Myers-FloridaFri, 23 Dec 2011 00:51:38 GMTWESTMINSTER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB!EXQUISITE ST. CHARLES MODEL BEING SOLD FULLY FURNISHED. 2003 PARADE OF HOMES AWARD WINNER! WONDERFUL VIEW OF GOLF COURSE! THIS HOME IS LOADED WITH MULTIPLE UPGRADES! GREAT ROOM CONCEPT WITH RECESSED LIGHTING, TRAY CEILING ACCENTED WITH CROWN MOLDING, GLASS BEVELED ENTRY DOOR ACCENTED WITH MARBLE TILE INLAY, FORMAL DINING AREA WITH ACCENTED CROWN MOLDING, BREAKFAST BAR, MORNING NOOK, SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS WITH MAPLE CABINETRY! THE BACKSPLASH IN KITCHEN IS HAND PAINTED! BOSE HOME THEATRE SURROUND SOUND IN LIVING ROOM W/ SPEAKERS IN ALL ROOMS & LANAI. GLASS SLIDERS POCKET ALL THE WAY BACK TO MAKE THIS ROOM EVEN MORE SPACIOUS WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OF POOL, SPA, AND GOLF COURSE! DEN WITH BUILT-IN DESK! GREAT ROOM HAS BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER! GRAND MASTER SUITE IS SPACIOUS WITH OPENING TO LANAI! HIS/HER CLOSETS! DUAL VANITES, ROMAN TUB, AND SHOWER! SPLIT PLAN! SIDE LOADING GARAGE IS 2.5. OUTDOOR LIGHTING! WATERFALL IN THE SPA!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/2206-Berkley-Way-Lehigh-Acres-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/2206-Berkley-Way-Lehigh-Acres-FloridaTue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:16 GMTGATED COMMUNITY WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BEACHES!!This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. CHARMING LAKE FRONT HOME CENTRALLY LOCATED AND CLOSE TO BEACHES! FORMAL LIVING AND DINING AREAS! CASUAL DINING! MULTIPLE UPGRADES! BREAKFAST BAR! FAMILY ROOM WITH BAY WINDOWS! SPACIOUS POOL AREA PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING! SPLIT PLAN! LOVELY MASTER SUITE WITH BAY WINDOWS, HIS/HER CLOSET, ROMAN TUB, SHOWER, AND DUAL VANITIES. SPACIOUS, GUEST BEDROOM SIZES. DEN FEATURES HARDWOOD FLOORING! GLASS BEVELED ENTRY DOOR! THE LAKE VIEW IS GORGEOUS WITH PERFECT SUNSETS!]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/16347-Cutters-Ct-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/16347-Cutters-Ct-Fort-Myers-FloridaTue, 11 Oct 2011 01:07:13 GMTSAN CARLOS SHORT SALE!This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. CHARMING 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME SITUATED ON A REAR FENCED LOT! CITY WATER! EXTENSIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOORING! CASUAL DINING! SPACIOUS LANAI! FRENCH DOORS! OVAL, GLASS BEVELED ENTRY DOOR! IRRIGATION TO FRONT LAWN! SPACIOUS BEDROOMS! VERY NEAT HOME! SHOWS WELL! OUTSIDE SITTING AREA WITH FIREPIT! AGENTS, PLEASE READ CONFIDENTIAL REMARKS.]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18613-Matanzas-Rd-Fort-Myers-Floridahttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18613-Matanzas-Rd-Fort-Myers-FloridaFri, 23 Sep 2011 22:20:52 GMTShort Sales Coming Along!In past months, buyers and Realtors would cringe at the mere mention of a short sale.  Today, it is a great portion of our market.  Remember the old saying, "We've come a LONG way baby"?  Well, in the real world, short sales have come a LONG way.  Lenders, I believe, are being realistic and practical with their decision making and negotiating in today's market.  Buyers and Realtors are less reluctant to sell a short sale.  Most of my short sale listings do not remain on the market for long periods of time.  They are negotiated.  They are closing.  The sellers are genuinely appreciative, and the buyers are genuinely excited making this turn in the market all the more worthwhile to wearing my Realtor hat!

]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Short-Sales-Coming-Alonghttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Short-Sales-Coming-AlongSat, 11 Jul 2009 20:35:00 GMTShould I Buy a Home Now?I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

To sum it all up, NOW is a GREAT time to buy!  

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.

]]>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-a-Home-Nowhttp://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-a-Home-NowSat, 11 Jul 2009 03:00:00 GMTNew $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance

The information on this page pertains to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

  • The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
  • The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
  • The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
  • The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
  • Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

For additional information, please call Donna Mason Realty & Associates today!

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