<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ft. Myers Florida Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Donna Mason Realty &amp;amp; Associates</title><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:45:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>18709 Miami Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33967</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18709-Miami-Blvd-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/244206/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>CHARMING HOME WITH CERAMIC TILE FLOORING! GREAT ROOM CONCEPT! CASUAL DINING AREA! TINTED PANEL WINDOWS ON LANAI! CARPET TO BEDROOMS! SOLAR HEATED HOT WATER HEATER! ACCORDING TO SELLER, LOW ELECTRIC BILLS! NEWER ROOF AND A/C SYSTEM! CITY WATER AND SEPTIC! SCREENED ENTRY!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18709-Miami-Blvd-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18709-Miami-Blvd-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3363 Yukon Cir 1, Fort Myers, FL 33907</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/3363-Yukon-Cir-1-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/241451/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays.   UPDATED 2 BEDROOM AND 1.5 BATH CONDO! TILE IN KITCHEN AND BATHS! CARPETING IN BEDROOMS 1 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE! SPACIOUS TILED LANAI! COMMUNITY POOL! GREAT CONDO FOR SEASONAL LIVING OR AS RENTAL INVESTMENT!]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/3363-Yukon-Cir-1-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/3363-Yukon-Cir-1-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATED HOME ON A CORNER LOT WITH CITY WATER &amp; SEWER!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18259-Lowe-Dr-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/241348/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>UPDATED HOME ON CORNER LOT WITH CITY WATER AND SEWER! KITCHEN REMODELED IN 2006 WITH CORIAN COUNTERS AND 6-SEAT WRAP AROUND COUNTER.&nbsp; NEWER APPLIANCES! TILED ENTRY AND KITCHEN! WOOD FLOORING IN GREAT ROOM! WOODBURNING FIREPLACE! NEW CEITLING FANS! LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET AND BUILT-IN SHELVING! WOOD BLINDS IN ALL ROOMS! NEW WINDOWS IN 2002! MASTER BATH UPDATED WITH GRANITE AND VERY NICE TILDED WALK-IN SHOWER! BERBER CARPET IN BEDROOMS! SECOND BATH PARTIALLY UPDATED WITH GRANITE! NEW SLIDING (4 FOOT DOUBLE PANED) DOORS IN DINING ROOM AND GREAT ROOM IN 2007!&nbsp;LARGE LANAI (30X13!) FENCED BACKYARD WITH A BARBEQUE AREA, BRICK PAVERS, WATER FOUNTAIN, ARBOR, AND FRUIT TREES! A/C NEW IN 2003! ROOF NEW IN 1998! DON'T WAIT TO SEE THIS STUNNING HOME!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18259-Lowe-Dr-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/18259-Lowe-Dr-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:38:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7489 pebble beach, Fort Myers, FL 33967</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/7489-pebble-beach-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/235552/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. THIS IS A SHORT SALE AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LENDER'S APPROVAL.  THERE MAY BE TIME CONSTRAINTS.  REALLY CHARMING 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH WITH DEN TOWNHOME WITH WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING AND SLATE TILE IN WET AREAS.  MAPLE CABINETRY WITH CROWN MOLDING!  GREAT ROOM CONCEPT!  CITY WATER!  IRRIGATION SYSTEM!  UPDATED AND NEWER BATHROOMS!  ONE BEDROOM WITH BATH AND DEN DOWNSTAIRS.  LOFT HAS BEEN MADE INTO MASTER SUITE AND THIRD BEDROOM HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO MASTER CLOSET WITH CLOSET ORGANIZER!  NEUTRAL DE'COR!  BRICK PAVERS TO OUTSIDE PATIO!  FENCED REAR YARD!  SECURITY SYSTEM!  REALLY NICE, UPDATED UNIT!  PERFECT STARTER!]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/7489-pebble-beach-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/7489-pebble-beach-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17577 Moorfield Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/17577-Moorfield-Dr-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/234329/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />LOCATED ON A CUL-DE-SAC STREET IN ISLAND PARK WOODLANDS!  FENCED BACK YARD! SPACE FOR A CAR ON PAVED DRIVEWAY AT SIDE OF GARAGE!  COMMUNITY HAS A BOAT DOCK WITH GULF ACCESS AND A TENNIS COURT. TILED GARAGE FLOOR! VAULTED CEILING IN LARGE TILED LIVING ROOM! FINISHED TILED FLORIDA ROOM! SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH NICE-SIZED EATING AREA, PANTRY, AND BAY WINDOW! ALL 3 BEDROOMS HAVE WALK-IN CLOSETS! MASTER BEDROOM BATH HAS 2 SINKS PLUS A LARGE TILED WALK-IN SHOWER! LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH LAUNDRY TUB AND EXTRA STORAGE! CEILING FANS,LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND WINDOW COVERINGS ARE INCLUDED! NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE!]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/17577-Moorfield-Dr-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/17577-Moorfield-Dr-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:23:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17995 San Juan Ct 1, Fort Myers, FL 33967</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/17995-San-Juan-Ct-1-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/232498/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" />This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. 2 bedroom 2 bath townhome.]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/17995-San-Juan-Ct-1-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/17995-San-Juan-Ct-1-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10462 Smokehouse Bay Dr 101, Naples, FL 34120</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/10462-Smokehouse-Bay-Dr-101-Naples-Florida/i/225873/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. WHAT A LAKE VIEW FROM THE LANAI OF THIS CONDO HOME IN HERITAGE BAY! MANY UPGRADES INCLUDING CROWN MOLDING, CUSTOM SHUTTERS ON ALL WINDOWS, CABINETRY IN KITCHEN AND BATHS, CEILING FANS, AND MUCH MORE! PAINTED IN LIGHT, NEUTRAL COLORS! GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. KITCHEN HAS ITS OWN DINING AREA! LARGE GREAT ROOM WITH DINING AREA AND A 3-DOOR SLIDER LEADING TO THE LANAI! UPGRADED LIGHTING FIXTURES AND CEILING FANS! LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH HIS AND HER WALK-IN CLOSETS! MASTER BATH HAS DUAL SINKS, SOAKING TUB, SEPARATE GLASSED-IN SHOWER, AND PRIVATE COMMODE. WASHER AND DRYER CONVEY! THIS CONDO IS AN END-UNIT GIVING PRIVACY AND OPEN VIEWS OF THE HUGE BASS-FILLED LAKE - GREAT FOR FISHING! 2-CAR GARAGE! CUSTOM SHUTTERS ON ALL WINDOWS INCLUDING SLIDERS IN GREAT ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/10462-Smokehouse-Bay-Dr-101-Naples-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/10462-Smokehouse-Bay-Dr-101-Naples-Florida</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Updated throughout!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9793-Connecticut-St-Bonita-Springs-Florida/i/223669/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. NEWER 3/2 BEDROOM HOME WITH 2 CAR GARAGE IN THE HEART OF BONITA SPRINGS. AIR HANDLER RECENTLY REPLACED!&nbsp; BRAND NEW INTERIOR DOORS, BATHROOM VANITIES, AND TOILETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED! CARPETING AND TILE HAVE ALSO BEEN UPDATED! MANUAL HURRICANE SHUTTERS! MANY MATURE FRUIT TREES ON THE PROPERTY INCLUDING A LUSCIOUS AVOCADO!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9793-Connecticut-St-Bonita-Springs-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/9793-Connecticut-St-Bonita-Springs-Florida</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 1/4 Acre of Land!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/8800-Woodgate-Manor-Ct-Fort-Myers-Florida/images/noimage.jpg?size=ListingThumbnail" title="" alt="No image available" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Homesite in Woodgate Estates in the popular and convenient location south of Summerlin Rd off of Winkler Rd. Over 1/4 acre of land to build your home!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/8800-Woodgate-Manor-Ct-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/8800-Woodgate-Manor-Ct-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5327 Summerlin Rd 2702, Fort Myers, FL 33919</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5327-Summerlin-Rd-2702-Fort-Myers-Florida/i/222040/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. THIS IS A SHORT SALE AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LENDER'S APPROVAL. THERE MAY BE TIME CONSTRAINTS. IMMACULATE 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH CONDO ON FIRST FLOOR! GREAT ROOM CONCEPT! CASUAL DINING! WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING THROUGHOUT! STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES! GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN AND BATH! TILED LANAI! LOVELY!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5327-Summerlin-Rd-2702-Fort-Myers-Florida</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/property/5327-Summerlin-Rd-2702-Fort-Myers-Florida</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Short Sales Coming Along!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>In past months, buyers and Realtors would cringe at the mere mention of a short sale.&nbsp; Today, it is a great portion of our market.&nbsp; Remember the old saying, "We've come a LONG way baby"?&nbsp; Well, in the real world, short sales have come a&nbsp;LONG way.&nbsp; Lenders, I believe, are being realistic and practical with their decision making and negotiating in today's market.&nbsp; Buyers and Realtors are less reluctant to sell a short sale.&nbsp; Most of my short sale listings do not remain on the market for long periods of time.&nbsp; They are negotiated.&nbsp; They are closing.&nbsp; 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!</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Short-Sales-Coming-Along</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Short-Sales-Coming-Along</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>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. <strong><em>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!</em></strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>To sum it all up, NOW is a GREAT time to buy!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-a-Home-Now</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-a-Home-Now</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="subhead1"><strong><em>$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance</em></strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333333; font-size: 14px;"><strong><em>The information on this page pertains to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.</em></strong></p>
<ul style="color: #333333;">
<li>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.</li>
<li>The tax credit does not have to be repaid.</li>
<li>The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home&rsquo;s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.</li>
<li>The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.</li>
<li>Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #333333;">For additional information, please call Donna Mason Realty &amp; Associates today!</span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/New-8000-Tax-Credit-for-First-Time-Buyers</link><guid>http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/Blog/New-8000-Tax-Credit-for-First-Time-Buyers</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>