Cape Coral Freshwater Home Sales Real Estate Market Report for October 2017

The Koffman and Associates real estate team has been tracking detailed home sale statistics and charting real estate trends in the Cape Coral real estate market since 2004. We have done this to aid our real estate customers and clients in understanding the history and current property values in different segments of our Cape Coral real estate market. See the links below for our latest Cape Coral Real Estate Market Report charts.

Click here to see the latest, updated Cape Coral Freshwater Home Sales Monthly Real Estate Trend Chart for October 2017

Southwest Florida MLS Market Report

Monthly Koffman & Associates Real Estate Activity Charts

Koffman and Associates charts are updated monthly and include the following chart categories (click for details):

• Cape Coral Single Family Home Sales and Inventory
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Lots
• Cape Coral Freshwater Homes
• Cape Coral Freshwater Lots
• Cape Coral Off Water Homes
• Cape Coral Off Water (Dry) Lots
• Cape Coral Waterfront Condos
• Cape Coral Off Water Condos

Neighborhood Market Reports

Below, you can find pre-defined SW Florida Real Estate Market Reports.

• SE Cape Coral
• SW Cape Coral
• NE Cape Coral
• NW Cape Coral
• Yacht Club - Cape Coral
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes
• Cape Coral Freshwater Homes

Cape Coral Gulf Access Home Sales Real Estate Market Report for October 2017

The Koffman and Associates real estate team has been tracking detailed home sale statistics and charting real estate trends in the Cape Coral real estate market since 2004. We have done this to aid our real estate customers and clients in understanding the history and current property values in different segments of our Cape Coral real estate market. See the links below for our latest Cape Coral Real Estate Market Report charts.

Click here to see the latest, updated Cape Coral Gulf Access Home Sales Monthly Real Estate Trend Chart for October 2017

Southwest Florida MLS Market Report

Monthly Koffman & Associates Real Estate Activity Charts

Koffman and Associates charts are updated monthly and include the following chart categories (click for details):

• Cape Coral Single Family Home Sales and Inventory
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Lots
• Cape Coral Freshwater Homes
• Cape Coral Freshwater Lots
• Cape Coral Off Water Homes
• Cape Coral Off Water (Dry) Lots
• Cape Coral Waterfront Condos
• Cape Coral Off Water Condos

Neighborhood Market Reports

Below, you can find pre-defined SW Florida Real Estate Market Reports.

• SE Cape Coral
• SW Cape Coral
• NE Cape Coral
• NW Cape Coral
• Yacht Club - Cape Coral
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes
• Cape Coral Freshwater Homes

Cape Coral Single Family Home Sales Real Estate Market Report for October 2017

The Koffman and Associates real estate team has been tracking detailed home sale statistics and charting real estate trends in the Cape Coral real estate market since 2004. We have done this to aid our real estate customers and clients in understanding the history and current property values in different segments of our Cape Coral real estate market. See the links below for our latest Cape Coral Real Estate Market Report charts.

Click here to see the latest, updated Cape Coral Single Family Home Sales Monthly Real Estate Trend Chart for October 2017

Southwest Florida MLS Market Report

Monthly Koffman & Associates Real Estate Activity Charts

Koffman and Associates charts are updated monthly and include the following chart categories (click for details):

• Cape Coral Single Family Home Sales and Inventory
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Lots
• Cape Coral Freshwater Homes
• Cape Coral Freshwater Lots
• Cape Coral Off Water Homes
• Cape Coral Off Water (Dry) Lots
• Cape Coral Waterfront Condos
• Cape Coral Off Water Condos

Neighborhood Market Reports

Below, you can find pre-defined SW Florida Real Estate Market Reports.

• SE Cape Coral
• SW Cape Coral
• NE Cape Coral
• NW Cape Coral
• Yacht Club - Cape Coral
• Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes
• Cape Coral Freshwater Homes

 Waterfront Gulf Access Lots for Sale in Cape Coral

Looking for a great water view in Cape Coral? Check out these current listings of Waterfront Gulf Access Lots for Sale in Cape Coral and give Jill Winchel a call.

Call today...615-504-1185.

Jill Winchel 615-504-1185. I am a full-time Realtor with Koffman and Associates at Royal Shell Real Estate where 'We make it easy. You make it home.' You may also click on a link to start your search:

Waterfront Gulf Access Lots for Sale in Cape Coral 

If you would rather buy a waterfront home, view listings below:

SW Cape Coral Gulf Access Homes for Sale

Waterfront Gulf Access Lots for Sale in Cape Coral

New Construction Homes for sale in Cape Coral

Posted by Jill Winchel

What days are you allowed to water your lawn / landscaping in Cape Coral? Cape Coral establishes the days that you can water based on the last number of your physical address. Below is the current schedule established by the City of Cape Coral as of November 1st 2017.

• Monday and Friday:              Midnight to 4 a.m. for addresses ending in 0
• Monday and Friday:              4 a.m. to 8 a.m. for addresses ending in 1
• Wednesday and Saturday:     Midnight to 4 a.m. for addresses ending in 3 and 5
• Wednesday and Saturday:     4 a.m. to 8 a.m. for addresses ending in 7 and 9
• Thursday and Sunday:           Midnight to 4 a.m. for addresses ending in 2 and 4
• Thursday and Sunday:           4 a.m. to 8 a.m. for addresses ending in 6 and 8

Other questions people have about watering are the following:

If I'm on a well do I have to follow the Cape Coral watering schedule? Yes you do. The city wants everybody to follow the same Cape same watering schedule at for all residents.

What if I have planted a new lawn? The city allows new lawns to be watered more frequently than others. Check the Cape Coral city website for the latest rule.

Are you searching for a home for sale in Cape Coral where the assessments are paid? Many people that are relocating to Southwest Florida are concerned about the . Are the assessments paid? Is water and sewer in? Those are all good questions for a prospective home buyer to consider when looking for a home in Cape Coral. Our site allows you to search for homes for sale that have assessments paid and water and sewer have been connected.

When searching for a home for sale in Cape Coral, assessments are just one of the items that people are interested in. If you would like a relocation package sent to you by Koffman & Associates, please send us an email or put a note when you register and we will be happy to send you information about relocating to Cape Coral Florida.

TO STAGE OR NOT TO STAGE?... THAT IS THE QUESTION...

Perhaps the better questions to ask might be, "How much time do you want to wait before your property sells?" and "How much do you want it to sell for?"

It is well known in the home staging industry that a professionally styled home will usually sell more rapidly and at a higher selling price than an unstaged (occupied) home or even one that is vacant and empty though very clean.  But WHY?

Before

After

Home staging is, in effect, a process of "clearing the slate" so that a home Buyer is able to see the home as a separate entity from the home Seller.  A home Buyer wants to be able to envision that home as Their Perfect Home and this is often not possible when it is "full to the brim" of the home Seller's tastes and preferences.  In a vacant property, the empty home is devoid of creativity, function and definition; many home Buyers cannot visualize the potential that lies within.  Sure, we all know the function of a kitchen and bathroom, but what about that awkwardly-shaped living room? - or is it a dining room? - perhaps even a cocktail salon?  And, really, what would one do with THAT MANY bedrooms?

A professional stager will "set the scene" for a home Buyer to picture themselves sitting on the couch enjoying a cool drink in the living room, watching a good movie or reading a favorite book in the den, working on family business in the office, and even basking in their own personal spa in the bathroom.  The purpose is to create a GREAT first impression that is welcoming and draws the Home Buyer into the home for sale then leads them into each additional space presenting new and beautiful vistas of opportunity that would be possible with This Property.  

In my experience, I have seen amazing transformations that have surprised even myself after a day of staging.  The possibilities are endless and the rewards are many.  Cost is dependent on each unique job as relates to number of rooms staged, size of the home, and vacant/occupied status, among other things.  A professional stager should give the client an up-front estimate according to the criteria determined for the home.  Again, as a result of staging, most homes sell quicker and at a higher price than would have been attained otherwise; so, the cost of staging is outweighed by the benefits, making it a very viable option.

Before

 After

My advice?  Ask the right questions, weigh all the pros and cons and call on the professionals to give you good counsel when making the decision to stage or not to stage the next time you need to sell your property.

Pictures used with permission of Candi Randolph, Simply Designed Home Interiors and Staging

http://simplydesignedhome.com/

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Posted by Susan Hendrickson, P.A., Sales Associate

Royal Shell Real Estate - Koffman & Associates

Things to do in Cape Coral - Octoberfest 2017

Final days of Octoberfest are this weekend!

 Friday-Sunday, October 27-29, 2017 at The German-American Social Club 

2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral.

Come to experience authentic German food, music, and beer.

Tickets are $6 at the door, $5 in advance. Children 12 and under admitted FREE. Plenty of FREE parking.

Continuous music and dancing will be in the big white tent, plus additional bands will be playing in the Bavarian Garden. View the band schedule. Music begins at 4 pm on Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Make sure to stop by the carnival area for the kids, see all of the vendors and exhibitors, and take home a few handmade craft items.

No pets (except service animals), coolers, or outside food/beverages are allowed during this event. 

Things to do in Cape Coral - Octoberfest 2017

Check out more Things to do in Cape Coral 

If you’re in the market for Cape Coral real estate and want information on buying or selling a home, contact Jill Winchel at 615-504-1185, Realtor with the Koffman Team at Royal Shell Real Estate. If you'd rather start your search now, click on a link below:

Cape Coral Homes for Sale

Cape Coral Condos for Sale

Things to do in Cape Coral - Octoberfest 2017

Posted by Jill Winchel

New construction Cape Coral October 2017

   Cape Coral experienced a tremendous increase in new construction in the early 2000’s until 2008 when the market downturn hit the new construction industry. Our peak years were 2005 to 2008 with more than 500 permits per month being issued. Once the market correction started, new construction permits dropped almost immediately as many new construction homes went unsold on the market. New home community construction plans were mothballed.

   We have been on a healthy trend with the SW Florida MLS new home listings inventory going from 5300 to about 2000 since 2007. This reduction in available inventory has created a demand again for new home construction.  New community home sales have restarted in a Cape Coral developments.

 Cape Coral Sales and Inventory

 New Construction Homes in Cape Coral

   In 2017, we have about 40 builders who have built homes in Cape Coral though September and there have been 1364 permits for new construction issued.  

 Cape Coral Residential Permit Trend Chart

Why use a Realtor for your new construction purchase?

1. Realtors know the area, the builders and can provide insight on the various developments.
2. A Realtor can let you know about alternatives as we sell the entire market including new construction offered through MLS.
3. A Realtor can find you the perfect lot for your home from all the lots available on the market.
4. A Realtor is a great resource for local lenders or other services in the area. The builder’s lender may not be the best deal for you.
5. A Realtor can help be your eyes here especially if you are not local. A good Realtor can give you progress updates and photos.
6. It costs you nothing as virtually all builders pay us commission as they appreciate us introducing them to clients!

Visit our SW FL real estate site for great real estate tools.

Search all the homes in MLS

Get a Free Instant Home Valuation

Ross Winchel

Team Broker

Koffman and Associates

Royal Shell Real Estate

239-898-1214

Ross.Winchel@gmail.com

Here is a link to our latest trend updates through September 2017 for Cape Coral real estate. Inventory for single family is down 3.1% from the same period last year. The 2002 homes at the beginning of October is the lowest inventory level in over 2 years. We saw a decrease in closings in September 2017 in part due to the weather interruption in SW Florida. Many of those closings were delayed into October.

                                                      
Off water homes median sales price is up 7.2% over last year (4 month average vs last year). Inventory of off water homes is the tightest of home types.  The median sale price of an Off water home in Cape Coral was $208,911.
Freshwater homes median sale price is up 7.4% over last year (4 month average vs last year) . The median sale price was $279,900.
Gulf access homes median sales price is up 14.7% over last years same 4 month period. This seems to be an improving trend. The median sale price ( 4 month avg) for gulf access was $433,500.
  We believe you will find our trend charts very informative.  Click on the link below to access our Real Estate Resource Site to view this series of market component trend charts including trend charts for land sales.

Feel free to use our great SWFL MLS search tools at:
www.SWFL-Search.com – this allows you to search for homes FOR SALE in SW Florida in the SW Florida MLS and set automatic alerts.

Our site also has an instant home valuation tool which works on any home. Give it a try or call us at 239-443-5191 for a personal home evaluation.  We always are here to give you accurate advice.
 You can also use our Market Report page to view market reports as well set up custom market reports for yourself. Give it a try!

                                               FREE INSTANT HOME VALUATION

                                                         MARKET REPORTS

Ross Winchel

Team Broker

Koffman and Associates

Royal Shell Real Estate

239-898-1214

Ross.Winchel@gmail.com