Foreign buyers are flocking to Florida condos again

June 1st, 2010 |

Lured by rock-bottom prices, international buyers are now flocking to buy Florida properties. It’s especially true in countries where the currency is strong against the dollar.

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The buying frenzy was set off by developers lowering prices on new units to below what it costs to build in today’s market

A must See Video … Ending is fabulous! Worth Watching

April 30th, 2010 |

We do not normally post things political, or controversial on our blog, this was sent to me from a very good friend and I am now passing this on for you to watch.  Its not enjoyable, it is riveting!  When you are done pass it on too, I think its important…  If you are a vet, I say, Welcome home brother.

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Oliver North a American Hero and Great Patriot of this Great Country

Reality Check:Agents Say US Leisure Travel Spending Recovering

April 29th, 2010 |

Leisure travel spending is bouncing back in 2010 as U.S. consumer sentiment gradually repairs, but prices are beginning to firm again from recession lows, according to travel agents. Travel specialists said momentum started building in the fourth quarter, and first-quarter travel bookings are well outpacing those of 2009. Per-trip spending is rising, especially on airfare, though lodging perks like free nights and meals are sticking around for now. Recession-era trends like shorter stays are still in place, but travelers are booking further in advance than they were last year

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Fort Myers Rental Market Red Hot

March 29th, 2010 |

Lee County’s rental market is a work in progress, but there is a silver lining – higher occupancy rates.

Lee County’s apartment occupancy increased 7.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 from the previous year to 91.1 percent, according to statistics compiled by Novato, Calif.-based RealFacts.

 

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About 98 percent of the company's properties are occupied as of now, a reflection of occupancy rates countywide

Universal Vacations offer property management and Rental at many resort communities in Fort Myers, Palmetto Cove being the latest in our inventory

German parent eyes TUI bid

February 24th, 2010 |

Germany’s TUI AG – Europe’s biggest tour operator – has held secret talks with banks about an audacious multi-billion pound plan to bid for the 48pc of FTSE 100 holiday company TUI Travel that it does not already own.

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