Dear Mr. Feichthaler: I intended to close on a new home next week. A friend of mine had promised to loan the money I need for the purchase, about $200,000. Yesterday, he called to advise a family member had a serious medical issue arise, and that he no longer could fund the loan. I already ...
In the past year, there has been a complete market reversal in which what was up is down and what was down is up in our not too hot, not too cold Goldilocks market. In fact, one year ago we noted the number of closed home sales in Cape Coral in the month of April declined versus the closed ...
Dear Mr. Feichthaler, I am planning on purchasing a property in Cape Coral soon. I have read a lot about wire fraud and I have concerns about sending my money by wire to the law firm handling the title work. Do I have anything to worry about? —Linda R. Dear Linda, In a word, YES! Wire ...
Not too hot and not too cold. A “Goldielocks” market aptly describes the current conditions in our local real estate market which seems to be positioned “somewhere in-between.” For example, home sales and prices are “somewhere in-between” as they are down from the record levels ...
We’ve all heard anecdotes and advice throughout the years about every subject imaginable, and gardeners are among the best at passing along tips and tricks! There are many gardening myths that we may be guilty of repeating without realizing or understanding the science that can debunk many ...
Mr. Feichthaler, Several years ago, a friend of mine and I purchased a property, where we held title as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship. She paid in 20%, and I paid the rest. I have lived in the property since then, and paid all of the bills. The property has since increased in ...
