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Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you're thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what they're prioritizing most right now. That information could help you plan your own move. People Are Moving to Cities with Lower Housing Costs One big factor motivating where buyers are going is affordability and that’s no big surprise. People are relocating to areas that have less expensive housing options. As a result, small cities are thriving.  Hannah Jones, Economics Data Analyst at  Realtor.com , summarizes why: "Affordability is still very much front and center . . . a lot of what’s available is outside of the price range of many buyers. . . . so they look elsewhere for a little more bang for the buck." The takeaway for you? If yo...

It may surprise you to learn that SW Florida isn't just a haven for beach bums, boaters, golfers, and loungers-by-the-pool. It's also a wonderful place to grow your business! Low cost of living and low corporate income tax rates are just the beginning. Check out the resources below, which are invaluable to anyone who is ready to start a  small business in paradise... FGCU Small Business Development Center "The SBDC is dedicated to providing businesses with free, confidential advice. Their services include confidential, one-on-one counseling and educational workshops geared toward providing businesses with all the information they need to conduct a successful business." SWFL MicroEnterprise Institute Entrepreneur Training Program "The Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute helps emerging entrepreneurs with low to moderate-income levels and other disadvantages to start new ventures or grow small businesses. Graduates complete a short-term business and...

As any dog knows, a sunny day is a great day for   walkies . When   every   day is sunny, well, then... every day is for walkies! SW Florida isn't just a paradise for people - our four-legged companions love it here, too.   It is never too cold (or too windy, or too wet) for a walk around the neighborhood, a visit to one of our many off-leash dog parks, or a quick trip to any of the dozens of outdoor cafes and restaurants you'll find all over. This has, unexpectedly, created a small problem. With all these happy pups trotting about and introducing themselves to neighbors and passers-by, we realized  there is no way to be certain who is the "goodest boy."  They're all so adorable. Fortunately, the City of Cape Coral has stepped in to answer this pressing question. Next Saturday, August 12th a grand contest will be held. At the  Just for Fun Dog Show , we will decide once and for all who has the Waggiest Tail, who is the Best Kisser, who looks Most Like ...