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You’ve done it. You’ve purchased your getaway oasis in Sunny SW Florida! Winter is approaching and you're ready to head south to enjoy months of palm trees and blue skies in your second home. But… What about your first home up north or in the mid-west? Will it be safe while you’re away? The last thing you want to do is to spend your time in paradise needlessly worrying. Fortunately, you don’t have to. There are a number of simple steps you can take to secure your home. Purchase a combination lockbox for your spare key. It would be great if there was no need to keep an additional key outside your home, but we are only human. Accidents and emergencies happen. A combination lockbox is a more secure option for your spare key than hiding it under a flower pot or tucked behind a window shutter. You can find them online or at your local hardware store. Secure your garage door. Electric garage door openers are wonderful conveniences, but can be susceptible to hacking. Older models lack the...

5 Things You Need To Know About Living In Cape Coral, FL Provided by Cape Coral Mortgage Whether you are a snowbird who's thinking about a permanent move to Florida, or just a Northerner who's sick and tired of all the snow, you should consider Cape Coral. This lovely little town, situated not far from Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast, may not have the cachet of Tampa, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale, but that doesn't mean it's not a great place to live. Here are just a few of the many benefits of living in Cape Coral, FL. 1. Moving to Cape Coral is Financially Smart A lot of people think that it's expensive to live in Florida, but living in Cape Coral is surprisingly affordable! The cost of living in this beautiful community is much lower than the national average. Besides, the state does not collect income tax, estate tax, inheritance tax, or intangible property tax. The sales tax rate is also relatively low, between 6-7.5%. This is good news for retirees who are on a fixed...

Did you know... ...the City of Cape Coral is home to over 1,000 acres of wildlife preserve?  Four Mile Ecological Preserve, Charlotte Harbor Buffer Preserve, and Yellow Fever Creek Preserve all offer dedicated and wild green spaces for residents of all kinds to enjoy - human or otherwise. In addition to that, another 465 acres are set aside for use in 35 different community, neighborhood, and specialty parks. And now the  USDA has selected us  to receive $1 million to grow our parks and preserves throughout the city! Abundant green spaces are vital for people... ...to keep ourselves and our community healthy and flourishing.  Cities with ample tree cover enjoy better air quality as vehicle emissions and other pollutants are filtered out of the air before residents can breathe it in. Trees and foliage regulate ambient temperature and reduce the heat otherwise locked into cement and asphalt. Vegetation reduces water run-off as plants absorb rainwater, then filter that ...

I'm sure it won't surprise you to learn that I   love   house hunting shows. Who doesn't? They've been a staple of reality television for almost as long as they've been around. Whether you enjoy poking gentle fun at the buyers with their lists of requirements or indulging in a little daydreaming by imagining yourself in their shoes, there is something captivating about watching people search for and find their own perfect home. My Lottery Dream Home  is one of my favorite shows because it adds another layer of wish fulfillment. Where would I live if I could live anywhere? What kind of home would I buy if I could buy anything? Something grand or something cozy? A place to welcome friends and family or a place to escape and enjoy the silence? Well... I do know  where  I would live. And I'm not alone! For the fourth time since the show began,  My Lottery Dream Home  returned to Cape Coral. They brought with them yet another pair of lottery winners whose a...