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What to do with inherited funds?
January 21, 2012 Question: I’ve never understood the advantages and disadvantages of having a mortgage. On one hand, having a mortgage helped me buy my house and to have a much nicer home that if I had to pay cash. more »»
Negotiating the real estate deal
January 21, 2012 In a market replete with short sales and foreclosures, negotiating any sale can be a win-win for both the buyer and seller. more »»
Cold fronts coming and going — it’s that time of the year
January 21, 2012 By H.I. Jean Shields Special to The Breeze Cold fronts are the thing right now. Some years you notice a lot of them and other years not so many. This is a year for many, so far. more »»
What happens if we don’t pay our property taxes?
January 13, 2012 Question: We are encountering financial problems due to illness and unemployment. So far we have been able to keep up our mortgage payments. more »»
Do condo association rules address ‘therapy animals?’
January 13, 2012 Question: My husband and I are considering moving to a condo but we are worried that the rules may prohibit my son’s dog, Doc, from moving with us. more »»
Four corners of the document
January 13, 2012 Many times parties to a real estate contract are confused about what their responsibilities are. The specific language incorporated within the four corners of the contract is what prevails. more »»
January 20: ‘Arbor Day — A Celebration of Stewardship’
January 13, 2012 By JOYCE COMINGORE Special to The Breeze “Arbor Day — A Celebration of Stewardship” is an instructional unit in the curriculum kit for teaching the middle grades the importance of trees and... more »»
You must pay mortage, taxes to claim deductions on son’s home
January 9, 2012 Question: When my son was in college, I bought him a modest house near the campus. He rented rooms to his friends and became quite an entrepreneur. more »»
Lee BIA’s 2012 Parade of Homes to feature 41 models
January 9, 2012 As one of Southwest Florida’s most anticipated real estate events of the year, the Lee Building Industry Association’s 2012 Parade of Homes will offer residents and visitors the opportunity to view... more »»
Lenders are having difficulty, too
January 9, 2012 Question: We have several unit owners who are delinquent in their condo association fees and, in most cases, their mortgages as well. more »»
Understanding the consumer/agent relationship
January 9, 2012 In buying or selling real estate, most people use the services of one or more real estate agents. more »»
Turning over a new leaf at the start of a new year
January 9, 2012 By JOYCE COMINGORE news@breezenewspapers.com Welcome to a New Year. With a heavy dose of reality, I have been hearing people say, their New Year’s resolution is “not to make an. more »»
16th Annual Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida opens Jan. 17
January 9, 2012 The 16th Annual Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida, produced by the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, and will begin Tuesday, Jan. 17, and run through Feb. . more »»
Religion Briefs
January 9, 2012 All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church is hosting an Ethnic Pirohi Dinner Saturday, Jan. 14, from 3-6 p.m. more »»
Don’t accept quit claim deed without title insurance
January 3, 2012 Question: My wife and I are getting a “friendly divorce.” The worst part is dividing up our real estate equall. more »»
Process servers must be given access to communities
January 3, 2012 Question: I live in a condominium in a gated community that has a security building at the entrance. more »»
2012 looks like a promising new year
January 3, 2012 By H. JEAN SHIELDS Special to The Breeze Looks like we are in for a cool New Year’s Eve. With night temps in the 50s it will send a few shivers around the party world tonigh. more »»
Author and historian to speak at next Friends of the Library meeting Jan. 12
January 3, 2012 By JOYCE LYONS Special to The Breeze The Friends of the Cape Coral Library invite the public to become a member of the group. It meets bi-monthly in the Cape Coral Library meeting room at 9:30 a.m. more »»
After inspection, it’s probably safe to buy ‘as is’ home
December 24, 2011 ‘Question: Bob, please answer this before Christmas day if possible, as I am leaving for a few months that Saturday. Our real estate agent showed us an older house being sold by an estate “as is. more »»
Collecting late association fees
December 24, 2011 Question: Like so many condominium associations, the number of owners who are delinquent in paying association fees has increased. more »»
Recording documents that affect title
December 24, 2011 When a sales contract is fully executed between a buyer and seller, a real estate attorney or title company will perform a title search. more »» ‘Wings of Freedom Tour’ February 8, 2012 Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs will have the opportunity to tour or take flight in rare, historic World War II aircraft when the Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine” heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator “Witchcraft” heavy bomber and North... more » Community Calendar |
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Legal MattersWill loss of deductions hurt the rebound? January 18, 2012 Our economy is fragile and the housing market is beginning to rebound but Congress let a number of mortgage and housing related tax deductions expire at the end of 2011. more » Latest Blogs |
