Sailboat Waterfront Lots in Port Charlotte- BE CAREFUL Before You Buy Historically, sailboat waterfront accessible lots in Port Charlotte are much cheaper than in other areas. In 21 years of selling sailboat waterfront I have had hundreds of calls on these lots because they look like such a good … [Read more...]
Be Careful Choosing A Waterfront Lot In Punta Gorda Isles (PGI
After living and selling real estate in PGI for 21 years I have learned many important things about waterfront lots that most would not be aware of. Normal considerations like size of lot, actual waterfrontage and distance to open water are commonly the main things to think of. Most think that a … [Read more...]
Punta Gorda Pools-Part 2 How To Handle Leaks, Who To Use For Service, What To Watch Out For and Do It Yourself Information
Pool Care Part 2: Waterfront Homes in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte With Pools Please review Part 1 on this same topic prior to reading this. As previously mentioned pools will have a few problems along the way. Leaks are just breaks in the concrete structure and the most common place for … [Read more...]
Punta Gorda Pools- What You Need To Know Before You Buy A House And After The Purchase-Part 1
This Part 1 on a pool home purchase and all aspects of pool ownership. I only wish I had this knowledge when I moved here over 20 years ago. Experience has taught me that many people buying a waterfront pool home in southwest Florida have never had a pool before. Even those that have had a pool … [Read more...]
How To Detect A FAKE Sailboat Waterfront Home/Sailboat Accessible MLS Listing
Working with sailboat and deeper draft boat customers for nearly 21 years I am still amazed today that agents advertise and create listings for sailboat water-front homes and have no idea what that really means. This is quite scary for the sailor who depends on draft and bridge height limitations … [Read more...]
Kung Fu Fighting Huge Offshore Fish- All From Your Waterfront Punta Gorda Home!
Every day on the water is a different adventure. This was definitely the case on a recent offshore trip that was the “maiden voyage” for my friends new 34’ Yellowfin. Coolers were packed with frozen bait to target red grouper and anticipation was high as we motored out of the canal. In the dark, … [Read more...]
Tarpon Tangle Adventures With Shark A Shark Scare in Charlotte Harbor
With the sun rising in the east our livewell was empty after 20 minutes of fishing for ladyfish. Ladyfish is the easiest fish to catch in Florida and are mainly for sport and to use for bait. They average 15 to 20 inches, a big bait for monster fish. Why is it that when you want to catch ladyfish … [Read more...]
What Is The Cost Of Ownership Of A Waterfront Home in Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles? Part 3 ADDITIONAL COSTS OF OWNERSHIP
Let’s identify each of the things that will cost you monthly on a monthly or annual basis. They are: Lawn care: About $125 per month which includes weed wacking Pool: About $125 per month for a weekly visit four times per month. Chemical balance each visit and scrub pool twice in a … [Read more...]
What Is The Cost Of Ownership Of A Waterfront Home in Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles? Part 2 TAXES
Taxes on Punta Gorda’s waterfront property are often confusing to interpret at first however are predictable after the waterfront property purchase, home or vacant land. The perception of taxes being considered high or low depends on where the person is from. Remember you are buying a home that … [Read more...]
What Is The Cost Of Ownership Of A Waterfront Home in Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles? Part 1 INSURANCE COSTS
Always the first place to start when considering a home purchase in a new town and being a waterfront home near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico there are special considerations. Always count on your realtor to know what all insurance costs are, predicted taxes, monthly home maintenance costs, … [Read more...]
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