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...]
Sales Comparison Bird Section to Old Sailboat Section in PGI: Will Buckley’s Pass Increase Property Values?
Customers often ask me if I think that values of home and land in the Bird Section of Punta Gorda Isles will go up? Lot owners are hoping that the creation of Buckley’s Pass (see other Blogs that discuss this) will greatly increase their value and of course homeowners as well are hoping for the … [Read more...]
BUCKLEY’S PASS aka Bird Section Cut-Thru DECEMBER 2018 UPDATE and MAP
The Army Corps of Engineers have approved the project! That's a big hurdle. Time lines have been set for all aspects of the project as well. At this moment the completion date is projected to be October/November 2019. The construction start date is June/July 2019 so things are moving right … [Read more...]
PGI Bird Section Cut Through, Harbor Access Project, Buckley’s Pass UPDATE!
This Blog is a reprint from a few months back but was a bit hard to find in my Blog section. As such I have reprinted here and this and all future Blogs regarding this topic will be found under Buckley's Pass. The project that has been underway for 3 years to add a waterway exit from … [Read more...]
Choosing A Mortgage Lender For A Waterfront Home Purchase
Choosing A Mortgage Lender For A Waterfront Home Purchase The short answer is to use a local lender in the area you are making a purchase. If you are buying in Charlotte County you are better off with a lender in that county. Lenders work with local appraisers and with that comes knowledge and … [Read more...]
Home Inspections on Waterfront Homes: What Is Important! PART 1
Home Inspections on Waterfront Homes: What Is Important! PART 1 Most people coming to southwest Florida to live the waterfront dream know that when they find the right home they will be doing a home inspection. More than likely they have been through the drill on northern home purchases and … [Read more...]
Buying A Waterfront Home Versus Keeping Your Boat In A Marina
Buying A Waterfront Home Versus Keeping Your Boat In A Marina This is a very common thought when wanting to live the Florida dream if you are a boater. Waterfront homes come at a higher cost because of access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf. It’s all about the location and after wanting to … [Read more...]
Seawalls: Buying A Waterfront Home Guidlines
Seawalls: Buying A Waterfront Home Guidelines When purchasing a waterfront home you want to be certain about the condition of your waterside appointments. The dockside bulkhead can be either a concrete seawall, rip-rap rock, natural mangroves or a fiberglass bulkhead material. Seawalls: If … [Read more...]
Home Inspections Waterfront Homes, Part 3 What Not To Worry About/Common Sitings
There are many items that are very common to see on a home inspection report on homes in southwest Florida on the waterfront. Most of these are not serious and often do not need to be addressed prior to the home purchase. Here is a short list: Garage door rot: The side door exit from the … [Read more...]
