Real Estate Briefs
Contractors pulled 66 single-family home permits in November
During November, contractors pulled 66 permits to build single-family houses collectively valued at about $19.8 million in unincorporated Lee County. That compares to 95 permits issued in October 2016 and 47 issued in November 2015, according to the Lee County Department of Community Development. Data for 2015 includes permits for the Village of Estero.
Twelve multi-family units were permitted in November, compared to no units in October and six units in November 2015.
General commercial activity was valued at about $16.6 million for 18 permits, compared to about $17.7 million in October and about $13.3 million in November 2015.
Lee County Community Development issued 2,973 permits of all kinds in November.
Lee County Community Development oversees planning, zoning, development and building services, environmental review, building inspection, and code enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Lee County.
To learn more about the department and its services, visit www.leegov.com/dcd/.
CCIM 13th Annual Horse Racing Party Dec. 15
The Certified Commercial Investment Members Southwest District will hold its 13th Annual Holiday Horse Racing Party, Thursday, Dec. 15, from 5:30-7 p.m., at The Edison, 3583 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
The program includes active group participation in six horse races. Prizes will be awarded in every race. Members, their spouses and friends are urged to come out for the fun. The cost for members is $10; $20 for non-members.
A dinner buffet and a cash bar will be available.
For more information, contact Bev Larson, CCIM, at 239-281-1290 or bev1314@aol.com
The mailing address for the CCIM Florida Chapter Southwest District is 16970 – 160 San Carlos Blvd., #288, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Move-in ready homes available at Gateway Greens
After opening this summer within the Gateway Greens community, Hammock Cove is now offering move-in ready homes. When complete, D.R. Horton’s Southwest Florida division expects Hammock Cove to feature 136 masterfully designed townhomes and an amenity center with a resort-style pool, pavilions and bath house.
Hammock Cove is located within the main gate of Gateway Greens, a family-friendly community off Daniels Parkway, just east of I-75. Golf course, preserve and lake views are currently available. The three distinctive home plans range from 1,588 to 1,954 square feet of living space with prices starting in the low-$200s.
A professionally decorated Sable model is open for touring by the public. Featuring a loft off the master suite, a walk-in closet in each bedroom and a two-car garage, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home is designed to maximize flexibility and storage. An open kitchen adjoins an expansive great room, which flows to the lanai and a dining area.
The 3,000-acre Gateway Greens neighborhood offers schools, a business park, nature preserves, miles of jogging, biking and hiking paths, soccer and baseball fields, playgrounds and a dog park. Hammock Cove residents may purchase various memberships at Gateway Golf & Country Club for privileges at the Tom Fazio private golf course and clubhouse, tennis facilities, fitness center, wellness classes, community pool, dining and events.
For more information or to schedule a private tour, contact sales agent Jack Shea at (239) 940-9327.
Founded in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas, D.R. Horton has operations in 78 markets in 26 states in the East, Midwest, Southeast, South Central, Southwest and West regions of the United States. For more information, visit our website at www.drhorton.com/swfla.