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Real Estate Law | City rights of way along my canal?

Dear Mr. Feichthaler, I live in the Yacht Club area and bought five years ago. Unfortunately, I made the decision to obtain an adjustable rate mortgage at the time, which saved me .25% on the rate. So, I did great for five years, but now I have to refinance. With rates at 3% long gone, I was ...

Homing In | Condo sales sluggish in 2023; listings, pendings up with season

Generally speaking, the Cape Coral condo market was on the sluggish side in 2023, as the number of active listings coming onto the market continued to increase while pending sales softened throughout the year. We are currently seeing an influx in the number of condo listings in the MLS as the ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Versatile succulents

Succulents are a varied and unique group of low-maintenance plants that are fun and easy to grow in Southwest Florida’s abundant heat and sunshine. With more than 60 plant families containing approximately 10,000 species worldwide, succulents offer a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors to ...

Real Estate Law | You can still file for homestead exemption

Dear Mr. Feichthaler, I moved to our new Cape Coral home from Wisconsin in August. We sold our northern home and this is our full-time residence. I wanted to make sure we received the homestead property tax savings, but someone told me we had to apply by the end of 2023 to obtain this. ...

Homing In | More in ‘24 as seasonal influx of listings come on the market

We are seeing the “seasonal effect” starting to come into play in our market numbers as we move from January into February. Historically, there is usually an influx of new listings in the Multiple Listing Service at this time of year, along with an increase in the number of homes going ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Spring bulbs

Here in sub-tropical Florida, we have many beautiful bulbs. They are my favorite show-off plants due their colorful, reliable blooms and easy care. Now is a great time to plant them. Many people started their collection of bulbs by receiving one as a gift which then lasted for decades in their ...

Lee Health: What you need to know about your heart health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States and February is American Heart Month. There is no better time to think about your heart health and make sure you’re heart-healthy all year long. Why is heart health important? The heart pumps blood and ...

Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home | Jan. 26

Annabelle is a 3- to 5-year-old female. She has mastered the art of tail-wagging and charming smiles, and her devotion to her human friends knows no bounds. Now, here’s the scoop: Annabelle would prefer to have the spotlight to herself. No other furry friends, please — be it dogs or cats ...

Real Estate Law | Trusts can protect family assets after a death

Dear Mr. Feichthaler, I own a home in Cape Coral with no mortgage, and I want the value to transfer to my son. I am concerned because my son is receiving government assistance, and if he inherits the value of the property, he may become ineligible. Is there anything I can do? Angie ...