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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If we had to recap the 2023 Cape Coral real estate market in one sentence, we would summarize it with, “home prices have been weaker than most sellers want to believe, but stronger than the collapse that a lot of buyers have been waiting for.” We are noticing a seasonal increase in active ...

This week we will examine the performance of the Cape Coral luxury condo market for the year that was 2023 compared to 2022, in our salute to the Champagne wishes and caviar dreams of Robin Leach, the late great host of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” This past year was a wild one ...

Mr. Feichthaler: I have a vacant lot in Cape Coral that I have owned for over 30 years. Thankfully, it has increased in value substantially. I have a grandson that I want to benefit from the value of this property, so I want to add him as an owner now, with me jointly. Do you see any issues ...

Everywhere you go in Southwest Florida you see plants for sale. Garden centers, box stores, grocery stores, flea markets and nurseries. Easy to buy but do you know anything about the plant … light, watering, how fast it will grow, how tall? Most plants will have a tag with basic information. ...

Choosing to age in place is a monumental decision, and it can bring many benefits to seniors who choose to do so. According to the AARP, nearly 90% of adults over 65 wish to remain in their homes as they grow older. From being happier in the comfort of familiar surroundings to having more ...