from Southwest Florida to Michigan

Well I got to Michigan yesterday and today I am out visiting my family, grandchildren, and friends. It is beautiful weather here, in the 80's nice for driving around and seeing all the people I haven't seen in a few years. Well I've got to go for now my grandchildren are calling and I must go. until next time make it a great day.

Headed to Michigan

Today I'm going back to Michigan for a family reunion. This will be the first time in many years all my siblings will be together. Family is great. Remember to stop and smell the roses. Until next time. Make it a great day.

Making it a great day........

Today I attended my 17th taekwando class. I am very happy with this form of self defense and self discipline. If you are interested in this class in Bonita Springs contact ATA. It is located on Bonita Beach rd at the springs plaza. until next time and more on the subject..............make it a great day.

Southwest Florida Bonita Springs

Florida Cottage west of US41. Approximately 1 mile to Bonita and Lely Beaches. Lely Beach is rated in the top 10 beaches in the United States. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen/living area, Florida room with laundry and a carport. Large lot with mature trees and water display area. Lot is zoned for duplex but is used as a single family. Gulf access through Racoon Bay into the Imperial River. Owner says make an offer. as always make it a great day.

Week-ends in southwest Florida

Make it a great week-end. Like usual I am busy. When I am not working in the Real Estate industry there is always something to do in southwest Florida. Nice weather help along with the waterways. Boating, Beaching, Golfing, Walking, Swimming, Sunning and a number of other things to keep you busy. What a place to live. Interested in the area, contact me and I'll help you with your real estate needs. Until next time..............Make it a great day.......from the Big Cheese in real estate.......Debi Chesebro..

REAL ESTATE Market Update

It's Time to buy! I quote:

NAR: Home prices to recover in 2008
WASHINGTON - July 12, 2007 - Home prices are expected to recover in 2008 with existing-home sales picking up late this year and new-home sales rising early next year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)."Buyers now have an overwhelming advantage given the wide selection of homes available in many markets," says Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist. "But with profit margins coming under pressure, homebuilders will limit new construction well into 2008. This should help the overall inventory level to move steadily into a more balanced state." Existing-home sales are expected to total 6.11 million this year and 6.37 million in 2008, down from 6.48 million last year. New-home sales are projected at 865,000 in 2007 and 878,000 next year, compared with 1.05 million in 2006. Housing starts, including multifamily units, are forecast at 1.43 million units this year and 1.44 million in 2008, down from 1.80 million last year.Existing-home prices are likely to rise 1.8 percent to a median of $222,700 in 2008 after a 1.4 percent decline this year to $218,800. The median new-home price should rise 2.2 percent to $245,400 next year following a 2.6 percent drop in 2007 to $240,100."Markets that sharply reduce new construction in 2007 will generally experience respectable price increases in 2008," Yun said. "Local conditions vary considerably, but with historically low mortgage interest rates this summer and sustained job gains, it could be a good time for first-time buyers with a long-term view to test the housing waters."The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is estimated to average 6.7 percent during the second half of this year, and fluctuate around 6.6 percent in 2008.Growth in the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will probably be 2.0 percent in 2007, compared with a 3.3 percent growth rate last year; GDP is forecast to grow 2.8 percent in 2008.The unemployment rate is likely to average 4.6 percent in 2007, unchanged from last year. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, is projected at 2.6 percent in 2007, down from 3.2 percent last year. Inflation-adjusted disposable personal income should rise 3.0 percent this year, up from a 2.6 percent gain in 2006.© 2007 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

WCR Chapter Award Bonita Springs

Women's Council of REALTORS is a great organization for education and networking for their members. It is in the top 10 Women's organizations in the country. Here I am in Washington DC in May accepting our award. This is accomplished by meeting a number of criteria. I'm very proud to be involved with this organizaion/family. Until next time Make it a great day.....

REAL ESTATE in southern United States

Naples, Cape Coral firms form largest ERA broker in southern United States. Naples Realty Service, Inc. and Cape Coral based ERA Tri-Coastal Realty have formed a joint venture making their combined offices and sales associates the largest ERA brand real estate brokerage in the southern United States, according to Bob Butterfield, regional director of business development for Realogy Corp., the parent corporation of ERA Franchise Systems. The combined offices rank fifth in size in the worldwide ERA systems.

The jointly owned Southwest Florida ERA brokerage opens with nearly 400 sales associates and staff in nine offices. The company will operate as Naples Realty Services Inc. dba ONESource Real Estate Services Center. The existing offices are in Naples on US41,North, Bonita Springs on US41 North, Marco Island in the SunTrust Bank Building, in Fort Myers on College Pkwy, in Lehigh Acres on Lee Blvd, in Cape Coral on Del Prado Blvd., on Sanibel and in North Port and Venice.

All offices feature ONESource Services, the combination of real estate sales, rentals, inspections, insurance, financing and title insurance services available under one roof. ERA Tri-Coastal Realty adds a property management and commercial real estate sales business to the mix, and the ERA system brings home warranty and its exclusive Sellers Security Plan.

Quaint Cottage in Southwest Florida

This home is located in the historic district in Bonita Springs. Bonita is located between Naples and Fort Myers, on the Gulf Coast. It has it's own direct access to the beach. Bonita Beach and Lely are just 1.4 miles from US41, which is also known as Tamiami Trail. It was named that as it went from Tampa to Miami. Lely Beach is in the top ten beaches in the US. This cottage features 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fireplace, tile floors, kitchen and bath. Construction is concrete block with shingle roof. Large lot, 85 by 135, with mature trees. Owners says make an offer. Conveniently located to stores, shopping and I-75. Coconut Point Town Ccenter, Florida Gulf Coast University and Southwest Florida International Airport. For more information on this and other homes in the area contact me. As always Make it a great day.

Summer in Bonita Springs Southwest Florida

Good evening. Today was a hot and wonderful day. Golfing in the morning and working all afternoon. Just now getting to my blog for the day. Right now we are having our afternoon showers. Then on to a great evening. For more infomation on this area contact me. as always make it a great day............

Family

I had family down to spend some time yesterday and last night. It sure is a joy to be able to talk and remenice about the past. My niece and two of her children are here from Virginia and enjoyed the sun and fun. Today the headed to Sanibel. They loved the area enough to consider moving to the area. Enjoy each and every day like it was your last and don't forget to say I love you to those you love. Family and friends. As always make it a great day.

WATERFRONT property in Southwest Florida

These are two waterfront communities, Estero Bay Shores and Spring Creek Village. The water in the front of these communities is Spring Creek, then a mangrove swamp, then the Gulf of Mexico. The creek divides the prestigious Bonita Bay and Pelican Landing properties. The communities are surrounded by Pelican Landing and the Colony, within Pelican Landing, a WCI development. Just a short distance by boat to the beach and open water. Approximately 10 to 13 minutes. Spring Creek Village has 5 canal's with manufactured homes. Estero Bay Shores also has 5 canals and concrete block, stilt and stick built homes. If you are interested in this or other waterfront property in Southwest Florida, contact me for more information. debicheese@aol.com or go to my website at http://www.debichesebro.com Aka the "BIG CHEESE" in Real Estate..... as always Make it a great day.

Freedom....Ralph Marston

Living free
Freedom is beautiful. It provides a space within which the most magnificent dreams can be fulfilled. Freedom is also demanding. Because true freedom cannot exist without vigilant responsibility. Freedom does not release you from being accountable to life. Freedom enables you to give your own special value to the world in which you live. Living free means accepting and embracing full responsibility for your own life, and for the things that touch your life. It is responsibility that gives freedom its value and keeps freedom alive. The sweetest fruits of freedom are tasted by those who consistently act with responsibility and integrity. Successfully living free means living with positive purpose, with love, compassion and respect. Freedom greatly expands life's possibilities and opportunities. It is well worth all the effort and commitment required. -- Ralph Marston
As always Make it a Great Day..........

Happy 4th of JULY

July 4 isIndependence Day!
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There are 11 U.S. locations with the word "independence" in their names. The largest is the city of Independence, Missouri. Thirty have "liberty" in their names, including four towns in Iowa alone.
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In 1989, an Adamstown, Pennsylvania flea market shopper purchased a $4 painting only to discover it hid an original 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence, which Sotheby's auctioned in 1991 for $2.42 million. It auctioned again in 2001 for $8.1 million.
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Calvin Coolidge is the only U.S. president to be born on July 4 (1872). John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, and James Monroe died July 4, 1831.

1031 Tax Exchange Information

• ABOUT 1031 EXCHANGES

A 1031 Exchange (Internal Revenue Code 1031) provides for the tax deferral of real and personal property. If done correctly, investors defer capital gain tax due in connection with the sale of property, enabling them to leverage their investment portfolio.
Example Leverage Aquisition
Equity from sale 500K, Capital Gain 100K, Net Proceeds 400K, 25% down payment, 75% LTV, purchase of $1,600,000........if an investor completed a 1031 exchange, the investor can purchase 2million in property, a difference in value of $400K!
• 1031 EXCHANGE NEWS

Q: Is there any way to get an extension on the 45 day or 180 day deadlines?
A: No extensions are allowed. Your identification of replacement property must be received on or before midnight of the 45th day after the close of sale of the relinquished property. With respect to the exchange period, it ends on the earlier of the 180th day or the due date of your tax return for the taxable year in which the transfer of the relinquished property occurs.

Motorcycle Riding

I think it is a great way to release stress. Somedays I just get on my Harley Heritage Softail and ride. Wide open space with the wind in my face. I rode 3 days last week end and Saturday evening I came to MFEMFEMFEM to visit my sister and family. Great ride. An hour north of Bonita Springs and just north of Charlotte Harbor. Today I'm headed home from a nice visit. As alway, you make it a great day.

Southwest Florida Homes

Southwest Florida is one of the fastest growing area's in Florida. In the general area we have the new terminal at Southwest Florida International Airport. We have 2 new malls with in a 5 mile radius, Coconut Point Town Center, a simon mall which had it's grand opening in February this year, and also the Gulf Coast Town Center just north of Florida Gulf Coast University. Bonita Springs has a direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, which also connects to Fort Myers Beach. White sand, nice for walking or playing. As always Make it a great Day. The big cheese in real estate, Debi Chesebro....pronounced CHEESEBRO.