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  • Our Selling Process
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Real Estate Investments Options

How to Become a Real Estate Investor?


Alvin Taveras & Jeff Tumbarello discuss the pros and cons of various real estate investment options including; Flipping, Long Term Rentals, Vacation Rentals,  Raw Land, and REITs.

Sell like a Real Estate Investor

 Prepare to Sell Fast


In this video, we show all the work my handyman did in my client's home before we put it on the market. To sell your property for the highest amount possible make sure to spruce up your home and fix everything that needs fixing. 

Sales are up by 12.3% | Lee County | September 2020

 How's The Market?


Year-over-year, sales were up by 12.3%. This is the highest number of closed sales for July in more than five years. Price increase by 9.4%. Inventory is significantly down with just a 3.1-month supply.

Cape Coral, FL - Common Questions

Answering Your Common Questions 


Check out this great video Living in Cape Coral, FL truly is like living in paradise. Before buying or investing make sure you understanding all the ins and outs of the area. This video is designed to answer all your top questions.  

How's The Market? - August 2020

We Just Bounced Back! 


Amid the pandemic, year-over-year sales bounced back from being down nearly 30% to just 1.5% versus 2019. Median Sale Price up 5.5%. Year-over-year, local inventory of single-family dwellings is down again this month at 28.7% as shown in active listings. This brings us down to a low 3.6-month supply of inventory. 

Build to Rent: Single Family Homes

New Construction in Southwest Florida

● Prices from $206,900 

● Great Long-Term Steady Cashflow 

● Cap Rates in the 6-8% 

● Management starting at 6.5% 

● Financing available - End-loan only 

● No Repairs / Low Maintenance 

● No construction funding needed 

To Florida, From Major US Cities: SWFL Market Update

Why am I even living in New York? 


Recent events have forced many to reexamine many aspects of their lives, especially where they live. Although sales volume is down, we still live in paradise. As we recover, I'm anticipating a mass exodus from major cities to smaller SWFL neighborhoods like Cape Coral, Fort Myers & Naples area. 

How's The Market? - April 2020

Despite economic uncertainty, Lee County’s housing market saw a double-digit increase. But How? 


- Real Estate Is a Lagging Indicator 

- Most That Went Under Contract, Still Closed 

- Housing Stayed Open, Essential Service Classification

Selling Vacant Home: Pros Vs Cons

Top 5 Pro Tips!

1. Fix Obviously Issues 

2. Take Professional Pictures Before Moving 

3. Don’t Be Cheap / Leave Utilities On 

4. Paint Interior / Powerwash Exterior 

5. Hire Pool/Home Cleaners & Lawn Care 

How's The Market? - March 2020

Lee County’s housing market saw a double-digit increase! Year-over-year, sales were up by 25.37%. Median Sale price increase at 2.1%. -22.3% in Active Listings, showing a 4.7 Months Supply of Inventory. Average Days On the market was 58 Days. Fort Myers Beach saw the largest increase with a jump up in sales of 260%.

When Is The Best Time to Sell?

If you are looking to time the market, now is a great time to consider selling. In SWFL, housing inventory has dropped three months in a row and demand is expected to remain hot through the early summer. Prices are also up 6.5% YoY.

How's The Market? - February 2020

Check This Out!


Lee County’s housing market saw a significant increase in both Single Family, Townhouse and Condos for closed sales compared to December 2018. Year-over-year, sales were up by 35.7% for Single Family. Cape Coral and Fort Myers were the two strongest markets!

House Hack to Financial Freedom

Goal: Financial Freedom


How: House Hacking is becoming increasingly popular along with the “FI” (Financial Independence) movement (here). It allows people to cut down on their housing expenses significantly. It also allows former renters to start accruing some of the tax incentives associated with homeownership like the mortgage interest tax deduction.  

How's The Market? - December 2019

Here is a quick summary of Southwest Florida's housing market.


Lee County’s housing market saw a significant increase in both Single Family, Townhouse and Condos for closed sales compared to October 2018. Year-over-year, sales were up by 10.4% and active listings were down by -8.1% year-over-year for Single Family. 

New Construction Pro Tips!

Let's take a look at the top 3 recommendations when considering a new construction!


In this housing market, buying a new construction home can seem very appealing. With so many potential benefits, who wouldn't get excited about building their own dream home? Unknowingly, these emotions often cause buyers to lose track of their budget, forgo thousands of dollars in free upgrades and force them to make difficult decisions without a trusted advisor. 

VA Loans Myths: Debunked

Let's debunk some of the common VA Loans myths!


VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy.

How's The Market? - September 2019

 Sales Volume Are Up Double Digits!


Lee County’s housing market saw a significant increase in Single-Family closed sales compared to September 2018, according to the latest statistics just released by Florida Realtors®. Year-over-year, sales were up by - 14.8%. 

Rent Vs Buy: What is the 5% Rule?

Let's calculate the benefits of buying a home!  


Purchase Price X 5% / 12 Months = Rental Equivalent $325,000 X 5% = 16,250 16,250 / 12 = $1,354 


*Keep in mind that this assumes that you are investing what would have been your down payment and the money you save per month. Most don't and therefore should be buying. Also, I'm not sure how many actually did the math but I should have said 16,000, not $1,600. 

Real Facts: What's Wrong With Zillow?

Zillow can be a great resource to start your home search but you should be cautious about their making decisions based on their data alone. Always have your local real estate professional get you the actual facts before taking action. Let's learn why!

How's The Market? - August 2019

Lee County's housing market looks strong. Let's do a deep dive into both national and local markets!


Broken down by cities, Single Family in Fort Myers Beach saw a tremendous jump up in sales of 150.0% over last year, with 10 closed sales compared to 4 in August 2018. Fort Myers also saw an increase 10.8.7% of Single Family Homes sold with 308 closed sales.

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