You are right, everything is a budget. Great job on this video, I predict it’s going to do very well. Farmer Joe’s is Aweome! We can’t wait for the reopening of the BoatHouse. You are very generous with your time and your local knowledge. Thank you.
Hi Craig, this is if not the best video someone has ever done about Cape Coral! Thank you for helping others like me to get to know more that area. We will contact you whenever we will be ready to buy our next property. Cheers my friend!
Ian exposed CC weaknesses. Obvious were the flood waters but the internal infrastructure issues and the long term costs of the damaged canal sea walls will be astronomically expensive to repair and maintain. Floridas insurance issues, which could fill another video, are costing homeowners thousands of dollars annually. Sadly self inflicted by the corrupt legislators. Unfortunately the further you get from the water the more you have to deal with the traffic and parking which has progressively gotten worse. Crazy drivers, that's what happens when there is no enforcement. Anything goes on Florida roads. I'm curious to see what the RE market will look like in 5 to 10 years. A lot of people are attempting to cut their losses and sell immediately. Not many takers because prices are still too high. Thanks for your video. Good starting point, but people need to do their research. Rent for a year before committing to Florida. It's a great place to winter but way too many cons in my opinion for full time residency. Long time snowbird but realized the first year not gonna move here permanently.
Hi Craig, I thought I read that Florida just passed an new law that requires flood insurance whether you are in a flood zone or not if you are getting insurance from the state run Citizens insurance. Since home insurance is getting to be burden in Florida this noew law will add a lot of cost to a home now
That is definitely not accurate. There is no possible way the entire state would be affected like that. There are some decent elevations in the state that would never require flood insurance.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida Did the legislation not pass yet? Many links to news reports on homes with citizens insurance would be required to have flood insurance by 2027
Living, Need to do some research. It's a done deal. What people need to realize is this is the Florida legislatures attempt at a quick fix to their insurance debacle. Which was self inflicted. It's a case of strong arming It's citizens into sharing the cost of flooding for the 10% who may need it in their lifetime.
@@lhyork1608 you need to research this a little more, based on the homes value will determine when you are required flood insurance, it is phased in for 2024 thru 2027,
I moved down here to escape the “trans communists” in New York. Bought on the river in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, as well as a smaller place on Sanibel. Far less degenerate weirdos here. Nice place.
Love your videos as someone who used to live on Pine Island and my husband grew up there for part of his life. We are moving back from good old NY 😉 this summer and I’m trying hard to find middle school suggestions (most likely private). Obviously I will have to drive. I know realtors aren’t supposed to talk schools (as a new realtor myself). Can anyone give any suggestions on schools? Please!. We toured one a few months ago. My daughter went to Pine Island elementary in kindergarten before we moved to Ny. I’ve been homeschooling since 2019. One child will be in 2nd grade and the other 7th. Will be hopefully looking at a couple schools in June on our trip back. Art schools or Christian schools would be great. Or just a great school.
Florida public schools historically were rated well below the US public school average pre pandemic. Like most states there were exceptions. I'm not optimistic that it's improved any but you will have a difficult time obtaining accurate data for anything in Florida currently. Crime rates are a good example. The historically high crime counties data has been conveniently "not available" the last few years so our governors office reported the lowest crime rate in over 50 years (2021) about a year ago. More than half the counties fell into that category. Many people will tell you they've never seen crime as bad as its been the last 5 years. Especially violent crime. I wouldn't raise my kids in Florida even if they were in private school.
Latest report showed that Florida school were above the National average because the home schooling during the pandemic was much shorter here and the lasting affects are not the same as in other very restrictive states.
I just spent two weeks in Cape Coral. Stayed at the Westin at TARPON POINT. 1,600 sq ft for 900,000 is ridiculous. If you drink and like boating Cape Coral is for you. Otherwise Im only interested in being a snow bird.
COL increased $1,125/month the past 4 yrs. NO ONE in FL actually has home insurance. You're paying for the thought you have insurance, but you really don't. My car insurance in IL was $797/yr in Cape Coral it's $2,835/yr. Cape Coral electric bill is $400+/month. FL is a miserable place to live.
Great video Craig! Love the electronic whiteboard! 😎
I absolutely love Cape Coral. I've been there two years , almost. Such a joyful place!🙏🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼❤️
You are right, everything is a budget. Great job on this video, I predict it’s going to do very well. Farmer Joe’s is Aweome! We can’t wait for the reopening of the BoatHouse. You are very generous with your time and your local knowledge. Thank you.
Thank you kind sir. I know you are loving being a resident in the area.
THANKS GRAIG.😎🌴
GREAT board presentation of Cape Coral and area... Well done!
Seed to table is amazing
Very helpful. Thanks Craig!
Just bought a place in Heritage Landing right up the road, thx for all the local insight!
THX, for your honesty on all the topics !
Great video Craig
Like the mustache. 😅
Interactive board is a nice addition too.
Cheers. See u soon
Hi Craig, this is if not the best video someone has ever done about Cape Coral! Thank you for helping others like me to get to know more that area. We will contact you whenever we will be ready to buy our next property. Cheers my friend!
Thank you. I appreciate you!
Very interesting. Thanks for posting.
So much info Thank You
Awesome video I learned a lot!
This has to be your best video yet. Will be in touch with you on the app.
Wow can you continue to do this. Thank you!
This was a great format for your video. Hope you do some like this for the surrounding areas.
Definitely
Craig thank you for all info!!!!
thanks for the information. very helpful
I live in NE cape …..it takes us 35-40 to get to Fort Meyers beach …if really busy 45 ….and it’s a beautiful drive :)
Handsome camera angle for you bro! Keep this setup… Great content as always!
Awesome video! As always. Thank you
Thanks for the info😊
PS… Eagle Skate Park is awesome and my six year old skater loved it!
Luv your videos and all the great info! Recommendations on central Florida?
You definitely go the extra mile. The city commerce owes you a debt of gratitude, or at least recognition for your efforts.
Did your house sustain any damage during Ian? How long were you out of power? What area of Cape Coral got flooded or was the entire city under water?
Morning how about some information on area schools.
Did you say Miceli’s ? On pine island In your video? I couldn’t quite understand ?..
I've watched Craig long enough to know that slow drivers in the left lane get under his skin!!!
Ian exposed CC weaknesses. Obvious were the flood waters but the internal infrastructure issues and the long term costs of the damaged canal sea walls will be astronomically expensive to repair and maintain.
Floridas insurance issues, which could fill another video, are costing homeowners thousands of dollars annually. Sadly self inflicted by the corrupt legislators.
Unfortunately the further you get from the water the more you have to deal with the traffic and parking which has progressively gotten worse.
Crazy drivers, that's what happens when there is no enforcement. Anything goes on Florida roads.
I'm curious to see what the RE market will look like in 5 to 10 years. A lot of people are attempting to cut their losses and sell immediately. Not many takers because prices are still too high.
Thanks for your video. Good starting point, but people need to do their research. Rent for a year before committing to Florida. It's a great place to winter but way too many cons in my opinion for full time residency. Long time snowbird but realized the first year not gonna move here permanently.
The only way to get anywhere is to drive and everyone's surprised by traffic
That is my fear.
Hi Craig, I thought I read that Florida just passed an new law that requires flood insurance whether you are in a flood zone or not if you are getting insurance from the state run Citizens insurance. Since home insurance is getting to be burden in Florida this noew law will add a lot of cost to a home now
That is definitely not accurate. There is no possible way the entire state would be affected like that. There are some decent elevations in the state that would never require flood insurance.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida Did the legislation not pass yet? Many links to news reports on homes with citizens insurance would be required to have flood insurance by 2027
Living, Need to do some research. It's a done deal. What people need to realize is this is the Florida legislatures attempt at a quick fix to their insurance debacle. Which was self inflicted. It's a case of strong arming It's citizens into sharing the cost of flooding for the 10% who may need it in their lifetime.
I am not in a flood zone and I am looking into citizens insurance and I am not required
@@lhyork1608 you need to research this a little more, based on the homes value will determine when you are required flood insurance, it is phased in for 2024 thru 2027,
I moved down here to escape the “trans communists” in New York. Bought on the river in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, as well as a smaller place on Sanibel. Far less degenerate weirdos here. Nice place.
Great video and info! You should come visit us at Hart and Soul Cafe. We’re located on Del Prado.
just show the Flood Map for Florida... or the Community FEMA Flood Map Cape Coral... FLOOD Insurance COST???
Love your videos as someone who used to live on Pine Island and my husband grew up there for part of his life. We are moving back from good old NY 😉 this summer and I’m trying hard to find middle school suggestions (most likely private). Obviously I will have to drive. I know realtors aren’t supposed to talk schools (as a new realtor myself). Can anyone give any suggestions on schools? Please!. We toured one a few months ago. My daughter went to Pine Island elementary in kindergarten before we moved to Ny. I’ve been homeschooling since 2019. One child will be in 2nd grade and the other 7th. Will be hopefully looking at a couple schools in June on our trip back. Art schools or Christian schools would be great. Or just a great school.
Most middle schools rate very similar to one another. Go to leeschools.net to get more info.
Florida public schools historically were rated well below the US public school average pre pandemic. Like most states there were exceptions. I'm not optimistic that it's improved any but you will have a difficult time obtaining accurate data for anything in Florida currently. Crime rates are a good example. The historically high crime counties data has been conveniently "not available" the last few years so our governors office reported the lowest crime rate in over 50 years (2021) about a year ago. More than half the counties fell into that category. Many people will tell you they've never seen crime as bad as its been the last 5 years. Especially violent crime. I wouldn't raise my kids in Florida even if they were in private school.
Latest report showed that Florida school were above the National average because the home schooling during the pandemic was much shorter here and the lasting affects are not the same as in other very restrictive states.
I just spent two weeks in Cape Coral. Stayed at the Westin at TARPON POINT. 1,600 sq ft for 900,000 is ridiculous. If you drink and like boating Cape Coral is for you. Otherwise Im only interested in being a snow bird.
COL increased $1,125/month the past 4 yrs. NO ONE in FL actually has home insurance. You're paying for the thought you have insurance, but you really don't. My car insurance in IL was $797/yr in Cape Coral it's $2,835/yr. Cape Coral electric bill is $400+/month. FL is a miserable place to live.
Sounds a little too busy.
Another realtor posting is saying no one is buying land in Cape Coral….what do you see ?
I have clients who just bought land so not sure what they are talking about. I can post the transactions too.
Houses are popping up all over …. :) plenty of land available….but we like it rural lol
Thanks so much for this super informative video!