Florida Future Realty, Inc. wishes you & your family a happy & prosperous New Year! 2008 was interesting in many ways. Whether you had a great or just 'o.k' year, next year can be even better!

Remember to set your goals and put them in writing and revisit them often.

Don't forget Florida Future Realty, Inc. for all of your real estate needs.

Whether you need to sell a property or whether you are ready to invest in real estate here we can help.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Again, Happy New Year! from everyone at Florida Futrue Realty, Inc.

Yours in Success,

Susan Milner

Florida Future Realty, Inc.

(239) 542-8521

Search Cape Coral & other area listings: http://www.Florida-Future-Realty.com

Susan@SusanMilner.com

Cape Coral Holiday Event

Cape Coral, FL This Saturday, December 6, 2008 the Cape Coral Chamber and area businesses will again be sponsoring a fun, family event on Cape Coral Pkwy in downtown Cape Coral.

Bring the whole family for food, kid's activities, entertainment and a chance to meet Santa Claus!

The festivities begin at 4:00PM and don't stop until about 10:00PM!

We've gone the past couple of years and the family had a blast.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for this fun Cape Coral event this Saturday, December 6, 2008!

Come out and support your area businesses, mingle with friends and enjoy your family.

Hope to see you there!

Yours in Success,

Susan Milner

Florida Future Realty, Inc.

(239) 542-8521

Search Cape Coral & other area listings: http://www.Florida-Future-Realty.com

Susan@SusanMilner.com

Cape Harbour is one of Cape Coral's nicest waterfront commmunities.

Complete with a boat marina, restaurants, night life, shopping, and special events.

Current Home Listings in Cape Coral's Cape Harbour:

Cape Coral, FL   Cape Coral buyers, Paul & Sharon came to visit me last week. They are looking for a nice home in Cape Coral, Florida. What they wanted was a slight stretch but we were able to find a few homes to go check out. Their hopes: SW Cape Coral / inground pool / city water & sewer / good condition / price under $100,000.

I love a good challenge so we scoured the MLS (multiple listing service) and eliminated many on looks alone. We were left with 2 decent possibilities. As we go to head out the front door of Florida Future Realty, Inc., in walks Stephanie from ABC 7 News. She has interviewed me previously for another story. She is doing a story about the foreclosures in Cape Coral and the city's plan to help clean up the situation. She is looking for some sort of list of addresses of foreclosures. Since we were on the way out I didn't have the time to print out a list for her but I invited her to follow along. She agrees, Paul & Sharon agree and off we go. I can send you that list each week if you'd like: Cape Coral Foreclosure \ Cape Coral Short Sale List

The first house we look at is only $94,500. It is in OK shape but it needs more cosmetic work than my customers are looking to do. The next one we look at is GREAT though. After the news team leaves we spend quite some time really looking at the house. They are very interested in this. And it is only $104,500.  I tell them it is a good price and that they may already have an offer. They want to think about this and after they leave I call and talk with the listing agent. He advises that there is another offer but encourages us to submit a back up. That evening I meet with Paul and he signs an offer. I present it later that night. No word. The next day we hear that the other (original) offer is looking pretty good. My customers will still keep their offer on the table as a 'back up'.

A bit discouraged now, my customers, Paul & Sharon ask that I keep searching. I find a few others but nothing as nice as this last one.

They headed back home with nothing under contract :( But I'm still keeping my eyes peeled for a house that will fit their wishes. I'm sure we'll find something else good. It might just take a tad longer.

Fun news: We were all on the news that evening that we looked at those 2 homes.

(This photo was taken in the uglier home for $94,500)

Nothing big but here it is:

ABC7 Appearance

Lessons learned:

1) There are some amazing real estate investment opportunities in Cape Coral, Florida

2) Being on the news is fun - even though my customers weren't 100% up to it (you were both GREAT sports)

3) Properties that are priced right are moving quickly!

If you'd like to search for homes in Cape Coral, Florida please let us know. Myself and my team of licensed real estate agents look forward to working with you to find the best deal for you. Everyone is looking for something different. There are houses priced from $50,000 to 2,000,000 in Cape Coral so there is one suited for you & your needs.

See homes in Cape Coral by price range or search thousands of cape coral real estate listings! Anytime 24 hours a day from the comfort of your own home. When you are ready to see them in person let me know!

I look forward to working with you!

Yours in Success,

Susan Milner

Florida Future Realty, Inc.

239-542-8521

susan@susanmilner.com