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  1. Thoughts on Selling your home!
    Thoughts on Selling your home!

    Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and North Port have seen an up-swing in sales over the last year.­ It’s­ necessary if­ sellers want to get the most from their home in 2015 in the Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port area, to­ have it “move in ready”, one that will appeal to the sophisticated buyers that are coming into our area to look around for their dream home. Most buyers want ...

  2. SW Florida Real Estate-Defining Moment
    SW Florida Real Estate-Defining Moment

    Every once in a while a few occasions in a lifetime, we have that defining moment; you know the one when your head is talking to you and you are answering back! I remember just such a moment; my heads was talking about leaving my beloved New England. What you say …..I am a tried a true multi-generational, seafood lovin’, Red Sox cherrin’, sick to death of the brutal cold and snow NEW ENGLANDER.  ...

  3. SW Florida Real Estate-"I'd rather be shoveling sunshine than snow."
    SW Florida Real Estate-"I'd rather be shoveling sunshine than snow."

    In 1986 there was about an hour and half of snow flurries in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since snow rarely flies in Port Charlotte, Florida, Punta Gorda, Florida or Englewood, Florida, it was a real surprise to all of us to look up and see white flakes flying into the air and some landing on the green grass!  Since that time, we may have had, maybe, an hour or so each year of temperatures that fall ...

  4. SW Florida Real Estate Why I moved to Charlotte County
    SW Florida Real Estate Why I moved to Charlotte County

    I can remember trudging through the ice and snow on my way to grade school. New Hampshire winters can be brutally cold and at the tender age of eight, I had made a life decision. Someday, somehow I was going to say good-bye to Ol' Man Winter and hello to warm tropical breezes. Well life marches on, and graduations, weddings and baby's connect you with what you have always known, the old home town. ...

  5. My Paradise SW Florida!
    My Paradise SW Florida!

    Paradise is waiting for you too! Over ten years ago now my family and I took the jump of faith and moved to SW Florida. So with our New England accents, an ol' Golden Retriever and a teenage daughter we set off to enjoy the beautiful palm trees and warm breezes of Punta Gorda, FL. Having spent our lives in a cold Northern climate we were anxious and excited to live the Florida lifestyle. We have traded ...

  6. Would You Like Living In Punta Gorda?
    Would You Like Living In Punta Gorda?

    Before you decide to buy or rent a house in Punta Gorda, Florida, there are several questions to ask yourself. First, take a drive or walk through Punta Gorda’s different neighborhoods. Observe the noise and traffic levels. Are people outside walking or is no one around during the day? Do people keep their lawn well-maintained and have decent landscaping? How far away are shopping centers, ...

  7. Punta Gorda, Florida, Is Palm Tree Paradise
    Punta Gorda, Florida, Is Palm Tree Paradise

    One of the things people notice about Punta Gorda, Florida, is its plethora of palm trees. Indeed, the sabal palm is Florida’s official state tree, and on the state’s official seal. When people in colder cities think of Florida, what images come to mind? Beaches and palm trees. Punta Gorda has both! Palm trees can grow up to 65 feet in height and handle a wide variety of temperatures. ...

  8. Pretty Punta Gorda Real Estate Surrounded By Magnificent Murals
    Pretty Punta Gorda Real Estate Surrounded By Magnificent Murals

    One of the nice things about Punta Gorda that sets it apart from many other places is its prominent use of murals as public art. You can walk around Punta Gorda and see many colorful, artistic murals on several buildings in the historic downtown center. In 1995, the large wall at 115 Tamiami Trail was the first Punta Gorda wall to get a major mural. Initially, some residents feared murals would be ...

  9. Dock Your Boat at Punta Gorda Waterfront Real Estate
    Dock Your Boat at Punta Gorda Waterfront Real Estate

    Have you ever dreamed of living in a waterfront home? In Punta Gorda, Florida, you can own a waterfront home for a reasonable price, and enjoy docking your boat “out back.” In the Punta Gorda Isles and Burnt Store Isles, there’s a canal system where you can have your sailboat, motorboat, or jet skis docked within steps from your door—talk about easy access! One of the ...

  10. Punta Gorda Residents Take Advantage of Ponce de Leon Park
    Punta Gorda Residents Take Advantage of Ponce de Leon Park

    If you own a house in Punta Gorda, Florida, then you need to know about the Peace River Wildlife Center, where over 100 injured and orphaned native Florida wildlife are rehabilitated so they can be returned to the wild. Located at 3400 W. Marion Avenue, this nature retreat is free for all and a great place to see birds, including owls, pelicans and herons. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ...

  11. Punta Gorda Waterfront offers Fishermen's Village and Marina
    Punta Gorda Waterfront offers Fishermen's Village and Marina

    Punta Gorda, Florida is one of America’s best yachting towns according to Yachting Magazine. And, whether you own a yacht or not, the place to visit on Punta Gorda’s lovely waterfront is Fishermen’s Village. Located on Charlotte Harbor, Fishermen’s Village brings together waterfront restaurants, boutiques, boats and more. Enjoy a nice stroll around the grounds, especially ...

  12. Home Staging Helps Sell Houses in Punta Gorda

    When you plan to sell your house in Punta Gorda, there’s something you can do to help sell it faster and for more money—it’s called home staging. Think of your house as a date. Would you want to go out to a fancy dinner with someone who wasn’t wearing a shirt or pants? No. Would you want to date someone who dressed well, and looked great? Yes. Your house is going to have ...

  13. Punta Gorda Estate Sales Are A Great Way To Clear Out A House

    Did you inherit a house filled with possessions you don't want or need? Estate sales in and around Punta Gorda, Florida, generally occur after a loved one passes away. Their relatives and friends don’t know what to do with all their stuff, so it makes sense to hire a professional company to handle what’s left in the house. Companies that deal with estate sales on a regular basis can ...

  14. The Warm Florida Weather in Punta Gorda Find Your Punta Gorda Home
    The Warm Florida Weather in Punta Gorda Find Your Punta Gorda Home

    Brrrr... it's cold outside in much of the U.S. But not in Punta Gorda. Punta Gorda, Florida, is a great place to move to if you're looking for a warm, tropical climate. Get away from the ice, snow and wind of the Midwest and the Northeast, with a place in Punta Gorda. Generally, Punta Gorda's temperature year-round stays in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. On hot days in the summer, the temperature hovers ...

  15. Median Prices Continue Rising in Charlotte County
    Median Prices Continue Rising in Charlotte County

    Year-over-year median sales prices in Charlotte County continued their upward trend for 3rd Quarter 2013, posting a near 32% increase over the same time period last year, according to Florida Realtors® Research & Statistics Department. Closed sales for 3rd Quarter increased 8.6%, while pending sales--a measure of purchase contracts written--increased by 12.8%. For more information on properties ...

  16. Tips for Selling Your Punta Gorda Home

    There are several steps a seller may take to aid in having a stress free move 1.    Get quotes from more than one Moving Company 2.     Find out if they charge by the load or by the box. 3.      What do they charge to pack? And what do they charge to unpack? 4.      Start sorting and filling the discard box that will be going to your favorite ...

  17. Voted Best Property Management Co. AGAIN

    Voted#1 by Readers of the Charlotte Sun It is with great pride that I announce that the Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty Inc. Property Management Team has been awarded the 2012 Reader's Choice award by the Charlotte Sun. The award has been presented to the team so many times over the past several years that the slogan "Best Property Management Team in Charlotte County again and again" has been adopted. ...

  18. Should folks in the Northeast affected by Hurricane Sandy consider Punta Gorda Florida as the next move?
    Should folks in the Northeast affected by Hurricane Sandy consider Punta Gorda Florida as the next move?

    Residents of Punta Gorda have "been there!" On a Friday the 13th in August of 2004 our beautiful little area in Punta Gorda, Florida was unexpectedly battered and devastated by the compact but extremely powerful Category 4 Hurricane Charley. It was supposed to make landfall 100 miles north, but in a cruel and unpredictable turn, its mean and brutal 145 mph winds blew through very quickly here instead ...

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