Cape Coral Utility Costs Are Rising: What Homeowners Need to Know

Cape Coral is moving forward with the North 3 Utility Expansion Project (UEP). The project would bring city water, sewer, and irrigation to about 5,180 properties in northwest Cape Coral, a roughly 3-square-mile area near Burnt Store Road. It’s the next phase of the city’s long-running effort to bri

A first-time buyer’s guide to purchasing a home in Southwest Florida

Buying your first home in Southwest Florida can feel overwhelming, especially when you factor in insurance, flood zones, inspections, financing, association fees, and closing costs. The good news is that the process becomes much easier once you understand the numbers, complete the steps in the right

Florida’s Home Insurance Market Is Improving: What SWFL Homeowners Should Know

After years of rising premiums and limited options, Florida’s home insurance market is showing signs of improvement. Reforms passed in 2022 and 2023 reduced insurance-related litigation, limited assignment-of-benefits arrangements and helped stabilize insurers. Since then, reinsurance costs have eas

Considering a SW Florida Condo? This 5-Minute read could save you thousands

If you're considering buying a condo in Southwest Florida, there are important changes you need to understand. Following the Surfside tragedy, Florida implemented new requirements designed to improve the structural safety and financial health of condominium buildings. Two terms you'll hear frequentl