The Tide is Turning in Cape Coral, FL and surrounding areas

REO Investments: Risky or Smart?

The Tide Seems to be Turning in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida has been one of the hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis in recent years, and many are saying that the worst part of the crisis is behind us.  If the numbers below are an indication, smart investors are starting to buy up the foreclosure inventory: 

• Cape Coral:  On March 1, 2008, the average homes available per buyer was 12.32.  On March 1, 2009, the average homes available per buyer dropped to 3.55.
• Fort Myers:  On March 1, 2008, the average homes available per buyer was 19.99.  On March 1, 2009, the average number of homes available per buyer dropped to 5.44
• Lehigh Acres:  On March 1, 2008, the average number of homes available to buyers was 16.89.  On March 1, 2009, the average number of available homes to buyers dropped to 5.08

As the inventory decreases, demand is growing and so are prices.  This makes now the perfect time to invest in Southwest Florida Real Estate.

Another way to track market changes to to monitor the "days on market" numbers that are available on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). When the "days on market" number for a bank owned property starts to decline, this is a great indication than the market is turning around.  This is a published number and will be available through the real estate agent that you are using.

The number of offers that a bank gets for a property is another indication of a market that is heating up.  It the bank receives multiple offers, especially offers that exceed the asking price, this is a sure sign that investors are more confident in the market and are willing to invest.  This information is not as readily available as the "days on market" number, but once you establish a relationship with your realtor, they will most liketly share that information with you.

Bottom line: study the market, take note of the trends, and you will be well on your way to success as a real estate investor. 

Why Southwest Florida?

There will always be a demand for homes in beautiful climates.  Southwest Florida has beaches, palm trees, sunshine, a low cost of living, no state income tax- people save up their whole lives to be able to live here.  This a golden opportunity to buy new and almost new homes at a fraction of their oricinal cost.

The current economic climate will make millions for investors.  The value of the dollar keeps falling daily as the government prints more money to bail out businesses and individuals who need relief.  At the same time, housing prices are where they were in 2002 nationwide.  However, in Lee County Florida, prices have dropped to where they were in 1988! to buy a home now in Southwest Florida would be a shelter from the impending inflation.  With the continuous rising prices of goods and services, housing prices have to rise. 

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