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E-Paradise Newsletter
August Edition
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| Greetings!
Welcome to our August edition of E-Paradise.
Are you having a heat wave?...........maybe a
meltdown?.......well we are having some "Hot Fun in the Summertime" on the
islands........beautiful tropical breezes off our crystal clear waters are making
us feel fine.
We have lots of news this month. Our market is not cooling
off but rather starting to heat up with our phones ringing to see property and
take advantage of the Sizzling Hot Deals.
This month our Guest Columnist section will provide authoritative advice on Real Estate Investments from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize your real estate goals.
Come for a visit.....you'll want to stay
for a LIFETIME.....and we can help you make it happen......
Come to the islands and "Chill Out" with us!
Remember: NO PASSPORT NEEDED!!!
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 | August Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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|  | Island Real Estate Ripe for Tax Strategies
Dave Owens  |
Savvy Sanibel and Captiva real estate investors are always looking for deals, and now may be the best time. The Golden Rule of real estate investing has not changed - the profit is made by purchasing at the right price and not over paying. The rule on Sanibel and Captiva has never been truer. For buyers getting property at the right price, the tax laws have never been more favorable.
All investors, buyer, sellers and second home owners need to consider the unique tax laws and the opportunities that this economy offers to them. Currently, I would consider the following strategies when investing in Southwest Florida.
Price - While the economy bounces around at bottom, this in an excellent chance to shop and find the right property at an excellent price. Capital Gains - The future of capital gains is in complete flux. Congress and the President continue to waver on the future of our tax laws. The current long term capital gains rate is 15%. If no changes are made to the law, the minimum rate will be 20% and could be as high as 28%.
Sellers need to seriously consider selling this year to take advantage of the lower tax rates or consider a 1031 Exchange. A 1031 Exchange will allow a real estate investor to sell their current property and roll the profits into a new property as long as it is of equal value. This allows one to "swap" property. You could use this to upgrade to a larger house or condo or go to a more advantageous cash flow property. Did you know you can buy real estate in your IRA? Self Directed IRAs allow you to purchase investment real estate in your IRA. The real estate cannot be used for personal use. If you think that price is right and specific properties will appreciate, a real estate IRA can allow you to defer or eliminate all gains by completing the transaction inside the IRA. I have written a free book on real estate IRAs at http://www.daveowens.com if you would like to learn more. Consider Tenants in Common - Did you know that you can purchase real estate with a group of investors, and each person will own a percentage of the deed. I know of a transaction recently on-island where a group of Fort Myers Physicians purchased a home. They have decided to use the home for several weeks each year and rent the remaining weeks.
Planning for real estate investing is hard work but rarely have we seen the opportunities that exist as in today's market. If you are considering real estate investing, sit down and look at your goals and then consult your team of experts to see what is available. The old Nike saying has never been more true - Just Do It!
Dave Owens, CPA, CES is the managing Member of Entrust Freedom http://www.entrustfreedom.com , LLC. Dave has been in business since 1997. Entrust has an arsenal of tax free strategies, feel free to contact Dave for more information or questions at 239-333-1031 or owens66@entrustfreedom.com.
THANKS FOR THE INFO DAVE!!!
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| Featured Property of the Month
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Invest in the Islands for Your Future! Consider these Income Producing Opportunities!
CCW #139  | Cottage Colony West #139 NEW LISTING! 1BR/1 BA Luxury Resort Condo Casa Ybel Resort Sanibel Island
Direct Gulf Views Full Service Resort Amenities Hassle Free Ownership On-site Management
$549,000
Lowest Asking Price Available
Bayside Villa #5104  | Bayside Villa # 5104 1 BR/2 BA Bayside Villa South Seas Island Resort Marina and Bay Views First Class Resort Amenities Hassle Free Ownership On-site Management $390,000 Bayside Villas at South Seas Island Resort  | Bayside Villa # 5124 1BR/2BA Bayside Villa South Seas Island Resort Bay and Sunrise Views First Class Resort Amenities Hassle Free Ownership On-site Management $327,00011541 Wightman Ln  | 11541 Wightman Ln 5 Doors from the Beach 3 BR/3BA Zen Retreat Superior Quality Appointments Waterfall Pool & Spa Super Rental Potential $1,699,000NOW OFFERING OWNER FINANCING! |
| Surf Sounds......"The only oil on our Beaches is Suntan oil"
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| | Sanibel Beaches June 2010 Attendance Breaks All Previous Years' Levels. See 11 Not 10 Reasons Why........
Sanibel Island Beach  |
Thinking of making Sanibel your home but want to know more about the island? CLICK HERE for the 2010 City of Sanibel Facts & Figures demographics
Everything You Wanted To Know About Where the Shells Are on The Islands!!!......http://www.iloveshelling.com
Bird in Paradise.....Shelling at South Seas Island Resort!
Bird in Paradise!  |
Well my friend Pam is starting to be quite the CELEBRITY after having been inteviewed on Wink TV and the FLORIDA WEEKLY NEWSPAPER....NOW SHE IS IN FLORIDA TRAVEL & LIFE MAGAZINE....What next....OPRAH???
Check out Pam's blog.....http://www.iLoveShelling.com to see how clean, clear and pristine our beaches are as well as all the treasures she is discovering.
Time to Go Back to The Sanibel School
The Sanibel School  |
Time to shop for school clothes, books and supplies because school starts on the islands on August 24. The Sanibel School is a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School. Go to http://www.sbl.leeschools.net/ to get all there is on the subject. What about After School fun? Go to http://www.mysanibel.com to learn how to register for the After School Program at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Lucky kids!
Photo courtesy of roving naturalist, Don Parsons, tram driver for Tarpon Bay Explorers and photog extraordinaire
Roseate Spoonbills at Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge  |
To enjoy more photos of Don's sightings go to http://www.natureinmypocket. On Don's website you may sign up for his newsletter or follow Don on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nature-In-My-Pocket/115968606177?ref=ts
A wonderful resourse to stay connected with our unique island nature!
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| | Our Exclusive Properties with Sizzle Factor.......HOT.....HOT......HOT!
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SELLERS ARE "HOT" TO SELL SOOOOOO....GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT!
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| August Is National Golf Month
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Sanibel
has 3 wonderful Golf Courses. Check out the "Links" so to speak for
the Sanibel Country Club Lifestyle.
August is National Golf Month  |
Beachview Golf & Tennis Club
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
The Sanctuary Golf Club
Available Beachview Homes
Available The Dunes Homes
Available The Sanctuary Homes
Available The Sanctuary Condos
South Seas Island Resort also has a nine-hole executive course designed by Chip Powell, and is
ranked as one of the "Top Five Short Courses" in the world. Gulf views
from every hole make this course a truly spectacular setting, as well as
a challenge to the short game. Players of all abilities are welcome at
this Gulf Coast golf resort.
Call us to discuss numerous investment/2nd home opportunities at South Seas Island Resort or to begin living the Country Club lifestyle at Beachview, the Dunes or the Sanctuary. 239-357-5500 |
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Go Green
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| | Learn to be Green!
Back to School Green Tips  |
Getting Ready to Go Back to School? Your education can begin now with these green tips...
1. To get started, make a list of what you need. Make sure you don't already have them at home. Are there things you didn't use last year that could be called back into service this fall?
2. Computers, graphing calculators, printers---it seems like a lot of school supplies nowadays plug in or run on batteries. Two very important green tips: Purchase rechargeable batteries instead of new, and invest in a Smart Power Strip.
A Smart Power Strip stops drawing electricity from appliances that are turned off, meaning you don't have to remember to switch the strip on and off every time. Sounds like something that could be useful all over the house, doesn't it?
3. Look for backpacks, folders, notebooks and other school staples that are made of recycled and non-PVC materials. Some backpacks even have built-in solar panels to provide an eco-friendly power source to power your laptop.
4. Packing Lunches? Did you know the average student's lunch generates 67 lbs of waste a year? Some ways to reduce that waste...
Resist the urge to buy single-serve packages. Instead buy chips, cookies, crackers, applesauce, carrots, yogurt, cheese, soup, and other food in bulk and pack them in reusable containers. It is much more cost effective and less packaging is better for the earth.
Also, remember to take juice or water in a reusable bottle; and put metal utensils, a cloth napkin, and your food and drink in a long-lasting reusable lunch bag or box.
Green tips courtesy of Seacoast Cottage Company, Art Monahan 239-462-2679 seacoastcottagecompany.com
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Company News
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| | Why Choose Royal Shell???......We Are Community Minded....and Care About You and What You Care About...
Sanibel's First Love That Dress Collection Party to Benefit PACE Sponsored by The Royal Shell Companies, Norman Love Confections and The Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market August 10th 5-7 PM at Tahitian Gardens 1975 Periwinkle Way
Event to Benefit PACE  |
PACE http://www.pacecenter.org/lee/ a 501
c3 organization provides individualized, strength-based academics and
counseling targeting the unique needs of teenage girls facing challenges such as
academic failure, neglect, foster care, domestic violence and substance abuse.
The party starts in the
Adventures In Paradise Outfitters store at Tahitian Gardens. Admission is one (or
more) gently used dress. Pick up your scavenger hunt clues, purchase tickets
for the Chinese Auction and get ready for some fun! Participating Tahitian
Garden's shop owners will serve wine, hors d oeuvres, and Norman Love Confections.
10% of the evening's sales benefit PACE. Bring your phone or a digital camera
for the photo scavenger hunt.
RSVP to 239-333-3575 or
eventrsvp@royalshell.com
Alan S. Maltz Gallery NOW OPEN on Captiva in the Royal Shell Building at the corner of Captiva Dr. and Andy Rosse Ln.
Alan Maltz, Official Wildlife Photographer of Florida  | The fine art of Alan S. Maltz graces private, public
and corporate collections throughout the world, including The Carter Center and
Presidential Library in Atlanta, Georgia; The Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas, U.S.
Virgin Islands; The American Airlines Arena and Carnival Cruise Lines in Miami,
Florida; and Canson in Caen, France.
We invite you to come and peruse the gallery. Any photo may be customized to any size to add to your personal Fine Art Collection.
Visions of Beauty, the coffee table book featuring varied landscapes of Fort Myers, Sanibel & Beyond, is available for purchase as well making a lovely gift/momento.
GO to http://www.alanmaltz.com to view the collection online.
Royal Shell Vacations offers Real Estate Stats, Company News and an Upcoming Giveaway in the Latest Edition of The Islands Telegraph
GO to http://www.islandsofsanibel-captiva.us/Vol-Five-Iss-Four.htm for the all the details.......
Now you can follow us on Facebook too! We invite you to become a fan and to "Suggest to your Friends!"
john and Denice Beggs  |
Also check out my blog: THE DISH-DENICE'S DIARY
to keep "up-to-date" between newsletters!
REMEMBER.....whether SELLING,
BUYING, RENTING, OR IN NEED OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT........WE GOTCHA COVERED!!!
The treatment you expect.
The treatment you deserve.
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| Q & A........Ask The Experts!
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| | Q: What is the most recent Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Update?
A: Oil Less than 1% chance on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. GO to http://www.sanibel-captiva.org for further explanation.
Have a question for us or one of our island experts? Email your question to info@beggsrealtors.com and we'll get the answers
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Recipe of the Month
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Summertime Cool and Refreshing with a little
Sizzle
Thistle Lodge Patio at Dusk  |
Fresh Duck Confit Spring Roll
Courtesy of the Thistle Lodge Beachfront Dining at Casa Ybel Resort
Fresh Duck Confit:
3 cloves garlic
2 sprigs thyme
2 Duck breasts (skin on)
2 lbs duck fat
Place all ingredients in a shallow roasting pan and roast in
250 degree oven for 3 hours. Remove and cool duck breasts then shred the meat with your
fingers.
Sashimi filling:
1 carrot
1 green onion
1 tbls pickled ginger
1 tbls sesame oil
1 tbl sweet
chili soy sauce
1 cucumber
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
2 small bunches of daikon radish sprouts
Cut all vegetables into fine julienne strips
Chiffonade ginger and toss with remaining ingredients
and vegetables.
Banh Trang Spring
Roll skins (Fresh rice skin wraps, not fried)
Moisten in water until soft. Remove from water and lay on flat surface. Place shredded duck meat (can
substitute shredded pork or chicken or use no meat at all) and vegetable
mixture laying in the same direction in center of rice skin and roll like a
burrito parallel to vegetable and duck meat mixture. Cut in half on a bias and serve with daikon sprout garnish
and a sweet chili dipping sauce* *Recipe below:
Sweet Chilli Soy:
2 cups Soy Sauce
1 roasted red bell pepper
2 Tablespoons Olek Sambal (Hot Chili Paste)
1/2 Cup Fresh garlic (minced)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup honey
1 cup rice wine vinegar
2 cups sesame oil
Combine all ingredients and emulsify in high speed blender
Don't feel like cooking???..... GO to Thistle Lodge Beachfront Dining at beautiful Casa Ybel Resort to view the menu....and "Chill Out!"
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Quote of the Month
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These Are The Days!
These are the days of the endless summer
These are the days, the time is now
There is no past, there's only future
There's only here, there's only now
Van Morrison
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Get Updated!
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Stay Up-to-Date...
We invite you to visit our website to get to know us better and to search for your own piece of paradise!
Email us at info@beggsrealtors.com if you would like to receive automatic updates when new properties become available, or
Give us a call at 239-357-5500 if you're thinking about selling and would like us to prepare a comparative market analysis.
We are happy to be of service whether you're buying or selling to help you achieve your real estate goals.
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