OCTOBER
PIC from PARADISE
This months pic was taken at Ding Darling refuge courtesy of
PlacesAroundFlorida.com
Where will YOU be NESTING this winter?
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Proud Members of:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
FLORIDA REALTORS®
Sanibel and Captiva Islands ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®
REALTOR® Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
Sanibel Community Association
Big Arts
Captiva Island Yacht Club
Captiva Civic Assocaiton
We proudly support:
"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society
F.I.S.H. of SanCap
Zonta
Captiva Island Historical Society
Captiva Community Panel
Captiva Holiday Village
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Welcome to the October edition of our
Sanibel/Captiva E-Newsletter
If you enjoy our Newsletter...please share it with your friends!
Just like football, the islands have a season "kick off" which un-technically begins in October with our snowbirds coming back to roost, visitors returning to enjoy our crisp fall weather with cooler air temperatures and continued warm gulf waters and early season shoppers that are looking for the perfect nesting spot for their winter retreat.
Our Surf Sounds section provides a glimpse of some upcoming season "kick off" events to get the island fall fun started.
This month our Guest Columnist section will provide a teaching moment regarding some changes in the mortgage industry from our very own Island Expert to help you optimize your real estate goals.
We follow that subject up with a checklist to help speed the new mortgage process in our Market Report section..... all working together to assist you with financing your island escape.
Many reasons to buy now... most importantly... inventory remains low, affordable interest rates, prices on the rise. Don't delay act now and call us today. We'll help you find your perfect nesting spot on the islands.
Come for a visit ..... you'll want to stay for a
Lifetime .....
and we can help you make it happen ......
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| October Guest Columnist/ Get Educated
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Mortgage Rule Changes and
Interest Rates - Eeeek!!
There has been a fair amount of press this summer regarding changes to mortgage lending rules aka TRID - TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule and how that may impact residential lending (it will get harder won't it?). The other popular discussion is interest rates (they have to go up soon don't they?).
Let us take these two hot items in their turn. TRID reform - mostly a pain in the neck for your lenders. As a borrower you are going to see some new forms replacing old forms. The real issue is timing. Most industry experts believe closing timelines will be extended 15-30 days to accommodate the new reforms. Not a big deal from the borrower's chair, just means your closing is delayed a month or so. You do not want to sit in my chair.
Interest rates - they have to go up do they not? In truth the market priced in about 4/10 of a percent increase earlier this summer anticipated a regulated rate change that still has not materialized. Most experts feel sure the Federal Reserve is going to raise their benchmark rate sometime before the year end but I am not certain that will dramatically impact mortgage interest rates.
Were I a betting man, and I am not I am a banker, I would think rates will be in the same neighborhood for several moths perhaps longer. So today if one can secure a 30 year fixed at 4.000%, and one can, then I expect rates within 0.250 - .0375% of this target right through the end of 2015.
If you have questions on these or other current subjects with regards to financing your island property, please give me a call.
David A. Wright
Senior Vice President, Residential Lending
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
239-472-6100
Thanks for the information, David!
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| | Featured Property of the Month
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World Class South Seas Island Resort
Tennis Villas
$259,000
- One of the BEST VIEWS of Tennis from an EXTRA SPACIOUS screened lania with a peek at the pool
- 1 BR / 1 BA second floor villa
- Open floorplan, 18" tile, hard surface counters
- Close proximity to beach
- Tennis Villas offers private pool, lushly landscaped grounds, outdoor BBQ and dining
A Relaxed Retreat in a World Class Resort!
Buy Now and Reap the Benefits
of the This Great Investment
All Season
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DING Darling Days
Dont Miss It!
Oct 18 - 24
A full schedule of family activities and a celebration of Nature
Sanibel Farmer's Market
BACK for Another Season of Fresh!
A favorite outdoor activity to islanders and visitors from October - April. Along with local produce, vendors sell breads, honey, seafood, meats, flowers, cheeses and many other products that create a well-rounded enjoyable Sunday outing for everyone, including well behaved dogs!
Location:
Dates:
October 4, 2015 - April 24, 2016
Hours:
Sundays, 8am - 1pm
Halloween at the Community Center
Costumes and Candy
Fall Family Carnival
Saturday, October 31, 2015 4:30-7:30 pm "Trick or Treating" at Carnival Booths
Lots of Candy, Games, Prizes & More
Admission: One Bag of Wrapped Candy per Family
'Tween Waters for the
Best Halloween Party
in Lee County!
This All Hallow's Eve the party is at 'Tween Waters
October 31st
8 pm - 2 am
Amazing Costumes, Live Music and Prizes
Ozzie, our World Famous Eagle,
Dies of Injuries
The photo above was taken just months ago by the Newspress when Ozzie was rehabilitated at C.R.O.W. and released into the wild. After a recent altercation with another eagle, Ozzie returned again to C.R.O.W. where he died of his injuries.
There have been many stories on Ozzie. Here's one from Philadelphia that we enjoyed. We hope you do too. Phillyvoice.com
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Near Beach Homes and Condos
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Another Successful
Captiva Triathalon
Everyone was a winner at the 5th Annual Captiva Triathlon!
Nearly 1,000 athletes from all over Florida and 22 states, all
coming to compete and contributing to a great cause.
Good News for Captiva Property Owners
For the third consecutive year,
no tax increase from CEPD
No increase in taxes was the goal the Board set for itself during initial budget discussions that began in June. Board Chairman Jim Boyle said "We are very pleased that we have been able to keep the costs to operate the District at the same level as the two previous years. This reflects our intent not to increase the tax burden on taxpayers."
Thank you, Jim, and all the Board members for your
hard work on this very important issue.
Captiva Holiday Village
Mark Your Calendar!
November 27 - 'Tween Waters Inn Fireworks Show and Tree Lighting
November 28 - Sunset Arias at 'Tween Waters Inn
November 28 - South Seas Island Resort Tree Lighting
December 4 - Sunset Arias at 'Tween Waters Inn
December 5 - Captiva Luminary
December 11 - South Seas Island Resort Holiday Stroll
December 12 - South Seas Island Resort Holiday Stroll
December 12 - Captiva Island Boat Parade
December 13 - Chapel by the Sea Carol Sing
December 18 - South Seas Island Resort Holiday Stroll
December 19 - South Seas Island Resort Holiday Stroll
December 19 - Captiva Island Golf Cart Parade
December 25 - South Seas Island Resort Holiday Stroll
December 26 - South Seas Island Resort Holiday Stroll
 Looking for golf cart decorating inspiration? Visit the Captiva Golf Cart Parade on Facebook
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Coming Soon:
Beggs Realtors New Website!
- View Recently Sold at a glance!
- New Ways to Search for Properties!
- Optimized for Mobile Devices!
- with More Resources and Tools than Ever!
Here's a Sneak Peak...
Stay Tuned...We will keep you updated on the
Official Launch.
WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING
START YOUR YEAR WITH THE #1 TEAM
CALL JOHN AND DENICE BEGGS
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| | September 2015 Market Report
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September
Sales & New Listings
INVENTORY IS LOW!
Thinking of listing your home?
NOW is a GREAT Time!
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SANIBEL
Total Sales for Sanibel:
$16,385,500
Sanibel Sept Sales
New to Market Homes
New to Market Vacant Land
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CAPTIVA ISLAND
Total for Captiva:
$1,795,000
New to Market Vacant Land
No New Vacant Land
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We Can Make it Happen
Call Us Today!
*All statistics taken from Sanibel-Captiva MLS.
*All Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
*The information provided represents a general compilation of real estate activity on the Islands. This info does not imply that BEGGS, REALTORS®, Royal Shell Real Estate is involved in these transactions nor is this intended to solicit property already listed.
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Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
The earthy smell and texture of mushrooms
is a great way to celebrate the Fall season!
Marinade:
4 cups olive oil
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbs tabasco
1 tbs chili powder
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs onion powder
1 tbs ground rosemary
1 tbs montreal steak seasoning
1 tps salt
1 tps black pepper
Mix all ingredients in bowl and whisk thoroughly. ( Marinade will last for up to 30 days refrigerated).
Dredge 10 portobello caps in marinade for 1 hour. Strain portobellos and preserve marinade for another day. Also used for meats and poultry but not preserved. Grill Portobellos for 3-5 minutes , be careful as flare-ups tend to happen with oil in marinade. At Traders we serve our grilled portobellos over a fresh spinach salad with a warm pancetta dressing. Enjoy !!
Don't feel like cooking???.....
GO TO: www.traderssanibel.com to view the menu then call 239-472-7242 for reservations. And be sure to say hello to Joe and thank him for sharing this month's recipe!
1551 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL
239-472-7242
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"There are three things that I've learned to never discuss with people: religion, politics,
and the Great Pumpkin"
- Linus
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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!
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.
Customer Appreciation is Our Specialty
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We appreciate your referrals
We wish to thank our clients who have been kind enough to refer business to us. We appreciate the opportunity to provide excellent service to your family, friends and co-workers.
Sincerely,
John and Denice Beggs
Royal Shell Real Estate
Direct: 239-357-5500
Office: 239-472-0078
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