Living in Fort Myers Florida - Craig Cunha
Living in Fort Myers Florida - Craig Cunha
This channel is for people who are considering living in Fort Myers Florida or are at least in the beginning stages of considering moving to Fort Myers or one of the surrounding cities. This channel will give insight and hopefully answer any and all questions you may want to know and what you can expect from living in the Fort Myers area.
While this channel was originally named Living in Fort Myers Florida, the area is so close to many unique and interesting cities that may be an even better fit for you and your family. I will be producing videos on each and every area in order to provide the highest level of service and information to help you make your decision regarding whether Fort Myers or the surrounding cities are for you.
I am committed to finding the information and getting it into your hands so that you can make an educated decision on whether moving to Southwest Florida is really for you! I am here for you!
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Insurance will continue to rise , tax’s will also down there , then you got assessments for sewers etc . Prices need to get real down there . And the cape is crazy overbuilt . Traffic , traffic
@@Bob-in4eh false..... insurance already going down with 9 new insurance companies coming into the state!!! Spoke to 2 different clients yesterday that have shared their experience.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida not from what I have seen . If going down in a particular area it's from a 40% increase . Beyond that to your point your paying taxs on the purchase price . No mention of sewer connection assessment and if that's paid . Home prices still need to fall there . Two family members have homes on water down there that I visit. It is crazy loaded with traffic and continued building of condos and housing. Was thinking of buying there but after visiting a few times and costs ( flood insurance only covers 250k then need supplemental, unless rely on FEMA bailing you out ) . Do like the monkey bar however .
how about spending some money to make any of the 2 bridges from cape to ft myers 3 lanes ...orrrr lets start getting all power-lines underground !! last hurricane took out a ton of wooden elec. poles and guess what they replaced them right back w. wooden poles ! wth why ?? if you really wanna do pole why not concrete poles !? But my money is on getting all pole wires underground !
blue dog bar and grill ..... outdoor seating on the water ..... fresh seafood every day .... tnt shrimp dinner is fantastic / my fav
Seems like a temporary problem and seems like the city/county./state, whoever is on top of it, had made the hard decision and is fixing the problem. Would you rather do nothing, lie to future buyers and have an even bigger problem in the future. I see you posted this 2 months ago, how are the streets looking now numbnuts.
As a young guy out of college, I lived there 21 years ago for about a year; that area was nice but had many problems even then. Very transient, many came and went, I was in my 20s at the time, and there was hardly anyone my age in the neighborhoods near me at all; off Summerlin, the wealthy elites in south Fort Myers pretty much ruled the roost there, and it built up a lot more since then and priced many out; now, there is more expense, crime, and traffic than ever. I'm glad I left for Tampa Bay and that my instincts were correct when I did. I could give a shit about the heat. That's why I moved there; I liked it, but it was hot.
Any RV parking and camping?
@@N8Doggi nearby. Luxury RV park in NW Cape. KOA on Pine Island. RV resort up US41 in North Fort Myers.
Ahh good old times. I guess prices already down like 25-30 %?
Very informative video thank you! I will be visiting cape coral in 2 weeks looking for a property to buy.
Chicago's traffic makes Cape Coral/ Ft. Myers traffic seem like I'm out in the sticks whenever I visit SWFL
@michaelkusinski4610 it will never be like a major city, however it has grown exponentially over the last 3 years.
Don't forget about sand spurs and fire ant beds every five feet
Thank you so much for this video
Ridiculous. Our money is worth nothing anymore. And this is pure greed as well.
I would definitely rent for 6 month to a year in the area for a similar place first
If u cant walk it barefoot, don't let your dog do it
Fish with barbs mashed down. Easy on the fish and anything else u hook. Lol... trust me on that one
I am a homebuilder and I'll tell you to be mindful of saltwater intrusion into your well system. Especially true the closer you are to saltwater. This can require a devastating expense to remedy.
Florida sucks the weather 10 months out of 12 is hot, wet and you will be too.Never mind the gators the insects wi 0:00 ll be in all you try to eat. You can't have a drink outside unless it has a cover ( or you will be drinking bugs). Thiefs and robbers everywere a large percentage of people in florida dont work. I've lived here for 8 yrs. So I dont know is the whole country like this now. There are many more reasons but I dont have time to list them I gotta go deal with them good luck PS stay out of Apopka the true meaning of its name means a place to eat sh__. 😅named by the indians( the real floridians)
A few changes coming for realtors starting August 17 2024. Are you aware?
@gwentexas lol.... nothing will change for the good agents!
Wanting Cape boat friendly house What would you suggest?
Good Saturday evening Craig As someone from Montana considering southwest Florida from an investment perspective, this was very educational and insightful. Thank you for not wasting my time!
If you're asking your clients to drive their neighborhoods, then you need to gather more information about your clients.
@NB-su9gz mind your business.... every client who ever drives the area first comes back excited and thankful that they did it. It's the only way to learn the area and what feels good to the individual.
Can u do a video of Best Happy Hour bars ...ones with affordable prices for the common working folk.
SE Cape Coral is the FUN place to be... Surprised you didn't do more on the Monkey Bar! That place gets FUN! LOL... BackStreets is like Key West.. People of ALL kinds doing what they want (legally usually). Dixie is fun, country line dancing.
Great video
You can not have a homestead if it is not your primary residence. Mine was removed when I changed my primary residence and started renting out my house. Also the alligators are seen everywhere in Sarasota county.
@chrisstesney111 correct, Homestead goes on your primary home. That destination goes on the home you live in for a minimum of 6 months and a day.
what about Yucatan?
@@marcimac9 didn't stop there and recently opened back up.
@@livinginfortmyersflorida tried to go a few weeks ago on a monday night and it was packed! no parking and the line was out the door! i think we've all been waiting for them to reopen.
The grouper tacos at the Boathouse are amazing!
Yucatan Waterfront Bar and Grill in Matlacha has recently reopened and is another great option. One of my faves now.
What a beautiful area of the world!
Awesome content thank you 😊
Thank you for the recommendations. We just left there a few days ago, but will go to check out the places you mentioned on our next visit. Great subject
Would you consider Tito's a family-friendly place? We'll be visiting soon, and the Boathouse Tiki Bar is where we typically go with the family, including grandkids. We enjoy it there, but are always open to options.
@annepetry2340 Absolutely! Great family atmosphere. And Tito is a great host!
Thanks for your insight I especially appreciated your view of buying too small and having to upgrade to larger once you settle in
If you look at the historical stats for past market declines it appears that Florida is at its peak and will soon start to decline. This will most likely last for 3-5 years based on past statistical data. History tends to repeat itself.
Thank you for all the information. What area would you say is the best, as far as being quiet.
@@invictus9976 they can all be quiet once you move away from the entertainment and dining areas. However, the most open and under built would be the NW Cape. That allows it to be quieter.
How far to the beach?
@jameshayden3928 friends where you stay and which beach. If you are in SE CAPE close to Cape coral pkwy, about 30 minutes depending on traffic. Crossing the bridge on a weekend or holiday can take a while. Most beaches in the west coast are accessed by a bridge. This can cause delays.
Let me throw it you need a gate keeper with Christian values.
Hi Craig, catching up on your videos. Such helpful content. I’m still a “ways” off from being down there but this is very helpful.
If there are any other questions you have, let me know. I'm here to help. Thanks for being a loyal follower!
@@livinginfortmyersflorida I appreciate it. You will be my first call. Thank you.
IGNORE THIS EVIL REALTOR.
Thanks for trolling..... 😆
@@livinginfortmyersflorida Telling the truth, Brother. Go sell another sucker their "piece of paradise" at an inflated price. By the way, what was the selling price for your soul? Asking for a friend.
@@Markham12thcentury you truly have no clue... go rent if you can't buy. Many people prefer to invest in themselves and their future. Maybe you like paying someone else's mortgage. That's your choice. Please take your 💩 elsewhere....
@@livinginfortmyersflorida I have no clue? Um, I owned a house in Cape Coral for 13 years. Thanks for assuming. I sold it because the city and Lee County are corrupt; the taxes are absurd; the water assessment is nothing short of criminal; and you realtors are utterly unethical. Frankly, you belong in jail. Bye.
RENTAL UNITS are exploding in TOO HOT Fla. (GET OUT NOW).
Are there any low income housing for the elderly there? Who do I contact.
I love renting, buying in Florida is risky
Thank you for keeping it real. Some other cape coral channels are nothing more than a sales job. I appreciate your honesty..
Yeah the FIRST year might have been $1800, (and keep in mind that is ONLY the flood insurance not the regular homeowner’s insurance) but who’s to say the next year what the rate will be? My homeowner’s insurance has gone straight up every year and fortunately I don’t have the need for flood insurance
Ok, increases in every market are happening... let's not play. My insurance went up 3k per year after being paid 10x that amount for storm claims. Go anywhere in the country and you will see insurance rate increases. Thanks for playing!
Interest rates are terrible! One thing I need is, no neighbors. Great update Craig!
No thanks
Craig another great video, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, John! I appreciate you!
In 1979 Dad and I built a house on SE 12th St, off Del Prado. It was my parents primary home. My wife and I lived in Nevada. Mom passed 4 years ago @ 91 Dad 3 years ago @ 92. I sold it last Nov. We had many good years in Cape Coral and a lot of very good times. I miss my good friends still there after all these years. I worry about them.
Not sure if he is reading the reports but credit spending are at all time highs, report on savings shows that most Americans don't have much in their savings, car repo are at all time highs, inflation, high APR, two wars going on at the same time, and stocks are at all time high especially in the AI sector. All this can be verified uf yall want to fact check me. Not my personal opinion. I'm old enough to have experienced that more times than not, all that are recipe for something big coming. That's my personal opinion. Anyways, If you have Waited this long to find a good deal, I urge everyone to be patient a little longer or listen to this expert and buy because I am no expert, not even close.
Really like all your vids brother! People that are thinking about interest going down; it’s because they are renting/ and they are always be renters… But NOW; or whenever you can! Get ready, save money and buy A home, and stop giving money away to landlords (I own a couple properties myself)… Renters are increasing, so buy as long as you can! And Yes, you can alway refi if Interest rates go down (God Luck)