Buying a home tops your long-range goals list, but are you ready? As a first-time buyer, you have loads of questions and concerns. After all, a home loan is an obligation for years into the future. You want to make savvy decisions and be comfortable that you’ve negotiated the best deal. On top of that, learning all about...

Renovated home in Ridge Harbor. New roof in 2018. Good flexible floor plan. New carpet & tile and freshly painted throughout. This floorplan includes the living room, family room, bonus room that could be a private office or use as a guest room. The carport is being used as a porch. At the back of the carport is the utility room for a washer & dryer and your own workshop. Detached shed is wired for electric but not hooked up. The home is serviced with a septic tank and well and equipped with a newer water system. The rural location is appealing but quick access to Downtown Punta Gorda or head north on U.S. 17 to Desoto County and...

Perfect multifaceted home on the best views of the Fordham Waterway. Enjoy the sunrise sitting in the spacious family room or back patio. Love this floorplan with an entry to a cozy living room with vinyl plank flooring. This home includes a formal dining room, renovated expanded kitchen with corian counters, beautiful cabinetry, extra display cabinets. Off the kitchen is the mother-in-law suite with its own half bath & sitting area. Plenty of bedrooms with the master bedroom/bath plus three more bedroom. The seller said this home has been an amazing multi-generational home for his family. A favorite feature is the 12’ x 45’ family...

Such a perfect location for this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The home was built in 1974 and county property apprraiser report shows an effective age of 2004. Updates include a recent A/C system, windows, electrical service and the home was re-pipped in 2013. Excellent open floorplan and features all tiled flooring. Kitchen and bathrooms remodeled. Bedrooms 2 an 3 have delightful window seats. Inside oversized laundry room. Exterior features include the breezy front porch, sidewalks, backyard patio and storage shed. Across the street is the Boys & Girls Club and a very short distance to pet friendly Highland Ridge Park with playground,...

Harbor Isles is the perfect Florida destination for this 55 plus gated manufactured home community. A wide array of amenities for this golf cart friendly community including clubhouse, heated pool and spa, bocce ball, shuffleboard, tennis courts, fitness center, docks on a first come, first service and security gate. The docks are located near the Myakka River. This manufactured home has a great floor plan with front Florida Room and Living Room, Dining with built in shelving. Master bedroom opens up to a back extension which is a huge family room with a separate entry door. There is a zoned air condition system that needs some work. In the...

Southwest Florida perfection. Delightful 2nd floor condo with stunning views of the fareways of Twin Isles Country Club in the Burnt Store Isles area of Punta Gorda. This 2004 built condo has excellent upgrades including the beautiful granite kitchen counters and tile flooring throughout. Amazing views of the golf course from the living room, dining room, kitchen and the balcony. Membership plans at Twin Isles Country Club range from golf, tennis, social memberships and are totally optional. This unit is just immaculate and presents the opportunity for a winter retreat or year round residency. Two master bedroom suites. Besides great golf...

The best of views from this lake front, ground floor condominium. Located in beautiful Heritage Lake Park, this end unit has the benefit of being bright and open. Features of this spacious unit include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with room for a eat-in table. Brand new stainless steel appliances. The living area, lanai and Master Bedroom all have great views of the lake and natural resources. In 2018 the owners have rescreened the lanai and added a stainless steel refrigerator. They replaced the A/C last year. Heritage Lake Park is a very secure gated community and known for its environmentally friendly grounds including being a...

A very spacious home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a floor plan that includes a living/dining area, family room, Florida room plus an office off of the master bedroom. Inside laundry includes the washer and dryer and a fully equipped kitchen with eat-at counters. Tile and laminate flooring. The home is situated on a corner lot. Always nice to have sidewalks and easy access to shopping, restaurants and two hospitals just a few blocks away. The newly updated McGuire Park is just a short walk or ride from this home. If you want to enjoy the harbor, just a quick drive down to the Port Charlotte Beach Complex on Charlotte County or...

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Vacant lot on a well maintained quiet street minutes from the mall, restaurants, and shops. Municipal water & sewer is available for this lot. Just across the street is a canal and connection to Manchester Waterway for sailboat access. Take a ten-minute ride down to Punta Gorda and visit Historic down town, where you can look at art, play tennis, golf, or eat at one of the many high end restaurants or a twenty-five-minute ride to Gulf beaches of Englewood and Boca Grande. Beautiful neighborhood minutes away from boating, scuba, water craft, and paddle boarding. Take your boat to the nearby boat launch at West Spring Lake and to Fisherman's...

Harbour Heights Triplex. The two end units have two bedrooms & one bathroom. The center unit has one bedroom and one bathroom. Maintenance has been kept up over the years including two of the units with newer Air-Condition systems just a little over a year old. The property is on a septic system with two stations. New septic system in 2006. The units are very easy to rent and are seldom vacant. The monthly income is approximately $1,600 with the two bedroom units renting at $550 and the one bedroom at $500. Great county park just a few blocks away with a boat launch into the Peace River, playground, pavilion and tennis. Delightful...

Buying a home should be a problem-free experience. Yet issues may arise that make it tough to acquire the perfect house at an affordable price. Common problems that come up during the homebuying journey include: 1. Lack of Home Financing Before you search for a home, it generally is a good idea to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That...