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Old 12-16-2007, 03:00 PM
 
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my husband and i are in our early 50's with children in mid 20's on their own! we live and work in ontario, canada! we are thinking of purchasing a condo or mobile home for winter vacations and semi-retirement! we are looking for something on golf course! (public or reasonable semi-private) anyone have any suggestions? what area would be best....thinking of estero or bonita springs area? want somewhere when we're not there, we can let family members and friends use it!
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Old 12-16-2007, 03:14 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Lots and lots of nice places on the west coast from very low cost housing in decent areas to off the charts ultra expensive places.

Fla is the golfing capital of the world so you'll have no problems finding something you like in all price levels.

Welcome!
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Old 12-16-2007, 03:14 PM
 
Location: Palm Island and North Port
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I live in North Port and really like it. There are two wonderful courses locally, Heron Creek- http://www.heron-creek.com/ and Bobcat Trail http://www.bobcattrailgc.com/ Venice has some great condos on the golf course.

Not sure about the Estero & Bonita Springs areas, as I've never lived there.
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Old 12-16-2007, 03:16 PM
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Me and my husband are relocating from Naples FL we have a condo and it takes only 5 min to the public golf course and realy close to the pool the community is now 55 and over and of course if it is your condo you can rent it to who you want everybody is doing it here
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Old 12-17-2007, 06:43 AM
 
Location: Where the sun likes to shine!!
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I would keep researching and hold off a little longer. The prices still have a long way to come down. Happy searching.

Lisa
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Old 12-31-2007, 11:47 AM
 
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I would keep researching and hold off a little longer. The prices still have a long way to come down. Happy searching.

Lisa
hi lisa

thanks for the tip....we are renting a villa in rotonda west this march, and we will look around then!
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Old 12-31-2007, 11:51 AM
 
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I live in North Port and really like it. There are two wonderful courses locally, Heron Creek- http://www.heron-creek.com/ and Bobcat Trail http://www.bobcattrailgc.com/ Venice has some great condos on the golf course.

Not sure about the Estero & Bonita Springs areas, as I've never lived there.
i just happen to be looking at real estate in north port! it looks like a nice area, hopefully not too busy! i did see those golf courses as well! are they both pay as u play (public)? when we are in florida this march, we will definately look around the north port area as well! there are some fine looking condos! thanx for the tips!
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Old 12-31-2007, 11:59 AM
 
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Lots and lots of nice places on the west coast from very low cost housing in decent areas to off the charts ultra expensive places.

Fla is the golfing capital of the world so you'll have no problems finding something you like in all price levels.

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thanks....we are thinking of anywhere around north port area to bonita springs area! we are not looking for ultra expensive, hoping to find some good deals on condos! we are visiting florida this march and staying in rotonda west, so will have a chance to look around then!
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Old 12-31-2007, 02:35 PM
 
Location: Palm Island and North Port
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Hi Linda,

I would also look into the possibility of a foreclosure. There are some really great deals right now and you can even find a few in the golf communities. Many of the foreclosure homes have never been lived in.

Short sales are a little more difficult to deal with and sometimes sell for more than the asking price. If you have a few months to wait for an answer back from the bank you can possibility find a deal this way as well.
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Old 12-31-2007, 08:10 PM
 
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Why not look at Rotonda West? Englewood is a really nice area. Best for retirees, I think.

Anne
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