Real Estate can be unpredictable but tends to follow many patterns throughout the year. It's soon to be October here in SW Florida and we are officially into the fall season.  

Have you ever bought or sold a home in the fall? It’s a great time! Overall, spring is known as the most popular time of year to buy and sell a home, but fall is creeping up in popularity.

Why is fall becoming a good time of year to buy and sell?  Here are a few reasons:  

• People aren’t worried about AC repair happening ASAP in a home because this season tends to be a bit cooler.  

• There is less competition this time of year.  Fall buyers have more room and ability to negotiate. Early fall is a great time because you can get in before the holidays and school breaks.  

• By fall, sellers are ready to make a deal based on getting no action earlier with their home. Prices tend to drop or be more flexible this time of year. Sellers are more eager to sell in the fall.  

• Sellers are serious during this time of year, and they are more open to negotiating and accepting lower offers than in our prime 'snowbird' season of January-May. 

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• You will get more attention from real estate agents, lenders, service providers, movers, and other companies because they are less busy this time of year.  

• You will find better deals and sales on items and materials needed for your home to improve it. For example, September is a great time to buy carpeting & paint, October a lawn mower, and November is all about appliances.  

As you can see there’s many good reasons to buy a home this time of year and we can help you do it!  

Thinking about moving to Cape Coral or SW Florida this fall?   

Start the process with us, Lisa Sawyer & Jenna Billman.  We will assist you every step of the way making it a smooth and stress-free process... whether buying OR selling!   

Relax and enjoy the healthy benefits of Yoga in nature with a beautiful view of the water!

Yoga Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. 

Although yoga has been around for over 5,000 years, it has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Aside from the health benefits, it offers us a deeper connection to our inner self, nature and the community. This one-hour yoga class allows you to step away from all the 21st-century gadgets and focus on the moment. Yoga helps to recharge the body, mind and spirit. Class will be held by the River Pavilion.

All skill levels are welcome. This class is taught by Bonnie D’Angelo, a certified yoga instructor. Bonnie started her journey as a yoga teacher to further support her own spiritual growth. She is RYT200 certified with Yoga Alliance and working toward RYT300. She is certified in Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 and will continue the path toward Reiki Master and Energy Worker.

Tickets can be purchase online at edisonford.org or at the ticket counter. Bring a yoga mat, water and towel. Admission to the site is not included.

Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $20 per class

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