Throughout the whole of Florida, there are many truly high class properties, but the developments at Cape Coral make it stand out, for the sheer number of outstanding, and just as importantly, affordable homes, which are grouped together in neighbourhoods and communities. With hundreds of miles of canals making up the basis of the city, many of these terrific houses and condos have a waterfront location. Cape Coral real estate experienced a remarkable boom at the turn of the century, but then struggled for a 2 or 3 year period around 2006-08, but has recovered well, and its prices are now highly competitive and as a consequence, highly sought after.
The city has many notable residents including: actress Angela Watson, illustrator Echo Chernik, Olympian Jason Smith, Stacy Carter the professional wrestler, former Major League Baseball Player Mike Greenwell, NFL players Greg Spires and Earnest Graham, plus Hilary Hemingway the writer and producer, who is also the niece of Ernest Hemingway, the Pulitzer and Nobel prize winning author. Its situation, just 14 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport, makes it all the more appealing as a great get away destination. Although there is no rail link to the city, bus services are very good, and a short trip across the Cape Coral Bridge into the adjoining city of Fort Myers, opens up even more options. Continue Reading
