Builders are keeping busy in Cape Coral . Neighborhoods such as Cape Coral Yacht Club — the city ’ s oldest neighborhood , with sailboat access to the Caloosahatchee River — continue experiencing a pattern of teardowns . Gary Aubuchon , president of Cape Coral-based Aubuchon , reports that the teardown trend accounts for a third of the custom-home projects he ’ s been working on .
Some of these new homes already have buyers . Others are being built on “ spec ,” demonstrating builders ’ confidence that they can invest money into building a house and be sure it will sell . New Europeanstyle homes on canals are priced from the $ 400,000s to the $ 600,000s , while those with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico are priced in the $ 800,000s and up .
Newly constructed homes in Cape Coral have features that buyers are demanding , such as granite countertops and tile floors , as well as three-car garages and media rooms . Changes to the building code also are making homes sturdier and stronger , built to sustain 160 to 170 mph winds and with features such as impact-resistant glass .
No matter what you ’ re looking for , says Hellenbrand , don ’ t rely on Internet sites that base values on inaccurate computer models popular today on various real estate websites . “ Data does not know how to value your beautiful waterfront property , updated kitchens and bathrooms or custom pools ,” she says . “ To determine the market value of a home , Realtors physically come to your home to discuss your upgrades , neighborhood and , most importantly , the value of your location and view .” a solar-heated swimming pool in Southwest Cape Coral
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