Hello Edie,
We are golf course specilist in S.W. Florida. A golf course purchase is a very complicated purchase with all the various fees, what's included and additional golf fees. Please feel free to visit our web site, it is a great place to start. Once you get some basic info, please feel free to call or e-mail, we can answer all of your detailed questions. Web site: http://www.thegolfcourseexperts.com, e-mail: scott@thegolfcourseexperts.com We have helped over 1000 golfers find thier piece of paridise.

Yor questions are G R E A T , Edie! I am typically the one with many questions and the buyers wonder why.
From the range of places you mentioned above, Kelly to Colonial, I think it would be best to get what are YOUR needs and wants. With so many homes on the matket today, you should have NO problem finding a property in your comfort price point. The questions you have asked DO depend on the specific communities. NO two are alike, especially currently. People ARE living in all of the communities you mentioned; some are seasonal and yet others are year-round residences. HOA issues - YES in many. After finding out your focus, that is something I dive into when we are closer to identifying some of the "wheres" it will be. T-times in season do differ- Bundled golf? Private membership? Equity membership? Number of members currently - number of members when at capacity? Are you looking to pay "upfront" for your membership and then an annual fee.... and if yes to either or both, the amount you are willing to pay? It will all determine the answers to some of your questions. Average age- again, depends on if the community is year round for the most part... or seasonal. It can also depend on the age of the community and if most are retired or in the daily work force.
To answer the best resale, again "depends" .... I am not trying to be vague with you but would love the opportunity to have a person-to-person phone dialogue with you (239-898-0524 is my cell phone) or an e-mail correspondence with you and possibly send you some further information on other things you need to be "on the look out" for when buying.... ANGELINESELLINGHOMES@COMCAST.NET). I would love the opportunity to provide you as much further information as you feel necessary for you to make an informed decision should you decide to purchase in our beautiful Lee County ! Being in the business over 25 years, I still enjoy meeting and helping people find their "next" and perhaps happiest home ever ! Please respond at your earliest convenience... I promise your time will NOT be wasted ! Most sincerely, ANGELINE Sackett, Realtor

There are many beautiful golf communites in southwest Florida in the Fort Myers area.

I would love to send you some more information - send me an email and I will pull up listings and the community information on several nicer areas in your price range.

Good decision in considering Fort Myers! Prices are good right now and you can purchase quite a nice home in your price range.

Priscilla Stropnik
Weichert on the Gulf
239-849-3587
pstropnik@yahoo.com

Edie,

Venturing north from Ft. Myers may enhance your opportunities. Heron Glen in North Ft. Myers and Heron Creek in North Port are communities that are presently offering great value, golf, country club life style, security, as well as newer construction.

We would be happy to entertain question about these and other golf course communities that are located north of your present target destination.

Best wishes.

The Eckler Team

Michael Saunders & Company
billeckler@michaelsaunders.com
941-408-5363