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Ellie Bunting

Ellie enjoys sharing her knowledge of local history with others. She has been on the Board of the Estero Island Historical Society for twenty years. In addition, she has been working with her husband, Bob, in real estate for the past three years and has an extensive knowledge of the local market.

Ready to Move?

Baby Boomers are Downsizing, Are You Ready to Move? For a while now baby boomers have been blamed for a portion of the housing market’s current lack of housing inventory, but should they really be getting the blame? Here’s what some of the experts have to say on the subject: Aaron Terrazas, Senior Economist at Zillow,

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Credit Scores

What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House? There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only 25% of the Americans have a

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The Mound House

The Mound House is the oldest remaining structure on Estero Island dating back to 1898 when Robert Gilbert filed his homesteading claim.  The structure has undergone many changes since 1906 when it was known as the “Mound Villa” and later as the “Bungalow by the Banyan.”   After a remodeling in 1921, the bungalow was renamed

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