Welcome to the Burns Family Radio Show!

This free radio show is dedicated to providing up to date information and answer any questions listeners might have regarding real estate on Sanibel and Captiva. Each Show is prerecorded. We are featuring guest speakers who are experts in various areas pertinent to island real estate including insurance, mortgages, market updates, etc.

Please see the list of shows, if it has a "Listen" next to it then it has been recorded and you're welcome to tune in anytime. The shows with "ask questions" next to it have not been recorded yet and will air on the date indicated. Simply click on the "ask questions" if you would like to ask the guest speaker of a member of the Burns Family any real estate question which they will address on that show.


Air Date: 3/15/2010 Ask Questions
Subject: Insuring Island Properties and 2010 Market Outlook
An in depth look into insuring island properties. What can owners expect. Flood Insurance Requirements - V Zone and A Zone explanation. Premiums for varying types of structures. Windstorm Policies and the benefits of wind mitigation inspections. Questions about hip and gable roofs, flood vents, and break away walls.
Guest Speaker: Mike Gadaleta
Oswald Trippe Insurance

Air Date: 3/5/2010  LISTEN!
Subject: The Cost of Buying, Selling, and Owning Island Property
A breakdown of annual carrying costs for both condo and home owners and what they cover. A breakdown of expenses a seller of island real estate will incur. A breakdown of costs a buyer of island real estate will incur, with and without a mortgage.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Burns
Royal Shell Preferred Properties

Air Date: 2/1/2010  LISTEN!
Subject: Mortgage Issues
The availability of money. What are the new requirements and guidlines set by lenders. What can a buyer do to help facilitate the loan approval process. New requirements for: -Downpayments and turn around times -Fannie May and Freddie Mac requirements -Condominium lending -Jumbo mortgages
Guest Speaker: Dan Krispinsky
SunTrust Mortgage

Air Date: 1/5/2010  LISTEN!
Subject: Inaugural Show - 2009 End of Year Statistics
Comparing year end 2009 to 2008 for Sanibel condos, Sanibel homes, Captiva condos, and Captiva homes. Finding the number of sales, average sales prices, days on market, and list to sales price ratio for each category and computing the differential from 2008 to 2009. Offering insight on market trends going into 2010.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Burns
Royal Shell Preferred Properties
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