Happy October! The city of Cape Coral has some wonderful events happening this month all around town. If you are looking for some fun activities for you and the family, look no further! We have compiled everything into one easy to find place for you. You can also follow our facebook page to keep up to date with all local events https://www.facebook.com/TheColeTeamSWFL/
5 - Nature of Cape Coral Bus Tour 
            (Rotary Park | 8 AM - 12 PM | $15 per person)
5 - Howl-O-Ween at the Tony Rotino Center 
            (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | $5 per dog | Cape Coral Yacht Club) 
5 - Free Family Movie Night at Youth Center 
            (5:30 - 8:00 PM | William Austen Youth Center)
11 - Open Studio and Gallery Reception 
           (5 - 7 PM | Cape Coral Arts Studio | Free)
12 - Cape Bike Night
          & ...

October 3rd

Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing
Running Thursday - Sunday the 6th (Times vary)
“Dust off your lederhosen and grab Das Boot, it’s time for Fort Myers Brewing's 7th Annual Oktoberfest!” There will be a food truck rally and live music.
Thursday times: 3 P.M. - 11 P.M.
Fort Myers Brewing Company
12811 Commerce Lakes Dr. #28, Fort Myers, FL 33913
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/469586150545822/?event_time_id=469586157212488

October 4th 

Farmer Mike’s 5th Annual Fall Festival & Haunted Attractions
Runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays October 4th - 27th 
Times vary by day.
Includes their newest attraction: Zombie Paintball, a 10 acre family-friendly corn maze and of course, “Pick Your Own Pumpkin”
Farmer Mike’s U Pick
26031 Morton Ave. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/652473405287088/?event_time_id=656169724917456
Ticket Website: https://www.farmermikesupick.com/ ...

Right now builder confidence has hit a high for 2019. According to National Association of Home Builders, the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index which measures builders attitudes, has reached a record 68 points this month.
The index has been holding in the mid 60 range since May of this year. Readings that are above 50 points are considered positive and show that builders are confident in moving forward with new construction. Low interest rates and a solid demand are continuing to fuel builders sentiments even thought there have been some ongoing supply challenges that have hindered the affordability of the housing being built. 
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz says, "Solid should formations and attractive mortgage rates are contributing to a positive builder outlook. However, builders are expressing growing concerns regarding uncertainty stemming from the trade dispute with China."  NAHB's home building index does indicate that the s2 ...

  Each month Fannie Mae conducts a survey of approx. 1,000 Americans via telephone interview. Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey is the most detailed consumer survey conducted right now. 
The goal of this survey is to assess their individual attitudes toward: 

Owning or renting their home
Home rental price changes 
Homeownership distress
The current economy 
Household finances
Overall consumer confidence
  The homeowners and renters surveyed are asked more than 100 questions. Their answers are used to help track shifts in their attitudes toward homeownership. Their answers will help industry partners and market participants target the collective efforts to stabilize the housing market. 
  The answers that Fannie Mae collects from the survey are then used to help create the Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes all of the information gathered and creates a single number to be used. The number then reflects the current c; ...