Melissa Barth, Realtor

08/29/2026

Your small home isn’t the problem—your layout is.

When space is tight, every piece has to earn its spot. Swap bulky sofas for slim, raised-leg seating to open up the floor. Choose a coffee table with hidden storage so remotes, toys, and mail disappear in seconds. 🛋️

Think vertical, not wider: wall-mounted shelves, hooks by the entry, and tall bookcases draw the eye up and make ceilings feel higher. Use one light, neutral base color, then layer in texture with pillows, throws, and rugs instead of heavy patterns.

And the golden rule of staging small spaces? Clear surfaces sell. The less buyers have to “look past,” the bigger your home feels.

08/28/2026

Cash flow is great—but in North Fort Myers, smart investors protect the downside first. 🛡️

Right now, our local market is steady, not sleepy. Rents are holding, but property taxes, insurance, and maintenance are quietly rising, and that’s where many investors get caught.

3 risk checks before you buy an investment property here:
1) Stress-test your numbers: Would the deal still work if rent dropped 5–10% or expenses rose 10%?
2) Insurance reality check: Get a real quote based on age, roof, and flood zone before you offer.
3) Vacancy plan: Can you comfortably carry 2–3 months with no tenant? If not, the deal is too tight.

Want a second set of eyes on a potential North Fort Myers deal? I’m here to walk you through the numbers, not just the photos. 📊

08/19/2026

🏡 **OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND!** 🌴🚤

Your waterfront paradise is waiting!

Join me this weekend to tour this beautifully updated **Gulf Access Pool Home** at:

📍 **1017 SE 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL**

🗓️ **Saturday, August 22**
⏰ **10:00 AM – 12:00 PM**

**OR**

🗓️ **Sunday, August 23**
⏰ **11:00 AM – 1:00 PM**

💲 **Proudly Offered at $664,900**

This move-in-ready home has everything you've been looking for:
✨ Gulf Access on a wide canal
🏊 Heated Saltwater Pool
🚤 14,000-lb Boat Lift
🌅 Beautiful waterfront views
🏡 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✅ No Flood Insurance Required
✅ Assessments Paid
✨ Countless updates throughout the home

Whether you're searching for your forever home, a vacation retreat, or the ultimate boating lifestyle, you won't want to miss this opportunity!

Come explore everything this incredible Cape Coral waterfront property has to offer—I'd love to show you around!

📞 **Melissa Barth**
📱 508-287-6568
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

**Selling Townes in Paradise** 🌴☀️

08/18/2026

🧐 Looking to make a move to Cape Coral, Florida?
🌴 Over 400 miles of navigable canals
☀️ Year-round sunshine
🚤 Boater's paradise with Gulf access
🏖️ Minutes from beaches and islands
🎣 World-class fishing & waterfront dining
💰 No Florida state income tax
🏡 Homes for every lifestyle and budget
🌅 Incredible sunsets every evening
Ready to Start Your Florida Lifestyle?
Whether you're relocating, retiring, or searching for a vacation home, I'll guide you every step of the way.
Melissa Barth - Realtor - Epic Realty - Selling Townes in Paradise
Your Southwest Florida Relocation Specialist

If you have been thinking of making a move to Cape Coral Florida, t...

08/17/2026

🚤 **NEW GULF ACCESS LISTING IN CAPE CORAL!** 🌴☀️

🌅Open Houses
Saturday 8/22 from 10-12
Sunday 8/23 from 11-1

If you've been dreaming of the ultimate Southwest Florida waterfront lifestyle, this is the one you've been waiting for!

📍 **1017 SE 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL**Proudly offered at $664,900**

✨ Property Highlights:
🏡 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Nearly 2,000 Sq. Ft.
🌊 Wide 125' Gulf Access Canal
🚤 **14,000-LB Boat Lift**
🏖️ Heated Saltwater Pool
💰 **NO Flood Insurance Required**
✅ **All Assessments PAID**

From the moment you arrive, this home delivers the WOW factor! Inside, you'll find a beautifully updated interior featuring a unique wood-accent fireplace wall, modern finishes, and nearly every major component recently upgraded—including the roof, impact windows, pool heater, bathrooms, plumbing, dock, and so much more.

Step outside to your private tropical retreat featuring:
🌴 Heated saltwater pool
☀️ Concrete paver lanai
🌅 Stunning intersecting canal views
🚤 Composite dock with captain's walk
🛥️ 14,000-lb boat lift with canopy
🌊 Floating dock for TWO Jet Skis

With approximately **20-minute boating access to the Caloosahatchee River**, you'll spend less time getting there and more time enjoying everything Southwest Florida has to offer.

Whether you're searching for your forever home, a vacation retreat, or a boater's paradise, this move-in-ready property truly checks all the boxes.

📲 Don't wait—homes like this don't come along often! Contact me today to schedule your private showing before it's gone.

**Melissa Barth**
📞 508-287-6568
📧 [email protected]

🚤 **NEW GULF ACCESS LISTING IN CAPE CORAL!** 🌴☀️If you've been dr...

08/14/2026

🚨 **Attention Veterans & Active-Duty Military!** 🇺🇸🏡

Your service has earned you incredible homeownership benefits—and I'm here to help you make the most of them.

As a **full-time REALTOR® with Epique Realty**, I have experience helping our veterans navigate the home buying process and achieve their homeownership goals with confidence. Whether you're purchasing your first home, relocating, retiring, or looking for your dream home, I'll be with you every step of the way.

I proudly serve:
📍 **Lee County, FL**
📍 **Charlotte County, FL**
📍 **Southeast Massachusetts**

If you're wondering:
✅ Do I qualify for a VA loan?
✅ Can I buy with **$0 down**?
✅ What are my VA financing options?
✅ Where do I even begin?

Let's have a conversation. I'm happy to answer your questions and help you understand your benefits—there's never any pressure, just honest guidance.

🇺🇸 Thank you to all who have served our country. It would be an honor to help you find a place to call home.

📞 **Melissa Barth | REALTOR®**
📱 508-287-6568
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

**Selling Townes in Paradise** 🏝️
*Powered by Epique Realty*

Please feel free to **like, share, or tag a veteran** who may be thinking about buying a home. I'd be honored to help them achieve the American Dream.

08/12/2026

Under contract in Lake Fairways Country Club! 🌴⛳️
This 2 bed, 2 bath home in the Estate Section of this 55+ gated golf community won over its new buyers with a bright 10' x 20' enclosed Florida room, 2024 roof, 2022 water heater, and low-maintenance lifestyle at $150,000.

Homes this well cared for in North Fort Myers don’t last long. If you’ve been thinking about selling in Lake Fairways (or finding your own place here), now is a great time to talk through options.

See more photos and details:
https://melissabarth.epiquerealty.com/d8r6p8e7