Archives of real estate blog entries for August 18, 2008 (Page 5)

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DECORATE WITH ACCENTS - 03:07 PM
Someone familiar with Home Decorating already knows how important are the accents and accessories to attain the final look in a Home Staging or Interior Decorating project. No matter how beautiful architectural details, furniture or room size are, no space is complete until we bring in the accents.All of those accent pillows, lamps, artworks, candles,vases, bowls, decorative balls and so on, will be in fact the "Spices" added to a good receipe to make the final product enjoyable or really out-standing.
When I decorate for staging a property I keep in my mind the fundamental idea of using neutral colors that … (0 comments)

BAY LAKE RANCH 34771 - 09:19 AM
What is Bay Lake Ranch?  Bay Lake Ranch is an equestrian community, located on the east side of St. Cloud, Florida situated between Kissimmee/Disney to the West, and Harmony /Melbourne to the East. It is just over 5 miles to Hwy 15 (Narcoossee Rd) which runs north and south to the Orlando International Airport and Orlando.

  BAY LAKE RANCH- ST. CLOUD FLORIDA
  Bay Lake Ranch was originally a development David Siegel (Westgate Resorts) planned on building. 
 The model home was a modest ranch constructed in 1981 set on two lush acres.  Basically a frame farm house, the converted … (1 comments)

Update on Karen George - 04:54 PM
Here is an email I received earlier today from Karen's husband Michael.  Since everyone here on the Rain has been affected by Karen's generosity and humor, I thought I'd let you read Michael's email for yourself. 
No other words needed.
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Hi Calie--
This is Michael George, Karen's husband. I am sorry that Karen hasn't been in touch for so long, especially since you were so kind in befriending her. Believe me, it's not for anything, other than that she has been very sick.
I just wanted to drop you a note because I know she really liked you.
Unfortunately, she … (13 comments)

2 Bedroom - 2 bathroom Condo for Sale $149,900 - 09:54 AM
Nice 2 bedroom condo located close to the Georgian College, RVH Hospital and HY 400. This unit has a balcony with view to Little Lake, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, appliances and a romantic wood fireplace. Master Bedroom has a 2 piece ensuite. These condos have a great demand...don't wait!
More at http://BarrieProperties.com
Call us direct for your private showing at 705-716-7611.
-- Peter & Patricia ClarkeBoker - Real Estate Sales RepresentativeHomelife Nu-Key Realty Ltd. BrokerageEnglish Direct: 705-716-7611Espanol: 705-796-7211Office: 705-733-1222 www.Barrieproperties.comwww.InmobiliariaEnBarrie.com First Class Real Estate Service! … (0 comments)

MLS.ca is now REALTOR.ca - 10:13 AM
ATTENTION BARRIE HOME BUYERS AND BARRIE HOME SELLERS!
The Multiple Listing Service MLS.ca is now REALTOR.ca.
This national real estate database which is the first source of Canadian Real Estate Buyers and Sellers has been improved and is now better than ever and user friendly.
I am loving the new presentation and I really think that it is going to be easier for Buyers to find real estate properties, neighborhoods, real estate agents and other local information.
I also think that it is great that this database is branding Realtors as Buyers sometimes don't understand why is important to use an agent exclusively for … (0 comments)

I am a "rare specimen" in my local area - 10:31 AM
Deberia escribir en espanol porque este grupo fue creado para hispanos asi que "if you don't know Spanish I guess you may use a translator".
Yo vivo a 45 minutos norte de Toronto. Hispanos en Real Estate en Toronto siguen creciendo en numero y asi mismo la poblacion hispana continua incrementandose en esa ciudad.
Sin embargo, es increible que solo basta manejar 45 minutos al norte para que haya un cambio radical...mi ciudad Barrie es completamente "English Speakers Territory".
Pero eso no es lo peor porque yo hablo ingles (aunque tengo acento) y trabajo con mi esposo (que es un Broker … (0 comments)

Peter y yo somos como - Remington Steel (el TV show de los 80's)- el es la imagen y yo el cerebro jajaja - 10:37 AM
Deberia escribir en espanol porque este grupo fue creado para hispanos asi que "if you don't know Spanish I guess you may use a translator".
Yo vivo a 45 minutos norte de Toronto. Hispanos en Real Estate en Toronto siguen creciendo en numero y asi mismo la poblacion hispana continua incrementandose en esa ciudad.
Sin embargo, es increible que solo basta manejar 45 minutos al norte para que haya un cambio radical...mi ciudad Barrie es completamente "English Speakers Territory".
Pero eso no es lo peor porque yo hablo ingles (aunque tengo acento) y trabajo con mi esposo (que es un Broker … (1 comments)

Vernon Hills Real Estate Trends! Judy Greenberg interprets the Vernon Hills real estate data in 2008 - 11:31 PM
Vernon Hills Real  Estate Trends in 2008 compared to 2007
Are you curious as to what Vernon Hills Sales  were in the first 7 ½ months this year versus last year?
Whether you are in the market to buy a home or to sell your current home, it is important to keep abreast of market statistics (or at least to work with a knowledgeable REALTOR who does). Newspapers, national magazines, and television news report on regional and national trends, but don't do a very good job of explaining the local real estate marketin Vernon Hills   The number of new housing starts nationwide or … (2 comments)

Customer Appreciation Party A Big Success! - 03:33 PM
For the past couple of years I have been throwing around the idea of having a customer appreciation party in the summer.  Of course, work and life would always get in the way and the idea would be put off for yet another year.  However, this year was different!  I was finally determined to execute our plan and thank our customers with a summer party.
This past Wednesday at the Brookside Racquet and Swim Club we had our first annual customer appreciation party.  The party was complete with a characature artist, face painter and magician for the kids, and plenty of … (5 comments)

Alpine, New Jersey... Bergen County's Best of the Best - 08:05 PM
Alpine, New Jersey is one of Bergen County's upper-crest towns.  Located in the north-eastern corner of the county, Alpine is located near the Hudson River, across from Yonkers, New York.  The town boasts an impressive list of former and current residents.  Comedian Chris Rock, musician P. Diddy, baseball player Gary Sheffield and actor Wesley Snipes, among others, have all called Alpine their home at one point.
Forbes Magazine ranked Alpine number one in their "Most Expensive ZIP Codes 2007" list, with a media home sale price of $3.4 million dollars.

Here are some quick facts about Alpine:
Incorporated: 1903
Size: … (0 comments)

One Small Step for JA; One Giant Step for JA - 05:47 AM
Last week, at 41, I had a "first time." Well, sorta.  I did my first official live & in person training class for real estate agents. Oh, I've done lots of training classes for real estate agents... online and on the phone. I've also done lots of public speaking ... about health insurance (my past life). I've even done live presentations to real estate agents... but they were short promos in conjunction with the release of my book.
I just hadn't yet put it all together and done an honest-to-goodness-more-than-45-minute-interact-with-the-real-estate-agent-audience training session. And you know how something you haven't done yet … (26 comments)

"GO Coastal". Mobile area tourism plans new marketing campaign. Will benefit Dauphin Island. - 10:16 AM

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How will Dauphin Island real estate benefit from SaltAire development? - 10:25 AM
Many of us on Dauphin Island have wondered how the new SaltAire development will impact our sales and rentals.
I believe this well marketed development from some of the folks associated with the stunning JOE company developments at Watersound and Windmark beach can only drive awareness of our beautiful and affordable location in south Mobile County.
Here is snippet from a recent article:
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Economist: SaltAire could have $1billion impact on area
Sunday, August 17, 2008 By KATHY JUMPER Real Estate Editor
The town of SaltAire on the western shoreline of Mobile Bay could have a $1 billion economic impact … (0 comments)

Bryan-College Station Tx Need Financing for a Rehab Home? - 02:28 PM
Bryan-College Station Tx Need Financing for a Rehab Home?
August 18th, 2008 categories: Home Improvement & Design, Investment Property

So you found a rehab deal in Bryan or College Station, Tx.  And with the renovation costs and the after repair value, this property will turn into a nice profit. You probably can even set a price that will make for a quick sale when the rehab is at completion. There is just one thing holding you back - finding the money to purchase it!  In recent times, it was fairly easy. You would pick up your phone and call your local lender. Sure, the terms were steep, but the financing cost was … (1 comments)

Creating a NEW Group, but receiving Error Message - 07:25 AM
In trying to create a new group, but I continue to receive an error message -
1 error prohibited this blogger group from being saved
There were problems with the following fields:
Name must be a-Z and/or 0-9, no spaces or any other characters Weird thing is - I've removed all spaces. 
I've reviewed all past posts regarding how to proceed in this process -
HELP!
… (2 comments)

Fun Things To Do Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for September 2008 - 01:33 PM
One of the things that makes living in the San Francisco Bay Area so great is all the fun things to do around here.  Below is just a sampling for the month of September 2008:
Let's start with Labor Day Weekend (which does include some days in August):
The Slow Food Nation Celebration of American Food
The Sausalito Art Festival, of course!
The Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
A Bash of Big Hair Bands at Konocti Harbor
Now through September 14 - The last chance to see the Jellies at Monterey Bay Aquarium (they are closing the exhibit)
September 1 - Willie … (0 comments)

Quad Cities Best Real Estate Agent!!! - 11:32 AM
Thanks to all who voted for me in the Quad City Times' Readers' Choice Poll!!!
Out of 1,000 Real Estate Agents in the Quad Cities, I was just voted #1 two years in a row!!!

Thanks to everyone for their votes!  What does this mean?  Well, for one it means that more people voted me the best Real Estate agent in the Davenport, Iowa and surrounding area than anyone else.  It also means that I have bragging rights for one more year!  Most importantly, to me, is that it will be a constant reminder of how hard I must work to continue to … (15 comments)

Fort Lee, NJ Affordable One Bedroom Co-Op - 01:55 PM
Linwood Park Complex Edwin Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 View Map ONE BEDROOM A LINE CO-OP UNIT LOCATED IN THE CONVENIENT MIDRISE LINWOOD PARK COMPLEX. ENTRY FOYER, LARGE LIVING/DINING ROOM, BEDROOM WITH LOTS OF CLOSET SPACE & UPDATED KITCHEN & BATH MAKE THIS A COZY PLACE TO CALL HOME. 24 HOUR MAINTENANCE & SECURITY. CLOSE TO RTE 4, 80, TURNPIKE & GWB. BUS STOP IN THE DEVELOPMENT, WALK TO EATERIES AND SHOPPING. WELL LIGHTED AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED & MAINTAINED PARK-LIKE GROUNDS WELCOMES THE BUSY COMMUTER HOME. YOU'LL LOVE LIVING HERE!
Details Asking Price: $127,500 MLS: 2835456 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 … (0 comments)

Montvale, NJ One Bedroom Condo - 02:05 PM
Serene Montvale Condo Complex Rolling Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645 View Map SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR LIVING IN THE PEACEFUL SETTING OF THE SOUGHT AFTER RIDGEMOUNT GARDENS COMPLEX LOCATED CLOSE TO ALL THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE. NEUTRAL CARPET OVER HARDWOOD FLOORS. THE COMFORTABLE LIVING ROOM OFFERS A COZY ATMOSPHERE TO COME HOME TO. SIZEABLE BEDROOM WITH AMPLE CLOSET SPACE. TWO PARKING SPACES GO WITH THIS UNIT. STORAGE BIN AND COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT. OFFERED AT AN IRRESISTIBLE PRICE!
Details Asking Price: 236,500 MLS: 2835218 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 # of Floors: 1 HOA/Maintenance Fees: 273 Subdivision: Ridgemount Gardens Year … (2 comments)

Emerson, NJ Extended Family Home>>New Listing - 02:11 PM
Emerson - The "Family" Town! Spruce Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 View Map A true Extended Family home in the town that coined the prase "The Family Town". Walk to nearby Parks, public transportation, the Pascack Valley Train line as well as Schools and Shopping or Restaurants. This is the perfect place for the commuter on the go or the extended family with in-laws or an au pair. Located on a quiet residential street amongst homes of greater value. Bring your imagination and transform this great value into the home of your dreams!
Details Asking Price: 595000 MLS: 2835451 Lot Size: 100X112 … (2 comments)

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