What a headline. Orlando, May 30,2007 Two Orange Counties Deputies were shot while on call as three suspects were attempting to break into cars in the parking lot of the Caribe Royale hotel in the Disney Area. The irony here is the hotel was hosting A Crime Prevention Conference. The deputies a
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05/31/2007
The public impression of Realtors is one of mixed emotions. Some people love them, others want nothing to do with them. The later, are usually most concerned about the cost of commissions. While there are some truly excellent Realty Professionals out there as Broker Bryant points out in Freedo
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05/31/2007
Can you imagine paying taxes on "Income" You never actually had? What? That's Right. Loan Forgivenessby a lender may not be exactly what most homeowners, already troubled with late fees, delinquencies, foreclosures,short sales, or deed in lieu of foreclosure. A homeowner, who experiences a majo
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05/29/2007
3325 Bracken Fern Dr-Harmony, Florida 34771 $318,000$318,000 Price reduced for quick sale Are you kidding me? For a 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath dual Master Suite,2335 sq.ft two story house, with a balcony, wood floors, patio garden, and 2 car garage! What a former builders model? Does that mean upgrad
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05/25/2007
I recently got an invitation to a Brokers Open. For those that don't know what that is-basically it an opportunity to add a bunch of points to your weight watchers list, see a few homes, and make sellers happy. There is food, food, desert, and beverages served from a variety of locations because
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05/24/2007
It is simple, it is easy and anyone can do it. The five simple secrets to making people want to work with you are:1) Likeability- The "it" factor. Warm smile, commanding presence, not initimadating2) Knowledge- keep informed on whats going on in your area.3) Marketing- Clever eye catching out of
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05/23/2007
What is selling? As an expert in Osceola County, Florida the trend for young families and single professionals seems to be leaning towards the purchase of Town Homes, Town Houses, compact communities, whatever you prefer to call them. They are also an affordable alternative to existing single fam
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05/22/2007
Rising gas prices will no doubt have an impact on the slumping Real Estate Market. As gas prices creep upwards in some states like Florida, Colorado over $4.00 a gallon for regular, Realtors Nationwide report a drop in the attendence of Open Houses. In a climate of already sagging sales, risi
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05/21/2007
Recently a retired college professor who has owned his house for over 30 years wanted to place it on the market in upstate New York. He determined the price should be $350,000. The problem was, his house would not appraise at anywhere near that. He interviewed several Realtors from the area. A
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05/21/2007
We have all heard of Ready, Willing and able, but the three C's with regard to Sellers are: Commitment. Competitive AND CompromiseIn order to achieve a successful result. The problem is 2 out of 3 would not get it done. Too often we hear how frustrated Realtors are with clients, who
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05/20/2007
