central florida: Builder Closeout Means Added Value For Buyers - 01/14/08 08:21 AM
Everyone loves a bargain.Buyers who waited out the recent building boom are gaining added benefits from builders liquidating inventory homes. In addition to reducing prices, added upgrades are making inventory homes a desireable commodity. More and more buyers are exploring development close outs. While the supply of single family homes have
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central florida: Was The Fed Alseep? - 09/01/07 10:24 AM
Was Jim Cramer right? Was the Fed Asleep? On August 7th, Jim Cramer had some very poignant and soul felt remorse regarding the Mortgage meltdown and what is happening to the Home Owners in America. His impassioned pleas to Bernanke and others to "call someone" and "do something" are seen here
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central florida: Mars & Venus Buyers And Sellers - 08/16/07 08:39 AM
Are Buyers From Mars and Sellers From Venus? No not really. But they are thinking differently when it comes to value and pricing of property. For the first time in eons, prices are adjusting at records rates and buyers are taking notice. In part pre-foreclosures are responsible. In 2005 prices soared "out
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central florida: Shhhh Someone Might Find The Best Deals In St. Cloud - 06/21/07 08:29 AM
Shhhh...if word gets out the best deals in St. Cloud are here... Everyone will want to come. For years, the best kept secret in Osceola County was Harmony. Investors from all over the globe, have recognized the potential of this new community. Tired of cramped small overpriced flats in the UK, the pound gained
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central florida: Five Secrets To Making People Choose You - 05/23/07 11:50 AM
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 initimadating 2) Knowledge- keep informed on whats going on in your area. 3) Marketing- Clever eye catching out of the
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central florida: How Much Does A Piece Of Heaven Cost? - 05/18/07 08:05 AM
Everyone yearns for their own private "piece of heaven" a perfect, peaceful santuary they can call home. In the madness of 2005 most of these were priced so high no one could really afford them. Well the good news is, the market has shifted and prices have come down. Seeking sanctuary away
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central florida: Choosing An Area Expert in Florida - 04/30/07 11:36 AM
Over 2 Million visitors a day come to Florida according to the Florida Visitors Bureau. 1100 families arrive to live in Florida on a daily basis. Toursim of course is the main contributing factor.
But did you know...There are 64 Counties, and over 59,000 sq miles the State is huge.
Migration
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central florida: Harmony- Florida Open Houses Parade Of Homes - 04/20/07 11:00 AM
Harmony, Florida Parade of Homes Also offered 2 fantastic floorplans. Looking for a fabulous 4 bedroom Home in a Golf Community? Harmony, Florida is brand new town on the eastern side of Osceola County. 33 miles from the beach and 40 miles from Disney, and Orlando. Close to the International Airport as well!
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central florida: Little Blogger From AR Makes The News - 04/16/07 04:13 PM
From humble little blogger to weekly columnist for St. Cloud in the News. All the Real Estate News Fit to Print and probably some that is not. The best part was my audition was my Blog right here on Active Rain. As many of you know.... I enjoy writing about lots of
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central florida: Tips On Accidental Opportunity Doing Business in the Future - 04/16/07 11:30 AM
Accidental Opportunity. When bumping into or being bumped into could open the opportunity to do business in the future. This morning my daughter had a bit of a bump Okay she was rear ended. Once we determined she was okay, the other driver and I talked. Turns out she is a
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central florida: Are You Making Hay or Wasting Away? - 04/03/07 07:28 AM
What is the definition of a Farmer? It is a person "Out-standing" in their field! Okay I know it was corny, I have come to realize we are Farmers of Sorts. Not the postcard term necessarily. We plant seeds of hope in our sellers, if all we do is feed them
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central florida: Understanding What You Need - 03/09/07 07:26 AM
Mrs. Buyer and her Husband are in their 80's. They are tired of living in Polk County and wanted to be closer to the kids and grandkids. Holidays are a time when the family gathers together. They wanted to be more centralized so the kids could all come to them. We looked
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central florida: Prices are Falling NOW is a Great Time to Buy - 03/06/07 05:47 PM
More and More For Sale Signs are Turning into SOLD signs. This is a sign the Buyers Market is picking up momentum. Many consumers may miss an opportunity to negotiate good deals on Real Estate. Many have made offers a little too late to be competitive. While it is true, there
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central florida: What is YOUR Meter Reading? - 02/26/07 04:54 PM
Remember 2006? Wasn't exactly a banner year for us in Central Florida, but we held firm and waited patiently. We aadvised our clients (sellers) they needed to adjust their prices based on the market conditions, and slowly, very slowly.... we saw less had expired and more offers were being made. Offers
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central florida: About Osceola County Florida - 01/18/07 12:35 PM
Coming from NYC and growing up in the shadow of mass transportation, overcrowded schools, people herding onto subways like sardines, and traffic jams that took hours out of daily life... A lot can be said for re-discovering the country. I came to realize that Urban living works for some people but
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central florida: St. Cloud Approves Purchase of $565,000 Lakefront Lot For Parking Area - 01/12/07 06:20 AM
The St. Cloud City Council approved the purchase of two lots comprising approximately an acre of land on Lakeshore Boulevard and New York Avenue at a cost to the taxpayers of $565,000. Local area residents disapproved of the conversion of the land for use as an "overflow" parking area despite assurances from the City
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central florida: HELP ME SELL THIS HOME! View of Lake and Zebras Yes Zebras! 279,900 - 11/20/06 09:28 AM
This is a FANTASTIC Home 3 bedrooms 2 baths, 2 car garage, inside utility with all appliances, french doors on Master, walls of closets, inside utility, special lighting in LR, sliding door to 40 foot screened porch with Hot Tub, a view of Lake Lizzie WOW and the zebras across the
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