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rick frissell realtor: River Hills- Valrico, FL has an American Hero! - 07/27/10 01:54 PM
River Hills is a great place to live. River Hills is a gated community in Valrico, FL. It has some very nice amenities such as the River Hills Country Club that includes an Olympic size pool, clay tennis courts and a challenging 18 hole golf course. It has tree lines streets, and conservation areas galore.
It also has one other thing. An American Hero. This afternoon I was driving to my home in River Hills. I entered the gate, slowing as my vehicle passed the bar scanner, causing the gate arm to slowly rise and allow me passage. As I drove … (1 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Why Buy Instead of Rent - 04/14/10 04:07 PM
First in a Series for First Time Buyers When you’re thinking about buying your first home, it’s essential for you to be confident in your decision to buy instead of rent. However, you may not know about the many great reasons to buy a home! Here are just a few of them:
Smart Investment- When you invest in a home, it offers the possibility for appreciation in value. The equity becomes yours when you’re still paying off your mortgage. You even get to live in it while your investment matures.
Tax Advantages- Since both mortgage interest and property taxes are … (2 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Wanna Be a Lifeguard at Lithia Springs Park? - 02/19/09 04:18 PM
Lifeguard Wanted....
Kevin Church of the Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that they are seeking applications for five Lifeguards spots at Lithia Springs Park located at 3932 Lithia Springs Road Lithia, FL.
Candidates must be at least 16 yoa and have a current Red Cross Lifeguard cetificate.The pay starts at $9 per hour and a background check must be performed.
The job will be between Memorial Day and Labor Day and possibly beyond.
If you haven't been to Lithia Springs Park, it is a real florida beauty. Even if you are not interested in the job, check it … (2 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Ever been Caught between a Rock and a Hard Place? - 02/08/09 03:20 PM
A matter of the heart and the pocketbook
At times I feel torn between playing cupid (helping you find a house to fall in love with) and your accountant (finding a house that you can afford). Buying a home is both a matter of the heart and the pocketbook. One really does not outweigh the other. As your real estate agent, I'll help you find a happy balance between the two.
First, you'll benefit from the wealth of experience I bring successfully negotiating and closing deals in the Tampa Bay Area real estate market. I'll help you find the house and … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Reflections of the Super Bowl Chauffeur - 02/06/09 09:20 AM
If you were wondering, I was behind the wheel of the Lincoln Towncar for 57.5 hours over a span of 4 and a half days. The average time driving the client per day was 2 hours. The rest of the time is waiting.
The restrictions were greater than I thought they would be. You have to be 2 to 5 minutes within range of when you are called by the client. That gives them enough time to call down for their driver (me) and take the elevator to the lobby.
I had no surprises and if I had any disappointments it … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Super Bowl Chauffeur Super Sunday update # 1 - 02/06/09 09:07 AM
I will be submitting as many posts as I can today, but it is shaping up to be a busy day for the Super Bowl Chauffeur.
Let me first begin by digressing. Yesterday was my second day as the driver for the wife of one of the owner's for a NFL team.
So what is it like to be plugged in to a super rich person that has come to town for the Super Bowl? Well, it is just as if I were driving for any of you that read this if you were here on vacation. You may question … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Five Hours of Training and You're a Chauffeur - 01/30/09 01:28 PM
Day 1 as a chauffeur is all about training. Would you believe there are over a hundred Power Point cells for training. Thank goodness the real estate exam was easier. (Just kidding)
Some rules are obvious, such as, no smoking in the car. Now I have never smoked so that is no big deal. But, would you believe we are not to offer our hand for hand shake to greet our client? The reasoning: There is an increasing concern about the spreading of germs and we are to never put our clients in an embarrassing position of refusing or not wanting to shake … (1 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Day 2 of the Super Bowl Chauffeur - 01/30/09 01:19 PM
I guess I mentioned that everything was a little unorganized during the Training Day. Well it spilled over to me.
At the training class we were told we needed a long sleeve white shirt. I don't own a long sleeve white shirt. I prefer light blue for my dress shirts. So I run to the local department store to buy a shirt, five minutes before closing.
"Good evening shoppers, thank you for shopping at Steinmart. We will be closing in 5 minutes. Please bring your purchases to check out." Yipes, I just arrived.
Okay okay, let's find the size and get out … (1 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: May I Show You The City of Tampa? - 01/30/09 01:13 PM
The idea for this blog began when I got an email from our local association of Realtors® (GTAR) announcing that there was a need for chauffeurs for Super Bowl week.
"Drivers are needed as chauffeurs for VIP, entertainers, NFL players/Cheerleaders and celebrities." Wow! What a blog I thought. I sent a communication of my interest in working that week. After all, who would I possibly meet and why not make some needed money at the same time.
I submited my paper work and was invited to an orientation. Paperwork, background check (FBI) and drug test and you're hired. So they … (1 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Super Bowl XLIII is being played in sunny Tampa Florida - 01/21/09 07:15 PM
The Tampa Bay area, hosting its fourth Super Bowl on Feb. 1st, has something for everyone. This huge event is unique in all the sports world. This years Super Bowl is being played at the Raymond James Stadium, better known to the locals as the "Ray Jay".
Tampa has its skyline, port, museums, world-class aquarium and Busch Gardens plus a hockey arena and outdoor amphitheater that draw the concert calendar's biggest acts. Some of the hottest game week parties open to the public will happen in the clubs and restaurants of Ybor City, the former Tampa Latin Quarter that was redeveloped … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: The Devil's is in the Details: Closing Escrow - 11/10/08 08:49 PM
Closing Escrow
The final phase of purchasing a home is called closing escrow or "The Closing" as real estate agents call it. The closing has six steps leading to the completion of the process. All of these steps are important and they are as follows:
STEP #1 Opening the Title Order
An "escrow" or "sales" contract (agreement to purchase) starts the process.
STEP #2 Processing the File
Processing the file is when tax information, loan payoffs, survey if necessary, homeowner/maintenance fees, inspections/reports, and hazard and other insurances as well as legal papers are ordered and title commitments/preliminary … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: 7 Rules for Selling Your Home Fast in a Down Market - 10/26/08 08:39 AM
Everyone knows the troubles the real estate market has suffered over the past couple of years. Most folks have stayed clear of the market unless they absolutely had to move. If you truly want to move or must move, here are seven rules that I have found will help in selling your home quickly in any real estate market:
Price the home properly. Buyers search by price range. Positioning your property in the highest range decreases the likelihood people will see it. A middle of the range price will attract more buyers than one at the highest level.
Have information … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Tampa Bay on Top of the World- Hosting World Series - 10/20/08 08:26 AM
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series after MVP Matt Garza shut down the Red Sox and the Rays clinch their first American League pennant after winning, 3-1, in ALCS Game 7.
This miracle season began with the Rays old school manager Joe Maddon, who taught a new kind of math. 9 = 8. Nine players playing hard for nine innings every day gets one of eight playoff spots. The Rays accepted the challenge and proved the equation was correct.
It's time to party, so to celebrate the Tampa Bay Rays' first American League pennant, the city of … (2 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Pumpkin Festival in FishHawk Ranch- Lithia, Florida - 10/07/08 04:14 PM
On Saturday, October 25th 2008, the third Annual Life is Good® Pumpkin Festival will be held at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia, Florida.
The events begin at 4pm and wrap up at 10pm with pumpkin carving, family-friendly games, music and great food.
All of the proceeds from the Pumpkin Festival will go to the Life is good Kids Foundation which will then be shared evenly between two extraordinary charities - HomeAid and Project Joy.
In addition to the traditional pumpkin event, this year FishHawk Ranch is excited to host the World's Greatest Backyard Athlete Competition. Come show what you've got by … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: 3912 Applegate Circle Brandon, Florida 33511- Pool Home - 09/22/08 01:27 PM
Bloomingdale Beauty
This home is a must see! Very desirable Bloomingdale Estates area 2600 sq. ft. home with over $30,000 of improvements! This beautiful 4 br 2.5 bath family home has lots of huge oaks on sprawling 1/3 acre. Bathrooms have new cabinetry, new bathtubs/showers, sinks, counter tops and crown molding. If your looking in the South Brandon/Bloomingdale area, put this home on your list.
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rick frissell realtor: Tampa Florida: A Huge Fur Ball Is Coming! - 09/18/08 11:52 AM
Big Cat Rescue Fund Raiser ATTIRE: We call the unique fur Ball attire "Safari Costume Formal". You can come in traditional formal attire, come in safari, cat print or jungle orientation costume, or any mix in between, such as part formal with cat print accessorizing. Be creative and have fun with it! Prizes will be awarded! Use your imagination - get wild! For examples from the past visit www.bigcatrescue.org/FurBallPhotos.htm ACTIVITES AND CULINARY DELIGHTS: LIVE AUCTION. Bid on FIVE custom created international trips ROLEX RAFFLE- Win TWO elegant Rolex watches GOURMET SEATED DINNER- Dine on a Gourmet Sit down Dinner. … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Localism comes to the Brandon, Valrico and Lithia, Florida Area - 09/03/08 09:43 AM
What is Localism?
A new website has launched, called Localism. Localism is powered by Active Rain, which is an online real estate community with over 100,000 members nationwide. The members of Active Rain have been building content about local communities for over a year, and Active Rain has organized this information into Localism.Com.
Localism.Com is designed to allow neighbors and local merchants to share what's happening in their community. It's people collectively communicating the unique flavor and nuances of where they live, work, eat, and play.
Localism is 'Old-School' in a New World portal. It's reminiscent of an earlier day … (2 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: ECHO Kids Helping Kids - It's Sixth Annual Children's Fashion Show - 08/27/08 08:13 PM
Mothers primp, fathers pace back and forth and the kids ... they have fun!
On November 8th, the sixth annual children's fashion show, ECHO Kids Helping Kids, will be held at the River Hills Country Club, located at 3943 New River Hills Pkwy., Valrico, from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
The search is out for over 100 models, boys and girls ages 15 - 18, to help make a difference in their community. Each model is required to raise at least $100, either by fund-raising or by personal donations.
Last year the fashion show successfully raised over $17,000 and the goal is … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Celebrate August at FishHawk Ranch! - 08/11/08 03:48 PM
At 7pm* every Friday night during the summer in Park Square Town Center (the heart of FishHawk Ranch) transforms into the perfect gathering place for family and friends as they present the Third Annual FishHawk Ranch Summer Concert Series. From classic rock and roll to rhythm and blues, the entire family can dance the night away.
Here are the remaining concerts scheduled during August:
August 15th- Mellow out to the sounds of "Yesterdayz"August 22nd- Boogie Nights are here again with "Disco Inferno"August 29th- Revenge of "The Spazmatics"
This is a very worthwhile program and it is an excellent benefit to … (0 comments)
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rick frissell realtor: Fish Hawk Ranch- Lithia, FL's Best Real Estate Buys - 08/04/08 11:19 PM
MLS#T2293568 FishHawk Ranch-Lithia, FL 33547 $299,900. $102.57 Per Sq ft
Tucked away in FishHawk Ranch~ Priced to sell quickly. This fantastic - functional floor plan is chock full of upgrades that makes it a "must see!" ~ oversized bedrooms and closet space ~ formal living & dining ~ all of this plus within walking and/or biking distance to "A" rated Bevis Elementary, over 30 miles of paved trails, pools, a movie theater, fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, the aquatic club, and the outdoor living room at Park Square.
MLS#U7352838 FishHawk Ranch-Lithia, FL 33547 $321,980. $102.00 Per Sq ft
This is a brand new … (0 comments)
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