The Good News Real Estate Plague - CDC Avisory - 12/30/06 11:16 PM
Well, I read my email tonight and look what I found:
Google Blogs Alert for: bonita springs florida
Wenatchee, Washington: Real Estate Is Still A Great Investment!By Carol Williams (TopPropertiesRealEstate.com)(Carol Williams (TopPropertiesRealEstate.com)) On a challenge from Chris Griffith from Bonita Springs, Florida here's my post on why it is a good time to … (9 comments)
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Dinosaurs, Neanderthals, REALTORS® & Journalists. - 12/30/06 06:40 PM
Are REALTORS® obsolete? With the wave of the internet the rumors start floating everywhere. Will the REALTOR® go the way of the T-Rex? Is extinction just around the corner?
Buyers and sellers of real estate have access to nearly limitless information about homes, prices, sales prices, tax roll data bases and … (13 comments)
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Genisis 1:1 - 12/29/06 10:05 AM
In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth.
We are so lucky to wake up to this sight this morning. It's been years since I've seen snow (I've been in Bonita Springs Florida for 23 years) and this is the first time I've seen it in Sedona. I've seen … (6 comments)
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Make a Connection - 12/29/06 08:32 AM
I stumbled upon this site: http://www.makeaconnectionhere.com/ It is a faith based networking site. Simply fill out a profile and when it takes you to the pay pal page click "cancel" and it will bypass the payment section for a limited time. You will then be able to log in and modify … (4 comments)
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Mark Twain: "Buy land, they're not making it anymore." - 12/29/06 08:11 AM
Mark Twain
After just reading IF YOU'RE A BUYER AND OUT OF THIS MARKET, YOU'LL HATE YOURSELF LATER I came across this article about SW Florida real estate.
Our area is somewhat seasonal. Blue skys and sunshine in February...you can't beat it with a stick. Most residents have watch the real estate … (10 comments)
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Bonita Springs *Free* Movies In The Park - 12/28/06 02:52 PM
MOVIES IN THE PARK!
The B.E.A.R. (Bonita Springs Estero Association of Realtors) Community Relations Committee will help in combination with the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bonita Springs to hold the first ever "Movies in the Park" at Riverside Park on Old 41 Rd.! This is a project … (13 comments)
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Southwest Florida New Years Activities - 12/28/06 12:26 PM
Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve Events Around Southwest Florida.Unsure of what to do or where to go to ring in 2007? Check out New Year's Eve events throughout Southwest Florida and their wide offering to fit every budget. Get the whole schedule HERE. Ring in the new year in style!
For the … (1 comments)
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Do Your Listings Speak For Themselves & What Are They Saying? - 12/28/06 10:35 AM
An interesting challenge to any realtor reading this blog is to go to http://www.realtor.com/ and search for their "dream home" in their "dream city" and within their "price point" and try to be a buyer. The second part of the exercise is to read, see and feel the advertising of other … (45 comments)
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Sigmund Freud: What does This Buyer Really Want? - 12/28/06 09:16 AM
Oh, the suffering...
Every real estate agent has tried to figure it out, upon occasion. If you are an agent you wait for the buyer to tell you what they want, or what they THINK they want. Probing questions, matter of fact inquires or anything that could be a lever to … (36 comments)
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Oh no, this is NOT happening! - 12/27/06 11:57 AM
Maureen Francis shared her Fish Tank Toilet with us and it got me thinking about some of the unusual and bizaare items I've come across while showing property.
I seem to have found a relatively gross item I keep running across in homes. Taxidermied cats.
As in household pet, here kitty kitty, … (41 comments)
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Tumble Weed - 12/26/06 12:14 AM
A few have asked where I have been the last several days. My attempt to journey from Bonita Springs, Florida to Telluride, Colorado for a quiet vaction was not without event.
I'm finally back to civilization and able to blog a bit. For those interested these are the links a few blogs. If you care to … (5 comments)
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Open House Bonita Springs, Florida vs. Telluride, Colorado - 12/25/06 05:59 PM
I just couldn't resist this sign. Just when you should be enjoying a vacation, you get pulled back into work. I swished in and snapped a few photos of this open house.
My kids and I were skiing in Telluride, CO and I saw this slopeside. There is a little sign that … (7 comments)
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Christmas Troops Returned! - 12/25/06 05:02 PM
My family and I had the distinct displeasure of being stranded in the Grand Junction Colorado Airport (9:00 p.m.). We were "smack dab" in the middle of a miserable trip when members of the American Legion showed up. A fine looking fellow dressed in camo greeted his family for the first time … (5 comments)
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5 Fun Activities in Estero Florida - 12/19/06 06:29 PM
Just a few miles North of Bonita Springs, Florida is Estero Florida. Estero is one of the fasted growing communities in Southwest Florida. Enjoy a few suggestions for activities in Estero.
1. Catch a Florida Everblades hockey game at Germain Arena. Germain Arena also hosts recreational ice skating and various concerts, acts and events. Check the schedule … (4 comments)
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Meme, Again. - 12/18/06 05:41 AM
This is hard this early in the morning. Plus, I have to get the Stooges out the door for their trip.
1. I cut off one of my big toes by accident when I was a toddler. It was successfully reattached, however, I have no memory of the incident. Monster Meme Madness I … (21 comments)
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Monster Meme Madness - 12/16/06 09:35 PM
Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky memed me. Marc Blasi and Jason Price are going to have a field day. My mother will be so pleased to know there are topless photos of me on the web. Angus, it's a holstein, but is it Moos-that's-fit-to-print?
I grew up on a farm. A real farm … (46 comments)
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10 Things To Do In Bonita Springs, Florida - 12/16/06 02:42 PM
•10. Visit Barefoot Beach. Barefoot Beach Preserve is 342 acres of natural land, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast.
•9. Shop the new Coconut Pointe Mall. Check out the brand new stores, restaurants and movie theater.
•8. Visit Everglades Wonder Gardens. Everglades Wonder Gardens has over 2000 species … (5 comments)
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5 Reasons To Buy Bonita Springs Real Estate - 12/16/06 12:00 PM
The Southwest Florida Real Estate market has seen several years of above average home appreciation. Sellers have enjoyed profits from selling their homes and using the revenue to upsize, pay off debt, pay for college or add to their retirement plan.
If you have been undecided and waiting for the right … (5 comments)
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5 Tips For A Successful Open House - 12/15/06 01:49 PM
1. Clean and repair your home. It should go without saying, but clean your house as if you were going to eat off the floors. Make cosmetic repairs such as touching up paint, especially on cornerbead, and planting fresh flowers. Make sure the home smells fresh and clean, too.
2. Remove clutter. … (6 comments)
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Tips To Protect Your Home & Family During The Holidays - 12/15/06 10:50 AM
There would be nothing worse than watching your home go up in flames just before the holidays.To keep your holiday safe the Bonita Springs Fire Rescue suggests following these safety tips to help protect your family:Test all lights and cords for broken sockets or bare wires before decorating the tree or house. Place … (9 comments)
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Personality Test For REALTORS - 12/14/06 03:52 PM
Draw a pig on a piece of paper.
Did you draw the pig?
You can take the test online: Here
The pig serves as a useful test of the personality traits of the drawer.If the pig is drawn: Toward the top of the paper, you are positive and optimistic. Toward the middle, you are … (45 comments)
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They're Neck and Neck! - 12/14/06 10:29 AM
Is today Sharon's big day? Showdown of the Florida REALTORS®
We all sit holding our breath. I have a box of those little mini-champain party popper bottles. Take one and pass it down.
Marc Blasi has a lot of catching up to do. See that? You're tagged again!
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White Christmas In Florida - 12/14/06 05:52 AM
Simple. I thought this was cute. White Christmas in Florida … (7 comments)
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Send Your Real Estate To College - 12/12/06 07:46 AM
The cost savings of housing your kid, plus appreciate, makes college town real estate a fairly wise investment to consider. Be sure to create a strategey go get the best return on investment in grown college town that boast more than late-night keggers.
Scout for a sound real-estate investment. But prices have … (4 comments)
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And The Best Hometown In The World Is ... - 12/11/06 08:08 PM
Adam Tarr & Sharon Kotula wrote about Phoenix Arizona and the Valley of the Sun - A GREAT place to live and Jeff Belonger wrote about The City of Brotherly Love: Part 2 of 6 - The Historic Sites & Famous People of Philadelphia......A series of Blogs (There was a part 1 somewhere, but … (4 comments)
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The Dangers of Overpricing Your Home - 12/11/06 05:58 AM
You will lose the excitement that a new listing generates. Most activity on a listing comes within the first 30 days. An initial high price will discourage buyers, causing you to miss out on pent up demand.
•1. You will lose the most qualified prospects! Buyers will not "just make … (2 comments)
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Helpful Hints to Sell Your Home - 12/11/06 05:51 AM
Walk across the street and look at your property as if you were a potential buyer. Ask yourself what a buyer might object to. The following is a list of suggestions:
The Exterior
Lawn: The yard should be neatly mowed, raked and edged. Trees/Shrubs: Should be pruned and shaped to compliment … (5 comments)
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Land Ho! (Moat and Ship, Too!) Bonita Springs Ship For Sale - 12/10/06 09:03 AM
Land Ho! (Moat and Ship, Too!)
Every town has one. That building so odd, so unual that everyone talks about it. It becomes a landmark. Unfortunately, it sits vacant between business that have closed after they enter it. It's been a restaurant, bar, dance club, bingo hall. It's been empty for a while … (1 comments)
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Active Rain Suggestion Box - 12/08/06 08:24 PM
Alright, if I made a mistake let me know. I searched groups for a "suggestion" group. When I didn't see one, I created one. I thought it would be a fun idea to see what others would come up with to make Active Rain a better forum. Someone in a cubicle … (7 comments)
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You're a Realator Aren't You? - 12/08/06 07:14 PM
Realator, Realaty.
You've heard it, I've heard it. The little extra syllable added in trademarked title or the word realty.
We occasionally hear someone say it wrong or see it misspelled in print. Some have actually heard a REALTOR® say it. How are consumers ever going to treat this industry with respect if it's … (17 comments)
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Listing Agent Upsets The Time Space Continuum! - 12/08/06 05:56 PM
Minutes after I posted on Lenn Harley's Blog DON'T TELL MY AGENTS I'M SENDING BUSINESS AWAY I received a referral from a relocation company I have done business with for years. I called the seller's as soon as I did a brief overview of the subject property and neighborhood.
After a series of … (17 comments)
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Now You've Gone Too Far! - 12/07/06 03:19 PM
How far is too far when you're selling real estate? MLS Alliance is a massive MLS system that most of SW Florida will soon have blanketing the area. Basically, any agent buying or selling real estate in the Bonita Springs, Florida area will be able to access property listings in Port Charlotte, … (2 comments)
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Amber Alert Update - 12/07/06 07:25 AM
A few weeks ago I posted a blog regarding Amber Alerts and how easy it is to get them text messaged to your cell phone. Again, I plea to every to consider spreading the word about the service. Our SW Florida community is suffering from the abduction of a newborn infant from … (1 comments)
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Bonita Springs Florida Boating - Big Hickory Marina For Sale - Gulf Access - 12/07/06 05:28 AM
Many boaters in Southwest Florida know it can be hard to dock their boats because there are so few spots to do so. The recent decision from members of the Bonita Springs City Council will make it get even harder. The city of Bonita Springs has the option to buy the … (1 comments)
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Coconut Point Mall, Estero Florida - Bonita Springs Florida - 12/06/06 05:46 AM
The latest store to open at the Simon Group Coconut Point Mall is the Barnes and Noble Book Store. Barnes & Noble store hours are seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., with cafe hours beginning at 7 a.m.
The Coconut Point Mall is located at US 41 ( … (2 comments)
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Home Watch Business - 12/05/06 02:55 PM
I'm hoping the AR community can help me with this one. I'm trying to give advise to a young man that is almost 19 years old and graduating from high school this spring. He has an interest in starting a homewatch business. I'm having difficulty obtaining solid information that would help him … (1 comments)
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Bonita Springs Florida Tree Lighting - 12/05/06 05:48 AM
Tonight, December 05, 2006 is the annual tree lighting ceremony at Riverside Park on Old US 41 Road, Bonita Springs, Fl. The sixth annual event kicks off at 5:00. It is a free event. For more information visit The Bonita Banner, Bonita Springs Hometown newspaper.
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Fortune - 12/04/06 08:09 AM
Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money, power and influence.
You can get your own Fortune Here
I found this "forune" on my kitchen counter this morning. I guess Jen, my "assistant", had Chinese yesterday. The best Chinese take out in Bonita Springs, by the way, is Gold China. … (15 comments)
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6 Rules For 1031 Exchanges - 12/04/06 06:26 AM
Follow six primary rules for your exchange to meet stringent IRS regulations:
Real Property Use. Both your old and new properties must qualify as investment or business use. If both properties pass this test, you can exchange nearly any type of real estate.45 Day Identification Period. You have 45 days from the … (4 comments)
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What is a CDD? Community Development District - 12/03/06 07:19 AM
A Community Development District (CDD) is a local, special purpose government authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended and is an alternative method for managing and financing infrastructure required to support community development. Real Estate in Lee County, which includes the cities of Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers may be subject … (6 comments)
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Lee County Florida Real Estate & Tax Information - 12/03/06 07:11 AM
A variety of websites that offer basic, free information regarding real estate in Lee County, Florida can now be accessed on the Internet.
Lee County Property Appraiser http://www.leepa.org/Lee County Tax Collector http://www.leetc.com/Lee County Clerks Office http://www.leeclerk.org/Lee and Collier County CDD information can be accessed through http://www.cddswf.com/Additional governmental websites can be accessed through … (1 comments)
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Save Our Homes - 12/03/06 07:02 AM
What Is "Save Our Homes"?
"Save Our Homes" (SOH) spearheaded by Mr. Wilkinson, approved by Florida voters in 1992, effective January 1, 1995. SOH places a limitation of 3% on annual assessment increases on homestead exempt property. For all property first granted homestead exemption in the prior year, that year's assessed value … (2 comments)
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Calling All Boat Captains - 12/02/06 11:15 AM
The 21st Annual Bonita Springs Boat Parage is scheduled for December 16,2007. There is still time to register. The registration fee is $30 per boat and the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, who coordinates the event, has extended the deadline through Monday, Dec. 4. Entry forms and more information is available … (1 comments)
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Sales Agent, Oh Sales Agent, Where Art Thou? -- Seriously, WHERE are you? - 12/02/06 05:47 AM
Hmmm, I just received another email from a well meaning sales associate at a new home sales center. Geeze, I wish I knew where his sales center was actually located. There sure wasn't anything in the email that indicated the location, but the good news is that there is drywall in building #1. … (8 comments)
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Title Insurance, God & Lawyers - 12/01/06 12:14 PM
Only in Louisiana - you have to love this lawyer.
A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being … (7 comments)
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