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A Day At The Barn! - 04/30/11 07:25 PM
While on vacation in Texas, what else woud you expect me to do?
Horses are naturally part of the activities, and I love it! I rode when I was younger, and now I get to warm up my niece's horse, Cooper. He's a fabulous Hunter-Jumper, and we just returned from a day at a show, at their "home" barn, where everyone had a great day.
We had the usual suspects: Horseguy, Horseguy's wife, the kids, and we had a blast giving encouragement from the bleachers. Respectfully, of course!
Some great trips around the ring, especially the Power & Speed rounds, where … (6 comments)
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When On Vacation... - 04/30/11 09:10 AM
I'm on vacation this week, visiting great friends in Texas, and as I was searching for a blog topic this morning, it occurred to me: how do others handle their business when they are on vacation?
I have another associate who handles my business when I'm out, and I back him up when he's out. We've agreed how we will handled everything from getting buyers into contract, to supervising inspections. It's a fabulous arrangement for both of us, and we both update our buyers and sellers prior to leaving town so there are no surprises.
I used to change my voicemail … (6 comments)
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Chunk The Maine Coon Kitten! - 04/29/11 07:57 PM
I'm visiting friends in Texas, and they have recently brought in a Maine Coon Kitten, named "Chunk" (as a top o' the hat to his future size) and I managed a pretty decent shot of him (when not in action).
So cute! So friendly! and So sweet!
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Atlantic Beach, FL 1st Quarter 2011 Statistics - 04/29/11 11:25 AM
Here are the 2011 stats and 2010 for comparison -
2011
32 Homes Sold Lowest price: $29,500 Highest price: $950,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 500 2010
47 homes sold Lowest price: $48,000 Highest price: $3,200,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 952 So, year to year, things appear to be moving in a negative direction for Atlantic Beach, with a decrease in homes sold from 47 to 32, which is 31% (and very similar to Neptune Beach). I don't have the same positive news on the pricing front as I did in … (2 comments)
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Neptune Beach, FL 1st Quarter 2011 Statistics - 04/29/11 08:33 AM
Here are the 2011 stats and 2010 for comparison -
2011
9 Homes Sold Lowest price: $169,900 Highest price: $617,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 212 2010
13 homes sold Lowest price: $89,900 Highest price: $342,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 339 So, year to year, things appear to be moving in a negative direction for Neptune Beach, with a decrease in homes sold from 13 to 9, however, look at the increase on the bottom end of the price range. The bottom end of the price range moved up from $89,900 to … (2 comments)
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So....You Want To Be A Tri-Athlete? - 04/28/11 04:42 PM
Apparently, I do! I got my new Women's Health & Fitness magazine the other day with the very alluring cover story of "Drop Two Sizes"!
How?
You guessed it, do a triathlon!
SO, in the spirit of what the heck-ness, I have decided to participate in the 7/9/11
Now, I have 10 weeks almost to the day, have not yet registered, have recruited a friend to train and race with me, and have emailed the Iron Girl in my office for help on what to do, what to buy....so, I'm now being public (yet again) in letting everyone know … (8 comments)
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Jacksonville Beach, FL 1st Quarter 2011 Statistics - 04/26/11 10:15 AM
Here are the 2011 stats and 2010 for comparison -
2011
44 Homes Sold Lowest price: $29,900 Highest price: $1,825,000 Shortest Days on Market: 0 Longest Days on Market: 764 2010
40 homes sold Lowest price: $79,900 Highest price: $699,000 Shortest Days on Market: 2 Longest Days on Market: 534 So, year to year, things appear from a movement perspective fairly flat, with 4 more homes being sold in 1st Quarter 2011, which equates to a 10% increase, which may or may not be statistically significant (if you read my posts, however, you are aware I would be in caps and … (2 comments)
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Professionalism - It Matters! - 04/24/11 09:25 PM
I had a marathon home inspection Friday, made longer by a bug inspector who was late. It was my first time with both the home inspector and the bug inspector, and my buyer had made both appointments.
Now, this is somewhat unusual in my line of work; typically, I set these appointments up. Not a problem that my buyers chose their own, just a learning curve as to how to also establish a secondary connection with the the service provider and help them understand how important the time management facet is.
So the bug guy is AN HOUR LATE I learn, … (5 comments)
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Easter Sunrise Service, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - 04/24/11 12:51 PM
I made my annual trip with great friends to the Sunrise Service at Ponte Vedra Beach, FL this morning, and it was, as usual, fabulous!
The service, the sense of community, the crowd, and the sunrise were all just spectacular.
Here are a few of the pictures I took this morning - enjoy & Happy Easter!
Pre- Dawn, just starting to light up....
Fully up, close up shot...
I like the reflection of the sun in the wet sand, and the waves in this one.
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UF Proton Therapy, Jacksonville, FL - 04/21/11 07:50 AM
The University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville, FL is one of just nine proton therapy centers in the country, and the only one in the Southeast.
Open since August 2006, and located next to Shands Jacksonville, the institute has delivered 94,000 proton treatments to 2,800 patients.
This is just one of many reasons Jacksonville, Florida's health care industry is on the rise, and another fabulous reason for people to consider Jacksonville as their new home town.
You can read the full article here: http://jacksonville.com/news/health-and-fitness/2011-04-21/story/uf-proton-therapy-institute-jacksonville-rakes-patients-and
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Just Smile - The Sun Will Come Up Again Tomorrow! - 04/20/11 04:38 PM
My day started with the now ubiquitous car trouble, and a flatbed visit with Roscoe to the dealership, so I imagine there is someone ELSE out there who could use a smile at the end of a not-so-smooth day. My car will be fixed tomorrow, I do have the dollars to pay for it, and all will be better moving forward.
As Tara said "I'll think about it tomorrow"!
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What Can You Buy For $50K or Less In Jacksonville, FL? - 04/19/11 02:46 PM
Amazingly, you can purchase A LOT for $50K or less in the Jacksonville, Florida market, and the following are all single family homes in need of some TLC that are available or have sold this year in Jacksonville, FL for $50K or less!
The list I pulled showed 103 properties under $50K or less, with varying square footages, and conditions - obviously, many of these may be bank owned foreclosures that need varying amounts of work, and will probably need a certain amount of work to be habitable.
And, of course, with a property like this, the best financing is CASH … (2 comments)
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Guns & Hoses, 4/16/11 - 04/17/11 09:57 AM
With friends, and a stretch limo last night, we went to the annual Guns & Hoses competition,it is an awesome event, and so much fun! Here is more info from there website:
Guns N' Hoses is a boxing match that puts members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) up against each other for a good cause. Money raised will go to charities like the Police Athletic League (PAL - which is an after school program that focuses on educational, athletic and recreational programs for young people) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
There will … (2 comments)
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Opening Of The Beaches Parade, 4/17/11 - 04/16/11 08:39 AM
For those of you who are not aware the weather has warmed up here in Jacksonville Beach, FL, we have the "official" Opening Of The Beaches parade tomorrow.
The parade starts at 2pm tomorrow, and will wind it's way down the parade route, on First Street, where people will set up their chairs to watch the fun and festivities.
One of the floats in this year's parade will feature In The Pink, a local outfit that provides resources and support for women living with cancer.
And, the Beaches Trolley is FREE on Sunday, so you can park somewhere other than Jacksonville … (4 comments)
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Duval County's One In Three Program - 04/15/11 10:27 AM
This program, scheduled to kick off this fall, is a wonderful initiative, and I'm hopeful it can achieve it's goal: to reduce the Duval County school system drop out rate, which is astoundingly high.
The program's name comes from our school system's current graduation rate of 67%. Having spoken with teachers, School Board members, and even with Senator Wise at the Great American Realtor Days this week, this is something that needs to be addressed sorely.
Many of these kids fail to thrive in school due to a few basic reasons:
They don't learn to read, making school work much more … (1 comments)
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Why Didn't I Go To The Dealer FIRST? - 04/15/11 08:27 AM
As much as we talk about how we are the experts, and yet, people think they can buy and sell on their own (and, as a matter of fact, they do, and sometimes, successfully) I have been having car issues, and have been reluctant to go the dealer.
Why? My car is 10 years old! My theory has always been to take the car to the dealer for the "appropriate" things: those items covered under warranty; when you get a loaner car; when it's due for the 90,000 mile service - those kinds of things. And, I bought my car used, … (6 comments)
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Great American Realtor Days & The Old Florida Capitol Building - 04/14/11 08:05 AM
I've been in Tallahassee for the past two days, at Great American Realtor Days, meeting with legislators and promoting Realtor issues, and we had some free time yesterday to visit the Old Florida Capitol Building to see the original Senate and House of Representatives areas (posting on that later), but here is a picture of the dome in the Old Capitol (located just across the courtyard from the current building):
And here is a picture of the dolphin artwork on the "back" steps of the current Capitol Building, taken as we were departing yesterday...
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You Can Put Lipstick On A Pig.....But It's Still A Pig! - 04/12/11 08:32 AM
I had a home inspection yesterday afternoon, that revealed way more about the house than I had anticipated. Now I know Realtors ARE NOT home inspectors, and I'm not suggesting I am, however, I think we would all agree, we have learned what to look for when showing homes so our budget sensitive buyers don't spend dollars on homes that are, well, pigs.
This was a renovated property, presented well and I anticipated a mainly clean inspection.
Well, I was WRONG!
The seller had done all the "pretty" things: new flooring, new windows & doors, new bath fixtures, new kitchen cabinets, … (53 comments)
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Great American Realtor Days, Tallahassee, Florida 4/12-4/13/11 - 04/11/11 06:52 AM
It's that time of year again, where Florida Realtors take their voices and population to the state capital in Tallahassee and deliver our stance on bills pending legislation.
Our focus this year includes:
Property Tax caps for non-homesteaded properties, which could help with second home/vacation home ownership for us on a statewide basis. Property Insurance, which needs to be addressed, as Citizen's is a state funded program, and more and more homeowners are using them, which exposes all residents should a catastrophe occurs. Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which had funds when the market was at it's height, as it's a portion … (2 comments)
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Citizen's Police Academy Update, Graduation 4/7/11 - 04/08/11 10:31 AM
Last night was our graduation night for those of us that completed the 12 week Citizen's Police Academy here in Jacksonville Beach, FL, and it was a very nice ceremony.
There were 27 of the original 32 that actually graduated, and not everyone was in attendance last night, but we still had a full room of graduates, family and other CPAA (Citizen's Police Academy Alumni).
The officers from the force reiterated once again we were now part of the Jax Beach Police Department "family", and we are welcome to go on ridealongs any time we want, and we can help out … (3 comments)
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Not In My Backyard! - 04/06/11 07:43 AM
I find it interesting, in this particular environment, when developers want to extend their development rights, and the NIMBY camp speaks up, as in this case.
I'm not for or against either side of this debate, rather, just posting to bring attention to the comment in the article that called out to me: "Ponte Vedra has changed since 2001", and ergo, the developers need to change to meet the current "Ponte Vedra".
Jacksonville Beach has had much more volatile development, with the city voting in a 35 foot building limit that was challenged by several condo developers; some are/were permitted to … (4 comments)
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Kind Of Wordless Wednesday - 04/06/11 07:20 AM
In the keeping with some others, who like to post photos on Wednesdays, and try to keep them wordless or, in some cases, less wordy, here is my contribution for the day:
Roseate Spoonbills flying over the North Guana Landing from the kayak trip I took on Saturday morning - the birds were INCREDIBLE and if you have the opportunity to do this trip, I highly recommend it!
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Drinking On Jacksonville Beach - 04/05/11 09:07 AM
It's that time of year, warmer, spring like weather, and people swarm to the beaches. Now, Jacksonville Beach has a larger entertainment district that either Atlantic or Neptune Beach, and more public beach access, so we get much more traffic to our beaches.
Contrary to popular belief, you cannot drink legally on the beaches in Jacksonville Beach. Actually, you cannot drink legally on ANY of the area beaches. There are beach side bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a cold beer, but you cannot leave said establishment WITH that beer. You have to consume it on the premises.
Similarly, if … (3 comments)
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Springing The Blues Music Festival, Jacksonville Beach, FL 4/1-4/3/11 - 04/03/11 09:08 AM
Even if you have not yet had the chance to visit this fabulous annual music festival, there is still one more day, today!
I stopped by yesterday afternoon for a few hours, and the peoplewatching is incredible, as is the musician line up, and all the booths.
There are, of course, food and beverage booths (food ranges from funnel cakes, to Italian sausage and peppers), and tons of vendors, with crafts, and clothing. Plus lots of kid-friendly events over by the west stage which is in Latham Park.
Check out the lineup today, and if you plan to go, I recommend … (1 comments)
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North Florida Land Trust Kayak Trip, 4/2/11 - 04/03/11 08:46 AM
I was fortunate to win a free kayak tour of the North Florida Land Trust tour of the North Guana Landing project, which is still underway.
Our put in place is at the old Oar House on Mickler's, and with the gator at our put in spot, it was a bit intimidating, but not overly (cue the Deliverance banjos, please).
Our put in was uneventful, and the tightest part of the trip was the paddle out to the channel, but once out there, it was GORGEOUS! So peaceful, tranquil, and all the birds exploding out of the marsh grasses when we … (5 comments)
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Citizen's Police Academy Update, 4/1/11 - 04/01/11 08:02 AM
Last night was our final class prior to graduation next week, and we learned about sexual offenders and predators.
The differences between the two classifications are filled with legalese, making it difficult to discern. The biggest takeaway is that we have the ability, via the Jacksonville Beach Police Department website to do a search, based on several different criteria to search for offenders/predators.
One of the best searches is to search by your address, and see who is registered with the state, and who lives within a 2 or 5 or 10 mile radius of your search address, which in my … (6 comments)
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