Water Lilies In Safety Harbor Florida - 09/30/10 03:26 PM
Water lilies are another beautiful plant. Safety Harbor has many ponds that have these lovely plants in them! When I see a water lily it reminds me of being at Piestany in the Slovak Republic. This world famous spa town has some of the most beautiful water lilies I have ever seen.
But you don't have to travel around the world to see them, there are a wide variety right here in sub-tropical Safety Harbor Florida! Where the sun always shines and it NEVER snows!!!
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Hibiscus Flowers Are Always Beautiful - 09/30/10 03:18 PM
Hibiscus flowers are indeed always beautiful and I wanted to share a couple that I planted. The Hibiscus is just one of the many beautiful flowering plants you will find down here in the Sunshine State!
When I look at a Hibiscus I think of two places: Florida and Hawaii. I think this native is probably one of the most popular plants that grow down here.
The Hibiscus comes in so many different colors! It is indeed a beauty!
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Tarpon Springs Florida Has Great Restaurants & Food - 09/30/10 11:52 AM
Tarpon Springs Florida does indeed have great restaurants and food! Yesterday I drove up there and had lunch with a client in Mykonos Restaurant, right on the Sponge Docks! The food is always fantastic there!
Mykonos is my favorite Tarpon Springs restaurant and I had the chicken souvlaki, which is one of my favorite things to have there!!!!
Absolutely mouth-watering! Plenty of tzatziki and yummy pita bread! Oh how I love Greek cooking!! Tarpon Springs Florida is one place you really need to put on your list!
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A Great Day For Fishing - 09/30/10 11:44 AM
It is a great day for fishing and Ron did just that - packed up and went fishing early this morning! I usually get to go along but today I had business to tend to!
Hopefully he will be bringing dinner back home with him! A day on the water is always a great way to relax and enjoy our beautiful Gulf of Mexico!!!!
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1306 Hammock Pine Clearwater Florida PRICE REDUCTION 2 Bedroom Condo - 09/29/10 09:41 AM
1306 Hammock Pine in Clearwater is a beautiful gated community complete with tennis courts, pool, spa and clubhouse. Centrally located so that it is only a couple of blocks to Westfield's Countryside Mall and minutes to the Gulf Beaches, this secluded Mediterranean style community is zoned for A-rated schools!
1306 Hammock Pine is a ground floor corner condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms! Both the living room and the master bedroom open onto the large screened lanai!! The building itself has a conservation area behind it so there is always peace and quiet!
A full size washer … (4 comments)
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A German Fraulein For Halloween - 09/28/10 07:35 PM
Going through some photos I came across this photo of my daughter taken ten years ago, while she was still in college. It was Halloween and she wore one of the dirndls that I brought back with me from Germany. Yes, I actually wore these when I lived over there. I had about a dozen of these dresses and absolutely loved them!
So Corinna dressed up as what she really is: a German-American fraulein!!! It is that time of year again and all the stores are starting to stock costumes but none as unique as this!
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Orchids Are Beautiful And In DC They Grow At The Botanical Garden - 09/27/10 02:23 PM
Orchids are one of my very favorite plants. When I was growing up my mother had hundreds of beautiful orchid plants growing on our lanai. It was a sight to behold!
While I do have a couple of orchids of my own, I will never have the collection my mother had. But when I have the chance to see a beautiful collection, I do not pass it up! This photo was taken at the Botanical Garden in DC the last time I was up there visiting my son, Sascha.
I will be back in DC next month and will be … (6 comments)
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Florida's Unusual Pitcher Plant - 09/27/10 02:14 PM
Florida has a lot of really unusual plants and the pitcher plant is without a doubt one of my favorites! It looks like it belongs in the Amazon Rain Forest - well, it grows in the subtropical Everglades and other subtropical areas of the Sunshine State - that is about as Rain Forest-y as it gets around here.
This cool looking plant needs to always have liquid in the pitchers. If it is in an area where the rain cannot provide the water then a human needs to do it.
This beautiful plant eats insects! The unsuspecting insect crawls into the … (3 comments)
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Honeymoon Island State Park - Just Another Sunday In the Sun - 09/27/10 01:57 PM
Honeymoon Island State Park is reachable via the Dunedin Causeway. Once you get out there you can enjoy a fantastic day in the sun and take a dip in the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. If you manage to get there early enough, as I always do, you can take a walk along the shore toward the tip of the island and collect some of the most beautiful sea shells! Just make sure that there are no residents inside. If there are, be kind enough to return the shell to the water.
Honeymoon Island State Park, off the … (0 comments)
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"It Might Be OK" - 09/26/10 12:37 PM
Jay's informative posts have been providing me with additional education. There is so much that a good home inspector knows and looks for when doing the home inspection.
Once again he has provided a tip or two that I wanted to share with my clients and colleagues!
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
One of the shady zones of doing home inspections is marginality. Things that "might" be okay, or "might" not. Things that are to a local code, but not "best practice" or conforming to the latest building techniques. Codes, not surprisingly, sometimes lack behind. Things … (4 comments)
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1305 Hammock Pine Blvd., Clearwater FL - 1 bedroom condo ONLY $69,000 !!!!! - 09/23/10 04:57 PM
1305 Hammock Pine Blvd in Hammock Pine Village of Clearwater FL is a one bedroom, one and a half bath condo that is on the market at an unbelievable price! $69,000 for this 750 sq ft condo that has a conservation area directly behind the lanai. You can watch the wildlife while you enjoy your morning coffee.
This gated community is well kept and the Mediterranean architecture is pleasing to look at! There are numerous ponds, a large heated community swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, a specific area to wash your car, a community clubhouse and the knowledge that you … (12 comments)
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Short Sales Take TIME - Don't Get In The Water If You Don't Want To Swim!!! - 09/23/10 02:41 PM
Short sales take time - LOTS OF TIME - so don't get into the water if you don't want to swim!!! You are going to have to swim for a L-O-N-G time and you will have to be patient! You are going to have to rely on your Realtor and have open lines of communication with your Realtor. When your Realtor sends you a paper to sign, it is IMPERATIVE that you read it, sign it and get it back to your Realtor within a 24 hour period.
Short sales are PRE-FORECLOSURES and there can be two different lenders involved! If … (2 comments)
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Proxy Error ???? Tell Me It Isn't So !!!!! - 09/23/10 02:14 PM
This is the second day in a row that I have gotten PROXY ERROR messages when I have attempted to write a blog post! While I am indeed managing to get the blog posted, it first goes to that Proxy Error screen of death!!!!
PLEASE tell me this is NOT the start of another round of Proxy Error days where we can't get into ActiveRain!!! I don't think anybody wants to have to go through that again.
Question: Are others also experiencing this problem or am I alone in my own world??? Please let me know!!!
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Crystal Beach Residents Love German Cars! :-) - 09/23/10 02:08 PM
They say a picture is worth a thousand words - well then this says it all! I was at the post office this morning to pick up my daily mail and send out some golf wedges for Ron's business. As I left the post office I had to smile - three cars were parked there - a BMW and two VWs - what can I say, German cars are obviously popular with Crystal Beach residents! German cars are also known for being wonderful automobiles, thanks to German engineering!!!
Just had to share this photo - I smiled all the way … (2 comments)
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Dunedin Causeway For Fishing, Bathing, Lunch & The Gateway To Honeymoon Island State Park - 09/22/10 03:21 PM
Dunedin Causeway is a great place to go fishing! You can put your boat in on the causeway or you can fish either from one of the bridges or wade fish. There is always something biting and the water is a pleasant temperature (in the mid-80's) for swimming and wade fishing.
It is also a great place to take the little ones and let them splash and enjoy the afternoon as my little granddaughter did!
And if you get hungry and did not remember to pack a picnic basket you will find that you can get great sandwiches right … (4 comments)
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Another Step Toward The Closing Table - 09/22/10 02:45 PM
Well, today we came another step closer to the closing table. My buyer informed me that his homeowner's insurance company wanted to send out their own roof inspector to check out the new home's barrel tile roof before they insured the place. We had an inspection done but they wanted another inspection - so today I met their inspector and he took some photos of the roof and under the roof from the attic space in the garage.
The entire 'inspection' took him about 20 minutes and he was gone again. I have to wonder why the original inspection was not … (3 comments)
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Northside Seafood In Tarpon Springs Florida - Best Fresh Seafood - 09/21/10 04:44 PM
Northside Seafood in Tarpon Springs Florida has the best fresh seafood around! This is my favorite place to go on the weekend and get a pound or two of fresh shrimp! I come home and clean them and then pop them into the pan and sautee in olive oil! Add some sliced tomatoes, feta cheese and a few black olives and you have the best possible brunch!
Served with tea and fresh Greek bread and the weekend can truly begin!!! This is something that takes very little time to prepare and is food fit for the gods!!
Northside Seafood in … (7 comments)
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Why is water running out of my electrical panel? - 09/20/10 05:08 PM
I love to reblog inspector posts about some of the things they find during a good home inspection. No matter how much you think you know, nothing can replace having a home inspection done before you purchase!
Via Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com):
In the following picture we can see the electrical service to a home. The large grey box marked “A” is a utility company junction box. The utility company wires run underground to this box, where power is then distributed to panels “B” and “C.” This set up is common in residences with large … (5 comments)
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The Big Birthday Surprise!!!! - 09/20/10 04:43 PM
This past weekend my ex-hubby turned 60. He lives in Germany, where I lived for 17 years. We have to fantastic 'children' together and we share our one and only grandchild, thanks to my daughter Corinna.
Herbert remarried a few years after I returned to the States with our two children. He and his wife had two sons which means that my son and daughter have two half brothers. Years ago, when my two were still teens, they would fly to Europe for the summer and go on vacation with Herbert, his new wife and their two kids. But as my … (8 comments)
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My Personal Fall Season Of Change - 09/20/10 04:17 PM
Like so many other people today, I have fallen into a few bad habits. These habits have led to decreased physical fitness and increased inches that are NOT needed! When I saw that Sally was running a contest for change, I could not resist.
My desire for change actually started almost a month ago, when I decided that I was going to drop 15 pounds before my next birthday (which is October 15th). Well, I am over half way there already and am enjoying watching the pounds melt and the inches go with them! I figured if I didn't get it done … (8 comments)
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Pine Ridge At Lake Tarpon - 3 bedroom 2 bath beauty!!! - 09/16/10 05:02 PM
Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon has a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath condo that has had another price reduction! This second floor condo overlooks a conservation area. The 1430 sq ft of living space includes an eat-in kitchen, formal dining area, laundry room with full size washer and dryer plus plenty of room for storage in the laundry room AND in the ATTIC!!!
The community has a beautiful pool, spa, tennis courts, playground and is close to stores and A-rated schools! Only minutes to the Gulf of Mexico's beautiful beaches!!!
Give me a call today to see this beauty while … (6 comments)
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Vitamin Shoppe Discount Month - September - 09/16/10 12:10 PM
I shop at the Vitamin Shoppe here in Palm Harbor and have a frequent flyer (frequent buyer) card. September is buy one get one at half price month at the Vitamin Shoppe! I had almost forgotten about that and wanted to make sure that everyone else remembers!!!
As the above ad indicates, you can mix and match, as long as they are Vitamin Shoppe brands!!! Since most people take some sort of vitamins I thought I would share this. We could all use to know about the deals that are currently going on in our community and since the Vitamin … (0 comments)
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Nothing Is More Important Than Those We Love - 09/16/10 09:38 AM
Nothing is more important than those we love and I am extremely lucky to have some wonderful people in my life!
Last night my daughter, Corinna, needed me to pick my granddaughter up from daycare, take her home and take care of the nightly rituals (dinner, bath, a bedtime story) because of Open House Night at the high school she works in.
I enjoyed every second of my one-on-one time with my beautiful little granddaughter who thinks she is a BIG girl since she will soon turn 4. These precious moments are something to treasure forever!
The above photo was … (12 comments)
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Active Rain Running Extremely SLOW - 09/15/10 04:17 PM
I would like to know if I am the only one that is experiencing Active Rain running extremely SLOW again??? I know it isn't my computer (it is new) or my FIOS (we upgraded) and yet it is the slowest loading page that I visit. Not all the time but probably about 70% of the time in the last couple of weeks.
Now I can't even upload a photo or graphic to this post! WAZ UP??? Please let me know I am not the only one experiencing this problem!!!!
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Charles Rutenberg Realty Foreclosure Class - 09/15/10 03:04 PM
Charles Rutenberg Realty had a foreclosure class at East Lake Woodlands Clubhouse for CRR agents this morning. This is typical CRR training, always attempting to keep us on the cutting edge of what is going on in the real estate market!
Our 'in-house' attorney, Michael Heath, was there as was Hank Sorensen who has a law office in Tampa. While Hank Sorensen covered escrow deposits, Michael Heath went over the steps in the foreclosure process and referenced Florida law.
A breakfast buffet was also provided for the agents, which is something that is typical Charles Rutenberg Realty. I am really … (0 comments)
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So Many Ways Others Influence What We Do......... - 09/14/10 02:02 PM
There are indeed so many ways that others influence what we do and the decisions we make. After reading Jason Crouch's posts about the fantastic job he is doing in staying on his diet and improving his health, as well as Pat Kennedy's Weight Watchers diet I decided to do what the nuns in school used to say we should do: Be a banana, stick with the bunch!
The fact that my daughter Corinna has started rollerblading and dropping serious pounds was also a LARGE influence! She looks fantastic and I know she is healthier too because of working out like … (6 comments)
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Dunedin Florida Has Excellent Restaurants - 09/13/10 06:11 PM
Dunedin Florida does indeed have a wonderful selection of restaurants to choose from. Since I was down there today for lunch I decided that it would be a great time to share some of these fantastic places!
We actually had lunch at the Angry Pirate's Restaurant & Lounge. The food is fantastic! This was my first time eatting there since I usually eat at Flanagan's Irish Pub, but they were closed for some reason today.
Another restaurant that serves great food and is an excellent choice for dinner is the Living Room Restaurant and Lounge.
I would recommend any of … (0 comments)
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Charles Rutenberg Realty On 1340 AM - Clearwater Florida Radio - 09/13/10 05:59 PM
Charles Rutenberg Realty is now on the radio at 1340 AM. The program is on the air every Thursday from 12 noon to 1pm and the topic ALWAYS deals with real estate! Today we pre-taped the show and the topic was Social Media!
Katrina Madewell, our broker John Rurkowski and I discussed Social Media 101. Everything was discussed for the agent that does NOT use social media (or does not use it enough). Social media is here to stay and realtors that are going to survive need to get on board! That is what this was all about.
We … (5 comments)
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Angry Pirate's Restaurant & Lounge - Dunedin Florida - 09/13/10 05:37 PM
Today I met Katrina Madewell at the Angry Pirate's Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Dunedin for lunch. Our broker, John Rurkowski, of Charles Rutenberg Realty, joined us for a meeting of the minds before we taped our radio show.
This was the first time that I had ever eatten at the Angry Pirate's and after the pulled pork was recommended as being fantastic, that is what we had!
We were NOT disappointed, this was an excellent choice! I will be going there again for lunch in the future and would like to recommend it to others. Friendly service and we … (0 comments)
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Parallel Is On. Perpendicular is off. - 09/12/10 11:29 AM
Now that I am finished laughing, I can post this for everyone who missed the original. This is SO FUNNY and SO SAD at the same time! We have ALL been there. BEFORE you kill your Realtor or the home inspector, PLEASE listen to the advice they are giving you. It just might be something important!!!
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
Remember that. It's like, "Lefty loosey, righty tighty." Universal. It works every time. Well, maybe not EVERY time.
I got a call from a frantic Realtor. We had an inspection about 2 months ago. She asked … (6 comments)
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At This Moment - A Social Media Way To Record and Share - 09/10/10 10:03 AM
Sometimes it all seems a little overwhelming but Brad just introduced me to This Moment and I know that most of my friends and contacts have never heard of it, so I wanted to share this. It is amazing, all of the new things on the internet - and sometimes difficult to keep up with them as so many new developments are constantly taking place!
Via Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager):
This Moment - A new Social Media Way To Record and Share the past, the now, and the future!
What are you doing right at this very moment? Well … (5 comments)
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Ron's Trout - Catch And Release Fishin' - 09/09/10 03:23 PM
Beautiful weather is something you have to take advantage of! Since Ron and I work for ourselves (he has his own custom golf wedge business) we can take off whenever we want to and what better time than when the sun is shining and the fish are biting!
He caught two beautiful trout, one a little larger than the other and both were released back into St Joseph's Sound where they can continue to grow. He did not feel like cleaning fish and that is one task I will not participate in, so the trout were photographed and released.
One … (12 comments)
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Lokey VW Of Clearwater Provided Superior Service - 09/09/10 02:42 PM
Lokey VW of Clearwater provided superior service when I was there yesterday. My 2003 Jetta has been having trouble when it rains....the moon roof was leaking. It only happened during extremely heavy rain storms, but during those storms where was a drip - drip - drip onto the carpet in the front passenger side. NOT a good thing.
Well, I guess I was not the only one having this problem since VW did a recall to clean out and correct the moon roof drains. So I brought my little Jetta into Lokey of Clearwater yesterday and met Kevin Massey. Kevin … (2 comments)
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Name Recognition - How Important Is It? - 09/09/10 02:23 PM
Name recognition, how important is it? WHAT are you promoting? YOUR name or your BROKER's name???? Have you given this any thought? Granted, today you are with broker XYZ and you want everyone to know where you are but what about tomorrow? Will you be with the same brokerage forever?
When you had your business card made up did you put your broker's address and phone number on it? Who do you want the client calling? Your broker or YOU??? While it is important to have your broker's logo on your business card, remember that you are promoting YOURSELF! That … (5 comments)
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Dunedin Florida Homes For Sale - 09/08/10 08:08 PM
Dunedin Florida is a wonderful town located on the Gulf of Mexico and right now there are several new listings on the market.
1380 Wildwood Ct is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with updated windows, a newer roof and a 2 car garage. This 1472 sq ft home is listed at $169,500.
279 Dinnerbell Lane is a 3 bedroom 2 bath 1383 sq ft home with updated bathrooms, tiled flooring throughout and new appliances. This gem is listed at $169,900.
1942 Valley Drive is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1503 sq ft home on an oversized lot that is … (7 comments)
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Tierra Verde Is Beautiful - 09/08/10 07:47 PM
Tierra Verde is a great place for all of your recreational needs! Miles of roads for bike riding, beautiful beaches, great fishing piers, picnic tables and if that isn't enough there are many new condo communities!
Ron and I were down there for the afternoon and I had my camera with me. The weather was beautiful, so I thought that I would take some photos to share here.
This is just one more reason why I love living here in the Sunshine State! It may rain and storm but a few minutes later you have blue skies and sunshine! … (0 comments)
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Crystal Beach Florida Homes For Sale - 09/08/10 07:32 PM
Crystal Beach Florida currently has three new listings that are extremely affordable!
510 Kentucky is an adorable 3 bedroom 1.5 bath bungalow with 1072 sq ft of living space that is only two blocks from St Joseph's Sound and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This cutie is listed at $169,900 and is a short sale.
95 Georgia Avenue is a 3 bedroom 2 bath bank owned home that just came on the market. This 1260 sq ft home has a 4 car garage and is only a block to Sutherland Bayou. List price is $134,900.
520 … (3 comments)
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Realtor Wheels - What Do You Drive????? - 09/07/10 01:31 PM
Several years ago I had a client inform me that I don't have a "Realtor" car! It seems that to this good old boy retired judge from Louisiana a "Realtor" car should be something extremely expensive to show off the fact that the Realtor is doing well.
I wonder what he would think about driving around with a Realtor and his wife in this little car? It surely meets the expensive requirement but I think it would be even more cramped than my little VW Jetta that gets fantastic (36 miles to a gallon) mileage.
I was thinking of … (14 comments)
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Pine Ridge At Lake Tarpon Florida Condo For Sale - 09/06/10 12:15 PM
Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon in Northern Pinellas County is a great community! Pine Ridge is within walking distance to East Lake High and only minutes from shops and restaurants. Pine Ridge at Lake Tarpon is also convenient to the Gulf Beaches. Whether you choose to go to Howard Park in Tarpon Springs or Honeymoon Island State Park, you are not far away!
The condo complex has a large heated pool and spa, tennis courts, playground and a recreation building!
1326 Pine Ridge Circle East # G2 is an enormous 3 bedroom, 2 bath second floor condo with a … (7 comments)
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Clearwater Florida Condos - Hammock Pine Village - 09/06/10 11:58 AM
Clearwater Florida's Hammock Pine Village is a great place to live! Convenient to the Gulf Beaches, Honeymoon Island State Park, Countryside Mall, restaurants, shops and Tampa's International Airport, Hammock Pine Village is near all the conveniences you could possibly need.
Right now in Hammock Pine Village there are two condos that have been price reduced in Building # 13. Building # 13 is in one of the best locations since it is on top of the hill and backs up to a conservation area!! Imagine your morning coffee on the lanai watching deer, birds and squirrels!
1306 Hammock Pine is a … (0 comments)
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A Lazy Labor Day Holiday! - 09/06/10 10:24 AM
What better way to spend the Labor Day Holiday then going fishing??? That is exactly what we did yesterday afternoon. It did not last long, about 3 hours, until we saw the DARK rain clouds rolling in from the Gulf of Mexico. So we packed up and were home before the lightening started cracking all around!
But those three hours were picture perfect! Ron caught a large trout (19 inches) and let it go again. It was really fat and he figured it was a pregnant female so he released her back into St Josephy's Sound. Before that he battled … (6 comments)
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AAA Credit Screening Services - A great, affordable, reliable credit screening service - 09/06/10 10:04 AM
This is certainly worth the reblog! We Realtors normally pay around $35 for credit checks if dealing with rental or lease property but here is a place that will do not only the credit check but also criminal background for only $22!!! A great resource to bookmark!
Via Ralph Gorgoglione California Real Estate - (800) 591-6121 (John Aaroe Group):
AAA Credit Screening Services - A great, affordable, reliable credit screening service.
I used to get all of my credit screening done by the mortgage brokers that I work with.
But then, when I needed to get a credit report for a lease … (2 comments)
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Speechless Sunday - Bali house for sale, Paia Maui HI - 09/06/10 09:48 AM
This is something you don't EVER see in Florida so when Georgina posted this I knew I had to share it with everyone! A Bali house for sale in Hawaii! It is so beautiful! This would be on top of my list of homes to purchase!!!
Via Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui):
Speechless Sunday - Bali house for sale, Paia Maui HI
Would you believe 2 homes, 2 lots, 1 block from the ocean and asking $675,000? Don't let this sweet deal in Paia town get away. Call the Hunter today and … (5 comments)
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Aloha Friday - flowers for the weekend - 09/05/10 11:54 AM
I wanted to wish everyone a fantastic Labor Day Weekend and also share with you some of the gorgeous flower photos Georgina Hunter took! We have these flowers here in Florida also, but she has a great eye for photos! Thanks Georgina!
Via Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui):
Aloha Friday - flowers for the weekend
Just some colorful flowers to make you smile on this Aloha Friday!
As you know, Maui is a tropical paradise when it comes to flowers and plants.
It's easy to grow all of these beautiful plants when you live in Hawaii.
These are fake, but … (5 comments)
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400,000 Active Rain Points - I FINALLY Made It!!! Thanks Everyone!!! - 09/02/10 01:35 PM
This is certainly reason to celebrate!!! 400,000 ActiveRain points is an awful lot of blogging! Through the last 3+ years that I have belonged to Active Rain I have learned a lot! This website has provided me with connections to other Realtors, Realtors that have been in the business 20 years or more, that have a wealth of knowledge!
ActiveRain has also come a LONG way!!! With things like ActiveRain University and Rain-Camp the amount of knowledge about blogging, SEO and the internet is mindboggling! I have learned so much from ActiveRain through the years and I continue to learn through … (24 comments)
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Dunedin Florida Home With Plenty Of Privacy! - 09/02/10 01:15 PM
This Dunedin Florida home has plenty of privacy! We did a home inspection here yesterday and I wanted to share the thing that my clients loved most about this home. Beside the fact that it has 4 bedrooms, a family room and another extra room that can be used as a play room for the little ones, take a look at that forest! Talk about having Mother Nature right at your door!!!
Our home inspection went well, The couple that is moving out took care of the home while they were there which certainly makes for good news at home inspection … (2 comments)
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Crystal Beach Florida's Fantastic Wildlife - 09/02/10 01:03 PM
Crystal Beach Florida really has some fantastic wildlife. Every morning I start my day by tossing several broken up slices of bread from the balcony down to the ground around the live oak trees. Then I whistle and attempt to click like a squirrel so that my little ones know breakfast is served.
The squirrels start arriving almost immediately. We often have a dozen squirrels down there having their breakfast. Next come the birds - everything from blue jays and crows to two different types of red-headed woodpeckers and a pair of cardinals. I know they are a pair because … (0 comments)
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The Importance Of Evacuating For Hurricanes - 09/01/10 06:42 PM
The importance of evacuating for hurricanes cannot be over emphasized! Back in 2004 Hurricane Charlie hit Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. There were four deaths from that storm in Charlotte County and they could have been avoided.
An elderly couple remained in their single wide trailer even though family wanted them to evacuate. The trailer was destroyed. A gentleman was in his condo in Punta Gorda, watching the approaching storm in front of his unprotected living room window when debris flew into the window at wind speeds of 150 mph. He died from his injuries. The other death was a … (6 comments)
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Bay Area Building Inspections, Inc. Are First Class!! - 09/01/10 05:39 PM
Bay Area Building Inspectors, Inc. are indeed first class! This afternoon I met Kelly Gibson for the first time and was really impressed with the fantastic inspection he provided for my buyers.
Thankfully, there was nothing major on his report. Kelly went over his report, showing my clients (and the homeowner who returned just in time for the report) the long list of what he termed the Honey Do list. Little things like repairing the mortar around a couple of bricks in the fireplace. Things that my buyer can take care of himself down the road.
The pool was included … (2 comments)
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The Story Of The Great White Heron & The Fish - 09/01/10 03:07 PM
The story of the great white heron and the fish goes like this: One day last week I was driving past a small lake here in Crystal Beach Florida when I spotted a great white heron that had caught a good size fish in the lake. Since my trusty camera is always at my side, I immediately pulled over and got out of the car.
Fish in beak, this great white heron flew up into one of the bushes adjacent to the lake. Not to be deterred, I proceeded cautiously toward the bird for a close-up.
Although I did … (2 comments)
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