I read this blog post today from a fellow ActiveRain member.....And I (personally) fall into this time line parameters.   I know when I refinanced my home loan, I gave all of my financial information to our local (Gainesville FL) Countrywide loan officer. 

So check out this post, and check the dates....your financial information might be at risk also!

Thanks Kristal for Sharing this info!

FINALLY !!!!   It's football time!    Yep, I am a college football fan.   Today is the OPENING DAY of the College Football Season.  (Can there be nothing better????)

TIME:  NOON

Where:  Florida Field, Gainesville, Florida

To me, football means "fall season".....we don't have any fall weather yet....and it's gonna be a HOT day in the GATOR NATION.

After the HOME GAME....then we get to be Couch Potatoes at 8PM in front of the TV for the LSU  vs UNC Game.

My Saturday Football Heaven is back..........

            I'm a happy fan!!

                               Go Gators!

(And yes.....the best football teams on the planet are the SEC Teams)

Word of mouth is the best advertising.  I'm a firm believer in that theory.  I'm sure you've always been asked, "hey- who's a good lawn man"?    As Realtors®, we provide a service.   The other professionals we recommend are "OUR TOOL BOX".   We are a walking, talking, area-neighborhood information center!

I have a tab on my website labeled "Referral Directory" - but it's been a year or so since I took a hard look at that directory.  It needs some updating, and now I am doing a make-over.   I found some new businesses to add - and some have fallen off of my list.  These vendors that have given ME good service, they are considered my business tools. When a client reaffirms a vendor's good service, that builds a life long relationship of trust. 

Your business directory connects you to your clients for the long haul - not just a singular transaction.   Be your clients' neighborhood resource!

If you count on the services provided by your handyman, your carpet cleaners, your pest control, and your inspectors....expand your directory to include more services for family life.  Recommend your dentist, your vet, your florist....The list will grow and grow.

Go Ahead....create your own tool box and be the HUB of your Network! 

This remodeled & updated condo is located in "Gaineswood Condominiums", just north of the University of Florida and Shands Hospital.   This spaciou unit is on the 5th floor - with elevator service!

The Gaineswood Condo community sits along Hogtown Creek and Ring Park. 

          You'll love the green space & peaceful settings!

The association has a beautiful clubhouse with an Art Studio, Exercise Room, Large Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Basketball, Shuffleboard and so much more.  On-SITE full time management.  

1717 NW 23rd Avenue, Unit # 5A - Gainesville, FL 32605

                     $ 159,900         MLS# 318028

Beautiful Gaineswood Condo-5th Floor View

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$159,900 Condominium For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Interior: 1558 sqft Location 1717 NW 23rd Avenue Unit:#5A Gainesville, FL 32605 USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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The Parkside community is located in the SW area of Gainesville, FL.  This custom brick home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, contemporary floor plan with high ceilings, great room with fireplace, and your family will enjoy the screened POOL and Patio.  If you are viewing homes for sale in Gainesville, FL - take a look at this new listing!

Easy access to I-75 & Newberry Road.

MLS#  318026    $ 229,900  

SW Gainesville Home in Parkside

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$229,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Interior: 1914 sqft Lot: 0.33 acre(s) Location 8138 SW 10th Place Gainesville, FL 32607 USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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If you are looking for luxury living in Haile Plantation, you must take a tour of this luxurious home for sale in the Village Center area of Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club Community of Gainesville, FL.  

This Charleston Style home sits on a double lot in Haile Village Center with a Main House, a large bricked terrace between the main home and the 2 car garage.  Above the rear entry 2 car garage, is second residence area with a private entrance, full kitchen, bedroom, bath and den.  It could be an In-Law Suite or rental property.

You'll be walking distance to the Haile Village Shops!   There are miles of walking trails throughout the Haile Plantation community.  You may also want to explore the different levels of membership at the Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club.

Please take a moment, and view the virtual tour!

MLS# 317966        $ 425,000

Luxury Home in Haile Village Center-Gainesville FL

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$425,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Interior: 2528 sqft Location 4955 SW 91st Drive Gainesville, FL 32608 USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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The best stress reliever in the world (for me) is a to mix up at batch of my favorite cookies. 

Of course, I then have to eat them !!   They smell really good  :)

It took me about 3 hours last night.....But, I solved an ANNOYING issue at home.  My desktop has a huge monster print and my son has a computer with a crappy printer. My husand doesn't have a printer with his computer.   In the evenings, I often have my wireless laptop with me in the living room.  From the laptop I can't print or access files on my desktop.  It's just all been an on going list of "things to do".

SO.....  (drum roll)

       We are all networked!!

My son's computer, my husband's computer, my desktop, and my wireless laptop are ALL networked and can all print on the ONE MONSTER Printer in our home office.

I gotta tell ya, I was patting myself on the back last night at 11:00pm.   I didn't have to call my computer dude!

There's nothing better than "completing" a project!

Life is Good!

If you are touring OPEN HOUSES today in Gainesville, please add this one to your list!

Here we are on the last day of summer vacation!  Public Schools start tomorrow!  If you are out and about doing any last minute shopping, stop by and see this home in LANDMARK WOODS.

OPEN HOUSE is 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Great Location for NW Gainesville in Landmark Woods

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$249,900 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Interior: 2233 sqft Lot: 0.50 acre(s) Location 4312 NW 9th Place Gainesville, FL 32606 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:

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A couple of weeks ago, a real estate firm here in Gainesville held a "BROKER OPEN" at their model center in Gainesville, FL.  Most Realtors® understand that the only way to get a good turnout at any open house is to "give SOMETHING away" !

Normally, it's food.  Free Lunch, Free Dinner !!   Sometimes, it could be Free Gas Card or Gift Certificates.  But FOCUS Real Estate Group came up with a GREAT IDEA at the Magnolia Homes at Westchester 

        (Notice their company name is "FOCUS")

They had a local professional photographer, Mike Shea Photography, set up in one of their models.  All the Realtors® attending got to "sit" and have their portraits done - For Free.  Today, Mike Shea sent me my new head shot.  

They agreed to send "one" free, but we have the option to buy more.   And Mike Shea Photography can also do other business/commercial photography.  So it was a great venue for him to promote his business to Realtors®.  Of course he can shoot all type of family, children, maternity and commercial portraits.

They had an excellent turn out.  There was great food too!  This is a great idea to get Realtors®  in your area to come see a model center and homes.  You might want to use this idea in your area too!

If you noticed, I uploaded my new mug shot head shot.

Thanks to Todd at Focus Real Estate Group and Mike Shea at Mike Shea Photography!