Your Goals For The New Year.... - 12/31/06 11:36 AM
My goals are simple. . . .work harder, listen more, be myself. Most importantly, never get out of touch with my customers. Promote myself more - If I don't promote myself who will? Of course, my customers will do some type of promoting for me but the rest is totally up … (6 comments)
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I could not have done it without you... - 12/31/06 09:27 AM
....don't you love to here those words coming from your customers? I sold a home earlier this month to a customer who was very delicate. I know she needed someone to help her thru all the process. This was not her first home purchase. Despite that, my goal was to get … (3 comments)
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Which Version is Correct... - 12/31/06 08:39 AM
Here are since different views on existing home sales in Florida for October & November:
According to the Florida Association of Realtors, single-family existing-home sales dipped again for November and the median sales price slipped 3%.
The National Association of Realtors reported a slight rebound in home sales nationwide, they suggest a turn … (2 comments)
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A new tax deduction for 2007... - 12/31/06 08:16 AM
In a recent article in the Sentinel, it was reported that the 109th Congress passed the tax law in its final hours in which 100s of homeowners is expected to save a total of $91 million when they file their taxes for 2008. For some homeowners, this means it will be … (2 comments)
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Skyrocketing Cost of Homeowners Insurance... - 12/30/06 07:16 PM
...what can be done about it? This was a letter written to the local paper by a frustrated homeowner. He stated that due to the bad hurricane year of '04 & '05, an increase was expected, like many of us homeowners believed. However, he was not expecting a 571% increase in … (5 comments)
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We Don't Need No Homeless Here... - 12/30/06 07:03 PM
Daytona Beach Police Chief, Michael Chitwood states that the homeless 'give this beachside city a bad image'. So what's his solution? He'll do whatever it takes to get them off the streets. By what means? Reports states that he instructed his officers to arrest, yes arrest the homeless for petty crimes … (7 comments)
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$2 million Condo Plans for Winter Haven... - 12/30/06 06:30 PM
Permits are currently on hold for developers in Winter Haven according to recent reports. Before developers can build high-end condominiums on 10 acres located between lakes Howard and May, they need to have an approved construction date.
The proposed condo development will be named Latimore Landings. The plans call for 82 units … (0 comments)
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Borrowers & Mortgage Points... - 12/23/06 06:02 AM
According to a recent report, borrowers tend to purchase too many points when selecting a mortgage -- and in the process end up paying more than they would have with no points and a higher interest rate. The study was co-authored by Abdullah Yavas, Elliott Professor of Business Administration at Penn State's … (0 comments)
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Realities of Real Estate - 12/23/06 05:49 AM
For many residential real-estate markets in the U.S., 2006 started with an advantage to sellers and ended with buyers holding the upper hand. But, unlike what some people had expected, the switch didn't follow the deafening "pop" of a massive real estate bubble.
At the same time too, this taught many … (0 comments)
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The Best Places Vs. Worst Places For Real Estate Today... - 12/23/06 05:37 AM
According to the Wall Street Journal, here are their findings for the best and worst places for the real estate market:
Best and Worst Real Estate Markets in the U.S.
Ranked as the worst market is Stockton, Calif., where home prices may decrease 7.1% in 2007 and an additional 5.3% in 2008. Ranked … (1 comments)
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Impact Fees... - 12/23/06 05:19 AM
Commissioners last week voted unanimously to raise the impact fees by more than 50 percent. If that sounds high, it was, nevertheless, a drastic cut from the original plan to boost the fees by up to three times their current level. The previous request originally was to raise the impact fees as … (1 comments)
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Make Them An Offer - Maybe They Will Accept... - 12/19/06 01:54 PM
According to recent reports, a rare housing opportunity is here again. More than 10 years ago that the inventory of unsold homes rose beyond what is considered normal levels.
This is indeed bad news for many builders who are now stuck with a backlog of unsold, expensive-to-carry houses. This is good news … (3 comments)
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Building Codes - 12/19/06 01:26 PM
In a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel, the question was ask....Do you "flip" houses -- buy them, fix them up, and sell them quickly -- or are you building a home on speculation?Here in Florida, the terminology 'flip houses' is often used. However, these investors sometimes forget that the Florida Building … (0 comments)
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Big Undertaking For Winter Park Mayor & Its' Residents... - 12/19/06 01:06 PM
Winter Park Mayor, David Strong unveiled an $18 million proposal recently that would kill plans for the city's most controversial building - The Carlisle, a four-story condominium, post office and retail project. The mayor who has been meeting secretly with developers of The Carlisle, told commissioners that he isn't sure where all the … (0 comments)
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Realtor - Kissimmee Mayor Linda Goodwin-Nichols... - 12/15/06 06:22 PM
CITY OF KISSIMMEE HOLDS SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR NEW MAYOR AND ANOTHER NEW COMMISSIONER
The City of Kissimmee will conduct a Swearing-In Ceremony for newly elected Mayor Jim Swan and Commissioner-elect Cheryl Grieb. The ceremonies will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, during the last City Commission meeting scheduled for … (0 comments)
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...and growing & growing & growing... - 12/15/06 06:06 PM
Growths in the North Orlando area just tip the scales again. After almost three years of tedious planning, the $350 million Mills Park mixed-use development will begin construction early next year. Previously, the site was home to the former Mills & Nebraska lumber yard.It is expected that over the next two … (3 comments)
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Another Home Builder To Call Central Florida Home... - 12/14/06 05:58 PM
It's been reported that the 19th-largest home builder, Morrison Homes is considering relocating its U.S. headquarters from Atlanta area to Florida.Morrison Homes, is said to be considering the financial benefits which are being prepared by Orange County, the city of Maitland and the state of Florida.
The move by Morrison Homes if … (0 comments)
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How Much Would You Pay For A Mobile Home... - 12/14/06 05:32 PM
...naturally, location is the key. If you are one of those fortunate residents in Boca Raton, Florida, you could get as much as $1 million for your mobile home if it's sitting by the ocean.
According to recent reports, a mobile home park on the Atlantic (Briny Breezes) will sell for as … (2 comments)
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It's Never Too Late To Learn.... - 12/13/06 08:45 AM
There is just so much that we can learn from each other. But sometimes, I think some of us believe that since we have been around a long time, a rookie cannot teach us anything.
Interestingly, my son who is three years old, decided to teach me yet another lesson. While I was … (3 comments)
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International Builders' Show In Orlando... - 12/12/06 05:37 PM
For the first time in 24 years, the demonstration home for the upcoming International Builders' Show in Orlando was built in a historic downtown area of Orlando. This remodeled home offers a glimpse into the past.A remodeled home has never been featured as a showcase for the International Builders' Show. But … (3 comments)
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Officials from China Visit Winter Haven - 12/12/06 02:56 PM
The visiting delegation came to U.S. this month to learn about mixed lakeside development. They spend Monday afternoon on the Chain of Lakes learning about residential and commercial lakeside development to incorporate into growth plans when they return to their homeland.These officials are here to see how they can make the Shanghai Fengxian … (1 comments)
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Older Population - 12/12/06 02:10 PM
Snowbirds cause big shifts in Florida's older population
In a recent study (one of the first to be done here in this state) by the University of Florida, it was reported recently that Florida's elderly population changes constantly by nearly 20 percent over the course of a year with the winter arrival … (0 comments)
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Walt Disney Home Up For Sale In Chicago... - 12/09/06 07:45 PM
Yes, it's true, and the famous Chicago Walt Disney Residential House is up for sale on e-bay. Item #220058471607. The two-story home located at 2156 N. Tripp in Chicago Illinois was built back in 1892.
On Halloween Day, 1892, Disney paid $750 for a 25 x 125 corner lot on 2156 N. … (2 comments)
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Cattle Ranchers - Moving On Out.... - 12/07/06 10:16 AM
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Elementary School For Polk County Residents in Poinciana!!! - 12/07/06 09:13 AM
Finally after 11+ years of waiting. It's confirmed . . . there will be a groundbreaking set at 4:00 p.m. today for an elementary school that is scheduled to open here in Poinciana with the start of the 2007-2008 school year. I contacted the school district's Department of Community Relations at … (1 comments)
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Fake Title Companies - Do They Exist? - 12/05/06 06:37 PM
In a recent report by Realtor Magazine. The was an article quoted by the St. Petersbur Times - In the article, it reported that real estate scam Leaves More Than 100 Out $20 million police are unraveling a scam that has left more than 100 people out more than $20 million.Many of these … (3 comments)
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