Real estate blog entries tagged with lake county by JoEllen Stranger-Thorsen, Lake County, FL (Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc.)

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lake county: What do you mean the contract fell through and we are asking for $30,000 more? - 06/20/08 01:50 PM

My clients and I were out touring homes when we passed a house in a new home community. They said they had inquired about it early on in their search before they contacted me. They loved the model and wish they could have made an offer. It was a short sale … (4 comments)

lake county: Who do you write your MLS descriptions for? - 06/05/08 10:15 PM

When I worked for a Realtor® as a listing manager about fifteen years ago things were a little different. Home searches were not done on the internet. As a matter of fact it was at the end of my tenure there when the national franchise developed a web search for properties. … (8 comments)

lake county: Kyle Thrush Benefit Basketball Challenge - 06/05/08 06:53 PM

Kyle Thrush, a former Faith Lutheran School student, is a Mount Plymouth youth who suffered serious head injuries in a dirt bike accident in April. He was given a 4% chance to live. Through his own determination, the power of prayer and skilled specialists he has beaten those odds. Kyle is currently … (2 comments)

lake county: Arthur -- 1st named storm of 2008, Are you ready? - 06/04/08 04:56 PM

Hurricane season is here and we have already had our first named storm. It is time to check your supplies and make your emergency plan.
Lake County Florida has been fortunate since the 2004 hurricane season when we were pummeled every three weeks by the likes of Charley, Frances, Ivan, and … (1 comments)

lake county: Holy H E Double Hockey Sticks: I've been MeMe'd! - 06/04/08 03:38 PM

I'm going to forgive Teresa Berry for not realizing that this is recital week, the last week of school and the week of other endless deadlines.
Despite these entire goings ons I have been MeMe'd. I can't tell you my first thoughts when I received the tag.
Suffice it … (3 comments)

lake county: My Secret Hobby -- The MLS - 05/20/08 12:08 PM

I love reading through MLS listings. Not only do I get a feel for the area inventory and pricing I get a pretty good laugh out of this practice. Here are some of this week's favorite MLS property descriptions.
•1. $2500 flooring allowance, $5000 landscaping allowance, seller will look at any … (46 comments)

lake county: So I was posting this picture... - 05/06/08 10:00 PM

It isn't really noticeable in my Historic Downtown Eustis Post but as I was posting this picture my laptop almost met its demise.
It would seem Peddler's Wagon was under attack.
Luckily I did not notice this lovely creature while I was taking the photo or I would have regretted not getting that … (1 comments)

lake county: Historic Downtown Eustis - 05/06/08 09:58 PM

Downtown Eustis is experiencing a revitalization, a rebirth if you will. In 2003, Waterman Hospital left its downtown location to new state of the art facilities on HWY 441. The building which housed the hospital and formerly the Waterman Hotel was demolished. The Lake Eustis Foundation was established to develop the property.
The vision the foundation … (1 comments)

lake county: No Two Dcuks are Exactly the Same - 05/06/08 07:53 PM

How many of you read that title and muttered something negative about my proofreading? (It's okay, I would have done the same thing.)
Without further ado, I would like to introduce you to DCUKS.
Dcuks are from England. They are handcarved from renewable bamboo root. Each one is a unique character with its … (0 comments)

lake county: Clifford House home to Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society - 05/01/08 09:12 AM

Built in 1911 the Clifford House, located on the shores of Lake Eustis, is an example of Neo-classical architecture and is constructed of Florida cypress.
Originally home to Guilford D. Clifford, one of the town's earliest settlers and businessmen, this Neo-classical house has 18 rooms, 6 fireplaces and over 4,500 square feet … (2 comments)

lake county: Bay Street Players Present: The Miracle Worker - 05/01/08 08:53 AM

The Miracle Worker by William Gibson
April 11 through May 4, 2008

The Bay Street Players at the Historical State Theatre Eustis, Florida present The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. Designed & Directed by David W. Clevinger, the production has received rave reviews. I highly recommend this fantastic production.
Tickets are available by calling the … (0 comments)

lake county: The Historic Lakeside Inn, Mount Dora, FL - 04/29/08 11:02 PM

On the shores of Lake Dora sits the majestic and historic Lakeside Inn
In the early 1880's Mount Dora was known as Royellou. The town consisted of no more than a post office. The postmaster Ross Tremain named the lakeside outpost after his three children; Roy, Ella and Louis.
The sixteen families … (2 comments)

lake county: Donnelly House, Mount Dora, FL - 04/09/08 08:56 PM

One of the most recognizable homes in Mount Dora, Florida is the John P. Donnelly House.
This home was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places on April 4, 1975.
John P. Donnelly, a native of Pittsburgh, PA moved to Mount Dora in 1879. He married Annie McDonald Stone in 1881.
He built … (0 comments)

lake county: I have all this stuff to say and no time to say it! - 04/09/08 07:17 PM

I have been a member here on Active Rain for a very short time, maybe a month.
I started out by building my profile. Then I saw Points!
I started reading and commenting. More Points!
Then I figured out what these points did.
Well, that was all she wrote. I had to get … (9 comments)

lake county: Beautiful Baytree Home, Tavares Florida - 03/11/08 08:35 PM

Welcome Home to Beautiful Baytree!

This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home in the friendly golf community of Baytree is waiting for you.

The home features a bright, spacious floorplan with 1587 square feet of living space.

The vinyl "glass" enclosed Florida room is a restful retreat, perfect for sitting back with a … (2 comments)

lake county: The Wild Life in Eustis, FL (Lake County) - 03/11/08 11:54 AM

Living in Lake County, aptly named with 1400 lakes, my children have learned lesson #1 rather easily.
Lesson #1 -- If there is water, an alligator is nearby.
Unique Car Game... Drive along Lakeshore Drive and challenge your children to find and count the gators in the lake! This is very exciting, especially … (3 comments)

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