florida: Pending Home Sales Up, Even In This Gloomy Economic Situation says NAR - 10/08/08 12:31 PM
WASHINGTON, October 08, 2008 - Pending home sales activity surged as buyers took advantage of low home prices and affordable interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index,1 a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in August, jumped 7.4 percent to 93.4 from an … (0 comments)
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florida: Flu Shot Clinic at CENTURY 21 Office in Zephyrhills, Florida on November 6th - 10/07/08 02:12 PM
As we did last year, the Visiting Nurse Association will be administering flu shot vaccinations at our CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Inc. offices at 34619 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Florida from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2008. We will have juice and cookies available as … (0 comments)
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florida: It Pays to Shop Around for Best Property Insurance Prices in Zephyrhills, Florida - 10/04/08 07:30 PM
I was speaking with two other agents in our office yesterday and we were comparing the experiences that our customers were having as they searched for home insurance. It appears that since we have not recently been hit by a large storm, they have more options. However, the prices for the … (0 comments)
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florida: Music & Motorcycles and Veterans Parade in Zephyrhills, Florida - Nov. 8, 2008 - 10/03/08 01:05 PM
On Saturday, November8, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM a lot will be happening in downtown Zephyrhills, Florida. Officially the event is called Music and Motorcyles, but includes a lot more.
At 11:00 AM there will be a Hike for Hospice at Zephyr Park to raise funds for our local … (0 comments)
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florida: Halloween Howl in Zephyrhills, Florida on October 25, 2008 - 10/02/08 10:21 AM
Halloween Howl in Zephyrhills, Florida
When: Saturday, October 25th from 4 PM to 9 PM (Haunted House Open Oct. 24th from 6-10 PM, Oct. 25th from 4 - 10 PM, Oct. 31 from 6 - 10 PM)
Where: Downtown Zephyrhills, FL on 5th Avenue
Events Planned:
Hayrides
Haunted House (see … (0 comments)
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florida: 2008 San Antonio Florida Rattlesnake Festival Coming October 18th & 19th - 09/23/08 01:14 PM
Just wanted to let you know that the San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival in San Antonio, Florida will take place on October 18th and 19th of 2008. San Antonio, Florida just to the north of Tampa and a couple of miles east of Interstate 75 in the hills of Pasco County.
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florida: Tale of the Little Short Sale in Zephyrhills that Became a Foreclosure - 09/20/08 09:54 PM
This is just a recent occurrence that I went through here in Zephyrhills, Florida that says something about short sales, foreclosures, and some general real estate principles. Hopefully it will help some of you avoid problems of your own in the future. Short sales are often touted as wonderful things, … (0 comments)
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florida: Flu Clinic at CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Zephyrhills, FL on November 8, 2008 - 09/11/08 04:54 PM
As we did last year, the Visiting Nurse Association will be administering flu shot vaccinations at our office at 34619 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Florida from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2008. As I get more updates I will update this post and move it to … (0 comments)
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florida: Hurricane Ike Passes Over Length of Cuba - Projected to Miss Florida Mainland - 09/08/08 02:19 PM
Hurricane Ike is now over the central part of Cuba and seems to be moving right up the length of the island. I heard a news reporter today say that since it will be spending more time over land that this would weaken it more before it leaves the western end … (0 comments)
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florida: Hurricane Ike Approaches Florida while TS Hanna Moves Away to North - 09/05/08 09:53 PM
Tropical Storm Hanna is now leaving our area and heading for the Carolinas. No one is wishing them any bad luck, but here in Florida we are glad that it seems we will be passed by again. But still, you never know when these weather systems can intensify and change … (2 comments)
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florida: Property Tax Amendment 5 Taken Off Ballot by Florida Supreme Court - 09/03/08 06:33 PM
Today, September 3, 2008, the Florida Supreme Court has ordered that Amendment 5, which deals with property tax reform, be taken off the November election ballot. Previously a circuit court judge had ordered the amendment's removal from the ballot saying the wording was "misleading". This ruling was appealed to the … (0 comments)
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florida: Tropical Storm Hanna Southeast of Florida/Gustav Long Gone - 09/02/08 04:43 PM
Hurricane Hanna has now been downgraded to a tropical storm and is passing over Haiti, and the Dominican Republic as it moves towards Florida. It had been a hurricane but apparently weakend as it passed over the islands. The projected path of Hanna does not seem to carry it right … (0 comments)
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florida: Hurricane Preparedness and Related Links - 09/01/08 02:31 PM
Now that some serious storms are appearing on our horizons, I thought that it might be helpful to post some information that could be useful to my readers and help them prepare their homes for the possible arrival of a hurricane. (People in Minnesota and Wyoming can probably ignore this … (1 comments)
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florida: Florida’s Existing Home Sales Remain Level in July 2008 Compared to Previous Year’s Sales - 08/26/08 01:47 PM
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25, 2008 – Single-family existing home sales rose in Florida for the first time in more than two years: While only six more homes sold in July 2008 than in July 2007, it could indicate stabilization in Florida’s housing sector, according to the latest housing statistics released by … (0 comments)
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florida: Zephyrhills 55+ Bulletin Board Up and Running and More Useful Than Ever - 08/22/08 06:32 PM
Last year I started a Zephyrhills 55+ Bulletin Board for the residents of this area and their friends and family members of all ages. At that time I had forums for 12 parks and a general forum. I found that hardly anyone posted messages in the park forum, but instead used … (0 comments)
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florida: Tropical Storm Fay Passes Zephyrhills and Tampa Florida By - 08/21/08 04:36 PM
Well, Tropical Storm Fay has come and gone. It was weird the way it came over Key West and then right up the middle of the state until it almost got to Tampa. Then it took a jag to the east and went up the east coast touching Daytona and … (0 comments)
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florida: Tropical Storm Fay Headed Toward Florida - 08/17/08 06:11 PM
Weather forcasters are predicting that Tropical Storm Fay is heading toward Florida and could arrive in the Keys tomorrow (Monday, August 18), and on the mainland on Tuesday. At that point no one knows whether it will reach hurricane strength or not. So far predicted paths of the storm show … (0 comments)
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florida: Circuit Judge says Amendment 5 Concerning Florida Property Taxes Must Leave Ballot - 08/16/08 12:50 PM
What a property tax mess? Law making and sausage making are not for the weak of heart or stomach, or so they say. Our Florida legislature recently passed a property tax bill that was supposed to cut our taxes for residents here. However, it is a real mish-mash. Some of it … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida's Existing Home, Condo Sales Improve in 2nd Quarter of 2008, Compared to 1st Quarter - 08/15/08 06:51 PM
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 14, 2008 – During the second quarter of 2008, Florida Realtors® continued to report positive signs for the state’s housing sector, such as an increase in pending home sales (based on contracts signed but not closed) and a slower rate of expansion of inventory levels in some … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Insurance Commissioner and Allstate Resolve Pending Litigation, Company to Expand Writing Homeowners Insurance in Florida - 08/15/08 05:20 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced that the Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has reached a limited agreement with the Allstate Companies (Allstate) that includes a $5 million fine to resolve the ongoing issues that had become the subject of numerous proceedings stemming from Allstate’s September rate … (2 comments)
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florida: For Third Week in a Row, 30 Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rate Remains Unchanged - 08/14/08 06:27 PM
Today 8/14/08 Freddie Mac reported that the average mortgage interest rates for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages remained unchanged for the third week and 15 year fixed-rate loans were down a bit from last week. Nationally the average mortgage interest rate for 30 year fixed-rate mortgages was 6.52% (6.49% in the … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Gov. Crist and Insurance Commissioner McCarty Announce Updated Web site to Shop for Homeowners’ Insurance - 08/12/08 08:41 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Charlie Crist and Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced the launch of the updated www.shopandcomparerates.com Web site. The two offices activated this free, online tool in July 2007 to assist consumers looking to acquire or switch homeowners’ insurance coverage.
Among the improvements made to the Web site … (0 comments)
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florida: Check Deed Restrictions Regarding Pets Before Buying a Home - 08/07/08 01:38 PM
In previous posts I have discussed deed retrictions that exist in many subdivisions here in Zephyrhills, and in the rest of Florida and the United States. They do have their pros and cons, as do most things in this world. But the ultimate goal of most of them is to … (0 comments)
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florida: Property Tax News from Pasco County, Florida - Understanding Your 2008 Proposed Taxes - 08/04/08 11:20 AM
At our weekly meeting today Mike Wells, our Pasco County Property Appraiser, came by to give us an update. Prices have dropped in the county and the appraisers office is very aware of this fact. Pasco County is quite diverse with many areas being very rural and others being extremely … (0 comments)
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florida: Southwest Water Management Water District Map in Florida - 06/30/08 02:29 PM
One of the most popular requests on this blog is for information about flood zones in the west central section of Florida. I have found a map that shows the major water basins in our area that was created by the Southwest Water Management District, otherwise known as "swift mud". … (0 comments)
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florida: Mobile Homes on Rental Lots versus Mobile Homes on Their Own Land in Zephyrhills, Florida - 06/25/08 09:56 PM
Strangely enough, yesterday and today I had two people call me with requests for the same information about some of the mobile homes that were for sale in the area. I gave them the information they needed, but they both thought the prices were a bit high. I then asked … (0 comments)
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florida: Mobile Homes For Sale in Zephyrhills, Florida - 06/21/08 10:45 AM
I currently have 6 mobile homes listed with me for sale in the Zephyrhills, Florida area. These are all in subdivisions where you own the land under the homes, and yet the homeowner fees are $35/month or less. No rental parks here. All of the parks have recreation buildings, community swimming … (0 comments)
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florida: FEMA Flood Zone Maps for Florida and Much of the United States - 06/20/08 08:37 PM
Two of the most popular posts I have ever written deal with finding flood zones in Pasco County and Hillsborough County in the State of Florida. Luckily, the county property appraisers in these two counties have excellent maps that show residents whether or not their properties lie within a designated … (0 comments)
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florida: In Florida Real Estate: Who Bought What? Where & Why Did They Buy It? Who Helped Them? Etc. - 05/11/08 05:10 PM
The Florida Association of REALTORs (FAR) had the National Association of REALTORs (NAR) prepare an annual report that reveals the characteristics of home buyers and sellers in the State of Florida for 2007. It is somewhat interesting to see who was buying homes, what types of homes they were buying, … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED! Wonderful Furnished Double-Wide Mobile Home For Sale in Zephyr Shores near Zephyrhills, Florida - 05/10/08 12:28 PM
This clean and neat double-wide mobile home is located in the Zephyr Shores subdivision, just to the west of Zephyrhills, Florida. Whether you are looking for a year round home or a place to escape the cold winter winds, this home might be just what you are searching for. It is … (0 comments)
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florida: My May 2008 Real Estate Newsletter is Available For Download - 05/01/08 01:11 PM
My May 2008 Real Estate Newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file. Just click on the following link: Download may_2008_newsletter.pdf
If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically in the future each month, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would … (0 comments)
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florida: Oaks Royal III - Nicely Updated 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Mobile For Sale Near Zephyrhills, FL - 04/25/08 06:10 PM
Pride of ownership is very evident in this wonderful double-wide mobile home. Located in the Oaks Royal III subdivision just to the west of Zephyrhills, Florida it is conveniently located close to shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, parks, etc. This home has been loving updated in many ways. From floor-to-ceiling you will … (0 comments)
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florida: Finding Cheap Gas in Zephyrhills, Florida and Around the United States - 04/23/08 12:49 PM
This is a little off the topic of this blog, but as a real estate agent I put a lot of miles on my car and a lot of gas in its tank. Many people who are house hunting do the same. If you would like to find where the … (0 comments)
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florida: Nice Single-Wide Mobile Home For Sale in Zephyr Shores Near Zephyrhills, FL - 04/04/08 07:18 PM
This home is located in Zephyr Shores which is one of the popular mobile home subdivisions that Zephyrhills, Florida has to offer. You own the land here. This is NOT a rental park. This 2 bedroom/1.5 bath home is perfect place to avoid the cold winter weather of the great … (1 comments)
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florida: Smaller Insurance Companies Taking the Places of Some of the Bigger Players in Florida - 03/23/08 03:48 PM
I have heard reports and have also heard similar information from local insurance agents, that Citizens Property Insurance and other larger companies are losing some of their business to smaller underwriters that are beginning to do business in the state. Though for some properties, Citizens may still be the only … (0 comments)
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florida: Price Reduced Again on Wonderful Colony Hills Double-Wide Mobile Near Zephyrhills, FL - 03/18/08 08:02 PM
The owners of this wonderful home for sale in the Colony Hills subdivision near Zephyrhills, Florida have just reduced its price to just $74,900! This is one of the most popular subdivisions in the area. This is not a rental park. You own the land here.
This home has two … (0 comments)
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florida: Wonderful Furnished Double-Wide Mobile Home For Sale in Zephyr Shores near Zephyrhills, Florida - 03/15/08 02:24 PM
This clean and neat double-wide mobile home is located in the Zephyr Shores subdivision, just to the west of Zephyrhills, Florida. Whether you are looking for a year round home or a place to escape the cold winter winds, this home might be just what you are searching for. It is … (1 comments)
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florida: Mobile Homes Selling Briskly in Zephyrhills and in the Rest of Florida - 03/04/08 01:17 PM
One of the agents in our CENTURY 21 office always says that "In January buyers kick the tires on the vacation homes here, and then make their decisions to buy in February, March, and April". That seems to be holding true this year as well. As a plus for buyers, this … (0 comments)
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florida: My March 2008 Florida Real Estate Newsletter Is Now Available for Download - 03/03/08 09:23 PM
My March 2008 real estate newsletter is now available for download as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file. Just click on the following link: Download March2008newsletter.PDF
If you would like to receive these newsletters automatically in the future each month, just send me an e-mail and let me know. I would be … (0 comments)
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florida: Little Everglades Steeplechase to Take Place - Dade City, Florida, Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 03/02/08 06:51 PM
The Little Everglades Steeplechase will take place on March 9, 2008. This is a unique event that sounds like a great way to spend a day. From what I gather there will be Steeplechase Races, Jack Russell Terrier Races, a Carriage Parade, a Party Pavilion with Entertainment, and more. Sounds like … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED!! Comfortable Furnished 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Single-Wide Mobile For Sale Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 02/27/08 07:04 PM
This neat, clean, and furnished 2 bedroom/ 1.5 bath mobile home is located not far from the center of Zephyrhills, just to the west of Zephyr Park. It has a very large and bright Florida room with an attached workshop. The primary area of the Florida room is insulated. Just … (0 comments)
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florida: Just 5 Days Left to File For Florida Homestead Exemption for Property Tax - 02/24/08 04:26 PM
You just have until the end of this week February 29th, to apply for a Homestead Exemption, and others, for the 2008 property tax year. Depending on where you live this could amount to several hundreds of dollars. With the recently passed Amendment 1, even more money could be at stake. … (0 comments)
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florida: State of Florida Now Has Website to Handle Elder Affairs - 02/22/08 01:41 PM
Our state now has a site for Elder Affairs. This site covers matters involving relocation to Florida for retirement or vacations, health issues, elder abuse, and a plethora of other topics of interest to many of us. To reach this site, simply click on the following link: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/
I hope you … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City from Feb. 28th to March 9th, 2008 - 02/21/08 10:57 AM
Just a last minute reminder that the Florida Strawberry Festival will begin next week. This is always a popular event and there are many things to see and do. This year there are a lot of shows with big name headliners. For more information click on the following link: http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/ There … (0 comments)
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florida: $12,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Double-Wide Mobile Home For Sale in South Hill Park Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 02/19/08 07:31 PM
The owner of this home in the South Hill Mobile Home Park just to the west of Zephyrhills, Florida has reduced its price a whopping $12,000 from its original asking price! It has two bedrooms, two baths, and a two car carport. The home also features a screened covered patio, … (0 comments)
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florida: Zephyrhills Florida Winter AutoFest to Take Place This Weekend Feb. 21st to 24th, 2008 - 02/19/08 06:13 PM
This weekend the Zephyrhills Winter AutoFest will take place in Festival Park on US 301. Dates are February 21 to 24. Park opens at 8 AM each day of the event, according to their website. This event always has a lot of interesting things to do and see! There will be … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED! Double-Wide Mobile For Sale in Florida Trailer Estates Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 02/07/08 07:19 PM
Think it is nearly impossible to find a nice 1982 double-wide 2 bedroom/1.5 bath mobile home on its own lot for under $50,000? Well, here is one for you to consider. Whether as a year-round residence or a refuge from the north's wintry blasts, this home could be just what … (0 comments)
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florida: Floridians Vote For Property Tax Reform and Approve Amendment 1 - 01/29/08 09:51 PM
This evening opponents conceded that supporters of Amendment 1 in Florida had more than enough votes to get it approved. Just over half the votes was not enough for passage. It was required that the amendment get at least 60% of the votes cast for this propety tax reform amendment to … (0 comments)
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florida: Now May Be The Time to Purchase a Home, At Least in Florida - 01/21/08 09:05 PM
Notice this image of the scales. Normally, when one side goes down, the other side goes up. That is usually the relationship between mortgage interest rates and home prices. When interest rates are low, more people can get loans for larger amounts. This causes more demand for homes so the … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED! 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Mobile Home For Sale Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 01/18/08 07:07 PM
This 2 bedroom/1 bath single wide offers affordable living, either as a winter residence or a year-round home. It is located near the center of Zephyrhills on a quiet side street not far from beautiful Zephyr Park. On one side it has a large Florida room with an adjoining workshop … (0 comments)
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florida: Early Voting For Property Tax Reform & Presidential Primaries Begins in Florida - 01/17/08 07:20 PM
I was driving past the library near our real estate office yesterday and saw a sign by the road announcing that you could vote early there. For many years voters in Florida have been able to vote before the actual election date in an attempt to diminish delays for citizens … (0 comments)
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florida: Text of Proposed Property Tax Reform Up For Vote in Florida on January 29 - 01/05/08 05:49 PM
Many people are asking me what the property tax amendment contains and how it will affect them. I am not an attorney, so you will excuse me if I do not interpret the fine points of the amendment. I have, however, put the text of the amendment on my blog so … (1 comments)
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florida: Wonderful Double-Wide Mobile Home For Sale in Colony Hills Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 01/04/08 09:07 PM
I have just listed this wonderful home for sale in the Colony Hills subdivision near Zephyrhills, Florida. This is one of the most popular subdivisions in the area. This is not a rental park. You own the land here.
This home has two bedrooms and two baths. The home is … (0 comments)
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florida: Time Running Out to Register For Florida's Primary Elections - 12/28/07 10:24 PM
I was reminded today that if you are a citizen of Florida and wish to vote in the elections that will be held on January 29, 2008, you must be registered to vote by this coming Monday, December 31st. Keep in mind that not only will we be voting for … (1 comments)
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florida: Winter Homes For Sale In Zephyrhills, Florida - 12/25/07 08:48 PM
As I finish up my Christmas celebrations here with family and friends, on CNN and other cable channels I can see what is happening up north. Does this picture look familiar to any of you? If not, it probably soon will be a reality. I know from experience having spent … (0 comments)
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florida: In Florida, Buy a Mobile Home on a Rental Lot in Haste, and Repent at Leisure - 12/18/07 09:00 PM
There is an old proverb that says "Marry in haste, and repent at leisure". I suspect many a visitor to those little wedding chapels in Las Vegas can attest to the validity of this saying. Here in the Zephyrhills area of Florida I often have home buyers call me and … (2 comments)
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florida: December a Slow Month for Real Estate in Florida and Around the Country - 12/07/07 03:09 PM
As usual, the market here in Zephyrhills and the rest of Florida has slowed since Thanksgiving. This is also common in most other states. Even though interest rates are at their lowest levels in 2 years and home prices are down as well, people have other matters on their minds. … (0 comments)
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florida: Don't Forget About Your Homestead Exemption for 2008 in Florida - 11/27/07 08:41 PM
As most Floridians are aware, or should be aware, there could be changes in how the Homestead Exemption and others will function in the future in Florida. We will not know for sure until after the start of the year when voters have their say during an election in January.
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florida: PRICE REDUCED in Zephyr Shores Mobile Home Subdivision Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 11/27/07 02:29 PM
I have listed another home in the popular Zephyr Shores Mobile Home subdivision near Zephyrhills, Florida. This 2 bedroom/2 bath double-wide mobile home is being sold completely furnished. It has a south-facing Florida room that makes the whole house seem bright. The master bedroom has four closets in it and … (0 comments)
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florida: Allstate Insurance Companies Denied Rate Increases in Florida - 11/16/07 07:21 PM
As you may have read in an earlier post, several insurance companies were still asking for rate increases despite the fact that last January reforms were implemented that were supposed to LOWER rates for consumers.
Regulators here have finally let Allstate Insurance speak its piece, and finally turned a deaf-ear … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida’s Strong Population Growth Boosting Demand for Residential Real Estate - 11/15/07 07:20 PM
ORLANDO, Fla., November 2007 – As one of the fastest growing states in the nation, Florida’s population is expected to increase by 325,000 in 2008, spurring demand for working-age and retirement housing.
“Florida remains a prime destination for workers seeking new jobs and for the growing wave of baby … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Mobile Home For Sale Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 11/05/07 06:08 PM
This 2 bedroom/1 bath single wide offers affordable living, either as a winter residence or a year-round home. It is located near the center of Zephyrhills on a quiet side street not far from beautiful Zephyr Park. On one side it has a large Florida room with an adjoining workshop/laundry … (0 comments)
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florida: "Snowbird" Migration of Winter Visitors Begins in Zephyrhills and Florida - 11/02/07 11:05 AM
As I was driving to work this morning I noticed a higher percentage of out-of-state license plates on many of the cars I saw. It would appear that the annual pilgrimage of northerners, or "snowbirds" coming to Florida to escape winter's fury has begun.
Here we usually get three main … (0 comments)
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florida: Update: Flu Shot Clinic a Success at CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty in Zephyrhills, Florida - 10/18/07 05:36 PM
Today, October 18th, we held a flu shot clinic at CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty in Zephyrhills, Florida. According to the personnel from Visiting Nurse Association of Florida we had a good turnout with over 50 visitors stopping by for their annual vaccinations. Many of the patients commented that they … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida's Governor Crist Wants to Extend Special Session and Deal With Property Tax Reform - 10/10/07 02:56 PM
Yesterday I informed you that the Florida legislature had reached an agreement concerning budget cuts and was set to vote it into law on Friday. Passage was almost a certainty. However, now I hear that Governor Crist is pushing them to continue on during this special session to address property … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Budget-Cutting Legislative Special Session Ends - 10/09/07 07:34 PM
It is being reported that the special session of the Florida legislature whose goal was to find $1.1 billion in budget cuts has come to an end. The leaders in the Senate and House have apparently reached an agreement that will supposedly be voted into law on Friday of this … (4 comments)
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florida: OPENHOUSE WEEKEND at CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Zephyrhills, Florida - 10/04/07 01:54 PM
This Saturday and Sunday, October 6th and 7th, CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Inc. will be hosting numerous openhouses around the East Pasco area of Florida. There will be 75 homes open for tours. This would be a perfect weekend to get out, enjoy the beautiful weather, and take a look … (0 comments)
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florida: Century 21 Bill Nye Realty in Zephyrhills, Florida to Offer Flu Shot Clinic on October 18, 2007 - 10/03/07 03:18 PM
On Thursday, October 18, 2007 flu shots will be offered at the offices of CENTURY 21 Bill Nye Realty, Inc. at 34619 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Florida from 9 AM to 1 PM. The vaccine will be administered by the Visiting Nurses Association of Florida. I am also told that … (0 comments)
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florida: State Farm Insurance Agrees to Further Rate Cuts in Florida - 10/03/07 01:51 PM
It is being reported that State Farm Insurance Company has finally reached an agreement with the State of Florida concerning rate cuts and other business practices. The gist of this agreement is:
State Farm will cut its rates 2% more in addition to the 7% reduction it made this summer.
The … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Judge Says Property Tax Amendment "Misleading" - 09/25/07 07:43 PM
The agents in our office are talking about what happened yesterday, September 24th. A circuit court judge said that the property tax amendment that we were supposed to vote on in January 2008 was "misleading". Apparently the wording made it unclear when and how the "Save Our Homes" rules that … (3 comments)
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florida: NOW PRICED TO SELL!! Beautiful & Spacious Home For Sale in Grandview Grove near Dade City, Florida - 09/19/07 02:58 PM
This home in the Grandview Grove subdivision, just to the southwest of Dade City, Florida has been PRICED TO SELL FAST AT ONLY $279,900! This is a very small special development of under 20 large homes on 1 acre lots. You do not find that in many subdivisions today.
This … (0 comments)
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florida: Special Session of the Florida Legislature to Tackle Budget Cuts Back on the Calendar - 09/14/07 07:55 PM
In a recent post I mentioned that the special session of the Florida legislature to find budget cuts had been cancelled. Now it is back on the calendar. It will take place from October 3 - 12, 2007. The delay was caused by a lack of cooperation between the legislature and … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Insurance Commissioner Denies Hartford's Rate Increase Request - 09/13/07 08:05 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (09/12/2007) - Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty today announced the denial of eight rate filings submitted by insurance companies of The Hartford Financial Services Group. The filings submitted were not actuarially justified and lacked supporting information. The Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) sent Notices of Intent to deny the … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida’s Housing Market Shows Surprising Resilience Despite Pessimism - 09/05/07 07:51 PM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. 9/4/07 — Despite the bleak real estate outlook nationwide, Florida’s new home market appears for now to be stabilizing as a result of persistent demand for homes and lack of overbuilding, according to a University of Florida study released today.
“There’s a growing feeling of apprehension or caution, … (0 comments)
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florida: Nationwide Insurance Plans to Dump Thousands of Policy Holders in Florida - 08/29/07 06:40 PM
Yesterday Nationwide Insurance announced that to limit their exposure to risk in Florida they were going to begin cancelling the policies of 39,000 homeowners and 1,600 commercial policy holders. They said they were forced to do this to "ensure long-term stability for Nationwide's customers, agents and associates."
Their plans will unfold … (0 comments)
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florida: Super Homestead Estimators Available on Florida County Property Appraiser Sites - 08/25/07 03:17 PM
Many of residents in Florida are aware that in January 2008 we will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that will do away with the Save Our Homes tax program and the current Homestead Exemption, and replace them with a Super Homestead Exemption. Save Our Homes now … (7 comments)
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florida: UF Survey: Floridians Not Entirely Sold on New Property Tax Measure - 08/22/07 06:07 PM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The fate of a proposed property tax amendment that would affect the existing Save Our Homes amendment in a January statewide referendum is too close to call, a new University of Florida survey finds.
Fifty-eight percent of Florida voters said they would vote for the new “super exemption” … (0 comments)
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florida: Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notices Arrive in Florida - 08/20/07 08:42 PM
In Pasco County and the rest of Florida we are receiving our Truth in Millage or TRIM notices in the mail. The main purpose of these notices is to let us know what our property taxes might be for the year 2007. As in many states we pay our property … (0 comments)
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florida: Two Florida Property Insurance Companies Withdraw Their Requests For Rate Increases - 08/20/07 05:14 PM
TALLAHASSEE (08/17/2007) - The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) announced today that AMEX Assurance Company and IDS Property Casualty Insurance Company withdrew their filings. The companies had requested a 49.1 percent rate increase for their homeowners' insurance lines of business.
During 2006, the insurance industry pointed to the high cost … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED! Personal Residence or Investment Opportunity in Zephyrhills for just $89,900 - 08/18/07 01:23 PM
For home buyers or investors with just a little vision and willing to apply some TLC, this well-priced property could hold the potential that you have been looking for. This 2 bedroom/1 bath bungalow home has a great bright open feeling that belies its age. Living room, dining room, and … (0 comments)
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florida: State Farm Insurance Hearing Postponed Indefinitely - 08/13/07 03:08 PM
TALLAHASSEE (08/10/2007) - Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has postponed the public hearing to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 regarding recent underwriting decisions made by the State Farm companies conducting business in Florida. Subpoenas served on the companies for the upcoming hearing outlined the requirements for certain records to … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED!! Two Bedroom/1 Bath Home with 1/1 Detached Apartment For Sale in Zephyrhills, Florida - 08/08/07 08:03 PM
This 2 bedroom/1 bath home is located in Zephyrhills, Florida. This residence has central heat and air-conditioning. It is of block construction and is located on a corner lot. On the back of the home is a Florida room that the current occupants are using as a bedroom. Carport has … (0 comments)
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florida: PRICE REDUCED! Single Family 2 bedroom/1 bath Home For Sale Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 08/08/07 06:49 PM
This 2 bedroom/1 bath home is located just to the southwest of Zephyrhills and is priced to sell. It can be a nice personal residence or rental home. It is located on a large partially fenced lot with mature trees to shade the home on those hot summer days. Central … (0 comments)
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florida: Condominium Woes in Florida - 08/07/07 06:27 PM
I have always considered the condominium market to be like the "canaries in the mineshaft". Miners used to take canaries with them into the mines. Being more susceptible to deadly gases, the canaries would keel over when gas was present and thus warned the miners to get out of the shaft … (2 comments)
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florida: University of Florida: Florida’s Housing Downturn Stymies Consumer Confidence Turnaround - 08/01/07 04:56 PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The weak housing market is to blame for Florida’s one-point drop in consumer confidence to 81 in July at a time when the national index is on the rise, a new University of Florida study finds.
The dip was fueled by declines in three … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Company Offers a Brochure to Help You Protect Your Home and Possibly Reduce Premiums - 07/31/07 07:38 PM
Citizens Property Insurance Company has prepared a brochure that contains information that may be helpful to Florida residents. Citizens is the largest insurer of homes in our state and recent legislation has expanded its market sector greatly. Older homes and many mobile homes have no other alternative than to get their … (0 comments)
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florida: Non-Profit FLASH.ORG Can Help Floridians and Others Prepare For Natural Disasters - 07/29/07 05:16 PM
I just found this site on the internet. I think it could be useful for homeowners, especially in Florida and the south where our weather can sometimes be severe.
The site is called Flash.org (Federal Alliance For Safe Homes) and it is a non-profit organization that has the goal of helping … (2 comments)
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florida: OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION DENIES FLORIDA FARM BUREAU’S REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE - 07/28/07 11:06 PM
TALLAHASSEE (07/19/2007) - Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced today that the Office of Insurance Regulation is denying Florida Farm Bureau's request to raise its rates by 30.3%. After receiving testimony from the company in a public hearing last week, and reviewing all previously submitted data seeking to justify the increase, … (0 comments)
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florida: Floridians Support Property Tax "Super Homestead Exemption", But Most Know Little About It - 07/20/07 08:46 PM
In a poll conducted by Quinnipac University in New York, it was revealed that voters in Florida favor a property tax proposal that will be voted on in January 2008, 57% to 17%. However, most admit that they do not really understand how it would work. At least 60% of … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida to Offer Hurricane Preparedness Workshops Around the State - 07/09/07 06:27 PM
The Florida Department of Financial Services will be holding informational workshops over the coming weeks in an effort to help homeowners and businesses prepare for the hurricane season here in the Sunshine State. Some of the topics they will deal with are: Preparing for Natural Disasters, Hurricane Preparation, Hardening Your Home … (0 comments)
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florida: Florida Now Has A State Site Where You Can Compare Insurance Rates - 06/29/07 02:53 PM
In an effort to help Floridians find affordable insurance coverage for their home, the state has set up a site where you can search and compare rates in all of our counties. You will see what the rates should be for a typical Florida home. Considering that companies are still asking … (2 comments)
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florida: Florida Governor Signs Legislation That Will Require the Licensing of Home Inspectors - 06/28/07 09:15 PM
Finally after years of trying, there is finally a law (SB 2234) that will require that home inspectors be licensed by the State of Florida. Most of the certified home inspectors that I know have long asked for such a requirement, but it never seemed to get anywhere. This year the … (5 comments)
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florida: Double-Wide Mobile Home Available For Purchase in Zephyr Shores Subdivision near Zephyrhills, Florida - 06/28/07 12:57 PM
I have listed this 1973 double-wide mobile home in Zephyr Shores, one of the area's nicest 55+ subdivisions. This is not a rental park. YOU OWN THE LAND HERE! It features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,152 square feet of heated/cooled living space. It also has a Florida Room, a … (0 comments)
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florida: Consumer Confidence of Floridians Rises Slightly According to The University of Florida - 06/27/07 05:00 PM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence in Florida rose one point to 83 in June, one month after dropping to its lowest level in 19 months, a new University of Florida study finds.
The small increase was due to increased optimism over future economic conditions in the United States. Expectations about U.S. … (0 comments)
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florida: County Property Appraiser Websites - A Great Free Resource for Sellers, Buyers, and Homeowners - 06/24/07 03:12 PM
Sometimes we complain that government entities are useless! However, for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in general, there is a great resource out there at your fingertips. And it is free and convenient! It is offered by your local county property appraiser. Their internet sites have a variety of functions that offer … (0 comments)
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florida: FLORIDA: NEW LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW THAT WILL ENHANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING A MORTGAGE - 06/21/07 12:22 PM
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist signed into law today legislation that will enhance consumer protection for consumers seeking a mortgage. The legislation, an "Act Relating to Mortgages," was sponsored by Senator Mike Fasano and Representative Garrett Richter at the request of the Office of Financial Regulation. This law will help protect … (0 comments)
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florida: 55+ Communities Near Zephyrhills, Florida - 06/18/07 09:57 AM
Long ago Zephyrhills, Florida became somewhat of a mecca for home buyers looking for a place to retire. As a consequence, we have several subdivisions that house mainly persons who are 55 years of age, or older.
According to federal law it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on … (1 comments)
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florida: How to Find Flood Zones in Hillsborough County, Florida - 06/18/07 09:26 AM
Not long ago I posted instructions for finding flood zones in Pasco County, Florida. That posting was viewed many, many times. So I am assuming that this is an issue that is important to my blog's readers. Therefore, I am now posting instructions for finding flood zones in Hillsborough County, Florida. … (0 comments)
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florida: How to Find Flood Zones in Pasco County, Florida - 06/13/07 07:26 PM
Often buyers and sellers want to know if a property is located partially or completely within a designated flood zone. Buyers need to know this information since their lenders will probably require flood insurance on the property.
One of the surest ways to find out is to have a survey … (2 comments)
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florida: Gov. Crist Signs Bill That Extends Freeze on Citizens Property Insurance Rates to 2008 - 06/12/07 06:10 PM
I am hearing that Governor Crist has extended the freeze that he signed several months ago that prevents Citizens Property Insurance (the so-called, insurer of last resort in Florida) from raising the rates it charges their customers for homeowner coverage. Instead of doing this by executive order, he accomplished it by … (0 comments)
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