Lisa's Blog - Archives May, 2007

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It's all in the presentation - 05/30/07 09:57 AM

We have all heard time and time again - staging is everything. Prospective buyers want to see a HOUSE not a trophy collection, beanie baby collection, furniture collection, etc. Presentation is everything and could determine how long a house sits on the market. So, make sure the first impression gets the … (1 comments)

Things to do this Memorial weekend - 05/25/07 08:20 AM

This weekend in the Upper Keys area there will be ceremonies on Monday, Memorial Day, to remember and honor the fallen heros of America's Armed Forces as well as those currently serving overseas and at home. I encourage you to attend them if you can. At 9:00am there is a … (1 comments)

A time to remember - 05/24/07 07:33 AM

Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while many of us are planning trips to see family, backyard BBQs, activities on the water - whether it be a day of fishing or hanging out at the sandbar, I would like to remind everyone to take time to remember the real reason … (5 comments)

What Makes a House a Home - Islamorada, Florida - 05/23/07 10:49 AM

What makes a House a Home - A warm embrace with a kiss on the cheek to say hello and to welcome family/friends after a day at work or school, dinner at the table talking about the events of the day, movie night, playing board/card games at the same table where … (5 comments)

New Season - Same old song - 05/22/07 09:57 AM

The start of hurricane season, June 1st, well soon be upon us. Each year we are inundated by the media with the predicted storms and repeated told to prepare for the season. Well I am jumping on the "get prepared" band-wagon. It is never too early to start purchasing and storing … (0 comments)

Things to do this weekend - 05/18/07 08:27 AM

This weekend Founders Park, in Islamorada, will host the 16th annual Florida Keys Island Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm. The "Sauce Boss" will be there as well as Country Music star Janie Fricke. If "big boats" are more to your liking, Marathon is hosting the Offshore Grand … (1 comments)

Vacation rental limits go to Tallahassee - 05/17/07 06:59 AM

Regulation of vacation rentals within the Village of Islamorada has gotten a reprive while property owners now take thier case to the 1st District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee. The Village recently passed policy that limits the number and location of properties for rent less than 28 days at a time. … (0 comments)

Affordable houseing changes in Islamorada on hold - 05/16/07 07:44 AM

The Village council decided to delay making a decision on whether or not to ease restrictions on homes that were previously built or purchased under the affordable housing guidelines. At the center of the issue is a change to the income level required in order to meet the affordable guidelines. Currently … (0 comments)

Changes in water restrictions - 05/11/07 10:19 AM

State water managers on Thursday declined to increase restrictions in Monroe and Miami-Dade counties, leaving them at Phase 2, where they likely will continue indefinitely. The worsening drought and threat of saltwater intrusion into freshwater wells prompted stricter rules in Broward, Palm Beach... - this means odd numbered addresses can water … (0 comments)

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