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st augustine: St Augustine Florida Home Repairs That Increase Home Values - 02/07/12 07:06 AM
It feels like spring is in the air here in St Augustine Florida, even though it is just the beginning of February.  Home Depot is busier than ever with residents starting their Spring projects early this year. Homeowners should estimate the potential change in the value of their real estate versus the cost of specific changes before performing any work. Some upgrades are more advantageous than others in elevating a home’s value. Below is information on St Augustine Florida home repairs that increase home values.
Recommendations on St Augustine Florida Home Repairs That Increase Home Values
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st augustine: 12/12 - Make Some History - Break A Word Record! - 01/22/12 11:19 AM
Attend the St Augustine Repeat your Wedding Vows event held February 12, 2012 at Ripley’s Belive it or Not Museum. Repeat your wedding vows Feb. 12 and help Ripley’s break another World Record.
St Augustine Repeat Your Wedding Vows Event Details Feb. 12 at 2pm. Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum in St. Augustine, Fl will attempt to host the world’s largest wedding vow renewal ceremony. Ripley is looking for couples who would like to participate in this special activity, just two days prior to St. Valentine’s Day. Check-in will begin at noon Feb. 12th. Couples need to bring proof of … (0 comments)

st augustine: St. Augustine and St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report - 01/05/12 08:49 AM
St. Augustine and St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report for January 5, 2005 shows that there were 18 homes with price adjustments.  It appears that the Sellers are understanding that even in the active St. Augustine real estate market, the correct list price is vitally important.
Nearly 25 homes were re-listed in the last 24 hours, catching up the large end of year expired listings.
 
 

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st augustine: St. Augustine & St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report - 01/05/12 08:43 AM
St. Augustine, St. Johns County 24 Hr. Market Report for January 2, 2012 shows quite a few of the end of the year expired listings have been renewed.  Which leads me to think that agents that were out listing new homes yesterday, forgot to renew their expiring December listings!
Not surprising at all that there were no closings during this 24 hour period as it was New Year's Day.
 

 
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st augustine: Spam Allerting Pays Off - 12/31/11 10:16 AM

 
 
Recently I've noticed A LOT of 3rd party advertising in the replies of some of the post's I've been reading.  Frankly, it pisses me off. 
So, I have reported a concern each time I've read them.
I was just checking my points (cause I have a friendly competition going) and noticed that I got 10 points for each reported concern.
Thanks you Active Rain for rewarding good behavior!  I hope that you kick out those who are advertising sneakers, purses, watches and other irrelevancy.
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st augustine: St. Augustine, Florida is planning a HUGE Birthday Party. - 08/16/11 08:03 AM
 
 
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st augustine: If you Can't Stand The Heat.... - 08/05/11 08:30 AM
This has been a record setting year for temperatures in St. Augustine Florida and across much of the country. Weeks on end of scalding temperatures have left landscapes scorched and have resulted in numerous fatalities, namely among the elderly.  Which as you know our state of Florida has an older population.
 
 My fiance, Dan, is retired from the Centers for Diease Control (CDC) in Atlanta.  He shared with me some tips from the Center for those who have decided to brave the heat.
 
Keep hydrated. This means cool, non-alcoholic beverages, since alcohol dehydrates you further. Don't wait to drink … (2 comments)

st augustine: Adapt Your Home to it's Selling Season - 04/08/11 06:36 PM
Homes in St. Augustine Florida are beautiful all year long.   We don't have the brutal winters or the mess from leaves in the fall.  So we are lucky to have a great selling season all year long.
There's a selling myth that you should wait till springtime to sell your home. While spring is the busiest season for real estate sales across most of the country, people buy homes 365 days a year.   Here are some great hints to help emphasize your home's seasonal amenities.
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st augustine: A holiday tradition in the Nation’s Oldest City - 10/25/10 12:53 AM
I can’t believe it has been 17 years since the first Nights of Lights switch was flipped and our town was transformed into an enchanted city of light.  Come out to the Plaza to help celebrate on Saturday, November 20 at 6:30pm.
Thousands will be downtown at the plaza cheering our Mayor, Joe Boles, while he flips the switch lighting the city tree.  Instantly, over two million white lights fill St. Augustine's every corner with brilliant and magical holiday sparkle. Enjoy light displays at over 100 locations, including buildings, parks, medians and gardens throughout the city. Truly a sight to behold.
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st augustine: The Little Rascals and Arbor Day - 05/08/10 11:44 AM
Arbor Day always reminds me of the Little Rascals.  I was introduced to Arbor Day by Spanky and his Gang.  Do you remember the episode where Spanky plays hooky to ditch his school's pageant and midgets disguise themselves as children and they perform a racy little number in the show?

No need for truancy for St. Augustine Beach's Arbor Day ceremonies.  They are set for 5:30 p.m., Friday, at City Hall, A1A South.
There will even be a "pageant" of sorts, featuring the St. Augustine High School guitar ensemble, a poetry contest featuring St. Augustine High School winners and R.B. Hunt … (3 comments)

st augustine: St. Augustine's Historic Bridge Of Lions - 03/10/10 09:30 AM
I am so excited.  After years of construction, mess and traffic re-routs, The Bridge of Lions downtown St. Augustine will open a week from today -- at 10 am on March 17. 
This has been a five-year-long, $80 million restoration project and the residents have been very patient throughout this process.  When I am showing homes in St. Augustine, I make it a point to cross the temporary bridge and proudly tell of the restoration of the Lions and the story of our historic Bridge of Lions while navigating through construction traffic.
There's bound to be a joyful crowd for the ceremony … (2 comments)

st augustine: Get Outside this Week - 03/08/10 06:38 AM
Are you into Nature? Enjoy the Parks and Recreation in the St. Augustine, FL area? The temps have finally warmed up in north east Florida; it should be in the low 70’s all week. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the great Parks in St. Augustine. Then you will not want to miss the happenings this week.
Lots going on at St. Augustine's parks
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st augustine: St. Augustine will Soon Sparkle - 11/11/09 06:39 AM
My favorite time of year is almost here, winter in St. Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City. When the sun goes down, millions of white lights will soon create a magical holiday atmosphere throughout the historic Downtown district. The 16th Annual Nights of Lights Celebration in St. Augustine, Florida begins November 21st and lasts through January 31st. Business as well as homes in St. Augustine will be illuminated during the event.
I remember talking with St. Augustine City Commissioner, Bill Lennon, when he introduced this tradition to the City Council about 18 years ago. He wanted to transform the city into a … (2 comments)

st augustine: Baby Its Hot Outside - 07/17/09 08:10 AM
Summer is here ... full force!
We all know that it gets hot in Florida during the summer.  Fortunately, here on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine Florida, there is a gentle breeze most all the time. It sure helps in making us all feel a bit more comfortable.
I know that when I'm running around showing properties this time of year I am wilted by the end of the day and sometimes joke that I'm having heat stroke.
Well that is no joke - read on.
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st augustine: Detour near Bridge of Lions - 01/07/09 07:10 PM
For those of us who travel the Bridge of Lions between Anastasia Island and Downtown St. Augustine, please note there will be another detour.  

The north end of Dolphin Dr. and its intersection with Anastasia Blvd. will be closed three days starting tomorrow January 8, 2009.  The closure is due to the paving of the south side of Anastasia Blvd. from Dolphin Dr. east to just past Gerado Street. 
Traffic will be rerouted using Zorayda and Arricola Avenues.   
Patience my friends, just think how GREAT this new Bridge of Lions will be when its completed.
For more information go to the Bridge of … (3 comments)

st augustine: Amy showed me that I was Techno-challenged - 06/26/08 11:58 AM
The Womens Council of REALTORS St. Augustine Regional Chapter hosted a Technology Seminar yesterday.  Lead by a phenomenal National Speaker, Amy Chorew, we learned how network sites (like Active Rain) help in our web search optimization.  Amy reviewed two cool programs that I did not know about, and they are free by the way, that will save me time and money in my business. 
 
The first program, Photo Story 3, I have actually used before.  I have made a few videos from personal digital photos.  What I did not know was that your voice can be added to the "video" … (5 comments)

st augustine: Challenge - 05/29/08 10:26 AM
A friend of mine challenged me this morning to participate in the "Spirit 30/30/30" plan.  Even though it is a promotion for their company, I applaud Spirit Airlines in their quest to save the public money, reduce fuel consumption and enhance our environment. 
I plan to implement a number of their suggestions, because Lord knows I need to save some coin.  How about you, are you ready to take the Sprit Challenge?
 
1.        Carpool - sharing a ride with up to 3 other people can save thousands of dollars.  Here are a few online resources to help you find a … (0 comments)

st augustine: Too many Choices - 05/23/08 01:28 PM
I recently met with a REALTOR and her customers at my model condominium home in SeaGrove St. Augustine Beach.  She had been showing them new home construction, fixer-uppers, vacant home sites, short sales and foreclosures before coming in to visit me.  Everyone looked frustrated and tired, agent included.   What were these "buyers" looking for?  I do not think they even knew, but what ever it was it had to be A DEAL.  Having a variety of properties to choose from can be a great thing for buyers but it can also be paralyzing.
They may be thinking that there is a … (5 comments)

st augustine: Women's Council of REALTORS is NOT just for women - 02/26/08 09:51 AM
Have you considered The Women's Council of REALTORS?  The Women's Council chapter in St. Augustine, Florida is part of a 245-chapter national association that dates to 1938. In today's changing marketplace-with demanding customers and tough competition-you can't do it alone. Not only do you need to be connected to the top professionals in the industry, but also to the cutting-edge training, real estate industry information and wealth-building strategies that will build your business and secure your future. We hold our monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at Carabbara's Italian Grill in the Cobblestone Village shopping center on State Highway … (5 comments)