Today on my way home--the car in front of me stopped suddenly. I stopped suddenly. The car behind me did not stop suddenly.
When I felt the distinct jarring-thud, … (3 comments)
long beach: Big Family; Small World - 09/10/08 07:00 PM
I took a listing with "issues" towards the end of January. The home was moderate, cute and almost new in a subdivision of older homes. The home could have probably brought $10K to $12K more if it were in the newer subdivision a field and a creek away. Fortunately, the … (28 comments)
long beach: Warning*Blog Marathon With Photos*|Disclosing Environmental Noise|Neighbors & Other Issues - 08/22/08 10:46 PM
Introduction: This blog took on a life of its own. I think I needed to discharge:-) There really are some key points.
When buying:
Pay attention to environmental issues.
Ask Questions, then, Ask some more questions.
Pay attention to zoning and covenants/restrictions
Sometimes areas may have several different zonings clumped together. … (10 comments)
long beach: MS Gulf Coast Gossip|General Photo Blog|Vol 1|Not News - 05/03/08 11:34 PM
There are many more community events than I could possibly mention or attend. The following highlights are of events I have personally attended and people I have had the pleasure of encountering. For more in depth community information please visit: The Sun Herald, Wlox, Gulf Coast News....
Out and About … (2 comments)
long beach: Positive Reality Exercise|MS Gulf Coast Real Estate Inventory - 03/19/08 12:24 AM
Here's the Assignment: The assignment is open to the public at large as well as to Active Rain members. Please find a positive way to interpret any of the data, no sarcasm, and no backwards negativism disguised as positivism (I.e., Its a good thing you don't have a 3000-5000 sf home in … (0 comments)
long beach: WOW! Pay Attention:-)|Active Rain Discovery - 01/01/08 06:08 PM
A Simply Suzi Public Note (No Photos, no links, no referrals, no, no, no--just a message worth reading:-) IMHO) If you don't know everything about Active Rain and using Localism to your advantage--this could blow your mind. A few blogs back some of us were discussing how we meet the public using Localism … (27 comments)
long beach: MLS Activity 1 Week - 10/15/07 01:31 AM
REgarding the areas of Long Beach, Pass Christian, N, SE, and SW Gulfport, West Harrison County, MS 55 New listings ranging from $85K to $998K. There were 53 price changes. All but 1 were price decreases. There was even a price decrease in a rental unit. The 82 status changes broke down as: 14 Pending to Close (We … (0 comments)
long beach: Cruisin the Coast Vintage Car for Sale *Photos* - 10/06/07 04:11 AM
Harrison County has many fun events coming up this month. To track local events here are some key sites to visit: http://www.mscoastchamber.com/ , http://sunherald.com/ , http://gulfcoastnews.com/ . Visit http://gulfcoastnews.com/ if you miss Long beach. There are some great photos at this url: http://gulfcoastnews.com/GCNnews2007CruisinMonday100107.htm . Now, for a vintage car I had the pleasure of … (2 comments)
long beach: Predicting Fourth Quarter Sales, Harrison County MS - 09/25/07 09:56 PM
Absolute accuracy cannot be validated. Figures used are extracted from a variety of reports run through MLS Agent access. List to Close ratios are not disclosed as price reductions are not consistently included in the list to close ratios. While researching my last I was overcome with desire to see what trend … (1 comments)
long beach: Year to Year Comparison Single Family Home Sales, Harrison County, MS - 09/25/07 02:56 PM
The following information is acquired as a benefit of being a due paying member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service. REALTOR/Members have the availability to research and narrow down criteria to answer almost any question pertaining to past sales and available listings. Research is a fundamental part of many … (2 comments)
long beach: Insight From My Morning Beach Walk **Photos** - 09/04/07 12:08 PM
These photos were from a few days back. My camera is off for repair, I admit I feel lost without it. Sometimes the insight I gain from my morning walks only REmotely RElate to REal Estate. In general, people just seem happy and content at the harbor, fishing. Even the Harbor employees … (9 comments)
long beach: My Favorite MLS Features - 09/01/07 11:49 PM
I love the GEOJET Feature. Geojet makes it possible to email and/or print a property info bundle including: These features makes it easy to confirm lot measurements without going directly to county records, and get an idea of terrain without using a different resource. Of course the flood zone map is valuable, although I … (4 comments)
long beach: Another REal Lesson Learned - 08/25/07 11:57 AM
One morning this week I was really frustrated with myself. I didn't seem to be accomplishing anything. So, I decided to heck with it. I packed up and set up to get out and about. But before I left for my "break" I remembered that a certain gentleman who worked at … (3 comments)
long beach: Anecdote Suitable for Buyers, Sellers, Listing Agents and Buyer Agents - 08/17/07 08:55 AM
I am smiling as I realize how bountifully blessed that I am. Current and past clients seem to have a knack of sending me the right note at the right time. The following brightened my morning: He Said, She Said... He said...What have you been doing with all the grocery money I … (2 comments)
long beach: "...Is Anything Moving? Or, Should We Ask, Is AnyONE Moving?" - 08/17/07 12:05 AM
This is the most FAQ from folks I encounter. Tough question. Its RElative. Earlier today I was working on a 2 week REport from Gulf Coast MLS stats just to help give folks a REAListic picture of what is going on in Harrison County. Of course, you have to keep in … (0 comments)
long beach: *Photos* Flounder Was the Catch of the Morning. - 07/19/07 11:35 PM
My early morning community photos are almost always at Long Beach Harbor. Its .6 miles from my home and I am hooked on the walk. The reason I share these photos on Localism is because life is so much more than a house. Its what you see and experience on a daily basis. The … (0 comments)
long beach: Good Morning! What Are Your Goals Today? - 07/12/07 06:59 AM
I am off to the Energy Club in Long Beach for a work out, then a soothing hot tub, steam room, sauna treat afterwards. I am thinking of joining. Let's see, is there a legitamite way to think of club membership as a business expense? Even if not, I am beginning … (6 comments)
long beach: Morning Chat from the MGC + Photos - 07/09/07 07:52 AM
Good Morning. A morning walk is a privilege and a discipline. Sometimes I am inclined to dive into my life's work. But, my day is much more productive if I put my morning walk ahead of everything. It works best if I don't shower, don't put on makeup, just GO, just DO it. … (5 comments)
long beach: Flyers or Fliers--my vote is YES! ...Especially When No One Else is Doing Them:-) - 07/07/07 03:34 PM
Personal Experience (not advertising) My Color Copies absolutely delighted me with pricing, service, and delivery. If you do color printing of any kind and can order in the 100+, you will be so glad you read this blog and followed up. I have not been doing exterior flyer boxes for awhile. My goodness! … (7 comments)
long beach: Go Fly a Kite! Long Beach Annual Community Event *Photos* - 05/06/07 11:08 PM
The Long Beach Kite Fest was sooo much fun. Wish you were there:-) We had a much needed rain the day before, though grateful, many of us were holding our breath for the annual kite flying event. Would we be rained out? Long Beach Greeters welcome you to "Our Little Town." As you … (0 comments)
Are you excited? If you found me, you are most likely thinking of moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I remember the excitement, anticipation and concerns about relocating. Therefore, I try to convey "slice of life" moments with photo-blogs and single photo uploads. My area of focus is Harrison County, MS. Distinctively, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Long Beach at this time.
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Morning or evening, the drive between Long Beach and Biloxi along Highway 90 can be a joy, sometimes relaxing, sometimes entertaining.
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