seminole: What a sweetheart !!! Doug Walkowiak - 08/07/08 02:21 PM
Seminole Isle condos. I have to write this post to say Thank you to Doug Walkowiak.
I needed condo docs for Seminole Isle and I needed them badly and fast.
Long story short between the owner and the realtor and the title company I just could not get them. I could … (1 comments)
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seminole: Huge Price Reduction in Wekiva Cove **Top Rated Seminole Schools - 07/27/08 10:44 PM
4 Bedrooms2 BathsPool with screen enclosure Large Covered PatioSplit BedroomsFireplace
2099 sq ft
You children will attend TOP RATED Seminole County Schools!!
"Lake Brantley"
Huge Price Reduction
$295,000
Reduced for Quick Sale!!
Call Rick Belben today at (407) 341-1706 for a personal tour
Longwood Real Estate
Orlando Real Estate
Rick … (0 comments)
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seminole: 7070 Key Haven Rd #302, Seminole, FL 33777 - 07/22/08 08:25 PM
Welcome home to Seminole Isles. A newly built Beazer Home community on the bayou of Lake Seminole and across from the county park.
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus den 1,700 square feet $319,000
Beautiful 3rd floor unit still shows like NEW with ceramic tile floors, carpet in the bedrooms … (1 comments)
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seminole: Is it me or the rest of the world? - 07/15/08 11:21 AM
Yes, it is one of these days.
When will the Realtors get real?
Sometimes I just do not understand, are Realtors, Real Estate agents, listing agents
waiting for the knight in white shinning amore?
I am trying to find a way to sugar coat this, but I just can't.
Seminole Isle is one … (6 comments)
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seminole: Important Mid Pinellas Area Phone Numbers! - 06/23/08 08:36 AM
The Tim Team is proud to provide you with these important area phone numbers for your use. Please call us if there is anything else we can help you with!
UTILITIES
Brighthouse Networks - Cable TV, Internet & Phone (727) 856-3278
Brighthouse Networks - High Speed Internet (727) 324-1009
Clearwater Gas … (0 comments)
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seminole: Beachway Condo's, Seminole, FL 33772 - 05/25/08 06:43 PM
New Price on these Malibu Units...Only 6 left...
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 953 Square Feet $126,900 to $127,900
Enjoy this wonderful unit with large master bedroom and great second bedroom. Huge closets with front hall closet as well. You'll love the private patio. You'll never want to … (15 comments)
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seminole: Adding new feature to my blog - Statistical Sundays - 05/25/08 12:30 PM
I am adding a new feature to my blog - Statistical Sundays.
Make sure to check back in every Sunday for updates on
the Palm Coast - Flagler County Real Estate Market and Trends.
I believe that information is power and am an advocate for customer empowerment.
Some wonderful and … (1 comments)
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seminole: Baby Boomers Home Equity Decline Diminish Hopes Of Retirement - Many Are Selling In Orange County - 05/20/08 02:36 PM
Unlike previous generations who could look to equity in their homes as a source of economic stability, the worsening economy has thwarted many baby boomers plans of an easy retirement. In the past retirees could look to their homes as a source of equity with which to retire and somewhat live … (0 comments)
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seminole: House Prices Decline In Value - Orlando, Orange County, And Across Central Florida - 05/20/08 02:29 PM
The U.S. government and corporate media don't talk about how lower house prices are good for home buyers, preferring to sacrifice we the people and families to make sure bankers have plenty of debt to earn interest on. Nevertheless pure and simple economics says lower prices of anything is good for … (0 comments)
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seminole: Lake County, Florida Property Appraiser Blows Whistle On Mortgage Fraud Inflating Real Estate Prices - 05/20/08 02:24 PM
The surplus of speculating investors who cleverly learned how to leverage leverage OPM (other peoples money) and work the system, is now backfiring throughout the market and circling back around to correct itself. A fourth of the homes bought across the nation the last few years were purely speculative for profit … (0 comments)
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seminole: Florida Growth Management Initiative - Let Citizens Decide Local Growth Management Plans - 05/20/08 02:21 PM
The Florida Growth Management Initiative Giving Citizens the Right to Decide Local Growth Management Plan Changes is a wonderful referendum sponsored by the Floridians for Smarter Growth, Inc. under Chairperson Clarence Anthony (Tampa, FL). Article II, Section 7 provides for the voting upon this referendum by voters in the 2008 general … (0 comments)
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seminole: Conservation And Protection Of Florida Homeowners' Scenic Beauty - Florida's Billboard Amendment - 05/20/08 02:18 PM
Conservation and protection of Florida's scenic beauty should be a top priority for homeowners unless we want our home values to plummet as the state becomes billboard central. I don't think any Florida homeowner desires their neighborhood to look like Time Square in New York City full of advertisements as far … (0 comments)
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seminole: Mandating Florida Hurricane Insurance, Additional Property Tax For Homeowners - Are You Eligible? - 05/20/08 02:14 PM
An initiative on the Florida, 2008 general election ballot is a bill to make hurricane insurance as a local property taxing authority at market value. To me this seems very dangerous because it basically passes on to every homeowner, whether they want it or not, additional insurance costs related to hurricane … (0 comments)
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seminole: Portability Of FL Save Our Homes Assessment And Eventual Cap Removal - 05/20/08 02:11 PM
The average citizen and resident of the State of Florida knows little if anything about legislation and initiatives currently being proposed to greatly alter their lives. When I found out about the Save Our Homes Amendment, my first reaction was that on its face it sounds good.That however is the danger … (0 comments)
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seminole: Florida Residential Growth, Impact Fees, And Local Government Planning - 05/20/08 02:03 PM
Local governments are being hit with a heavy economic burden with the slowdown in residential real estate. Sizeable reductions in new home construction and demands from the state of Florida requiring local governments to cut back their budgets are taking their toll. Fewer permits being pulled for new home construction means … (0 comments)
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seminole: Florida Real Estate Market - Taxes, Insurance & Inefficiencies - 05/20/08 01:41 PM
The rich don't want to pay their fair share in income taxes and the poor aren't always up to date with the laws the powerful are trying to pass to shift the tax burden elsewhere. Moreover those cleverly entrenched in the establishment often know how to write laws and market them … (0 comments)
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seminole: Central Florida Appraisals Property Valuations - 05/20/08 12:33 PM
Property appraising historically has taken three approaches: 1. The Cost Approach2. The Sales Comparison Approach3. The Income Capitalization ApproachMotivations for acquiring an appraisal are to obtain financing when buying property, determine the appropriate price when selling, to gauge the amount of tax one should pay based on valuation, and as an … (0 comments)
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seminole: Central Florida Real Estate Appraiser - Creating & Assessing Value - 05/20/08 12:28 PM
As a longtime real estate property appraiser and builder in Central Florida, I learned long ago the essentials for creating and assessing value. Whether you are a buyer or seller, these values will strongly effect you at some point in time during the market transactions. That being said it is worth … (0 comments)
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seminole: June Special 2bd 2ba $119,900 - 05/15/08 02:19 PM
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seminole: Am I really new? - 04/24/08 10:22 PM
First, I have to thank my dear friend Debi Simmons for referring me to this site. I truely like it and see some good in it. I see a lot of familiar faces from my area and new faces that I hope I will get to know.
If you had the opportunity … (4 comments)
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seminole: 11251 80th Ave #209, Seminole, FL 33772 - 04/24/08 04:03 PM
Wonderful Seminole Gardens complex is a 55+ condominium community in a great convenient location.
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 874 Square Feet $59,900
Wonderful 2nd floor 2 bedroom unit with glass enclosed rear balcony. This unit is perfect for a winter or a permanent residence. Close to shopping (Seminole Mall is walking distance), … (4 comments)
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seminole: 8320 112th St #205, Seminole, FL 33772 - 04/24/08 02:28 PM
Wonderful Seminole Gardens complex is a 55+ condominium community in a great convenient location.
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 608 Square Feet $49,900
This 2nd floor unit is perfect for a winter residence. Seminole Gardens is conveniently located to banking, shopping (Seminole Mall is walking distance), restaurants and only about 5 minutes from … (9 comments)
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seminole: First New $5 Bill to Be Spent at President Lincoln's Cottage today - 03/13/08 07:31 AM
Washington, D.C. - February 13, 2008 - The first redesigned $5 bill, which will continue to feature the portrait of President Abraham Lincoln, will enter circulation today and will be spent at the gift shop of President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C. The venue, which has recently been … (5 comments)
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seminole: UNIVERSAL FLOORING, LLC hardwood installation, refinishing, laminates Central Florida - 02/26/08 07:44 AM
$$$$$$$$$$ INCENTIVE FOR REALTORS THAT REFER US FOR HARDWOOD FLOORING $$$$$$$$$
We are not your average flooring company!
Please email universalflooring@juno.com to discuss our special incentive program for realtors. We need your business and would like people to know who we are.
We are known by International … (2 comments)
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seminole: As a man thinketh... - 02/23/08 12:08 PM
I was continuing to work on developing the new habit of reading this morning and came across a passage that included the famous phrase above... well, not exactly. But I believe it's the passage from which the phrase above was derived.
The actual phrase I came across read, "For as he thinks … (2 comments)
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seminole: How tough is it for America's Middle Class? - 02/23/08 11:11 AM
"To hear the Lou Dobbses and Bill O'Reillys of the world--not to mention politicians ranging from Ron Paul to Hillary Clinton--the middle class of America (however you define that term) has never had it so tough. Between credit squeezes, out-of-control immigration, rising costs of education and health care and everything else, … (0 comments)
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seminole: Think And Grow Rich - A Book Review - 02/21/08 06:56 AM
As I commented in Jim Fischetti's blog, I've been reading and struggling my way through Think And Grow Rich. Now that I've finished the book, I think I'll post a bit about it.
I've heard about the book for quite a few years (it was first published back in 1966.) And it … (6 comments)
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seminole: Habit of Reading - 02/20/08 10:10 PM
This morning I went to one of my (new) regular networking group meetings. The leader of the group had forewarned us that he'd be giving a book review of The Greatest Salesman In The World by Og Mandino. He talked about how this little book had made such a profound impact … (0 comments)
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seminole: The Myth of Excellence - 02/19/08 06:32 AM
Yesterday I wrote about Exceeding Expectations versus Meeting Needs. I proposed that we should first and foremost focus on discovering and meeting the needs of our clients.
Today I want to talk a little bit more about exceeding expectations, but more from the perspective of trying to achieve excellence in every area of … (11 comments)
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seminole: Exceeding Expectations or Meeting Needs - 02/18/08 02:00 PM
I was just reading this blog entry by Lisa Spalding and it got me thinking...
What are we focused on trying to do? Exceed expectations? Or Meet needs?
What, if anything, is the difference?
I believe we should forget about trying to "exceed expectations" and put the vast majority of our energy into "merely" … (8 comments)
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seminole: Doll House - Foreclosure - Short Sale in Seminole - Move in Ready - 01/31/08 03:14 PM
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seminole: Real Estate Market Conditions for South Pinellas - 01/04/08 01:41 PM
I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find statistics covering South Pinellas markets from December 13, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
Subject: Market Statistics for South Pinellas
Body: These are the statistics for all of South Pinellas, including … (1 comments)
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seminole: Market Statistics for South Pinellas - 12/13/07 04:26 PM
Linda Hallgren continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find statistics covering South Pinellas markets from November 29, 2007 to December 13, 2007.Subject: Market Statistics for South Pinellas Body: These are the statistics for all of South Pinellas, … (0 comments)
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seminole: 7296 Marathon Drive, Seminole, Florida 33777 - 11/30/07 02:29 PM
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,700 sq ft $275,000
PRE-FORECLOSURE!! Large, Spacious 4th floor unit with wonderful views of the water, mangroves, and Long Bayou. New construction with all the upgrades. Crown molding and art niches throughout, impact resistant windows, surround sound wiring in Living Area, light ceramic tile, and the hottest new … (2 comments)
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seminole: TWO EVENTS COME TO DETROIT ON THE SAME DAY DEALING WITH FORECLOSURES - 11/23/07 06:43 AM
TWO EVENTS COME TO DETROIT ON THE SAME DAY DEALING WITH FORECLOSURES, AND PRE-FORECLOSURES IN MICHIGAN ONE FOR MAYORS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND ONE PUBLIC, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, INVESTORS, AND HOME OWNERS IN TROUBLE.
A FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REALTORS AND INVESTORS AT CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL BY METRO AIRPORT. SEE http://www.MegaEveningEvent.com FOR … (0 comments)
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seminole: Soft market areas - 10/24/07 02:43 PM
With the market as slow as it is, people often ask me what areas and properties in Central Florida are still selling. The properties that are struggling the most are (1) the areas where sellers are competing directly with builders, (2) the low income areas where buyers need all the help they can … (5 comments)
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seminole: Top 6 Reasons to Stay away from New Construction Right Now! - 08/28/07 02:29 PM
#1 Prices are falling and Builders don't like refunding deposits! Putting a deposit down on a home that is scheduled to be completed 6 months or even 3 months from now can be sticky. With prices falling, appraisals are getting harder to come by. Builders don't like dropping their contract prices … (22 comments)
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seminole: Who's knows of a good market list company - 08/23/07 08:23 AM
I am looking to host a soiree and need to find a marketing company that I can purchase a list of potential buyers in a certain income bracket. Does anyone know of a reputable company?
Also if anyone has ideas on hosting a soiree I am open to those. I have thought … (2 comments)
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seminole: Great Condo in Seminole - 08/11/07 12:41 PM
3/2 Condo in Seminole - Pets allowed - OK to lease!
A Very Very Rare Find !!! Looking for a condo that is beautiful. Spacious, has a huge balcony, screend in lanai in a very private setting with wonderful views onto lush landscaping and mangroves and lots of storage? … (0 comments)
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seminole: THE LAWN PEST "CHINCH BUGS" - 07/02/07 12:24 PM
Introduction
Chinch bugs are a complex of three different species within the Lygaeidae family. They have piercing-sucking mouthparts and they feed on the sap of grass plants. They reside in the thatch area of the turfgrass stand and prefer to feed on the lower leaf sheath and crown area … (0 comments)
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seminole: ANTS VS. TERMITES - 06/29/07 09:30 AM
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seminole: Market Update - 04/27/07 01:51 PM
According to recent figures posted by the Pinellas County Realtor's Association, home sales jumped in February for both single-family homes and condos. Prices still seem to be dropping, however, and there are still more sellers than buyers. Most home sales were in the $200,000 to $250,000 price range while the median price … (0 comments)
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