EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!  Immerse your end-of-day tension in a steamy jaccuzzi. Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with terrific curb appeal, spacious family room, and a view that feeds your soul. Simply sensational for grand entertaining. Best schools in the area. Enjoy the convenience of an eat-in kitchen. Secluded location. Easy to love!

From 192 turn north on Woodland (2 streets west of Evans/ Hollywood).  house is on the west side of road.

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While they have their role in nature, molds are a most unwelcome sight indoors. And not are they only unsightly, but they can cause allergic reactions and other potential health problems.

Molds are fungi that reproduce by microscopic spores which float through air. Once a spore falls on a wet spot, it grows into a mold, spreads, and starts to churn out more spores. The more moisture is available, the faster the mold will spread.

 Bathrooms and kitchens are the rooms most susceptible to mold because they are exposed to moisture the most. Damp basements are also fertile grounds for mold growth, as is anything that's been damaged by water (carpet or a wall, for example).

If you detect mold in your home, you must both clean it and treat the source of moisture. If you only remove the mold, but the moisture remains, the mold will reappear. Small affected areas (less than 3 feet by 3 feet) you can clean yourself with mold-killing cleaners or bleach solution (avoid direct contact with mold and always follow manufacturers instructions when using bleach or any other cleaning product). For areas larger than 3 feet by 3 feet, it is best to consult a professional.

 Leaky pipes and leaky roofs can be especially problematic, and therefore should be repaired as soon as possible. Any areas permeated by water must be dried and cleaned within 48 hours to prevent mold from developing. Once mold penetrates any porous surface (like wood or carpet) it is nearly impossible to get rid of it, and you may need to replace the surface.

Of course, the best way for dealing with mold is to prevent it from developing in the first place. The key is to control moisture in your home. The humidity should be kept to below 60%, using a dehumidifier if necessary. Provide ample ventilation when cooking and taking showers. All moisture producing appliances should vent to the outside (for example, the dryer and the kitchen hood). Installing carpet in bathrooms and damp basements is a definite no-no. And, of course, any area that gets wet should be cleaned and thoroughly dried right away.

 It is not possible to completely eliminate mold and its spores just like it is not possible to completely eliminate germs. But by keeping your home dry, and by keeping an eye to potential problem areas, you can keep its presence to almost zero.

"How much can I get for it?" This is usually one of the first questions I am asked when meeting with prospective sellers for the first time.  When I give them my answer, some sellers smile and some grumble. And they want to know how I came up with my estimate. Since agents (unfortunately) don't have a sixth sense that tells them how much a particular house is worth, they are forced to spend some quality time in front of a computer and create what's called a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This report will use cold, hard market data to pinpoint the most likely rangeof values that your home falls into. How does it work? A Comparative Market Analysis will compare your home to several of each of the following:

1. Active Listings - The homes that are currently available for sale will be your direct competition. Their sellers are vying for the same buyer that you are, so your asking price should be set accordingly.

2. Expired Listings - The homes that do not sell within their listing period are called Expired Listings (and their owners are called Angry Sellers). The three most common reasons for a home failing to sell are its condition, its location or, most likely, its price. Since the expired listings shown in your CMA must be comparable to your home (meaning, among other things, similar condition and location), it's their prices that will be of special interest to you - they will tell you what's too high.

3. Sold Listings - The only time you know the exact, precise value of a home is when it is finally sold. That's why looking at recently sold comparable homes is so useful - we know their exact value, so we can more accurately estimate the value of your home. The sales prices of recently sold homes are the best

indicators of what you can expect to get for yours. In order for the CMA to be accurate, the comparable properties (the "comps" in Realtor-speak) must really be comparable to your home. This means the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the same type of home (two-story, ranch, etc.), similar square footage, close in age, etc. They also need to be close by. As we all know, the location is super-important, so comparing two homes that are identical, but three miles away from each other, is quite silly. And in the case of expired and sold "comps," they must be recent- what a similar house nearby fetched last year tells you absolutely nothing about what your home is worth today. Of course, real estate is not always simple and straightforward, and many variables can complicate matters. For some properties it is not easy to find enough truly similar comps, so accurately estimating their value becomes tricky. Even when enough comps are found, the prices are not static-they fluctuate, even short term. And finally, so much in real estate is subjective-the buyer's perception of the home's curb appeal, décor, light, "feel"-that it's not at all unusual for two seemingly identical homes on the same block to command different prices. That's why working with a local real estate expert is so darn useful-your Realtor knows what's currently on the market and what recently sold, which way the prices are moving, and how different features of your home will appeal to buyers. This knowledge enables a good agent to create an accurate Comparative Market Analysis of your home so that you don't underprice it (and lose money) or overprice it (and not sell it). I wish I had the sixth sense that told me the exact value of each home. Until I develop one, preparing Comparative Market Analyses for my clients will have to do. And if you ever need one, I am just a phone call away.

Q: I measured the square footage of the home I was buying, and it was totally different from what was advertised. What gives?

A: Measuring a home's square footage is not as simple as it sounds. There are a number of rules about which space can be counted and which can't. The basic rules state that, in order to be included in the square footage, the space must be (1.) intended for human occupancy, (2.) heated by a permanent heating system, (3.) have direct access to another living area, and (4.) it must have finished floors, walls, and ceilings. But there are special cases. Stairways, for example can be tricky. Bay windows, open foyers and rooms with sloped ceilings can be challenging, too. Additions done without a building permit may not be able to qualify at all. Because there are so many different rules, buyers, sellers and even real estate agents should not attempt to measure the home. This job is best left to a licensed appraiser.

Exceptionally good value. Genteel living awaits you in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with city lights view, a cheerful bright sunroom, and beautiful colors. The owner has just installed new carpet. Don't wish when you can own...at $109,000. #488099

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Address: 413 PROSPECT AV Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 960 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size:  0.17 acres  Taxes: $1,376.43 (2006) MLS: 488099

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2505 NE Hamlin, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Home for Sale!!!

The perfect home. This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts roomy 2-car garage, kitchen with eating space, and gracious formal dining room. The style you love at a price you can afford. An outstanding buy at $209,540.  Home is near many neighborhood Landmarks, around the corner from Harris Corp, minutes from Palm Bay Community Center, and very close to Turkey Creek sanctuary.

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I have Been using Microsoft Outlook to run my business up to this point and have been fine with scheduling tasks an appointments manually. 

 As my business grows I am looking to make to process more automated by using software that is real estate specific (i. e. agent office or top producer).   I was wondering if there was anyone that has used either or both that could give a comparison. 

 Hoping to get the biggest bang for my buck, so to speak.

Thanks!