The sellers agreed that a part of competitively positioning  3214 12th St. for the Jan 2009 market to work on curb appeal.

It may be useful to the future buyers to have Alley access. ESPECIALLY since this property is zoned T4L! Please consult with Gulfport Planning and Zoning. However the broad view is that this is a designated "Live/Work" property. So, you can legally run your business from home AND advertise it!

The last day of 2008 was gorgeous. A couple of things came together for me. The business cards respective to the listing at 3214 12th St in Gulfport, came in. I figured that I could use some exercise. Gee, what a perfect time and place for a "Walk About":-)

I chose 31st St. It doesn't look like much-but from the church to the beach are professional offices in homes and cottages from the early 1900's. It seems rationale to me that someone may know someone that really wants to move to this area. So I get permission from a person at each office to leave several cards. Wouldn't that be a hoot if the buyer came from property business cards and a walk about?

I had also volunteered to collect funds for a women's counseling resource (Ok--its an organization that helps women find alternatives to abortion). So, for some reason I combined the two missions.

It seemed perfectly normal to me--but it may have seemed strange to others. A broker carrying a baby bottle, personally promoting a listing on New Year's Eve? My reception was great! Although, I did not collect much change. I probably need to do a specific mission for that.

So, after attending to that section of 31st Street, I decided to spend some time at the beach, It was low tide, so I figured it was time to work on my sandwriting.

Of course I had to get some photos. I decided for once to include some of the angles that we see daily that are not pretty. We still see a lot of construction going one. The Sand Beach department seems to be continually working on the beach. The buildings at the near front right and left are the Island view Casino.  The building in the distance I believe is Mississippi Power.

Industry is never nice to look at. But, you know what? How about joining me in being grateful that we have industry and that the Gulfport  Port is EXPANDING, and it is expanding South rather than East/West.

West End Pier, Low tide(Obviously:-)

 Took a bit of a beating from Gustav and Ike.

My secret hobby. Sandwriting totally relaxes me. Well, I guess it could be the sounds of waves and birds combined with a blue sky day, 60 degree weather...

This is to remind me that when I am ready to stop--just one more call or visit can change things. Just 1 more... the problem with this attitude is: "What if you are already a work a holic?" My answer to that is using the 212 degree concept towards the goal of working smarter in 2009, not necessarily longer and harder.

OK, I admit I need to perfect my sandwriting hobby. Finding the right tool is important. So far I have restricted myself to finding the best stick that has washed up nearby (think about this statement--there is a parable in here somewhere). The beach felt good. Sand writing felt good. Just as I was signing off I received a call from an acquaintance who wanted to see the as yet "unadvertised" listing. So. I travel the approximate .20 mile, roughly 3 blocks back to the listing at 3214 12th Street.

Full Circle. Attracting the buyer is very important. However, I will miss this property a bit when it changes hands. Everytime I visit, I have a new understanding or appreciation of the specific property, the neighborhood, even local government.

The lot has a LOT of concrete. Less upkeep for sure. But, I can't help feeling that someone is really going to appreciate this property, partially for the concrete, the alley backyard gate to parking, the workshop--and the fact that the 3rd bedroom is located at the back of the house, has its own exterior door, 1/2 bath, HUGE walk in closet, and sliding glass doors. This is where I see the "live-Work" zoning concept being used to the fullest extent possible,