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2008 

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December 2008 turned out to be an "average" month with a total of 76 residential sales in Highlands County. The county average for the year of 2008 was 77.33. We have seen a decline in foreclosures filed for 3 consecutive months now. October saw 155 filings, November 117 and December is down to ...
12/31/2008

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Andrea & Darrin Mills | ERA Advantage Realty | 863-202-0729 5505 Prince Ave, Sebring, FL Home Sweet Home 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $122,900 Year Built 1987 Sq Footage 1,612 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 9,200 sqft HOA/Maint $...
12/27/2008

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I just read a post by Rita & Brian about Christmas in Finland. Like Rita I spend my Christmas away from my family. I was born and raised in Germany. I'm beyond the point where I get homesick if I see a box of German Chocolate Cake in the bakery section (us Germans don't even know what German Cho...
12/23/2008

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I sent this as an email card to all our clients, associates and friends. 2008 has been a very trying year, with many hurdles to overcome. We learned a lot about the business and about ourselves. Thank you Active Rain for providing this wonderful place to us. Thank you Active Rainers for the treme...
12/23/2008

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Andrea & Darrin Mills | ERA Advantage Realty | mills@millsrealestate.net | 863-202-0729 4303 Mercedes Street, Sebring, FL Just reduced - $AVE $ 16,000 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $179,900 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 2,377 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parkin...
12/19/2008

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Andrea & Darrin Mills | ERA Advantage Realty | 863-202-0729 3937 Durango Ave, Sebring, FL Almost brandnew for a bargain price. Ready to move in! You $AVE $50,000!!! 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $129,000 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 2,422 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Pa...
12/19/2008

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Everyone and their brother can spend 63 hours (this differs from state to state) in a real estate class and pass the state exam. Yes, the Florida real estate exam is the hardest one to pass (or so I've been told) with only 42% passing it the first time. Either way, anyone can do it - but is it re...
12/17/2008

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Bob & Betty Wannabuy are ready to move. They like their community but would like to have more space and privacy. When we first met with Bob & Betty, they had already looked at several homes and lost the #1 on their list to another buyer. Fortunately, we were able to introduce them to a charming f...
12/16/2008

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Untitled Document Sold as of Dec 16, 2008   SFH MH Condo Villa/TH Duplex $100k and less 16 03 0 1 0 $100k - $150k 12 0 2 2 0 $150k - $200k 3 0 0 1 0 $200k - $250k 1 0 0 0 0 $250k - $300k 2 0 0 0 0 $300k and up 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 3 2 4 0   Scheduled to close by Dec 31, 2008   SFH MH Condo Villa/T...
12/16/2008