The Price is Right! The article " In Downer Market, Home-Selling Savvy Is Needed" in The Ledger from Jonathan Clements, who writes for the Wall Street Journal, inspired me to write about to Price It Right. First of all, before you are thinking about putting a price tag on your house, make sure y
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02/28/2008
Time is running out and so is your savings!Monday, March 3rd is fast approaching, if you are the one who bought or sold a homestead in 2007. It is the deadline to apply for homestead exemption and portability of Save Our Homes tax benefits, which is the difference between the assessed value and m
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02/27/2008
As I bring to you my weekly market update for Lakeland, I must emphasize there are a currently over 2400 residential properties for sale in Lakeland. There are 234 homes currently pending to close, which is an increase of 20 homes from my last week's report, however there were 5 properties less s
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02/25/2008
Harrison School for the Arts of Lakeland, FL presents: Pride and PrejudiceI want to talk about a High School that is near and dear to my heart. In 1989 Harrison Arts Center opened its doors to 154 students. It is the only High School in Polk County with a strong emphasis in the arts program. St
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02/24/2008
While I think nobody posted any Real Estate Market Statistics for Lakeland, I believe it is my duty to inform my clients and the public interested about the current market condition in Lakeland, FL - "GOOD and BAD". Below you will find my weekly report that I will be posting every week to give yo
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02/19/2008
Are you looking to buy Homeowners Insurance? Since Hurricane Charley, Frances and Jeanne stormed through here in Polk County, FL in 2004, homeowners have seen their homeowners insurance rate skyrocket. My insurance rate tripled since that time and I'm sure we are all in the same boat.Gov. Charlie
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02/14/2008
Adorable Home! This tastefully decorated charming home is great for first time home buyers or buyers who are looking to downsize. Settled in a quiet cul-de-sac, the house features laminate flooring throughout the house and tiles in the bathrooms and enclosed porch for easy maintaining. The enclos
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02/14/2008
PRICED TO SELL! NESTLED IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC THIS NEWLY RENOVATED HOME IS GREAT FOR A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS OR INVESTORS LOOKING FOR RENTAL PROPERTY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MOVE RIGHT IN WITHOUT ANY IMMEDIATE REPAIRS,SINCE THE OWNER LET THE PROS DO ALL THE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS. WITHIN THE PAST FEW
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02/11/2008
Cute as a button - beautifully remodeled and lovingly maintained - built in 2001 This tastefully well decorated split bedroom home features vaulted ceiling, new tiles in living area and bathrooms. Easy to maintain laminate flooring 2nd and 3rd bedroom. French doors that lead out to the covered po
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02/11/2008
Radon in Polk County, FLRadon is a radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste, however it may be a problem at home. It cames from the soil and it moved up from the ground through cracks and other openings in the foundation. Any home, old and new may have a radon problem. According to the
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02/09/2008
