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Real Estate Agent - Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International
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2006 

Information, that is.  Some agents still choose not to give the consumer full information in their ads or on their websites - they don't give out the address, or they don't give the price.  Today's internet consumer wants, no demands, information. And they vote with the click of a finger  -  wast...
07/31/2006
Certain areas of Florida are prone to sinkholes - such, in fact, that the State of Florida requires a sinkhole disclosure as part of the sales contract. A sinkhole is a hole occuring in the surface - it may be the size of a suitcase or it may be large enough to "swallow up" multiple homes. Appare...
07/31/2006
So many agents talk about superior service, service beyond the sale, service beyond your expectations...do we always do that? Today was a long day of travelling, from St Pete, Florida to Pocatello, Idaho, and though we were tired and not expecting a lot - we did receive extras. At Enterprise Car ...
07/30/2006
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We've always prided ourselves on listening to our clients, really listening, and that's something that's repeated frequestly in our testimonial letters.  Yesterday we listed a home for a couple who interviewed six agents.  After we completed the paperwork, we asked - without mentioning names, and...
07/30/2006
Southwest Airlines has one of the best reward programs in the continental US. I've never been refused my choice of flights whether for me or for multiple family members. Now it's even better - for two ticket awards you can fly to Hawaii, through their affiliation with ATA. Boarding craziness asid...
07/30/2006
Destination Clubs are different from time shares and fractional interests. Generally people buy into the club and pay annual dues, much like a country club. Buy-in costs range from $100,000 to $400,000. Buyers don't get an ownership share of the properties, but get to use a variety of luxury home...
07/29/2006
The State of Florida Department of Transportation plans to add free WiFi locations along the Florida turnpike at rest stops, welcome centers, etc., reports Chuck McGinness, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer. What a great way to welcome tourists, whether they want to check the internet for nearby hotel...
07/29/2006
Today I was visiting clients to help them celebrate their 3 year old's birthday, and they reminded me of a service we provide to our clients. Each year the first time there is a hurricane evacuation discussed or warning of a storm coming our way, we call each of our clients who came to Florida fr...
07/29/2006
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Pinellas County, Florida, has many towns and municipalities in addition to the two major cities, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. One of these is Gulfport, a small "artsy" town with a casual air - less than 15,000 residents and easily accessible from St Pete, Tampa and Clearwater - it's just 15 min...
07/28/2006
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Plumeria, or Frangipani, are colorful tropical fragrant plants/trees that we generally associate with Hawaii or the Caribbean islands. These are the flowers they use in Hawaii to make leis. Plumeria can grow here in Florida, even in the Tampa Bay area. They lose their leaves in winter, which make...
07/28/2006
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