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Signs of the times by Broker Bryant

By Bryant Tutas

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC BK607690

November 08, 2007 08:38 AM

Isn't that a purdy house? It's right down the street from one of my new listings. Competition is heating up in Poinciana Fl! Folks are starting to get very creative too.

There seemed to be a lot more "For Sale By Owner" and "For Rent" signs than I normally see. In fact, just about every street had one or two. These are certainly signs of the times.

A FEW OF THE SIGNS I SAW TODAY WHILE RIDING AROUND

Now in case you are wondering, below is the sign that was in front of that beautiful home up top there. It's brand new(or so the sign says) and can be yours with no money down. What a deal!!!

Want to buy some crap?

Folks, as many of you know, TLW and I don't live in Poinciana. We live in a very small rural town about 20 minutes south of where I work. Here's one of the houses being built about a mile from us.

How about a house and some ass?

Notice anything interesting in the picture? Yep.....those are goats and donkeys wandering around the construction site!!! There are actually about 50 of them but they kept moving every time I went to snap a picture.

OK that's all I have to say today. What say you?

****All photos are the property of TLW. Touch and she will shoot you.

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Darleen McCullen

Raleigh, NC

Broker - Raleigh, NC Real Estate

Goats and donkeys, huh? Sort of reminds me where I grew up - except the neighbor had chickens running around the yard. I recall being embarrassed to get on the school bus some mornings! :-)

Nov 08, 2007 01:42 PM

Josette Skilling

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Bethesda, MD

I'm sure the description for the lovely ranch includes "lush natural landscaping and a custom faux paint treatment on the extra large garage"

We don't get many goats in these parts :)

Nov 08, 2007 03:13 PM

Sandi Bauman

Chico Homes Real Estate - Chico, CA

Chico CA Realtor

I hate to say it, but that purdy house is a lot purdier than most of my listings! How come you get all the good ones?

Nov 08, 2007 03:48 PM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Bryant- Are you sure you are not in Mississippi? Very cute! Nestor had a lot of dealings like this in Houston when he lived there. Billionaires over night when they struck oil and they still live in shacks and drive their old pickup trucks, you would never know. Most places around here do not allow signs. Katerina

Nov 08, 2007 04:48 PM

Concetta Pepenella-Timmons

Remax Metro Staten Island, New York - Staten Island, NY

Associate Broker

Bryant,

How much is the pink house with the plywood doors?

Looks like a tragedy there with a flood of homes for sale. What is your city mayor doing to attract any business there? Attract any companies with tax incentives???

Nov 08, 2007 09:45 PM

Gary Bolen

McCall Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA

CRS - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information

Have noticed before that it's sometimes very hard to get a jackass to pose right for a photograph. Seems they are rather stubborn by nature.

Best

Nov 09, 2007 12:10 AM

Susan Milner

Florida Future Realty, Inc. - Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral Real Estate Broker, FloridaFutureAgents

Very interesting. I had no idea that farm animals roamed free near homes in central Florida. Learn something new every day.

Nov 09, 2007 12:14 AM

Laurie Mindnich

Centennial, CO

If it were anyone but you and TLW, BB, I would think that this was staged- except, I recall a similar scene in Denver in the '80's. It's right on the mark- except, I don't recall livestock wandering around a new construction site! Watch your step...

Nov 09, 2007 01:04 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

BB - So you ain't the only goat in your "rural" area! I was really overwhelmed by the curb appeal of that top house!

Nov 09, 2007 01:05 AM

Teri Eckholm

Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Bryant--OK MN is supposed to be an agricultural state and I wouldn't be able to find goats for a new construction photo! Really puts a spin on peoples thought processes. I keep thinking that in this market, the ones making the best money are the ones printing signs!

Nov 09, 2007 01:11 AM

Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

Teri, I think you are right that sign companies are making a fortune right now! I know I ordered more a couple of months ago. That new construction photo cracked me up. When I saw it yesterday I just had to do a u-turn and get a photo. Nice house too!!!!

Gary, That top house is a beauty. It was built in 2006!! Looks like it has some serious structural issues. It can be yours though for zero down and $1195 per month. Want me to send over a contract?

Laurie, I actually love goats. They are the cutest little things. Maybe I'll get a few to take care of my lawn for me.

Susan, They are all over the place in my area. In fact Poinciana has chickens and roosters running all over the place.

Gary, That Ass kept showing me his ass!!!

Concetta, My market is a huge PUD. No Mayor, no town. Just a bunch of houses and retail centers. The biggest employer is Wal Mart.

Katerina, Were we live in Rural Polk county it is normal to see big beautiful homes next to a trailer park. And farm animals everywhere.

Sandi, Your just jealous aren't you? I have seen some pretty ruff looking REO properties. I saw one a few years ago that was full of dead birds!! Hundreds of them. What a mess.

Josette, That description does sound catchy:) Want me to send you a goatling?

Darlene, What you don't like chickens? They're great for target practice.

Sean, They are for sale. In my area they could be a big plus. Free food:)

Patricia, That does sound good. We eat anything in our area. Possum, gophers, alligators, turtles you name it I've eaten it.

Jeff, I think so too. Maybe I'll suggest they relocate them. The lawn could certainly use them.

D&K, Good idea!! I don't remember seeing farm animals in Myrtle Beach. I was an animal but that's a story for another time:)

Andrew, We do have dear and bears in Florida. We also have panthers!!

Bueno Dias Chris.

Carol, I don't know how much it is. I should look it up. You can rent a house like that brand new for about $850. Not bad.

Jennifer, Come on down!!!! I know a good REALTOR(R) that can hook you up.

Lola, Glad I made you smile. My job is done here:)

Yvette, Now you made me hungry! I love goat cheese.

Tom, Get out of the gutter. Nah...better not.

James, I think a good wind and that house is history.

Nov 09, 2007 06:23 AM

Diane Aurit

LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC

Lake Norman Real Estate

Okay, I went out and took a picture of MY neighborhood goats, turkeys and chickens but they weren't in the yard. Now, just to make it clear, this is on the corner of the street that takes you to lovely and pricey homes on the lake. We are a bit eclectic here:) Would you like me to send you the picture I took of the single wide....I think I''ll save it for a post.

Nov 09, 2007 07:13 AM

Alan Burwell

McHugh Realtors - Sequim, WA

Wow! Ellie Mae Clampett moved into your neighborhood BB. You with your alligator and Ellie Mae has her goats.

Nov 09, 2007 07:46 AM

Bob Sloop, Consultant, Indianapolis, IN

RS Mortgage Consulting - Indianapolis, IN

BB , you really do not want me to comment on the above, you just think you do. Enough said, LOL , nice post, unreal. Again, enough said.

Nov 09, 2007 04:20 PM

Allison Stewart

St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL

St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

OK...now I have seen everything! Great follow up to the Dog and Pony show post! Leve it to TLW to find the perfect photo op! GREAT!

Nov 09, 2007 09:57 PM

Kristin Small

RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC

REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate

BB,
Then that means you are normal because Myrtle Beach seems to bring out the animal in a lot of folks!

Nov 09, 2007 11:35 PM

Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

Diane, That picture actually looks a lot like my neighborhood!!! I LOVE eclectic(heck I married TLW) so places like this don't bother me at all. I think they add character.

Hi Kathy, That Ellie Mae was a cutie!!! Where is she?:)

Good to see you Bob. Been prayin' for you my friend. Tell Cyndi Hi for me

Allison, Hey!!!!! Those are my pictures I just gave them to TLW to guard:)

D&K, Shhhhhhhh.........don't tell TLW:)

Nov 10, 2007 02:58 AM

Kristin Small

RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC

REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate

BB,
Your secret is safe with me. We'll keep it between us, OK?

Nov 10, 2007 09:39 AM

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