Annette Lawrence's Blog

Some would say the shortest joke in the world is "Military Intelligence."Everybody knows that the shortest joke in the world is “French Resistance.” It is much more complicated and nuanced, therefore funnierI always thought that joke was pretty funny, because most jokes become funnier when you ad...

It may be overdue for us to start calling things by their real name. Sitting here at Casatina in quaint downtown Dunedin Florida. $6 Margarita delivered and decided to review a few case studies preported to be 'ground breaking' in what the reveal. The first four case studies align perfectly with ...

Pleasant Grove Park - Dunedin Florida - Market TrendsThis report contains existing market condition for Pleasant Grove Park and include a page from a house evaluation method that empowers home buyers and sellers with crucial data they will need as they consider the decisions they must make By: An...

So many years ago I recall seeing from my bedroom window my Father raising the flag in the front yard as the sun turned the skyline pink. Every morning, the same thing and every evening, respectfully lowering and folding. He never knew I watched. Never knew that the little things he did others wa...

Investors, here on Active Rain, feel they are trying to catch smoke in a net.  We frequently see question from agents who represent investors, and directly from investors themselves inquiring where to find business or what to do now that it is clear their business is about to disappear. Here are ...

Self-help or personal disruption are often synonymous. A Life of Personal Disruption Some have asked, "What makes you tick?" Most often I must take measure of the source of the question. Is this someone looking for a pill to solve a problem or does the questioner have an examined need? I must iss...

4 Step Formula That Simply GUARANTESS Success whether a real estate agent in Palm Harbor FL, or a student in Flattop Mountain , Utah.   On May 25th, Wesley Firkin introduced himself to the Active Rain community with his first Active Rain blog.  (http://actvra.in/4RSz) What he shared reminded me h...

YOU’VE GOT THIS Now is a good time for a "gratitude moment." Thank you for reading by blogs, my answers, my emails, watching my videos... being part of my tribe. Over 20 years as a real estate agent and 3 years blogging, I've been on this journey and a LOT has changed over the years - both in my ...

"I Don't Wanna Do That!" The excuses roll in. At some point in our lives the 'adult' in us recognizes the parent does things, many things they don't want to do, but the parent does them anyway. Real estate is no different. Sometimes you need to do what needs to be done, whether you like it or not...

The question was asked yesterday, Friday 13th, "What are you doing today to make it awesome?"  My intent was to create a tour of a back yard which was comprised of very unique real estate. Instead of being a waste land I wanted to context it as a dreamland, a place where ones expectation and imag...