About 250 people brought their treasures to this event last year, and the show anticipates more this year. Last year was the first time, so the organizers had zero history to base their projections on. The format is similar WJCT's antique showcase program which airs weekly. This could be the idea
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01/29/2011
This wonderful local hospital is just a few blocks from my house - I could walk there if necessary, which is a nice perk of my neighborhood (the fire station is just a bit closer, so I am uber safe!). This surgery center is quite a boon for our beaches community: patients needing minimally invasi
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01/29/2011
I am a very active local and state association member, and love the fact my local board produces awesome news items such as this. Positive news is so difficult to find in our industry, and we have our own nay-sayers who seem to love to predict doom and gloom. I had a fantastic year in 2010, and
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01/29/2011
This weekend is the weekend for a home to completely demolished and re-built from the ground up in Clay County, Florida for one very luck family who sorely needs the improvements. A shuttle is running from a nearby church to minimize traffic at the work site The home was demolished on Thursday,
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01/29/2011
As you may know from my post a few weeks ago, I am participating in the CPA in Jacksonville Beach, FL. I missed last week due to the Florida Realtors conference in Orlando, so tonight was my second night and everyone else's third night. We covered so many items tonight, it was amazing! From the
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01/27/2011
It has been almost six years since the show was here in Northeast Florida, and they have certainly picked a most worthy project! The home of Carrie Prewitt, who is the legal guardian of 3 children, will be completely demolished and built new from the ground up as part of the project Spectators ma
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01/26/2011
Those of you who read my blogs (which are later in the day these days due to a change in scheduling) know I love delivering GOOD news. This is FABULOUS news! This is based on a survey by Trulia, a well-respected real estate of real estate news. It's cheaper to buy a home rather than rent one in
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01/25/2011
On this early Monday morning, after 4 days at the Florida Realtors Conference in Orlando, I want to focus on the scholarship opportunities available through Florida Realtors. Many people may not be aware of the scholarship, or how to apply, which is one of the reasons I'm posting the link to the
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01/23/2011
I admit it: I have a reality show addiction that my long-term relationship with Tivo enables. So, I no longer have to be home to catch my fave shows, and yes, Jersey Shore is one of them. Why? I'm from New Jersey! I am a PROUD AND LOUD JERSEY GIRL! Not from "down the shore" (and, yes, that is wha
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01/23/2011
I just got back from the best Ethics class I have ever taken! Stephanie White was the instructor, and also serves on the NEFAR Board and Florida Realtor Boards with me. She used a great mix of case studies, and real life examples to keep what has been known as a very dry class, and it was great.
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01/22/2011
