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2011
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Crystal Beach Florida is indeed beautiful. The combination of living directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and still being so close to Tampa, St Petersburg and Clearwater is just one of the many advantages of living here in Crystal Beach! We are spoiled down here in the Sunshine State and ...
05/31/2011
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It is termite swarming season again and also time to have the name of a good pest control company near your phone. While these little critters may be coming in from outside because the evening light attracts them, you don't want to take any chances! Once they get inside your home, they will fly a...
05/31/2011
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Thinking of purchasing and not doing a home inspection? Think again! What, it is a flip and has lots of upgrades? Well, it STILL need a GOOD home inspection! If you don't understand why, read what Jay has to say about something as simple as the HVAC register. If they can't do this correctly, wha...
05/30/2011
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Have you EVER seen a baby owl? I know I sure haven't and when I saw these photos that Jeff posted of baby owls in his mom's backyard outside Philly, I had to reblog it for everyone to see! Thanks for the fantastic photos, Jeff and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We discovered these 2 ba...
05/30/2011
It is Memorial Day and YES, I am working! This morning I was out early showing homes in Largo and Seminole. While it may be Memorial Day, for clients it is also a wonderful day to view homes! So that is what we as Realtors do! It is not at all unusual for a Realtor to devote at least part of a Ho...
05/30/2011
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Vacant listings can be a challenge since they need to be maintained. If the owner is local, the lawn is probably being taken care of. But what about the rest of the home? Who makes sure that the carpet is clean, no trash has been left behind? Unfortunately, some agents allow their clients to brin...
05/30/2011
Chris Brown, a Florida mortgage broker, did a great job with this graph, showing Home Affordability during the first Quarter of 2011. Now is indeed the time to get off that fence and start the loan process! Home affordability moved higher last quarter, buoyed by stable mortgage rates and fal...
05/29/2011
Tarpon Springs Florida single family homes report is ever so 'slightly' skewed since Matt Geiger's enormous home on Keystone Road sold in January of this year for $8,000,000. The home has 30,237 heated sq ft of living space divided over the three story home. There are 6 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms...
05/29/2011
Clients often ask me about mortgage insurance. Who better to explain exactly what it is and what it is good for than a top notch mortgage professional? Read Jeff's post on the types of mortgage insurance and why it is important! Understanding Mortgage Insurance and the different types The ke...
05/29/2011
Purchasing a home is for many the largest investment they will ever make. It is vital that you have a team you can trust and that is there for you 110%! You need a team that is seasoned to work with you through experience! You need a top notch mortgage professional that can explain the various ...
05/29/2011