Hal's blog

GOOD NEWS for Tampa Bay! Recent statistics show Home Sales in the Tampa area are up 46% since January 2008.March sales showed an increase of 42.9 percent from the previous month. 1,162 units sold throughout the county in March compared to 813 for the month of February. The March figures also refl...

A good friend of ours recently sent a treat from Omaha Steaks. The desert was delicious, but even more refreshing was chance to do something for our Service Men.Enclosed in the gift package was an envelope, no postage necessary, requesting old cell phones be mailed in to be recycled and provided ...

You need not pay an income tax for the tax-year 2007 to be eligible for rebate. However a tax return must be filed.Under the Stimulus rebate program you are eligible for rebate if you received at least $3,000 from Social Security benefits, veterans benefits or earned income in 2007 (or any combin...

Tarpon Springs a Greek Village known for its sponge docks is located about an hour North West of Sun City Center. In 1891 John KIng Cheyney changed Tarpon Springs into a "Sponge Town!" and formed the Anclote Sponge Company.  Cheyney later hired John Cocoris, a young Greek sponge buyer who convinc...

Time to file Income Tax! Deadline draws near.The AARP is sponsoring a free income Tax Perpetration program for middle and low income taxpayers until   April 15, 2008.In Sun City Center the program is being held at the United Community Church, corner of North Pebble Beach Blvd. and LaJolla Dr. Mon...

I have been known to say, "The only thing that comes out of meetings are people!" and for the most part I believe the statement. However this week our Broker scheduled our Code of Ethics training course.After our morning caravan of the new office listings 13 Agents settled in the training room to...

If you like Roller-coasters I have just the place for you to spend a glorious day!Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, Florida has at least ten adult ride roller-coasters. My three favorites are The Gwazi which is a mammoth double wooden coaster. It is also the Southeast's largest and fastest double wooden ...

One night I was wrestling with indecision. I had been thinking about an incident that happened earlier and wondered if I should write a post. Ultimately I decided I should.The topic wasn't anything outstanding, nor was the writing. Needless to say I was overwhelmed, SHOCKED to be sure when I went...

Richard Gaylord, NRA President recently recorded a special video with his Ten Top Tips for Boosting Your Business.Mr. Gaylor having been in the business over 30 years has learned a lot about what it takes to stay successful in every real estate cycle. View his video www.realtor.org/tentips Become...

I just finished reading another Article that supports evidence of Market Stabilization.30 fixed mortgage rates dropped to 5.74 past week. According to the article, mortgage applications for Federal Backed mortgages increased over 11 % and FHA mortgage activity increased over 21% A strong indicato...