Joe Mojica's (justaskjoe) Blog

 Ever wonder what the 12 gifts of Christmas cost today?  According to an article written by Katie Bourque and Annie O'Sullivan from Good Housekeeping, the cost would be astronomical in 2024. Want to know another fun fact about the "12 Days of Christmas" tune? Since 1984, PNC Bank has been trackin...

The following story was written by Paul Kennedy on November 28, 2023. I found the story sad but inspirational.  I resonated with the story because I worked as a salesman at Montgomery Wards. In addition, I could relate to Rudolph feeling like an outcast because he was teased much for being differ...

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is not just a song. It isn't!  It is a festive celebration that starts on today on December 5th. Let's explore a little of its meaning.For many Western Christian denominations, the Twelve Days of Christmas, or Christmastide, are a 12-day festive religious season tha...

 In a recent study The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted a survey to find out if most sellers prefer to sell their homes 'AS-IS' or make repairs. The study reflected that 61% of sellers chose to completed at least minor repairs. For various reasons (medical, urgency, job transfer) ...

Since I rejoined the AR community, I have many recipes that AR members gladly share. For this reason, I'd like to share the history the tamale, a Christmas tradition in the Latin Community. The explanation comes from an article written in 2022 by Lauren Mack from 'Gold Belly.'Growing up in Texas,...

Putting hurricanes, hot summers, insurance, taxes aside, as a South Florida realtor many of my clients move from cold climates. I have been selling real estate for over 20 years and I continue to hear over and over the top three reasons people move to Florida.   WARM WEATHERAlthough the Florida p...

*Poinsettias are a tradition Christmas flower throughout much of the world. The beautiful red and rick poinsettia was discovered near the present-day city of Taxco, Mexico and the valley surround Cuernavaca (in southern Mexico).  While in our country, wed consider the plan as indoor plant, in Mex...

 This Christmas, I am reminded of Cher's quote below.  The quote also reminds me of a 1978 international hi  by John Paul Young,  "Love is in the Air."  The song reach number 3 in the Australian charts, number 5 in the UK, and number 7 in the US.Perhaps this Christmas holiday, reach out to someon...

In the field of real estate, the number one word we hear is "location, location, location."  However, in real estate, the value of property can be seen through numerous lenses:  location, size, amenities, and more. There is one aspect of real estate value that significantly tends to be overlooked...

Do you have plans to buy or sell a property?  Finding the right real estate is vital to the process.  Whether your a first-time homebuyer or an investor, asking the right questions as you interview potential agents gives you the opportunity to find someone who understand your real estate needs an...