Melinda Barry's (melbarry) Blog

I am trying to help my daughter out.  She is an EMT/Firefighter who has been out of work for almost a year on worker's compensation due to work related accident.  She is ready to throw the towel in on her Mary Kay business and it's kind of sad because she could really benefit from the little bit ...

Are you a registered voter? 28.1 percent of the United States of age voting population are not registered to vote.  We only have a few weeks left until a very important election. This said I encourage each and every one of you to go out in the community and encourage everyone you know who is not ...

CRYSTAL RIVER -- Oktoberfest activities will be held today and Sunday beneath the huge tent on the grounds of Plantation Inn at U.S. 19 and Fort Island Trail. Companion events will be held at the Crystal River Mall and Crystal River Plaza. The Oktoberfest features German food, including bratwurst...

HOMOSASSA ARTS, CRAFTS, & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL  Start Date: 11/8/2008  End Date: 11/9/2008  Times: 8 AM - 5 PM Description:Hours: Saturday 8:30 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 - 4:30 pmLocation: Corner of Yulee Drive and Mason Creek Rd in Old Homosassa, FL Cost: $2.00 -- 12 and under freeAll proceeds go to c...

Good Morning fellow Active Rainers: Took some time to vacation in sunny south Florida, but not without bringing my work with me.  I had to look up a sister ERA company yesterday to fax a document to a bank.  It was very interesting experience. Let's just say I'm not ready to complain about our sl...

How do you make buyers see the value? Lately it seems all that buyers want are the bargains. In my area especially, it is can you send me all the foreclosures or short sales.   I have tried to explain to buyers that A)these are not the only bargains and B)they have to be patient and prepared when...

  $50,000 19849 SE 110th Ave, Inglis     Cross Street: Hwy 40 Garage: X County: Levy Area: 02 Subdivision: Graceland Shores Year Built: 1998 Beds: 3 Apx. Acres: .25 Baths: 2 Apx. SqFt Under Roof:  896 Waterfront: No Apx. Liv. SqFt: 864 Waterfront Ft:   Sec/Twp/Rng: 34/ 16/ 17 Private Pool: No Al...

  $65,000 5710 S JOHN DALE PT, Homosassa     Cross Street: W Meadow Street Garage: X County: Citrus Area: 21 Subdivision: Green Acres Year Built: 1990 Beds: 4 Apx. Acres: .53 Baths: 2 Apx. SqFt Under Roof:  1,620 Waterfront: No Apx. Liv. SqFt: 1,620 Waterfront Ft:   Sec/Twp/Rng: 31/ 19/ 18 Priva...

I am always harping on safety!!  I had a new experience with a client yesterday at a home that I had been warned by the listing agent might be a little unsafe.  You know be careful as you walk in the floor is a little soft kind of warning.  Not the OMG that we actually got when we were there.  Th...