Melinda Barry's (melbarry) Blog

It appears that we will not see any tax relief as previously propes by the ammendment that was taken off the ballot due to wording that was considered unconstitutional.  As it stands now, the legislative has until 5 pm today to come to a decision, however it is not looking favorable that they wil...

Missing From: 4000th block of Shay Drive, Bartow, FL Missing Date: 9/30/2007 12:00 AM Contact: Polk County Sheriff's Office1-800-226-TIPS Circumstances: The child may be in the company of William Joe Mitchell, a registered sex offender out of the Jacksonville area. Missing Child Name: Alyssa Fra...

A call to Action as received by me in an e-mail from John Sebree FAR Legislators return to Tallahassee this week for a special session to address a shortfall in the state budget. Realtors recognize the impact our industry has on Florida's economy, and how slowing sales activity has contributed to...

I need help with my blogging.  I have created several and although when I type them, I leave spaces, make paragraphs etc. when I post them they get all squished up and becom very hard to read.  Can anyone help me with this? Are there any rules against where you post your blogs if perhaps a group ...

Here is another follow up on the proposed ammendment as reported by the Citrus County Chronicle on September 29th, 2007. For more up to date information go to www.floridarealtors.org, scroll down the page to 2007 Legislative top initiatives and click on Property-tax-reform toolkit for the most up...

Are you active in RPAC? Do you know how important RPAC is to you and your business? Do you even know what RPAC stands for? If not please follow the instructions below: Go to www.floridarealtors.org, on the left side of the page click on Legislative Center, scroll down to RPAC. Click on the link t...

Here is a follow up article that was written to the meeting we held at our board on Tuesday September 25th as written the Citrus County Chronicle: Latest update: Thursday, Sep 27, 2007 - 10:39:25 pm EDT Realtors explain legislation, bring clarity to property tax laws By Chris Van Ormer Homeowners...

"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) U.S. (German born) scientist - famous for his theories of relativity; outspoken in support of world peace; was offered presidency of Israel in 1952, but declined. This is so true in our profession!

Attention Buyers agents: Please go to www.mlscitrus.com and click on the public access side if you are not a Citrus County agent and view MLS # 311473. This property is going to auction....it is a auction by confirmation. Broker participation welcomed at auction. Ed Messer, Lic Real Estate Broker...

Thanks to all of you who have been reviewing my blogs. I am a new member to Active Rain and am really enjoying the wealth of information available to me as a Real Estate Professional. My niece is a real estate agent in Tennessee and recently she sent me a request to be a friend on her myspace. I ...