Middle Age Real Estate Investing By Jeff Riddell Last article we discussed real estate investing by young folks. But what if you are older and your time horizon shorter? Let’s discuss the 35 to 50 age bracket next—I’ll call it middle age. Although many people are well into real estate investing by the time they are in [...]
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Go Global - Coming to America By Pat Tan Many of us will remember the hilarious antics of Eddie Murphy in the film Coming to America, where he plays an African prince trying to understand the American way of life. As an international REALTOR®, I regularly work with individuals and families who wish to emigrate to U.S.A. [...]
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ready Set Market Part II By Tracy Eisnaugle Last month we started discussing design consultation or staging techniques to assist in the process of getting your home or listings ready for the market. This month we will continue the discussion with additional tips and pointers remembering that our goal is to de-personalize and de-clutter the residence. Potential buyers [...]
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Appraisal Reconsideration Requests – How To? By C. J. Coury In accordance with the new Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) lenders are no longer allowed to select the appraiser or question them on their evaluations. While this will certainly all but eliminate fraud in the evaluation process it has caused some new concerns for lenders and [...]
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
A Guide to Financial Fitness By Rhonda Coblentz Part one of a four-part series on your financial fitness. Imagine if you were as healthy and fit as…well, say, that guy you saw in the gym. You know, the one with the six-pack abs and the tan. Or that woman running on the beach. Sure, she was probably over [...]
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Why Does The Buyer Need A Survey? By Steven R. Greenberg Surveys are involved in almost every real estate transaction, except for transactions involving the sale of a condominium. The Contract for sale of real estate will give the Buyer a limited period of time to both obtain the survey and to put the Seller on written [...]
Monday, September 28, 2009
Felix Power Joins Prudential Palms Realty. Prudential Palms Realty announced that Felix Power has joined the downtown office bringing 20 years of real estate experience to the firm.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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Friday, September 25, 2009
805 Casey Key Road Sold By Signature Sotheby’s Hedge Team. Signature Sotheby’s International Realty announced that Charlotte Hedge and the Hedge Team recently closed a $1.7 million sale at 805 Casey Key Road, Nokomis. The Hedge Team consists of Charlotte, husband Tom, son Tom Jr., and Monica Barth.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
$2.5M In Total Price Reductions Gets You 147’ Of Direct Gulf Frontage On Casey Key. Looking like the best priced property in its peer group on secluded Casey Key, 1143 Casey Key Road is now priced at $5.9M.
Is Your Business Model Dying?
COBROOKE IDEAS I ARCHITECTURE I DESIGN, a Sarasota-based architecture/design firm, is offering a complimentary creative thinking seminar on February 21st
Cat Depot Receives Two Grants.
Cat Depot announced it was the recipient of two local grant awards; The Mary E. Parker Foundation award and The Edward E. and Lillian H. Bishop Foundation award.
Jo Ann Koontz Forms Koontz & Associates.
Jo Ann Koontz an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant formed Koontz & Associates, PL. Koontz & Associates is a law firm focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions, federal and state tax law, and business law.
Suncoast Motorsports Presents Cars And Coffee.
Come join Suncoast Motorsports as they present the First Saturday of the Month, February 4th, Sarasota Cars and Coffee.
REAL Magazine Opens The Door At Terra Ceia Bay.
Come join REAL Magazine and experience all that Terra Ceia Bay has to offer. Enjoy a pristine view of the Skyway Bridge, Hor D'oeuvres, Refreshments, Vodka Bar and a chance to win Prizes.
Festivals Of Speed Is TAKING OVER Downtown St. Petersburg Waterfront!!!
Due to a huge showing of vehicles and attendees in 2011, Festivals of Speed has again expanded the St. Petersburg event
South Florida Museum Presents On The Waterfront.
The South Florida Museum presents On the Waterfront as part of the Film Fridays And The Winner Is series, 6pm on February 3, 2012.
Lois Schulman Now Sarasota Opera Program Advertising Consultant.
Sarasota Opera announced Lois Schulman is the new Program Advertising Consultant at Sarasota Opera and will work with Sarasota Opera to secure advertisers for the 2012 – 2013 Fall and Winter Season Program Books.
Abilities Possibilities Expo Set For February 14th.
The Stroke Association of Florida will host an Abilities Possibilities Expo on Tuesday, February 14th
Andrew Bers Completes Training In Luxury Home Market.
Andrew Bers of recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
Sarasota Film Festival Hosts Town Hall Meeting.
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) opens its door for a Town Hall meeting February 8th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Marie Selby Library. The event will feature a brief presentation about upcoming
programs and changes to the 2012 SFF
Easter Seals Southwest Florida Hanger Event At Dolphin Aviation.
Join Easter Seals Southwest Florida as they present toy designs for children with disabilities by designers from around the world.
South Florida Museum Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration.
Join the South Florida Museum this evening in celebrating the year of the Dragon at the third annual Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration.
Tracy Seider Wins WCR Humanitarian Award.
RE/MAX Alliance Group’s Broker-Associate, Tracy Seider, won the Humanitarian of the Year Award for 2011 from the Sarasota Women's Council of Realtors (WCR).
Linda Gross To Co-Manage Ovation.
Linda Gross and the Advice team will co-manage Ovation, Lakewood Ranch’s annual celebration of the gulf coast’s cultural assets.
Kim Stephens Number One Venice Agent In Volume.
RE/MAX Alliance Group’s Kim Stephens, ranked as the Number One agent in total volume for 2011 in the Venice Area Board of Realtors with $12.6 million.
2nd Annual 'Maduro Cup' Polo Match At Sarasota Polo Club.
Sunday, January 29th at 1pm join Maduro for an afternoon of fun participating in the second annual 'Maduro Cup' polo match at the Sarasota Polo Club.
Rock-It the Robot Returns To The Midway.
Neal Communities loves the Manatee County Fair and this year the home builder is sponsoring the ever-popular Rock-It the Robot returns.
Jannus Live Presents G Love & Special Sauce.
The doors open Friday, January 27, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with G Love & Special Sauce.
Trivia Night At Maduro’s Cigar Bar.
Is your middle name Einstein? If so, join Maduro's on Monday, January 23rd, at 6.30pm for Trivia Night.
May Aston Number One Agent In Transactions.
RE/MAX Alliance Group’s May Aston, ranked as the Number One agent in total transactions for 2011 in the Manatee County Association of Realtors (MAR), with 184 transactions.
2012 Suncoast Art Tour Takes Place.
Coming March 9th and 10th is an ambitious art show by the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota featuring more than 1,000 pieces of art by 17 local Sarasota artists.
Vince Fraser Artwork Returns To Sarasota Film Festival.
This year's signature graphic and Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) poster was again created by internationally renowned artist Vince Fraser.
Center For Faith And Freedom Releases Jewish Family & Children's Service Video.
The Center for Faith and Freedom partnered with the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee (JCFS) to produce a multi-media presentation
Care 2 Tri Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament.
Care 2 Tri, a non profit utilizing triathlon to inspire and fulfill those with disabilities, is hosting a Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds for the organization's work.
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