John Secor's (floridarealestatesource) Blog

Hello to all!   My apologies for getting my blog out so late but duty calls, fortunately I've been just a bit busy.   Buyers are out in full force folks, short sales, foreclosures and bank owned properties are being snapped up from every direction.  First time buyers rule the market, many home se...

If the Supreme court ever revisits Roe v Wade, doesn't it make sense to have more than one associate member that actually possesses reproductive organs?  Don't women deserve more than a token voice? Is "legislating from the bench" always a bad evil thing?  Lets think about a few historic cases su...

Here's my quick take on what's happening in the central Florida real estate market: Buyers are out in full force, short sales, foreclosures and bank owned properties are being snapped up from every direction.  First time buyers rule the market, many home sellers are now seeing multiple offers aga...

Whew, quite a whirlwind around here the last few days,I'm exhausted and it's only Wednesday.  OK, where was I, oh yeah, I'm on a mission part deaux: I am on cloud nine, heck maybe ten if there is one.  The contract for the church went out yesterday to the listing agent.  When I sent it I felt it ...

Remember the Blues Brothers movie?  Easily one of my personal top 10 funniest movies of all time and a great soundtrack to boot!  Others in my top 10 are Blazing Saddles, There's something about Mary, Airplane, Caddyshack, Whats up Doc, Being There, man I love comedy.  But back to the Blues Broth...

Doesn't it seem that just when you start thinking you're spinning your wheels, your going in circles or not much is happening...........BOOM,  tons of deals hit you at once? That's where I was just last week.  Lots of prospects, a bunch of "loaves in the oven" but nothing fully "cooked".  First, ...

I'm happy to report recent success at obtaining rent reductions for my commercial lease renewal clients.  As a tenant representative, it has always been my goal and duty to negotiate the best rate and terms on behalf of my clients.  In the current economic climate it is not just desirable to get ...

  This little blog marks a waypoint in my journey on Activerain.  It's a signpost of sorts, noting only that I have now graduated from the ranks of mere newbie status.  What exactly have I accomplished?  For one thing, I've begun to feel a sense of community on AR.  Those of you that have establi...

I hope all of you that still have your mothers are taking the time to honor them today.  My mom, bless her heart, is 83.  She's slipping a bit, forgetful and can no longer care for herself entirely.  Thank God I have sisters that are able and willing to dote over her, we would never think of putt...

HAPPY EASTER AR MEMBERS! I was drilling down into some local market data the other day trying to determine what revisions I need to implement if I intend to meet my goals for 2009.  One of the biggest challenges in the Orlando area real estate market today is an over supply of MLS inventory, or a...