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Cypress Lakes Capri Style Home on the Lake for sale in Palm City, Fl. Come discover laid-back Florida living, and call Martin County your home. This centrally located home located in Palm City is minutes from I-95 and the Turnpike making it easy for commuters, and close to downtown Stuart where y...
08/19/2010
  There are a couple of new laws property owners should keep in mind as the 2010 property tax season kicks off. If you've added buildings, additions or other improvements to your property, you can be spared from the standard retroactive taxes that have been charged in the past. The state Legislat...
08/18/2010
I seized the opportunity to meet with Secretary Leim of the DPBR for the State of Florida when he visited my hometown, Stuart, Fl. this week.  The DPBR has been doing an awesome job of responding quickly to issues and licensing.  To my surprise this came out yesterday from his office about our vi...
08/14/2010
  Fannie Mae announced the launch of KnowYourOptions.com, a new consumer education Web site that outlines the choices available to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage payments, and provides guidance on how they can contact and work with their mortgage company to find solutions. The ...
08/06/2010
Selling a home can be a heart wrenching experience for Seniors who have lived in the same house for years.  Statistics show nearly 40% of property owners over 65 years of age have lived in the same home for more than 30 years.  For the older person, a home tells their life story.  Many parts of t...
08/05/2010
                It is the rite of passage for anyone who has crossed the age barrier of 50.  Suddenly the mailbox is full of offers for "seniors", and if those aren't enough, could the dreaded AARP card be far behind?  Nevertheless, the fact is the baby boomers generation promises to be the large...
08/03/2010
With Hurricane season upon us it is a time to remember how caring and compassion are sometimes overlooked in times of tragedy, people really show their true colors when it really counts.  I was told this story and wanted to share it:                 One of the homes on my street was devastated by...
08/02/2010
When the Child Becomes the Parent                   As a Boomer it occurred to me that many of us are either about to face the responsibilities to care for our parents, are in the process of caring for our parents or have just gone through the experience.  No matter what phase of this circle of l...
07/30/2010
Generation Y, the Technology Generation Generation Y'ers are now coming into their own as a force in the market, being in their mid to late 20's they are entering the workforce in huge numbers and are the newest group that must be analyzed and marketed to in the proper way to catch their attentio...
07/29/2010
What is a Short Sale, Trying to Explain it in Easier Terms                   With the real estate market having a good number or properties that are in a short sale status it is difficult to explain what that means to someone that is not a Realtor.  Here is a brief description that may help you e...
07/23/2010
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