For stylist Kim F. Frazier, the art of beauty is more than a profession; it’s a passion. Three decades after launching her career in Sarasota, the New York native continues to love what she does. From makeovers and hairstyles, to special event and fashion work, Kim enjoys the opportunity to make a positive impact on the looks -and lives- of her clientele.
From The Publisher Ed Bertha.
It seems like we just began but six issues are behind us and May marks our seventh issue. Some individuals and firms are taking time off as their season ended with Easter while others are looking forward to the summer season. Seasonality or not the bulk of REAL Magazine’s distribution reaches [...]
Fame and fortune is courtesy of The Ringling College of Art + Design. Produced by Nick Pitera. www.ringling.edu
Plymouth Harbor, A Jewel On The Bay
Ed Bertha led the monthly networking event to Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay. Many attendees had never visited Plymouth Harbor and were taken in by the location and views.
Often people ask us, “Just how do we start a design? What are the first things we do?” Well, there is a lot that we do prior to starting, such as research, lots of listening, etc., but when we actually start to design, we often start with the rugs.
We are all aware that the underwriting guidelines for purchase-money financing have become very restrictive due to the economic downturn and the subprime lending debacle. As difficult as it is to obtain financing in the current economic environment, purchase-money financing for condominiums has become particularly troublesome. This article will address some of the issues facing buyers of condominium units needing purchase-money financing.
I have been asked by many real estate professionals to clarify some of the key points of the new refinance mortgage loan available under the provisions of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (HASP). As all of you have customers who could benefit from this program it is important that you completely understand a few of the factors that determine eligibility.
Unless you live under a rock, you or someone you know has been affected by the process known as a short sale. Unfortunately, short sales have become a nightmarish process for the parties involved-the seller, buyer, attorneys, realtors, and short sale negotiation companies.
You can start investing in real estate at any age. If you are young and want to start the conventional way by purchasing a single family house or small rental property, build a team first—relationships are everything in real estate. If you are older and just getting started, you can take the approach I suggest in this article to adding real estate to your investment portfolio.
When it comes time to write the copy and create the marketing pieces for your next listing take the time to think about what really makes this house special and then hype it up. Forget about all the clever phrases from the past, loose the clichés and create unique alluring copy, I promise it will greatly pay off.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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