Market Value Doesn’t Equal Insurance Value!
By Lou Marinaccio
During these turbulent times, we have seen market values of homes plummet as much as 75% of the listing price or previous sales price. One’s first impression is, “why don’t I insure to that value and save those premium dollars?” Don’t be tempted. Any good insurance agent will [...]
Why Build Now?
By Steve Murray
It was about three years ago that I began to notice….there were less speculative phone calls from people asking about building new custom homes on the waterfront. At the time we were really busy, but in construction the long lead time means that if you are not getting the phone calls [...]
Refinance Now
By C.J. Coury
Although it is certainly more challenging to obtain a new mortgage loan in today’s market you simply must make the attempt if you have an interest rate above, at or near 6%. It is widely believed that rates will begin to rise this spring and could increase as much as 1% or [...]
Go Global
The Changing Face of the International Real Estate Investor
By Patricia Tan
Overseas purchasers of Florida real estate are attracted to our shores by many of the same things that draw people from the northern U.S.A. and Canada. Our reputation as the Sunshine State, beautiful beaches, availability of outdoor activities and water sports and relatively low [...]
Pitching
By Jonathan Yarwood
If you want to make some scores, then get your pitching sharper! Getting accurate from 80 yards and in, is a great way to lower your scores quickly and easily.
The set up for pitching is a blend of the chip set up and the full swing really. Stand wider than a chip, but [...]
Transformative Touch Massage Celebrates New Office Opening.
Transformative Touch, operated by Patricia Rogers LMT, announced the grand opening of their new office. Join the “new office celebration” on April 8th from 6pm-8pm.
Contessa Couture Adds Lilly Pulitzer Collection.
Contessa Couture announced the addition of Lilly Pulitzer fashions to its designer list. The boutique selected the white dress collection for spring which is adorned with novelty lace.
Last Call For Last Call.
April 1, 2010 REAL Magazine Special Event - Jack Dowd.
This is your last call to come and view the New York bar scene Last Call and other artwork of Jack Dowd before they leave for display elsewhere in the United States. Event sponsorship graciously provided by Baron D’Orr Designer Jewelry.
Casey Key’s Casa de las Olas Sells For $4,500,000.
Casa de las Olas, located at 1143 Casey Key Road in Nokomis, Florida, sold for $4.5 million. The home was listed by Deborah Beacham of Michael Saunders and Company and was featured in the September 2009 issue of REAL Magazine.
Multiple Awards Bestowed Upon Sutter Roofing.
Sarasota’s Sutter Roofing Company, one of Florida’s leading industrial and commercial subcontractors, superior work garnered the firm three new building industry awards.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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