Beware of Bank Closure Scams

We are hearing that there are new scams cropping up daily.  It seems that every difficult situation, becomes more difficult with the threat of someone ‘trying to help’ or ‘trying to bailout’ the person in trouble. And, often times these are scammers trying to take your hard earned money right out of your hands.
Well, now [...]

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Beautiful Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne Florida

There are so many reasons to love living here in Melbourne Florida. My daughters and I like to walk across the Eau Gallie Causeway as often as we can, for beautiful views of the Indian River Lagoon. It takes about 35 minutes to go from one side to the other and back again. It would [...]

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Reflecting on the Past Year…

This year, I am reflecting on the year past, as I always do. I am looking at my successes, as well as my failures.  After all, we learn from our mistakes, not from our successes.  It is from those that we must adapt our way of doing things, so as not to follow a negative pattern.  [...]

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Combo Lockboxes or Electronic Lockboxes on Houses for Sale

 

As years have progressed, I have noticed in showing properties for sale their seem to be more and more different types of lockboxes on homes. Do you find that some are more difficult to use than others? Do you also find that some can create different sets of problems than others?
Here in Brevard County Florida [...]

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The Gift that Keeps on Giving…in Most Cases, Maybe Not Mine

My doorbell rang at 8:00 this  morning.  It was my dear neighbor. She is an 85 year old woman that has a heart of gold.  I love her dearly.  She lost her husband 4 years ago on Veterans Day.  So, she is on her own.  She is tough as nails.  My family and I try [...]

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A $2.00 Extension Cord Started the Fire that Burned the House Down

It was April 2003.  Our rental house was in flames. 
Everyone got out alright.  The house was a total loss.  Nothing was saved.
The cause of the fire was a $2.00 extension cord, that was hidden under a grass rug, that got pinched under the wheel of the television table. The cord was overloaded with electronics.
Today, [...]

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Makes you Wonder How We Got Here

Many homeowners are upset because they aren’t getting help from any bailout programs. These are responsible homeowners.  They are wondering who is coming to help them in staying current with their mortgage payments in these tough economic times.
These people go to work everyday.
They pay their mortgage payment on time every month.
They pay their mortgage payments [...]

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Do you Rent to Tenants with Pets?

As a landlord or property manager, do you allow pets in your rentals?  For me, the answer to this question  depends on the rental and the type of pet.  Over 3/4 of my current tenants have a dog or cat.  Personally, I prefer dogs to cats.  But, I allow pets on a case by case [...]

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Landlord Steals Tenant and Ruins His Credit…What?

 

Today we are hearing that identity theft is on the rise.  Yesterday I read an article in our local paper about a landlord and prior tenant that had a dispute over $200 in back rent. The prior tenant alleges that his previous landlord took his credit and personal information and posted it on a subscriber [...]

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I Work With Numbers Everyday, But Algebra I Honors…Ugh!

 

Okay, I’ll admit it… I just don’t know how to do some of it anymore – Algebra I Honors.  And why would I remember how to do it?  That was 10, (kidding)  20 (kidding again) years ago.  Let’s just say, that it’s been quite some time since I have done Algebra I.
My daughters, Stef and [...]

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