Archive for September, 2008
FAR 2008 Convention and Trade Show
September 28th, 2008 Categories: Brandon, Diamond Dwellings
Attendance Down, But Spirits Are Up
Last week, I atttended the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) 2008 Convention & Trade Show held in Orlando. The attendance was remarkably low from prior years. I chalked this up to the poor economy and the fact that the much bigger NAR Convention is 6 weeks after FAR and is also in Orlando.
FAR put on some excellent training and those in attendance seemed to be postive about their futures in the real estate business. Rick Frissell and I manned the Diamond Dwellings Realty booth and spoke to many of the attendees.
One of the biggest observations that I made concerning the Trade Show aspect of the convention was the lack of any of the major real estate franchises attending as exhibitors. I was very proud to be at the show representing Diamond Dwellings and we had many positive comments on the franchise and on the quality and appearance of the booth itself, we even made a few new friends.
Another observation that was surprising to me was that during the two days I spent at the convention, I only talked to three Realtors who new what blogging was and only one of those actually blogged. Is there any wonder how Diamond Dwellings can position an agent to be the area expert of their hyper local area?
Over all our attendance of the FAR Convention was positive and we met some franchise prospects and helped to brand Diamond Dwellings Realty.
Dave Tipton, Broker- Diamond Dwellings Realty
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3912 Applegate Circle Brandon, Florida 33511- Pool Home
September 23rd, 2008 Categories: Bloomingdale, Brandon
Bloomingdale Beauty
This home is a must see! Very desirable Bloomingdale Estates area 2600 sq. ft. home with over $30,000 of improvements! This beautiful 4 br 2.5 bath family home las lots of huge oaks on sprawling 1/3 acre. Bathrooms have new cabinetry, new bathtubs/showers, sinks, countertops and crown moulding. If your looking in the South Brandon/Bloomingdale area, put this home on your list.
Call Rick Frissell, Agent- Diamond Dwellings Realty
Office 813-653-1241
Direct: 813-340-6828
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Lithia Florida: FishHawk Area New Schools Planned
September 19th, 2008 Categories: FishHawk
Hillsborough County forges ahead with new school construction in the FishHawk Area of Lithia, Florida. The location for the 26 acre campus will be on land purchased by Newland Communities in 2007. These schools location are part of $50 million purchase of 1,129 acres by Newland Communities. Approval has been given by Hillsborough County for the construction of 3,200 homes and 360,000 square feet of commercial space.
The yet un-named elementary and middle school will share the same campus and will be located east of the intersection of Bell Shoals Rd. and Boyette Rd. on the south side of FishHawk Boulevard. Hillsborough County School officials state that the combined campus concept has proven to be more efficient and cost effective do the fact that the schools can share utilities, recreational areas, and parking.
Construction on the two schools is expected to begin early in 2009 and is expected to open in the fall of 2009. This growing area will definitely need more schools and this should help.
Rick Frissell
813-653-1241
Originally Posted on Localism.Com
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Tampa Florida: A Huge Fur Ball Is Coming
September 18th, 2008 Categories: Tampa, Things To Do
Big Cat Rescue Fund Raiser
Preparations for the 2008 Fur Ball, hosted by Fox 13’s Cynthia Smoot, are under way! Details are below and more will be added as they are confirmed. The bottom half of this page contains information from the 2007 ball that is indicative of what you can expect this year.
To see Trips & Prizes, Auction Items and Last Year’s Comments go to:
As in the past, the ball will be primarily a fun party with the brief podium time focused on details of the rescue of “Joseph’s Pride” and of “Hope”, our most recent orphaned Florida bobcat rescue. To see in video the progress of little Hope as we go from having her nurse on a cooperative lactating domestic cat to eventually teaching her to hunt to prepare for her release, visit Hope online at http://www.bigcatrescue.org/video/00194.htm and tune in frequently to follow her progress.
PURCHASE TICKETS: To purchase individual tickets ($150 each) go HERE or to purchase a table for ten with priority seating ($1500) go HERE
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 10, 2008 6:30PM to Midnight
LOCATION: The fabulous A La Carte Event Pavilion at 4050 Dana Shores Dr. Tampa, FL 33634 off Memorial Highway by Rocky Point Golf Course. For detailed directions and information click here
ATTIRE: We call the unique fur Ball attire “Safari Costume Formal”. You can come in traditional formal attire, come in safari, cat print or jungle orientation costume, or any mix in between, such as part formal with cat print accessorizing. Be creative and have fun with it! Prizes will be awarded! Use your imagination – get wild! For examples from the past visit www.bigcatrescue.org/FurBallPhotos.htm
ACTIVITES AND CULINARY DELIGHTS:
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LIVE AUCTION. Bid on FIVE custom created international trips
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ROLEX RAFFLE- Win TWO elegant Rolex watches
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GOURMET SEATED DINNER- Dine on a Gourmet Sit down Dinner
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COMPLIMENTARY WINE- Provided by two great wineries, Toasted Head and 3 Blind
LIVE AUCTION. Bid on FIVE custom created international trips
ROLEX RAFFLE- Win TWO elegant Rolex watches
GOURMET SEATED DINNER- Dine on a Gourmet Sit down Dinner
COMPLIMENTARY WINE- Provided by two great wineries, Toasted Head and 3 Blind
This is an awesome cause, let’s get behind it. Remember to visit the Big Cat Rescue for a tour. Click here for details and times. http://www.bigcatrescue.org/tours.htm
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7 Proven Ways to Make Buyers Hate Your Home
September 12th, 2008 Categories: Apollo Beach, Bloomingdale, Brandon, FishHawk, Riverhills
Home Buyer Turnoffs
Are you selling a home? Did you know that even though home buyers are all looking for something different in a home, the majority of them will turn around and walk back out of your door if they notice one or more of these 7 problems.
1. Poor Curb Appeal
You must grab a buyer’s interest from the curb and hold on to it, if you want to sell the home for top dollar. Home buyers often refuse to go into a house with an unkempt yard, sagging doors or peeling paint. You can’t afford to paint? Okay, but get that yard in tip-top shape and grab a screwdriver to fix those doors. Some people never clean their gutters, and it always makes buyers wonder what else hasn’t been maintained.
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