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Archive | Editorial

Exploring European Real Estate By Patricia Tan

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Explore what it takes to purchase real estate in European countries. Changes in currency valuation make purchasing Eurpopean real estate more affordable.

International, Real Estate

Authenticity By Judy Green

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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Our firm is the exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties with unrivaled access to qualified people and distinctive properties around the world.
The mission and culture of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty is based on three principles, which guide our business. Authenticity is one of them.

Realtor, Signature Sotheby's

Design Lines – Sarasota Casual By Pamela Hughes

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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One of the things so many of us love most about Sarasota is that it is casual, but also elegant. We dress casually but elegantly and the same concept applies to interior design.

Design, Interior

Seek Adventure In Belize By Patricia Tan

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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Said to be one of Mother Nature’s best kept secrets, Belize is also known as an adventurer’s paradise.

International, Real Estate

Real Estate Investing By Jeff Riddell

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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Jumping into real estate investing without a plan can be painful. Biting off more than you can chew is one problem; panic instead of patience is another problem.

Legal, Real Estate

Max, My Southeastern Guide Dog By Chris McNamee

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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March 28th is Max’s “gotcha” day. It was two years ago on that day that I received Max, my yellow lab from Southeastern Guide Dogs. I have a degenerative retinal disease, Retinitis Pigmentosa, which has reduced my field of vision to just a sliver, and destroyed all my night vision.

Charity

Model Home Secrets By Tracy Eisnaugle

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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The main reason that model homes look so warm and wonderful is simple, no one lives in them; there is no laundry piling up, food being cooked or pets running rampant. So, before you move yourself out or send the pets packing I will share with you a little insight.

Design, Interior

Raising A Guide Dog Puppy By Roger Pettingell

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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My wife Alisa and I have raised four guide dog puppies over the years…Wafer, Dagmar, Nessie and Mac. We decided to work with the guide dogs as a way to help those with sight challenges in our community.

Charity, Realtor

Sales And First Time Home Buyers By C. J. Coury

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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The stimulus plan that President Obama signed on February 17th contains a provision for first time home buyers that will make a HUGE impact on their purchase decision.

Mortgage

Bank Owned REO Property By Steven Greenberg

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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This article is a continuation of last month’s article regarding areas of concern in an REO Counter-Offer Addendum typically used by banks in connection with the sale of a foreclosed (“Bank Owned” or “REO”) property.

Legal

Flounder Florentine by Chef John Zakarian

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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A Recipe for Flounder Florentine by Chef John Zakarian of Zak’s Prime Steakhouse in Sarasota, Florida.

Lifestyle, Recipe

Effective Recruiting & Co-Branding by Michael Saunders

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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On Effective Recruiting: Co-Branding For Success By Michael Saunders Recruiting the top agents in any given market is as essential to the success of a real estate company as finding the right buyers, having the best listings and closing the most transactions. Once you’ve signed the best and brightest agents and fortified them with the layers of support they need to succeed, the listings, closings and market share typically follow in kind. To attract and retain the top people in any field you have to continually prove that having your company’s name emblazoned across their business cards is the best […]

Michael Saunders, Realtor

Sarasota Style, Let’s Light It! by Pamela Hughes

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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Sarasota Style- Let’s Light It! By Pamela Hughes In our last column, we wrote about the beautiful Sarasota sunsets and skies, the special colors we enjoy in our gorgeous Sarasota natural environment, and of how we use all of these elements to enhance the interiors we create. We spoke of sparkling azure blue, clear aquamarine and effervescent sea green hues. The neutral effects of soft whites and sand colors completed our palette. So how do we make the most of these incredible colors and truly show them to their best advantage? The answer is Lighting, with a capital […]

Design, Interior, Luxury

Bank Owned/REO Property by Steven Greenberg

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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Representing A Buyer Purchasing A Bank Owned/REO Property By Steven R. Greenberg It should come as no surprise to you that there are a glut of foreclosed (“Bank Owned” or “REO”) properties on the market. Many Buyers are looking only for “foreclosed” or “short sale” properties to purchase since it is perceived by Buyers that these are the best bargains on the market. This article will focus on the Counter-Offer Addendum used by the banks in the sale of REO properties. It is critical that REALTORS® understand that the REO Counter-Offer Addendum supersedes all conflicting provisions of the Contract. There […]

Legal

Real Estate Investing by Jeff Riddell

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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Real Estate Investing By Jeff Riddell Andrew Carnegie said: More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined The big boys know all about it and have made fortunes for generations through real estate. Even the railroad barons of the 19th century knew that wealth was in real estate. When they built the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s, the government gave them 640 acres of land for each mile of track they built. They believed they could sell the land for millions as business was drawn to the railroad, and they were right. Real estate […]

Investing, Legal, Real Estate