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As if housing market in Florida isn't bad enough, it appears that the drywall that was imported from China between 2004 and 2007 to make up for the lack of building materials needed during the housing boom, is contaminated with Strontium sulfide.  Strontium sulfide emits a corrosive gas th [Read More]

As a real estate agent here in my relatively obscure home of historic Weeki Wachee Florida, I’m never home alone without the latest advertising tools. With a couple of laptops, high speed internet, cell phone and a Magic Jack there really isn't any need to go to my office unless I want to [Read More]

Have you ever heard of Homosassa Florida? Well if not, you are missing one of Florida's finest hidden secrets. Florida's Nature Coast. If you are an outdoorsy kind of person, then Homosassa is the place for you. Enjoy the Chassahowitzka River which includes 7 springs and takes you out to th [Read More]

In the Tropic Shores article entitled Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County, Florida, I had mentioned the fact that there are roughly 150 incredible state parks and reserves that tend to be overlooked by the tourist industry! It is unfortunate that many of these shady hammocks, grassy marshes an [Read More]

One thing that I love about owning a home in Hernando County and selling real estate here is the sense of community one feels every day regardless of this economy. The Humane Society of the Nature Coast in Brooksville headed by Joanne Schock is one of those sweet spots in our county that most every [Read More]

Hernando County is moving again - up 28% from last year. Fifty percent of those sales were foreclosures which is a bit sad. The bright side of that is we are selling homes to young couples that couldn't afford a home a year ago! Our youth is getting the wonder chance of home ownership. I close [Read More]

Bucaneer Waterpark is now open on the weekends at the Weeki Wachee State Park. It is now owned by the State and it is the only state park with a waterslide. It is located on the corner of SR 50 and SR 19. The Weeki Wachee Springs stays the same temperature year round and is just beautiful. It' [Read More]

It was reported in news media yesterday that Florida's Hernando County had an unemployment rate of 13.6%. No wonder why when the leading industry has been home building since the early 1970's. But with the turndown in unemployment comes unbelievable home buying opportunities for those that [Read More]

The award winning musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is playing at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre through April 18th. It's about two gigolos operating in the same little town on the French Rivera. Support our local theatres and have a great night out.

In this market selling your home takes drastic measures...not only a competitive price with all the foreclosures and short sales, but a tradition that has been ongoing for years. One of my sellers called last week to say she was sending me a Saint Joseph's Statue and would I please follow the i [Read More]