If you ask anyone who lives in Brooksville FL, there is no doubt why they call this quaint town home. It has all the charm of a small city, with many great amenities nearby to make it attractive. Large grocery and department store chains, as well as retail and shopping malls are within a stone’s throw of Brooksville, but these residents don't have to look at busy traffic and the bright lights of the city everyday. Brooksville real estate still has that small town feeling where you know many... Read Full Post

Spring is a beautiful time in Alpharetta and the city plans to make the most of it again this year with the annual Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. The event will take place in historic downtown Alpharetta on Milton Avenue and admission and parking is free so be there! If you've never taken the time to stroll down the sidewalks of downtown Alpharetta, you are really missing one of the main reasons Alpharetta real estate is so popular. The Alpharetta Art Festival will host artists and their exhibit... Read Full Post

Did you see the headlines of todays Baltimore Sun ? Governor Martin O'Malley has signed his first piece of legislation since taking office in January. Ground Leases as we know know them may be a thing of the past.....finally! I personally believe that this is long overdue in the State, even though I am sure that a lot of investors would think otherwise. As a Realtor, and a transplanted Hoosier, Ground rent was foreign to me when I moved to Baltimore County. Although I soon found that it was a... Read Full Post

Probably not the first MLS to run into compatibility issues with Microsoft's newest operating system, Consolidated MLS in Connecticut is recommending its Realtors (R) not to upgrade to Vista in the near future. From their mouths: "The CMLS does not recommend buying a new Computer with Windows Vista installed Or Upgrading to Windows Vista. RE/Xplorer 2.5, RE/Xplorer 1.7 and Paragon are not fully compliant with Windows Vista. Please click the following links for updates on Windows Vista Compati... Read Full Post

What a great weekend for sports men and women in West Palm Beach and south Florida. The Palm Beach Boat show opened Thursday, March 22 and will run through Sunday March 25 at the Palm Beach convention Center on Okeechobee Boulevard and along Flagler Drive between Fern and Banyan Street. An estimated $350 million worth of boats and accessories are on display at the 22nd annual Palm Beach Boat Show. Weather is expected to be wonderful. After a quick look at the boats, you can head south to watc... Read Full Post

Buckhead is the most familiar and popular area in Atlanta for fine Atlanta homes and luxury real estate and a popular destination for Atlanta visitors because of the high end shopping and dining. In the past year, the Buckhead business district has undergone some very important and much needed renovations to the roads and infrastructure. While the construction north of Piedmont road on Peachtree has been a nightmare during the renovations, the eventual sidewalk and beautification project will... Read Full Post

There has been much discussion with lawmakers regarding the current real estate tax structure and proving relief for current homeowners. For many non residents the increased value of their properties has significantly raised their tax bill. Some non-residents may pay up to two times the taxes as a resident owner with similar properties. The current structure also is hurting people who purchase homes now , including first time home buyers who are priced out the market with the added cost of re... Read Full Post

Unlike the experience of being a first time home buyer, when you’re looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you also have to sell your present home at exactly the right time in order to avoid either the financial burden of owning two homes or, just as bad, the dilemma of having no place to live during the gap between closings. Six Strategies In this report, we outline t... Read Full Post

One thing most residents and visitors enjoy about Valrico, FL is the gorgeous weather. They can enjoy all of their favorite outdoor activities year round. While there are always going to be the occasional rainy day, the weather here is sunny and gorgeous year round. There are many great golf courses nearby in Brandon, Tampa or surrounding cities. You have wonderful choices of great championship courses that challenge even the most seasoned golfer. Water sports are always popular for all Flori... Read Full Post