tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78746716505390038782024-03-13T07:11:33.389-04:00Celebration Florida Real Estate-Celebration Florida HomesCelebration Florida Real Estate Resource for Celebration Florida Homes and Celebration Florida Condos.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-1367861743337597432010-04-16T13:30:00.000-04:002010-03-09T13:58:34.922-05:00Orlando Florida | Tips for Dealing with Lightening!Did you know Central Florida is considered the Lightening Capital of the Country?<br /><br />From late spring until early fall, clouds gather, storms form, rain pours down and, a few minutes later, the sun comes out again. Beautiful, Florida sun!<br /><br /><br />Often you can look around quickly and see five or six different lightening strikes seeming to happen at the same time. <a href="http://www.weatherwizkids.com/lightning1.htm">Lightening is beautiful </a>- but Beware! Lightening is very dangerous. The<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> National Weather Service </span><a href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/"></a> has prepared a page of lightening information of which you should be aware.<br /><br />If you are outside and you hear thunder - get inside. Seek safe shelter. If you hear thunder you are within distance of a strike. Once the thunder quiets down - stay sheltered for the next 30 minutes. Lightening is still around.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />______________________________________________________<br />For more information about Celebration Florida, please contact:<br /><br />Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor<br />(716) 650-0051Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-8783212162301066582010-03-05T00:15:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:50:14.133-05:00Celebration Florida | Celebration Post Office<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Celebration, Florida 34747</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Post Office</strong> Hours of Operation Monday</div><br /><div align="center">Friday 9:00am-4:30pm </div><br /><div align="center">Saturday 8:30am-2:00pm </div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042208109282715202" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RfmFj4Vj5kI/AAAAAAAAAL4/zbySAHSxUqU/s320/blogger+post+office+photo.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center">The <strong>Post Office</strong> is located at:</p><br /><p align="center">601 Market Street </p><br /><div align="center">Phone: (800) ASK-USPS </div><br /><div align="center">Fax: (407) 566-2008 </div><br /><p></p><p>The <strong>Celebration Post Office</strong> was designed by Michael Graves, who has designed other buildings on the Disney properties, including the Dolphin and Swan Hotels.<br /><br />The design of the was based on St. Petersburg Florida’s historic landmark. The <strong>Celebration Post Office</strong> features a rotunda in the entrance and is a wood board-and-batten building with painted metal roof. Outside, the <strong>Post Office </strong>features an open-air loggia for the town's mailboxes. Inside the <strong>Celebration Post Office</strong> the rotunda is an exposed wood joist ceiling. </p><p><br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Call me today to start the process of<br />purchasing your Celebration Florida Area Home!<br /><a href="http://www.paradisereport.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a>(716) 650-0051<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-61090680024825311852010-02-17T05:28:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:57:06.614-05:00Celebration Education | Stetson University Center<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RvZOVKMsVdI/AAAAAAAAASU/wRIFldZJiek/s1600-h/Stetson+University.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113360552347588050" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RvZOVKMsVdI/AAAAAAAAASU/wRIFldZJiek/s320/Stetson+University.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><a href="http://www.stetson.edu/celebration/">Stetson University Center</a> sits in the center of Downtown Celebration, across the street from Celebration School. Having the university in the center of town, just blocks from <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/07/town-center-hours-monday-saturday.html">Market Street </a>adds to the <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/09/small-town-life-in-celebration-florida.html">small town life </a>here in Celebration! Stetson University is a semi-circular building that was designed by architects from the firm Deamer + Phillips which incorporated colors, shpaes and textures from the surrounding landscape. Each classroom has a spectacular view.<br /><br />The University Center of Stetson at Celebration offers advanced degrees in Business, Educational Leadership and Counseling. Stetson University Center provides in-service training for teachers and other educators, and supports the <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/08/celebration-school-historical-note.html">Celebration School</a> Professional Development School (PSD) relationship. Programs incorporate the latest educational research technology and theory.<br /><br />They also offer state-of-the-art training in Microsoft and other certifications and a variety of Other Information Technology initiatives. <a href="http://www.ifrec.com/courses/schedules/bylocation/celebration.htm">State of Florida Real Estate School Training </a>for new Realtors is also provided.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">_________________________________________________<br /></div><div align="center">This information about Celebration Florida is provided by:<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.paradisereport.com/celebration"></a>(716) 650-0051<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-46126099503002173432010-02-13T21:48:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:53:06.705-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!<object width="500" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2W8jfueMaAY&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2W8jfueMaAY&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="315"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-12634062753637896752010-02-03T21:31:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:55:44.182-05:00BLOG ROLL<div style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"> </div><div style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"> </div><div style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"> </div><div style="font-weight: bold;" align="center">General Real Esatate Related:</div><div style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"> </div><div 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href="http://anncummings.realtownblogs.com/">Real Estate Ramblings in New Hampshire & Maine</a><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-43921490434751152882010-02-01T13:40:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:59:29.613-05:00Small Town Life in Celebration Florida<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/Rul2npMdspI/AAAAAAAAASE/_-uyKZoPNW8/s1600-h/Lake-Evalyn-039.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109745675673645714" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/Rul2npMdspI/AAAAAAAAASE/_-uyKZoPNW8/s320/Lake-Evalyn-039.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/09/let-take-you-to-place.html">Celebration Florida</a> is a new Florida town located just south of Orlando and was built with its old-fashioned look and feel by the Walt Disney Company! This planned community is spread over more that 4,900 acres saw residents moving in the fall of 1996.<br /><br />Friendly neighborhoods on quaint streets and a mixture of homes, Townhomes and condos to the picturesque downtown area appeals to everyone! Painstaking efforts put in by distinguished landscape architects, called in to design a dream town with modern luxuries, <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/04/celebration-florida-parks-and.html">parks</a>, gathering places and amenities. The mixture of styles all blend together to create the feeling of home.<br /><br />Orlando has a variety of internationally known entertainment attractions such as <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/07/orlando-florida-tips-for-walt-disney.html">Walt Disney World</a>, Universal Studios, Sea World and a number of other theme parks all on the doorstep to Celebration. Not only is Florida a year-round tourist haven, it also has excellent business prospects. If you are on the lookout for luxury houses near the theme parks and other attractions in Central Florida, then the neighborhood of Celebration will definitely interest you.<br /><br />Celebration <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/07/town-center-hours-monday-saturday.html">Market Street Shops</a> offers a small town setting with all the modern amenities and conveniences. These include <a href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/07/celebration-florida-places-to-eat.html">restaurants, cafes</a>, shopping boutiques, a golf course and medical facilities, along with residential homes.<br /><br />The town of Celebration is a popular 'second home' and retirement destination. All the architectural plans and designs of the homes have been carefully planned and developed for maximum enjoyment of the residents of Celebration. The educational and health facilities draw families from all over the country, making celebration real estate very desirable and attractive. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">_________________________________________________<br />This information about Celebration Florida is provided by:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor<br />(716) 650-0051<br /></strong></span><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-71846587001797293432010-01-15T09:46:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:48:29.121-05:00Celebration Florida | Columbia Restaurant<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/Rqyc9O8RmdI/AAAAAAAAAOo/2M3boow9XbI/s1600-h/columbia+Restaurant.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092617854446049746" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/Rqyc9O8RmdI/AAAAAAAAAOo/2M3boow9XbI/s200/columbia+Restaurant.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>There are several wonderful dining options in <a title="Celebration Florida Website" href="http://www.paradisereport.com/celebration" target="_blank">Celebration Florida</a>. In the heart of Market Street just down the street from the <a href="http://www.google.com/movies?hl=en&near=celebration+florida&tid=580484e324b07d41">Movie Theatre</a> there is a great place to gather and enjoy great food! If you decide to have their world-famous "1905 Salad", but definately get the smaller salad, it is very generous!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a title="Columbia Restaurant" href="http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/celebration.asp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:180%;">Columbia Restaurant</span></a> </div><br /><div align="center">649 Front Street Celebration Florida</div><br /><div align="center">Hours: Sunday - Saturday 11:30 am - 10:30 pm </div><br /><div align="center">Open 365 days of the year</div><br /><div align="center">Serving Lunch & Dinner daily</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div>Reservations are suggested, call them at (407) 566-1505 </div><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div align="center"> Colleen writes about the Florida lifestyle on several locations<br /><a title="Celebration Florida Homes" href="http://www.celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/">Celebration Florida Homes BLOG</a><br /><a title="Paradise Report - Homes of Celebration" href="http://www.paradisereport.com/" mce_href="http://www.paradisereport.com"></a><a href="http://www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com">Buffalo Real Estate</a><br /><a title="Marco Island Homes" href="http://marcoislandhomes.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://marcoislandhomes.blogspot.com/">Marco Island Homes BLOG</a></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="mailto:colleen@paradisereport.com"><br /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-82348547583639783162010-01-02T10:42:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:54:13.871-05:00Celebration Florida - Neighboring Communities<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Davenport Florida</span></strong></div><br />When you think of Orlando you think of all the tourist attractions and wonderful things to do. But there are some wonderful communities that surround all that excitement. Davenport is just one of these places.<br /><br />Situated along US 17, and just east of US 27 in Polk County Davenport has rolling hills that provide a country setting formerly used for citrus production, have drawn dozens of new subdivisions to the area. Small in size with only two square miles, and with a population of less than 2,000, Davenport is in the center of a booming residential area.<br /><br />Governed by a commission/ manager form of government Davenport provides a variety of recreational opportunities to its citizens, including a public swimming pool, four ball fields, two tennis courts and basketball complexes, and two children’s parks with playground equipment.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-53045410400561863942009-12-31T19:13:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:51:48.664-05:00Happy New Year Celebration Florida!<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OOviCT4alTE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OOviCT4alTE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-50397199656085486402009-12-26T15:22:00.000-05:002010-03-09T13:51:06.528-05:00Celebration Florida | Lake Evalyn<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvmheAhiXI/AAAAAAAAANs/JNQ_my3fmp0/s1600-h/sm----Lake-Evalyn-039.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087913666710440306" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvmheAhiXI/AAAAAAAAANs/JNQ_my3fmp0/s200/sm----Lake-Evalyn-039.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>The Celebration community was designed to look at feel like a southern town pre-1940's. There is a strong sense of community with a pedestrian friendly emphasis. There is a mixture of single family homes, town homes and condominiums in <a title="An American Dream Come True!" href="http://javascript:28167819/" mce_href="http://javascript:jump(167819)/">Celebration Florida</a><a title="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/03/oseola-county-helpful-information.html" href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/03/oseola-county-helpful-information.html" mce_href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/03/oseola-county-helpful-information.html"> </a><br /><br /><br /><a title="Celebration Florida" href="http://blog.orlandoavenue.com/item/167819" mce_href="http://blog.orlandoavenue.com/item/167819">Celebration Florida</a><a title="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/03/oseola-county-helpful-information.html" href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/03/oseola-county-helpful-information.html" mce_href="http://celebrationfloridahomes.blogspot.com/2007/03/oseola-county-helpful-information.html"> </a>is organized into villages. Lake Evalyn is a sleepy lakeside community boardered on Lake Evalyn with 56 <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvjouAhiVI/AAAAAAAAANc/-GHgtW6zjlo/s1600-h/sm----Lake-Evalyn-052.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087910492729608530" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvjouAhiVI/AAAAAAAAANc/-GHgtW6zjlo/s200/sm----Lake-Evalyn-052.jpg" border="0" /></a>single family garden homes in Celebration Florida. The following streets are in Lake Evalyn in Celebration Florida: Lake Evalyn Drive, Rosa Court, Wisteria Court and Wisteria Lane.<br /><br /><br />Across the street from this small group of homes is the Celebration School and grounds. Downtown Celebraiton Florida is a short stroll from Lake Evalyn. It is no wonder Lake Evalyn is so popular with homeowners. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvmMOAhiWI/AAAAAAAAANk/f6IXZ9YbChA/s1600-h/sm----Lake-Evalyn---Lake-Vi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087913301638220130" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvmMOAhiWI/AAAAAAAAANk/f6IXZ9YbChA/s200/sm----Lake-Evalyn---Lake-Vi.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Designed by the Disney Company and is a planned community with residents first moving into the community in September 1996.<br /><br />Call today to find out how you too can make Lake Evalyn your home!<br /><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvibeAhiUI/AAAAAAAAANU/meO0yypdzeg/s1600-h/sm----Lake-Evalyn-013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087909165584714050" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_mDjU9Ig3P_U/RpvibeAhiUI/AAAAAAAAANU/meO0yypdzeg/s200/sm----Lake-Evalyn-013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(716) 650-0051<br /></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-68274401906487346042009-12-24T18:43:00.000-05:002010-03-09T14:04:10.086-05:00Happy Christmas Celebration Florida!<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zOLwQor0IXE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zOLwQor0IXE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-69823737282239833822009-12-24T10:01:00.001-05:002009-12-25T19:34:59.275-05:00Congratulations Sellsius Top Women Bloggers of 2009!<p><img style="border: 11px solid black; float: right; margin-left: 22px; margin-right: 22px;" title="2009 Women Real Estate Bloggers" src="http://smartblogger.1parkplace.com/content/uploads/blogs/ckulikowski/top-12-women.gif" alt="To Women Real Estate Bloggers" height="251" width="333" /></p><br /><p>Yesterday <a title="Articles written by Colleen Kulikowski" href="http://www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com/wnyrealtor/?s=colleen+kulikowski">Colleen Kulikowski</a> of the Buffalo Real Estate News Blog was honored by <a title="Sellsius Real Estate" href="http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/bloggers/top-12-women-real-estate-bloggers-2009/2009/12/22/">Sellsius Real Estate Blog</a> as being one of the top Women Real Estate Bloggers.<br /></p><br /><p>Sellsisus Real Estate posted:</p><br /><blockquote><br /><p>1. <strong>Colleen Kulikowski</strong>. <a href="http://www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com/wnyrealtor/">BuffaloRealEstateNews</a>.<br />I love Colleen's blogging style. Her blog reads like a<br />newspaper/magazine. Her posts are easy on the eyes, extremely relevant<br />to her market, and display her <a href="http://apture.s3.amazonaws.com/00000125a8d004ceddd0a8d6007f000000000001.soldimage.gif">sense of humor</a><br />. She writes appealing headlines and uses catchy images. Colleen is a<br />force on Active Rain. She is very tech savvy. She is using her SEO<br />skills to rule the Buffalo market- her blog is on page 1 of Google for<br />"Buffalo homes for sale"- ahead of Zillow and Realtor.com. Now that's<br />how Colleen rocks blogging. For those who think blogging has little<br />ROI, talk to Colleen and learn a thing or twenty-two.</p><br /></blockquote><br /><p>The other women named were:</p><br /><p>2. <strong>Mary Pope-Handy</strong>. Mary authors 3 blogs: <a href="http://www.valleyofheartsdelight.com/">The Valley of Heart's Delight</a>; <a href="http://www.realtown.com/LiveInLosGatos/blog">Live in Los Gatos</a>; and the quite deadly <a href="http://www.hauntedrealestateblog.com/wordpress/">Haunted Real Estate Blog</a>.</p><br /><p>3. <strong>Dru Bloomfield</strong>. <a href="http://athomeinscottsdale.com/">AtHomeInScottsdale</a>.</p><br /><p>4. <strong>Diane Guercio</strong>. a/k/a <a href="http://heyamaretto.com/">HeyAmaretto</a>.</p><br /><p>5. <strong>Amy Chorew</strong>. <a href="http://www.amychorew.com/">The TechByte</a>; <a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/achorew">TheDigitalRealtor/ActiveRain</a>. Amy also writes for <a href="http://agentgenius.com/author/amy/">AgentGenius</a>.</p><br /><p>6. <strong>Kaye Thomas</strong>. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://beachcityrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/">ManhattanBeachRealty</a>. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://beachcityrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/">Beach City Real Estate</a>. <a href="http://www.move2manhattanbeach.com/">Move2Manhattan Beach</a></p><br /><p>7. <strong>Jessica Riffle Edwards</strong>. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hotpropertyblog.blogspot.com/">CarolinasFinest/HotPropertyBlog</a> .</p><br /><p>8. <strong>Susie Blackmon</strong>. <a href="http://buckingtherealestatetrend.com/">Bucking The Real Estate Trend</a>.</p><br /><p>9. <strong>Elaine Reese</strong>. <a href="http://reesespiecesofrealestate.com/">Central Ohio Real Estate News</a>.</p><br /><p>10. <strong>Genea (Gena) Riede</strong>. <a href="http://sacramentorealestatevoice.com/">Sacramento Real Estate Voice</a>.</p><br /><p>11. <strong>Kim Wood</strong>. <a href="http://westofphillyburbs.com/">West of Philly Burbs</a>. <a href="http://activerain.com/blogs/kimwood">ActiveRain blog</a>. Part of the <a href="http://thetechbyte.com/node/81">TechByte team</a>.</p><br /><p>12. <strong>Monika McGillicuddy</strong>. <a href="http://monikamcgillicuddy.com/wordpress/">New Hampshire Real Estate Blog</a>. Monica also has a delightful photo blog, <a href="http://www.nhviewfinders.com/">The New Hampshire View Finder</a>.</p><br /><p>Ladies Congratulations on being named on this incredible list of women! Past winners can be found here</p><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/2006/08/08/top-10-women-real-estate-bloggers/">2006</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/top-12-women/top-12-women-real-estate-bloggers-2007-edition/2007/10/09/">2007</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/top-12-women/top-12-women-real-estate-bloggers-2008-edition/2008/12/18/">2008</a></li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p><br /><ul><br /></ul><br /><p>My other blog, <a href="http://www.bestbuffalohomes.com/">www.BuffaloNiagaraRealEstateHomeSales.com</a> was named in the post, but this site is quickly gaining in the search engines! Thanks again Sellsius Real Estate!</p><br /><p> </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.move2manhattanbeach.com/"><br /></a></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-24773798207395389312009-08-10T11:13:00.000-04:002010-03-09T13:46:33.032-05:00Book Suggestion: Celebration U.S.A Living in Disney's Brave New TownSupport Celebration Businesses, purchase the book at <a href="http://www.readingtroutbooks.com/">Reading Trout Books</a> (321) 939-2665. Read the <a title="NYTimes Review of Celebration U.S.A." href="http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/f/frantz-celebration.html" target="_blank">First Chapter of Celebration, U.S.A. Living in Disney's Brave New Town</a> of this book for free. It is an interesting read about the beginnings of Celebration Florida.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0805055614.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Celebration, U.S.A.: Living in Disney's Brave New Town<br />Published by Henry Holt. Hardback, $25.00<br />ISBN: 0805055606<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">_____________________________________________<br />For more information about Celebration Florida, please contact:<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Colleen Kulikowski, Realtor</span></strong><br /><a href="http://blog.orlandoavenue.com/"></a>(716) 650-0051<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-52998319220303815982009-05-24T21:55:00.001-04:002009-05-24T21:55:54.589-04:00Memorial Day 2009<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Memorial Day</h2><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Memorial Day is a time to remember those that served this country and lost their lives. Most people think that Memorial Day is a three-day weekend with party and celebration with friends of family.</p><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you really know the reason behind Memorial Day?</p><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">So as you enjoy the Indianapolis 500, BBQ picnics with friends and the official launch of summer, take a moment to remember the reason for the day. To remember those that served our country. So at three o'clock tomorrow, take a moment and pause and pay tribute to those that died in service of our freedom.</p><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="355" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WO5tPf9LUC4&hl=en" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WO5tPf9LUC4&hl=en" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "<a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/speeches/president/may0200.txt">National Moment of Remembrance</a>" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to '<a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/taps.html">Taps</a>."</p><br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="355" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_klwtm67ogg&hl=en" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_klwtm67ogg&hl=en" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>"Memorial Day</strong> is a <a title="United States" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States">United States</a> <a title="Federal holiday" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_holiday">federal holiday</a> that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed this year on <a title="2007" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007">2007</a>-<a title="May 28" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_28">05-28</a>). It was formerly known as <strong>Decoration Day</strong>. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in <a title="Military service" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_service">military service</a> to their country. It began first to honor <a title="Union Army" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Army">Union</a> soldiers who died during the <a title="American Civil War" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War">American Civil War</a>. After <a title="World War I" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I">World War I</a>, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the <a title="Indianapolis 500" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500">Indianapolis 500</a>, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911."<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="355" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6O-yohHK25g&hl=en" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="355" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6O-yohHK25g&hl=en" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.searchbuffalohomes.com"><img src="http://www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com/wnyrealtor/search3.gif" alt="Search for Buffalo Homes For Sale" /></a> <a href="http://www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com/wnyrealtor/sell-my-wny-home/cma/"><img src="http://www.buffaloniagararealestatehomesales.com/wnyrealtor/value3.gif" alt="Find you Buffalo' Home's Value" /></a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-91886453443386220572009-05-10T15:13:00.000-04:002009-05-10T15:13:01.364-04:00Happy Mother's Day<object width="500" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jENdlwRdPic&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jENdlwRdPic&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="315"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-15358576864658051932008-11-26T19:19:00.001-05:002008-11-26T19:21:28.570-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BDKYE3it8yY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BDKYE3it8yY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-4129674940487504572008-07-12T11:08:00.000-04:002008-07-12T11:09:09.228-04:00Photos of Celebration<p style="visibility:visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-15.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" height="320" width="426" style="width:426px;height:320px"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-15.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="l" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=648518346350765333&site=widget-15.slide.com"/></object><p><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=648518346350765333&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/p1/648518346350765333/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=648518346350765333&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/p2/648518346350765333/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=648518346350765333&map=E" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/m/648518346350765333/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide9_1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=648518346350765333&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/p4/648518346350765333/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></p></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-36257348236414611452008-06-18T12:49:00.001-04:002008-06-19T16:18:02.660-04:00Vlad Zablotskyy -- It is all the talk on the Internet...I write on several BLOGS -- I would call myself an active Blogger. So when this whole controversy about Vlad Zablotskyy started up it got my attention. In the Real Estate Blogging world this is big news. It is also scary for those of us that are out there writing about real estate. Anyone can sue us it appears for speaking our mind.<br /><br />What bothers me is the smear campaign against Vlad including posting blog entries all over the web about him being a criminal and the filing of a law suit against him!<br /><br />So when I read <a href="http://www.seobook.com/presumed-guilty-until-proven-innocent">this article</a>, I stopped and paused for a few moments... And how I would feel if I were in Vlad's shoes. Not completely understanding the gravity of the situation I read <a href="http://www.rsspieces.com/eperks-sues-real-estate-blogger-blogosphere-unites-to-destroy-the-eperks-brand">this article</a>. It is unsettling to think that the smear campaign can go on, so I am writing about it to share with my friends in the Greater Orlando area this story. Vlad you are in my thoughts... Those of you that want to support Vlad Zablotskyy's Defense Fund can do so <a href="http://www.bloodhoundrealty.com/BloodhoundBlog/?p=3219">here</a>.<br /><br />Interested in more of the back story? <a href="http://www.go-beyond-mls.com/eperks-pulls-the-trigger-i-am-being-sued/">read here</a>...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-55793515039406662962008-06-05T08:25:00.000-04:002008-06-19T15:39:23.186-04:00Vacation Rental Ownership - Is it for you?Owning an Orlando Florida vacation rental property is not something to be done by those that are faint at heart. It isn't as simple as purchasing an Orlando FL home or condo, furnishing it and booking rentals... That is the fun part of the process.<br /><br />There is the management of the property that can be the stumbling block to a successful Orlando Florida Vacation Rental. I know because my son's father does this on <a href="http://www.marcomagic.com/">Marco Island</a>. He has several homes that they manage and it a lot of work. They have it down to a science. Their website not only allows potential renters to see the houses they have for rent, but they can book on-line and the back end of the system manages the process for them.<br /><br />They are the exception. Most people are not prepared for the realities of owning a vacation rental home in the Orlando area. Read More about the considerations of <a href="http://www.paradisereport.com/So+You+Want+to+Have+A+Vacation+Rental....">What it Takes to Manage a Vacation Rental </a>over at my website.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-91647338606044180892008-05-14T23:17:00.000-04:002008-06-19T15:38:15.000-04:00Celebration Florida - Neighboring Communities<div align="justify"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Kissimmee Florida</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="justify"><br />Popular community for vacation rentals, close to all that Orlando Florida has to offer! Located in Osceola County, Kissimmee Florida is a 1,506-square mile area south of the Greater Metropolitan Orlando area. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Some facts about <a title="Orlando Florida Communities Kissimmee Florida Additional Articles about Kissimmee" href="http://blog.orlandoavenue.com/public/item/public/search?model=blogsite%2FOrlandoAvenue%2Fweb&style=blogsite%2FOrlandoAvenue%2Fbase&scheme=&as_Owners=127953&q=kissimmee+florida" target="_blank">Kissimmee</a>:<br /></div><ul><li><div align="justify">The City of Kissimmee is 18 miles south of Orlando. </div></li><li><div align="justify">100,000+ acres of water and several recreational areas that are available to the public. </div></li><li><div align="justify">The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes attracts people from all over the world with fishing and boating being very popular. </div></li><li><div align="justify">There are two large lakes suitable for boating and several smaller lakes for fishing. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Lake Tohopekaliga, the second largest lake in the Chain of Lakes, covering 22,700 acres in Osceola County, is the site of many fishing tournaments. </div></li><li><div align="justify">Being the closest city to Walt Disney World Kissimmee attracts many vacation-goers seeking short term vacation rental homes and condominiums. </div></li></ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-65647189079583963002008-05-01T18:12:00.000-04:002008-06-19T15:37:28.649-04:00Mona Lisa Ristorante | Longwood Florida | Italian Cuisine<div align="center"><a href="http://www.monalisaristorante.com/">Mona Lisa Ristorante</a><br />135 West Jessup Avenue Longwood Florida 32750(407) 265-8246<br />Hours of Operation:<br />Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pmSaturday - Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pmClosed Mondays<br /><a title="Mona Lisa Ristorant Start to Finish" href="http://www.monalisaristorante.com/interest.htm" target="_blank">Start to Finish</a> ~ <a title="Mona Lisa Ristorante Longwood Florida Lunch Specials" href="http://www.monalisaristorante.com/photo.htm" target="_blank">Lunch</a> ~ <a title="Dinners Mona Lisa Ristorante Longwood Florida" href="http://www.monalisaristorante.com/favorite.htm" target="_blank">Dinner</a><br />Classic family style Italian food served in this converted house in a place that can be hard to get to. Reservations suggested during peak dining times.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">135 West Jessup Avenue Longwood Florida 32750</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-68092051060919628582008-04-29T08:37:00.000-04:002008-05-11T08:39:37.293-04:00Photos of Celebration<embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" align="middle" src="http://widget-15.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=648518346350765333&site=widget-15.slide.com"></embed> <div style="WIDTH: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=648518346350765333&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/p1/648518346350765333/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=648518346350765333&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/p2/648518346350765333/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&amp;at=un&amp;id=648518346350765333&amp;map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-15.slide.com/m/648518346350765333/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide9_1.gif" border="0" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12603446119970988834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-4846949404772455782008-04-15T09:44:00.001-04:002008-04-15T09:44:33.496-04:00Short Sales - When you do NOT need one<p>As a <strong>Florida Mortgage Professional</strong>, I get calls and emails all the time from worried <strong>homeowner</strong>s wondering if they should start <strong>Short Sale</strong> Proceedings.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/podgursky/SASxQCu2LYI/AAAAAAAAAF8/WztlaabUnLA/s1600-h/frustratedguy3.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 10px; border-right-width: 0px" height="66" alt="frustrated guy" src="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/frustrated-guy-thumb1.jpg" width="244" align="right" border="0" /></a>There are a few ways to decide whether it is worth it or not.  You see... a <strong>Short Sale</strong> is a method for reducing your <strong>debt</strong>.  It is NOT Free though.  It has its costs and they are not all short term.</p> <p></p> <p>The most obvious negative effect is to your <strong>Credit</strong>.  A <strong>Short Sale</strong> is a "derogatory".  That means that you will have significant damage done to your credit.</p> <p>Even though a <strong>Short Sale</strong> is not nearly as bad for your credit as a <strong>Foreclosure</strong>, it will nevertheless stay on your file for years and will affect:</p> <ul> <li>The <strong>Interest Rate</strong> on your next house </li> <li>The Finance Price or Lease Payment on your next car </li> <li>Your ability to Rent an Apartment </li> <li>Your ability to get a credit card </li> <li>Your ability to get a Business Loan </li> </ul> <p>This is why it is important to figure out whether you really, really, really need one... NEED ONE.</p> <p>So how do you do that??</p> <p>First, start by contacting your friendly neighborhood <strong>Mortgage Broker</strong> (that's me!!) and <strong>Realtor</strong>.  Set up a coffee appointment and we three can go over your situation and lay out your options.</p> <p>I can supply the financial advice and the <strong>Realtor</strong> can come with comps and market rental data and provide the <strong>real estate</strong> advice.  The <strong>Realtor</strong> can also help you figure out how long it will take to sell your property in this market!</p> <p>From there, we can provide referrals to other professionals to help you along the way.</p> <p>For more information on Short Sales and to read the full text of this article, click on the links below</p> <ul> <li>Full Article Text - <a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/short-sales-when-you-do-not-need-one/">Short Sales - When you do NOT need one»</a> </li> <li><a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/florida-mortgage-short-sales-do-not-always-mean-that-the-realtor-does-not-get-paid/"><font style="background-color: #e8e8e8">Short Sales do not always mean that the Realtor does not get paid!</font></a> </li> <li><a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/florida-mortgage-short-sales-where-does-the-rest-of-the-mortgage-go/"><font style="background-color: #e8e8e8">Short Sales ~ Where does the rest of the Mortgage Go?</font></a> </li> <li><a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/florida-mortgage-short-sales-bank-owned-properties/"><font color="#237fa1">Short Sales and Bank Owned Properties</font></a> </li> <li><a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/category/residential/short-sales/"><font color="#237fa1">All Short Sale Articles on TheMortgageGoToGuy.com</font></a> </li> </ul> <p></p> <hr /> <p></p> <p align="center"><em>More Florida Real Estate Industry News You Can Use from <br /></em><strong><a href="mailto:david@themortgagegotoguy.com">David A. Podgursky, MBA</a></strong><strong> <br /><a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/"><u>TheMortgageGoToGuy!!</u></a></strong><em> <br />Your Source for Residential and Commercial <br />Mortgage Loans in Florida</em></p> David A. Podgursky, Boynton Beach Lake Worth Realtor - Boca Executive Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341997722962969067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-26447367652428000752008-04-10T09:26:00.001-04:002008-04-10T09:26:15.007-04:00Florida Mortgage | Central Florida has a new HomeBuilder in town<p align="justify">The <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com"><strong><font color="#000000">Orlando Sentinel</font></strong></a> has an article this called <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-sheahomes0908apr09,0,5287785.story"><font color="#000000"><strong>Shea Homes</strong> is the new kid on region's building block</font></a><font color="#000080"><u> </u></font>about Shea Homes, the <strong>Orlando Florida</strong> area's newest homebuilder.</p> <p align="justify"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 10px; border-right-width: 0px" height="184" alt="vg_logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/podgursky/R_4VdoLDeeI/AAAAAAAAAFM/ptTE6ZjbIKs/vg_logo1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="174" align="right" border="0" /> The California-based builder has acquired <font color="#000000">the <strong>Victoria Gardens</strong> <strong>community</strong> in <strong>Deland Florida</strong> from the </font><a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2007/05/14/daily11.html?from_rss=1"><font color="#000000">St. Joe Co.,</font></a> which is no longer building homes in its developments.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>Shea Homes</strong> comes to <strong>Florida</strong> with a long history of stability and internal growth as a privately held, family business.  </p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify">Analysts believe that <strong>Shea Homes</strong> and <strong>Central Florida</strong> lack some of the "feeder markets" that have long supported Florida Real Estate Developers.  The East Coast and <strong>South Florida</strong> have historically attracted people from the Northeast.  The <strong>Gulf Coast</strong> has historically been <font color="#000000">where the <strong>snowbirds</strong> from the Midwest roost.</font></p> <p><strong><a href="http://verticalrealestatelogistics.com/our-services/marketing-and-sales-direction/"><font color="#000000">Vertical Real Estate Logistics, LLC</font></a></strong><font color="#000000"> specializes in helping Florida Real Estate Developers and Builders with their Marketing and Sales campaign to capture the right target buyers for</font> their projects.</p> <p align="left">For more information on this and other new <strong><strong>Real Estate Developments</strong> in <strong>Central Florida</strong> </strong>follow this link -o-> <a href="http://verticalrealestatelogistics.com/central-florida-has-a-new-homebuilder-in-town-2/">Central Florida has a new HomeBuilder in town</a></p> <hr /> <p align="center"><em>More <strong>Florida Real Estate</strong> Industry News You Can Use from</em> <br /><strong><a href="mailto:david@themortgagegotoguy.com"><font color="#000000">David A. Podgursky, MBA</font></a></strong><font color="#000000"> <br /></font><strong><a href="http://www.themortgagegotoguy.com">TheMortgageGoToGuy.com</a> <br /></strong></p> <p align="center"><em>Your Source for Residential and Commercial <br />Mortgage Loans in Florida</em></p> David A. Podgursky, Boynton Beach Lake Worth Realtor - Boca Executive Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341997722962969067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7874671650539003878.post-65875806676408446942008-04-05T11:15:00.001-04:002008-04-05T11:15:36.423-04:00IRS Tax Deductions from your Mortgage<p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.google.com/podgursky/R_eXlqVaN5I/AAAAAAAAAD0/XHqHtfob7eQ/20%20dollar%20bill%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin: 10px; border-right-width: 0px" height="154" alt="20 dollar bill" src="http://lh5.google.com/podgursky/R_eXl6VaN6I/AAAAAAAAAD8/n9df2TTyHDs/20%20dollar%20bill_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" width="154" align="right" border="0" /></a>As <strong>tax</strong> time is upon us and with all the talk about recession, politics and the housing market, most people are not focused on the fact that we are only ten days from tax day.</p> <p align="justify">So if you are a procrastinator as is the American-way, remember to plan for some of your <strong>Mortgage</strong> and <strong>Real Estate</strong> related <strong>tax deductions</strong> to save some money this year.</p> <p align="justify">Here are a few places to save:</p> <p align="justify">1) <strong>Discount Points - </strong><strong>Lender Discount Points</strong> are seen by the <strong>IRS</strong> as <strong>pre-paid interest</strong> charges.  </p> <p align="justify">2) <strong>Pre-paid Interest - </strong>your closing statement shows <strong>prepaid interest</strong> depending on how many days you will be in the property in the month you close.   </p> <p align="justify">3) <strong>Pro-rated Property Tax</strong> any <strong>property tax</strong> you pay at the closing table is deductible</p> <p align="justify">4) <strong>Origination Points - </strong><strong>Broker</strong> fees or <strong>Points</strong> are also considered <strong>pre-paid interest</strong>.</p> <p align="justify">5) <strong>PMI/MIP - </strong><strong>Mortgage Insurance</strong> on a loan that is over 80% <strong>Loan to Value (LTV)</strong> is deductible</p> <p align="justify">Where to consult your Accountant for sure:</p> <p align="justify">6) <strong>HELOC / Equity Line - </strong>interest on your <strong>2nd Mortgage</strong> or <strong>Home Equity Line of Credit</strong> may be deductible.  </p> <p align="justify">7)<strong> Second Home - </strong>this is a grey area.  Your <strong>accountant</strong> knows the rules on deducting mortgage interest on <strong>2nd home mortgages</strong>.</p> <p align="justify">8) <strong>Depreciation - </strong><strong>Investment properties</strong> only!!  !</p> <p align="justify"><strong><u>My Professional Advice:</u></strong></p> <p align="justify">You have your closing package from when you closed your property neatly filed away, right? (nudge nudge)</p> <p align="justify">Get it out and take it with you when you visit your <strong>tax preparation specialist</strong> or <strong>CPA</strong>.  Make sure to have your <strong>Accountant</strong> review your closing statement and <strong>IRS Form 1098</strong> that you will receive from your lender in the mail.</p> <p align="justify">Your <strong>accountant</strong> will then make sure you get credit for all your deductions.</p> <p align="justify">To get the full article, follow this link -o-> <a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/florida-mortgage-irs-tax-savings-on-your-hud-1/">Florida Mortgage | IRS Tax Savings on your HUD-1</a></p> <p align="justify"></p> <hr /> <p></p> <p align="center"><em>More Florida Real Estate Industry News You Can Use from</em> <br /><strong><u><a href="mailto:david@themortgagegotoguy.com">David A. Podgursky, MBA</a></u></strong> <br /><strong><u><a href="http://themortgagegotoguy.com/">TheMortgageGoToGuy!!</a> <br /></u></strong><em>Your Source for Residential and Commercial <br />Mortgage Loans in Florida</em></p> David A. Podgursky, Boynton Beach Lake Worth Realtor - Boca Executive Realtyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341997722962969067noreply@blogger.com0