Did you know?
A property owner at his/her own cost, has the legal right to trim roots or branches of an adjoining property owner’s shrub or tree that has encroached beyond the property line.
Be aware though, the trimming or pruning cannot be to the extent that it damages or destroys the intrusive shrub or tree.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
… from the ownership and staff of Florida Ideal Realty LLC
Rising Moon Over Florida Egret
Saving money has never been so trendy. Long gone are the days of irresponsible spending, so why be irresponsible with your homeowners insurance? Taking a little bit of time to research your options might just help you save a little in the wallet and put more in the bank.
Here are four tips from homeownersinsurance.net:
1. Shop around. Some insurance companies have been raising house insurance costs to recoup losses from the financial crisis. Others are competing for new customers by offering lower rates. By shopping around, people can find better deals on homeowners insurance.
2. Re-evaluate coverage amounts. Many policies have inflation protection provisions, which automatically increase coverage amounts. This was a good item in the years leading up to the crash, but today they should be looked at more closely.
3. Check personal credit reports. Homeowners insurance companies check credit history before figuring rates, similar to how lenders do. This is done to help them assess the risk of payment and likely individual responsibility. Check your credit report and make sure it’s accurate so you can get the best possible rate.
4. Small claims can become expensive. Homeowners should have the highest deductible they can comfortably afford and repair minor items out of pocket rather than filing a claim. Filing a claim for every broken window or leaky pipe can increase premiums by 10-15%.
Source: Stephanie Andre – RISMEDIA, December 2, 2010
WEIR-MARTIN CITRUS
Oranges by the bag… at an excellent grove price point… and close by…
Drop in any time during business hours and meet the Martins. (Anne, Al & John) The fruit is excellent and they enjoy providing it to their customers; both old and new.
Look for the small citrus signs on both sides of their driveway at 535 CR 547 West. They are located on the south side of CR 547 just outside the City of Davenport. Turn east from the traffic light on US 27 at the Webb Candy Factory to find them.
Coming into the last month of the year there are only several items needing care:
- Adjust irrigation system to water once every 7-14 days.
- Clean and repair irrigation components.
University of Florida – Florida Yards & Gardens, IFAS Extension
Nearly half, 46 percent, of all of the sales in the metro Orlando area single family homes sales for the third quarter were foreclosure properties. The statewide average was 36 percent while the national average was 25 percent.
In addition, foreclosure prices were nearly 25 percent lower than prices paid for other properties.
- RealtyTrac -
Lot 63
Here’s another example of new home construction in an excellent subdivision in Southeastern Lake county. Sawgrass Bay continues to be a popular choice for new home buyers. This home is coming to completion by Home Dynamics on Placio Place.
Apartment occupancy in the Orlando area hit a three year high in the third quarter of this year at the 91% level.
No surprise really, as these units are being filled by the thousands of owners that have lost their homes in the foreclosure process. On top of this is the fact that more than a few large projects have found themselves on hold due to being unable to secure financing. The two forces combine to contribute to the high occupancy level.
In time, as people rebuild worth and credit worthiness, single family homes will once again prosper; in this way moving the cycle full circle.
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