Where is the leader?

Our nation is in crisis and in less than 40 days we will be voting for a new President. Whichever one of the two you think you are supporting, surely there must be one thing we all agree on. We need a leader!

But we have a situation right now that almost defies belief.We have Obama saying "you want a President that can do more than one thing at a time", but right now we have the financial equivalent of missiles flying over the polar ice caps. Guess what Senator? When the missiles are flying I want your 100% focus on that ONE issue!

Then we have McCain who is trying to negotiate across party lines. Right now all I can say about him is at least he's doing something!

What neither one of them is doing is LEADING! Take a STAND! Tell us what you mean and what you think and ORDER your party members to follow. If you cannot lead, then get out of the way and we the people will find someone who can.

The debate tonight is supposed to be about foreign policy. We will not suffer if it is delayed by a few days. So cut the crap and show us leadership.

I don't care if I disagree with your position. Stand up and be counted. You are not doing so because you are afraid that if the deal that is ultimately done (and don't mistake that a deal will be done) is not the solution you propose, then you will look stupid.

WE DON'T CARE. We want a LEADER who will put the country first and their own ambitions second.

NOW GO TO WORK!

For years now there have been problems in the Orlando area with "ugly" signs. Those small temporary signs you find at intersections offering everything from granite, to pool screen enclosures, to homes for sale and f course, Open houses.

Now while I personally think Open Houses are a complete waste of time and are in fact unfair to the sellers of property - exposing them to theft, liability and danger while having almost no chance of selling their homes (less than 1% of all home sales come through open house activity), I do understand that some Realtors like them because they can get new clients from them.

Right now putting out those signs without permission will help you fall foul of the authorities and some - like Orange County in Florida - actually have trucks running around picking up the signs and removing them.

Well now it seems there is a change of heart happening. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Oviedo City Council members are preparing to pass an ordinance that would allow businesses to use temporary signs to advertise sales and specials. The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce wants Winter Springs to consider less-strict sign regulations as well.

So this "sign of the times" as businesses figure out how to deal with the current economy has others watching and waiting.

Again, the Orlando Sentinel: Officials in Winter Garden in Orange County, who have heard from Realtors and other businesses, plan to look at Oviedo's proposal. "We're going to try to accommodate them, without blanketing the city in signs," said Winter Garden City Manager Mike Bollhoefer.

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(Copyright © 2008 By Simon L Conway All Rights Reserved.)

Please give me a call if you have questions about the Central Florida real estate market. You can reach me on 407 876 8200. Also visit my web site at www.simonconway.net or www.move2orlando.net

The Buter Chain of Lakes in the Dr Phillips/Windermere areas of South West Orlando, is perhaps the finest chain of lakes in all of central Florida. Apart from your celebrity nighbors such as Shaq and Tiger, the lakes take you back in time to REAL Florida.

Every now and then an opportunity arises that you should really pay attention to. Rarely is it possible to find vacant land on the Butler Chain of Lakes in the Dr Phillips and Windermere area. And yet rarer still is to find three side by side lots all with frontage for sale all at the same time.

This is just such an opportunity and my clients are custom builders who have put together some incredible plans.

This is a TRULY AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to acquire a custom built home on more than a one acre home site on the Butler Chain of Lakes.

This beautiful Estate's incredible features include exquisite beautiful tropical landscaping with lighting. We have DIRECT LAKE FRONTAGE on Lake Sheen for this incredible home.

Patterned brick pavers; 3 Car Garage; Faux Paint and Iron Work Detail; Dominating Mediterranean Themed Stone Work and Wraught Iron Balconies.

Inside we have all main flooring with Crema Marfil Marble Chiseled French Versailles Pattern; Foyer area with intricate detailed Glass Mosaics; Dining area with exotic Marble flooring with border & glass mosaics inserts. Beautiful detailed ceiling effect in Foyer, Living, Kitchen, Family Room & Master Bedrooms. Extensive use of crown molding in all areas. 10 inch baseboard throughout the house. Solid core wooden doors with raised moldings.

BATHROOMS: Powder Bath has hand carved furniture piece with marble top. All bathrooms include furniture cabinetry with marble tops. Showers all have stone, porcelain & glass designs. Unique free form pool with beach area. Beautiful use of glass tile borders along pool. Underground in ground pool speaker system. Five water jets elegantly shoot from the pool border into the pool. The same builder is building three side by side homes all of similar standard.

This one is almost 7,000 square feet of incredible luxury. It has six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms and can be yours for $3,390,000. If you want to buy all three, then a substantial discount would be available.

CALL TODAY and turn that dream into reality. 407 876 8200.

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(Copyright © 2008 By Simon L Conway All Rights Reserved.)

Please give me a call if you have questions about the Central Florida real estate market. You can reach me on 407 876 8200. Also visit my web site at www.simonconway.net or www.move2orlando.net

As regular readers of my blog will know, I recently completed a seven year journey to citizenship of this great nation. Now this week has seen two further milestones!

My United States passport arrived in the mail yesterday, and today I went and voted for the first time in my new home. Yes that's me outside the polling place at lunchtime today after I had cast my vote to throw out the incumbents!

The importance of exercising your democratic rights have perhaps never been more important than they are today.

We have the incredible men and women of our military right now as I write this, trying to ensure those same rights to people who have been living under one of the most brutal dictatorships the world has ever known. The first time they were given the opportunity - and risking their own lives to do so - the Iraqi people came out in their millions and dipped their fingers in purple ink to show the world they had cast their votes.

Of course it is equally your right to not go and vote although personally I believe that means you give up your right to complain. Before you don't go, I urge you to think of the sacrifice so many have made to enable you to make that choice.

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(Copyright © 2008 By Simon L Conway All Rights Reserved.)

Please give me a call if you have questions about the Central Florida real estate market. You can reach me on 407 876 8200. Also visit my web site at www.simonconway.net or www.move2orlando.net

This is a truly amazing home currently under construction in the beautiful town of Windermere, Florida.

Not only are we able to offer you a $15,000 contribution to closing with our preferred lender, but we will also be delighted to place a brand new 2008 C300 Sport Sedan in one of the garage bays for you!

Completion is just 45 days away now and when it is done, the price will go up so why not call Simon Conway today to arrange your private tour of this magnificent home? Call 407 876 8200.

Custom built executive level home in incredible Windermere, Florida.

Six beautiful bedrooms and six stunning bathrooms all contained in more than 5,000 square feet of luxury. Unbelievable pool area with columned patio.

Two masters suites - one with amazing lake views from the private balcony. Office, den, formal living and dining. Forget about the usual 2cm granite - this has 6cm grantie throughout the kitchen.

Crown moulding and every conceivable upgrade has been put into this no expense spared home. All this in Windermere, Florida! Close to the best restaurants in Orlando and great access to I4 and all local attractions. And its not too late to add some of your own personal touches either. Builder will work with buyer to try and deliver those things which will turn this from an incredible house into an incredible home. Plans available for inspection. Call today!

This is an AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to own such an incredible home in Windermere. And don't forget the Mercedes! Don't forget to call Simon Conway today to arrange your private tour of this magnificent home? Call 407 876 8200.

COME AND FIND OUT WHY LUXURY IS SPELLED "W I N D E R M E R E"

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(Copyright © 2008 By Simon L Conway All Rights Reserved.)

Please give me a call if you have questions about the Central Florida real estate market. You can reach me on 407 876 8200. Also visit my web site at www.simonconway.net or www.move2orlando.net