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New Nextage Realty Office Announced in Sebring, Florida Real Estate Careers - Become A Real Estate Agent

Home of the world renowned "12 Hours of Sebring" international sports car race and nicknamed "The City on the Circle", Sebring, Florida is the home of our newest Nextage Realty Franchise! Congratulations to Terri and Jeff Futch, owners of Nextage Southern Living Realty. The new office is located at 2031 US 27 South, Sebring, FL 33872.

The end of 2010 may be approaching quickly, but we're not slowing down. What a great way to close one year and start the next. So glad you've joined the team, Terri and Jeff. We're looking forward to a fantastic 2011 together!

Contact Kirsten Shafer at 1-888-460-3580 for more information!

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As Realtors, we see dozens of homes almost daily, be it in person or while we are looking for comps to assist a seller with pricing or a buyer with making an offer.

While every home is unique and has its own character, some homes are truly special:

The other day we listed an older home in downtown Sebring. I admit that I'm drawn to older homes because they have a history. This particular home is a 1 1/2 story home with a beautiful garden in the front yard. It's not just lawn, there are lovingly cared for plants, interesting pots and planters, room for a wrought iron bench underneath a tree. It has this "Picket Fence" type of curb appeal, it's a "HOME SWEET HOME".

The neighborhood is old, it's lovely! There are side walks and it's only a few short minutes to walk to "The Circle", the Public Library or Lake Jackson.

The home is currently divided into three units, a 3 bedroom unit in the main house, a 2 bedroom unit next to the garage and a sweet 1 bedroom unit in the back of the home. The 3 bedroom unit has beautiful original hard wood flooring complimented by newly installed tile. The wall colors are warm and welcoming thoughout. The current owner has installed French Doors leading to the Sunroom, which is beautifully tiled and leads to the backyard. Livingroom, kitchen, dining area and sunroom are on the main level, while bedrooms and bath are 1/2 level upstairs.

Now here comes possibility into the game: the apartments can easily be re-connected to the main house. Either both to add playrooms, additonal master suites or anything you can dream up.

This is perfect for empty nesters to have cosy guest suites for friends and family, holiday guest or even to rent out for additional income.

Need more space for the kids? Re-connect the apartments and sprawl!!!!!

For investors? It couldn't be more perfect! All three units are recently renovated and can be immediately occupied by tenants. No need to patch walls, rip out carpets etc. The two bay car garage can be divided into two 1 car garages and there are three parking spots in the driveway. Added bonus, furniture is optional so you can rent these units furnished as well.

The possibilities are really endless,see for yourself.

Sebring Hills, centrally located but surprisingly quiet, is one of Sebring's older neighborhoods. Reaching from Hammock Road in the north to Thunderbird Road in the north, it is nestled between the Lake Shore Mall and Golf Hammock Estates to the east and west. Sebring Hill addresses are easy to recognize as each street is named after a bird. Property owners can enjoy a voluntary Homeowner's Association with access to the clubhouse and planned events as well as deeded lake access to Lake Jackson.

The neighborhood consists almost exclusively of Single Family Homes with an average lot size of 10,465sf. There are currently a total of 999 Single Family homes, 57 of which are Mobile Homes.

The vast majority of homes in Sebring Hills are between 30 - 40 years old, the neighborhood experienced a massive construction boom in the 1970's.

Age of homes in Sebring Hills:
Mobile Homes incl.

50 - 60 years old : 81 homes
40 - 50 years old : 58 homes
30 - 40 years old: 409 homes
20 - 30 years old: 282 homes
10 - 20 years old: 76 homes
9 years and newer: 75 homes

Sales 2006
Average List Price: $174,195 / Median: $169,900
Average Sold Price: $167,996 / Median: $165,000
Average Days on the Market: 114
Total Sales: 45

Sales 2007
Average List Price: $149,648 / Median: $139,900
Average Sold Price: $142,120 / Median: $138,000
Average Days on the Market: 148
Total Sales: 35

Sales 2008
Average List Price: $134,251 / Median: $129,500
Average Sold Price: $122,828 / Median: $122,500
Average Days on the Market: 136
Total Sales: 43

Sales 2009
Average List Price: $98,327 / Median: $109,000
Average Sold Price: $90,897 / Median: $95,000
Average Days on the Market: 131
Total Sales: 34

Forecast for 2010
Average List Price: $85,000 / Median: $81,000
Average Sold Price: $79,000 / Median: $70,000
Average Days on the Market: 140
Total Sales: 35

Losing your home through foreclosure does not prevent someone from voting, said Joe Campbell, supervisor of elections for Highlands County.

With the the nation's third-highest foreclosure rate, many Floridians have addresses that do not match their voter registrations. The Highlands County communities of Lake Placid, Sebring and Avon Park have been hit harder by the housing crisis than most Florida cities. Many are left wondering whether they can vote in next Tuesday's elections.

Voting in the general election is possible as long as the person was properly registered prior to the Oct. 4 deadline. Before or after the deadline, or through foreclosure or any reason whatsoever, it does not matter that your home address changed. You can still vote.

There are two ways to ensure your right to vote: Update your address in advance with the Supervisor of Elections; Update your address at an early voting site or polling place on Election Day.

"If you are registered to vote in Highlands County, an address change can be phoned into the elections office", Campbell said. "If a voter has moved from a different county, a written change is required. As long as an individual can be verified through the statewide system, an address change can be processed at an early voting site or polling place on Election Day."

Name changes through marriage or divorce must also be done in writing, Campbell said. They can be processed through the Supervisor of Elections office."

Registered voters must go to the polling place that covers their new address. Those arriving at an old location will be redirected.

If it's close to the 7 p.m. closing time and you do not timely arrive at the new location, you will not be able to vote.

Although a driver's license is the best form of identification to present when voting, any form of picture ID containing a signature will suffice, Campbell said. The address does not have to match the address on file with the elections office. Picture identification is used to match the voter's photo and signature, not the address.

For more information on registration and polling place locations, visit http://www.votehighlands.com or call the Supervisor of Elections at (863) 402-6655.

Source: The Credit Report with Bill Lewis - Highlands Today, an edition of the Tampa Tribune (Media General Group) - http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2010/oct/28/LAINSIDO1-foreclosed-on-you-can-still-vote/ To review Bill Lewis' entire consumer protection series, please visit http://www.williamlewis.us

William E. Lewis Jr., is a credit repair expert with Credit Restoration Consultants and host of "The Credit Report with Bill Lewis" on AM 1470 WWNN, a daily forum for business and financial news, politics, economic trends, and cutting edge issues.

Heartland Idol - singing in Central Florida

Do you sing in the shower? Do you find yourself humming songs throughout the day?

If you live in Florida's Heartland counties Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Polk here's your change to take the stage!

Heartland Idol is an amateur singing competition, so your primary source of income cannot originate from singing or performing musically. You must be a Heartland resident, all song lyrics must be memorized, no live instruments can be played, props are permitted though. Songs with explicit sexual or profane languate are not allowed. All contestants will be judged on their wardrobe/costume "fitting" the song performed.

For the youngsters, there are two Heartland Idol Jr divisions: Junior (age 12 and under) and Teen (13 - 17). Dance moves and costumes for these categories must be age appropriate.

All shows will be held Downtown Sebring on the Circle starting at 6 pm on Thursdays, bring your own lawnchairs and have yourself a great time. Food and drinks will be sold at event.