Take a look at this beauty. She was left behind in a home in Bonita Springs, Florida that hadn't been redecorated from the early 80's. She was probably the best looking artifact in the home. I saved her from the paint brush. She was almost mustached.
I'm not sure if she's suppose to be Mona Lisa or Frieda Kahlo.
I explained to the new owner of the home that this painting must be saved. It was special (ugly) enough to be a story piece for years to come and that it has to live on. She is waiting for the remodel to be complete so she finds her place in this home.
First time home buyers sometimes have to really suck it up when they buy a home. There are some dated items, well, they're all dated items in this one. There is some grime. There is more money to be spent. In this one, there was even termites. They're kind of cute once you get past the massive destruction they do...
If it's been a while since you've seen a blast from the past house, count your blessings. There are still homes with avocado everything, two story ovens and fake walnut paneling.
I'll try to come back with before and after photos when the paint, carpet and termite tent are gone. lol
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Check it out! A back to school party for less than $10 bucks per kid you can hit up Sun-n-Fun Lagoon water park in Naples. If you need more information call 2q39-252-4021 or visit www.collierparks.com. The park is on Livingston Road in Naples. Google the street address or click here for a map: Map to Park
This is a greyhound dog mobile. I was leaving the home I just helped a buyer in Hunter's Ridge purchase when I saw this in traffic. I am not particularly fond of these trucks. You might see a few of them around Bonita Springs because there is actually a dog track here. Breeders raise dogs strictly for racing them. The dogs have a short career and a less than glamorous life. In the past there has been questionable happenings with the dogs about how they were cared for or how they died. I think the whole thing is sordid and I choose to not participate in anything that has to do with hurting animals even if it's just a rumor.
Sometimes you just have to take a little bit of the ugly with the good, right? It's the price for living in paradise. So today you have to see a picture of a dog mobile and hear me make a plea to donate money to your local animal shelter. With the Southwest Florida economy slowing and more and more people moving around, losing their jobs or just pinching pennies, the shelters are literally bursting at the seams with animals that owners are abandoning. If you have it in your heart to take in a new family pet, this is definitely the time. If you can't take in a pet then just give a little money or a bag of dog food so that the animals can be taken care of. The abandoned animals can't help themselves and need us to give them a home, a full belly and a second chance at life.
Gulfcoast Humane Society serves Lee County, Florida which includes Estero and Bonita Springs. They have a great website right here: http://www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org where you can make a cash donation. If seeing all of those little eyes hoping for a home is too much for you to bear just put $10 on your Visa and skip that Starbucks Coffee today. You didn't need a 500 calorie cup of coffee anyway, did you? The shelter also has a WISH LIST so if you prefer you can purchase products they *wish* they had and deliver it to the shelter.
It really is that easy to help.
Barefoot Beach ducks are just a little antisocial at first. They were playing in standing water until the crazy urban bush woman of Bonita Springs started infringing upon their personal space. I slowly squatted down and waited. The mommy was giving me the stink eye but eventutally it dawned on her that the wide angle camera differentiated me from the usual duck hunter. That and I also wasn't wearing camo or orange. She realized that I was merely a nuisance and not dangerous.
More Peeps are here: Peeple at Barefoot Beach | Bonita Springs, Florida
Folks, we’re winding down from tourist season here in Bonita Springs, Florida but we’re still seeing sales activity. The last several weeks have seen a steady increase in pending and closed sales. The same tune is playing about Bonita Springs real estate, it has to be priced right and when it is, it sells. We aren’t over the hump yet but things are leveling off. According to economists the Bonita Springs and Naples areas will maintain level pricing and see and uptick in sales with more movement increases in the fall.
I’d like to thank the stupendous “Mr. J” for passing on this article (through the bars of the fortress) for me to share with you from the Wallstreet Journal - Dated May 6, 2008: The Housing Crisis According to WSJ
Your April ‘08 Estero and Bonita Springs real estate market report is available and ready for your review. The report shows the units of sale for the month of April for the last three consecutive years. Yada, yada: The data is from the Sunshine MLS which is, of course, deemed accurate but not guaranteed. After all, the information is put into those computers by humans. Enjoy this months Bonita Springs market report and check out the low rise condo sales for April ‘08.
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I've lived in the Bonita Springs area for over 22 years. I've watched the city of Bonita Springs grow and evolve into the fabulous resort destination that is now is. I know my way around all of Bonita Springs and Estero and it would be my pleasure to give you a tour of the area and an overview of our local Bonita Springs real estate economy.
Chances are you'll run into me somewhere in Bonita Springs or Estero. Bonita Springs is not a huge city and folks start to look familiar. That's why I practice real estate like everyone is my family member. When I run into you at Coconut Point I want you to be happy to see me! Chris Griffith Bio: Here
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Below find an explanation of the designations and accreditations that I currently have earned over the course of my real estate career.
Why a CRS? Today, home buying and selling is faster, more complex, and more competitive in every way. Our goal is to make the process a little easier for you. The first step is choosing the right REALTOR®. EXPERIENCE - To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and volume of real estate transactions. ETHICS - Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. A FOCUS ON HOME BUYING AND SELLING - To help make the home buying and selling process more rewarding, every CRS Designee must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. Work with the top 5% TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE- The training available to CRS Designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. When you buy your Bonita Springs or Estero home use an CRS.
GRI -- Graduate, Realtor Institute is a professional designation for those who have graduated from the Realtor Institute, also associated with the National Association of Realtors. REALTORS with this designation have completed a comprehensive education program in residential real estate. When you buy your Bonita Springs or Estero home use a GRI.
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who met the specified educational and practical experience criteria. The criteria are: Completed the comprehensive two-day REBAC course in buyer representation Successfully passed a written examination Demonstrated a practical experience of having completed five closed real estate transactions in the field of buyer representation. Received recommendations from two of the real estate practitioners buyer clients. Be a member in good standing with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Look for those real estate agents that proudly display the ABR® designation and know that they are professionals in the field of buyer representation. When you buy your Bonita Springs or Estero home use an ABR.
This certification is recognized throughout the real estate industry as the premier certification specific to providing the highest level of service and professionalism in working with builders and new home buyers. As a Certified New Home SpecialistTM, I belong to a group of the most highly respected individuals in the profession of real estate. The Certified New Home SpecialistTM designation is earned through the completion of the industry's most comprehensive new home sales course. This training involves over 20 hours of interactive computer-based course work focused on sales and customer service along with the technical and legal aspects of the homebuilding process. Successful completion of the 200-page certification workbook along with a 90% or better score on the certification test is then required to earn the CNHSTM certification. Why go e-PRO? The Internet has brought about a new type of consumer: the Internet Empowered Consumer (IEC). This is in turn changing the rules of business, especially in the real estate industry. The e-PRO Certification course is specifically designed to keep REALTORS® on top of changes and help you thrive in the exciting and rewarding world of online real estate. What is e-PRO Certification? The e-PRO Certification course is a revolutionary new training program, presented entirely online, to certify real estate agents, assistants, and brokers as Internet Professionals. Comprehensive & rewarding, e-PRO is the only certification program of its kind recognized nationwide and endorsed by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® If you are buying preconstruction in Bonita Springs or Estero home use a Certified New Home Specialist.
The eCertified® designation is one of the most powerful communications and marketing certifications available. This innovative, exclusive designation recognizes members of our Network who are competent using the Internet and technology.
The SRES is the only designation and marketing program specifically designed to serve senior property owners. SRES designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing or selling a home.
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