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February 2009

02-24-09
Dawn Dell

Todays real estate economy is thriving with the bustle of many buyers, I am noticing new first time buyers taking advantage of todays affordable market! This is great news! I am also hearing about all of these "great deals" that can be had out there. The foreclosures and bank owned property. The only thing is, these properties have their issues too!!! Price is not the problem, it is the condition of the property that needs to be addressed. Many of these properties were homes to families that were told they can no longer live there. Thus creating anger, due to a slew of reasons steming all the way from predator lending to people just losing their jobs and no longer having the means to continue to pay for this property, either way, homes are being stripped, literally to the walls. I have seen some of these homes with out the guts of the air conditioner in place, without kitchen cabinets or a pump for water (well water, when that is all that is available for water) to home. But the perception of many buyers is that they are getting this great deal because of price. Whatever happened to location and condition? There are many, and I mean MANY, homes out there that are price right and they do not have these issues or concerns. Keep in mind when buying in Florida, if the home has not had air condition running there could be mold present. So with all of that in mind, what it would cost to bring these so called bargins up to living conditions before proceeding and maybe take a look at the right priced home in a great neighborhood that will give you a larger return on your value! You will be thankful in the long run and will see that return in the near future. In my market there are over 1700+ single family homes available, I am sure with the abundance of inventory you can find something that will fit your needs.

If looking in Highlands county, central state of Florida, look me up, Dawn Dell, Dell Realty, 863-381-0400, and remember to Buy or Sell, Call Dawn Dell.

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Start Your Engines, Mobile One 12 Hrs of Sebring 2008!

03-04-08
Dawn Dell
Our small town of Sebring, Florida is all the buzz in the World Famous Lemans Racing, we host the 12 hours of Sebring, this event kind of puts us on the map so to speak. It is like our Marti Gras and NASCAR all rolled into one. Over 100,000 people travel from all over the world watch this main event, it is a 3+ mile track made for endurance racing. Audi has won the past 4 years or more and have really ruled this event. Last year at the very end was one of the most exciting finish line dramas I have ever witnessed.

At the same time as the formula one cars are racing on the same track so are 2 other types. One being Porsche, and last year at the end a Porsche "rubbed" the other within 1/2 mile of crossing the line to be the winner. Now I am from the south so "rubbing" is a NASCAR term and the practice is totally acceptable, it is not so in formula one. I found that out last year, but it made for an exciting ending. Sebring races have been long traditions in many families, coming and camping out, some make it like their Spring Break. We have events all week long. Last week we had the classic vintage cars racing. Actually last Thursday the Sebring Chamber Of Commerce hosted an event on the Historic Sebring Circle, and all of the cars came to the downtown circle (from the track) and we had all you could eat beer & brats for $10. Great time was had by a lot of people.

Now the main event takes center stage. The engines are running all week long. Our little community does benefit from this event, of course it brings in tons of tourist & that of course economically helps our local economy. The hotels are booked for the next two weeks and some folks book them for at least one year if not more prior to the event. People are renting out their homes to accommodate drivers, their staff & race fans!

The race track has a main midway where many set up their tents for futuristic car displays, Hawiian Tropic host a beauty event & volleyball game. It totally becomes an event not to be missed! The excitement runs through the community like a fever. Everyone talking about where they are going to set up camp to watch the race and the fans! Most times you do not know a race is going on, there are tons of people walking and riding around visiting one another like a huge party is happening all around. I like watching from my living room so that way I can really watch the race and float in my pool. (in March wow, don't you want to move to Florida???)

Happy Selling!
Dawn Dell, Dell Realty
Broker/Owner
863-381-0400
www.sebringfloridarealtor.com



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