Almost every year our company holds a massive yard sale to benefit Easter Seals and the good work that they do for so many. We take in donations from our employees, agents and the community-at-large, and thus have a huge selection of items for people to pick through. Since autumn weather in Florida is wonderful, we always have a large turn-out. It also helps that a lot of the 55+ communities nearby also have community-wide sales at the same time. Lots of buyers make a day of it and visit as many sales as they can. And let's face it, there are some deals to be found!
So thank you to all who contributed and all who stopped by to find a treasure or two!
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Sometimes it is better to rent a place to live in rather than to buy one.
Perhaps you will only be in a location for a short period of time and buying a home would not make sense. Maybe you do not have the time, interest or funds that are necessary to maintain a home. If you are not into mowing a lawn, painting a house from time-to-time, or doing ordinary upkeep on a house you might want to keep renting. Or you may need to wait a while until you have the needed funds to allow you to cover the closing costs of a home purchase. These can all be valid reasons for either choosing to rent or to at least defer the purchase of a home.
Sometimes renting does make sense. Each person's situation can be very different from another's. As a former teacher we used to say that everyone should go to college. While I still think all should have the opportunity to attend a university, some people will do better in a field that does not require a degree. Someone who enjoys working with his or her hands may like carpentry. So why not do what they enjoy?
Now, back to houses, and renting versus buying. In most cases, financially, it is better to own a home. Especially if you can purchase that home when circumstances make the deal even "sweeter". For example, right now we have the following forces in place that make it a good time to buy:
These items are aligning like the stars to make for a perfect time for many people to jump off the fence and buy a home.
For more information, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has provided me with the following brochures. They are identical, but in different formats. One is a two-page set-up and the other on 5 pages. They are Adobe PDF files, so open each and review them. Then print up the one that you like the best. For the 2 page brochure, click here: Download Buy VS Rent 2 Page Form For the 5 page format, click here: Download Buy Home VS Rent Brochure
As I said, these are identical documents, just in different formats.
If you would like more information about this topic, or you want to begin your own home search, please do not hesitate to call me at: 813-783-4444 or e-mail me at: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com You can also visit my webpages at the following location: www.jelwell.century21bnr.com where you will also find links to many other useful sites, including my Zephyrhills Bulletin Board, a home search engine, a mortgage calculator, and more.
Experienced full-time, full-service real estate agent and REALTOR in the East Pasco County area of Florida. Including Zephyrhills, Dade City, San Antonio, Ridge Manor, Wesley Chapel & Land O'Lakes.
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As a former teacher I helped my students achieve their goals. Now as a REALTOR® I help my buyers and sellers achieve some of the most important goals of their lives, buying or selling their homes. If you are considering selling and/or buying a property, I would be happy to assist you. I always place my customers' satisfaction very high on my list of priorities and work hard to help them in any way that I can. My hours are very flexible, so feel free to contact me at any time! Evenings and weekends are no problem. My cell phone number is: 813-783-4444, or you can use my e-mail: jelwell1@tampabay.rr.com . I will respond promptly. Licensed in Florida.
34619 State Road 54, Zephyrhills, Florida 33541
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Working with buyers and sellers of residential properties and vacant land in Zephyrhills, Dade City, and the general East Pasco County. area of Florida. I have sold everything from $18,000 vacant lots to $1,450,000 properties. I am a 27 year resident of this area and am very familiar with it. In addition, I also speak Spanish for those customers who are more comfortable using that language.
Here are some of the comments that past customers have sent to me. It is always great know that my hard work is appreciated!
Thank you so much for your "above and beyond" role in selling Mom and Dad's house. Your persistance, endless kind concern, and limitless patience have been remarkable. Words cannot express my gratitude that during the most difficult time in Dad's life, you so willingly took on so much more than we ever could have asked for or expected. Your kindness and humor buoyed Dad's spirit time and time again. You made a huge positive difference in his life, and in mine as well. Thanks, is just not enough to say. Please know that, however insufficient, it is heartfelt. - Patty R.
We want to thank you again for helping us find a place. We appreciate all of the extras you had to do for us, especially the extra work involved with the (buyers). We will keep you in mind if we hear of anyone selling or buying in your area. - Diane and Dan B.
Thanks John. Sorry this has been such a hassle for you. You've been great and I will always give my business to you and recommend you to others - Celeste B.
Rick and I are real glad we had you handle (the sale and purchase) of both houses. Thank you for everything. - Rick and Penny W.
It was a pleasure working with you on both of (the buyer's) loans. When working with Realtors it is rare that I can make that statement. The understanding and positive attitude you presented through all of the obstacles was refreshing. The remote closings, insurance problems, manufactured homes, storms, etc were all taken in stride. The loans closed and I hope you, the sellers and their agents and (the Buyer) were all satisfied. I hope we can do business in the future. - John Kimmel, Mortgage Broker
Thank you for helping us find our house. We really like this home. - Richard and Nancy K.
You have been a wonderful real estate agent. I am sure you will do great with this career. - Yvette I.
I'm so pleased that everything went so smoothly with the sale of the house. I felt completely at ease from the moment we met. - Lynn M.
We both thank you so very much for all your expert salesmanship, time, directions, and most of all PATIENCE in guiding us along this business transaction. You've been wonderful! - Donna and Tom S.
I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all your help during these past two months as we maneuvered through the maze of buying this property. You were very helpful. I am particularly impressed with your attention to detail which I hold as a hallmark of excellent work. Your effort to assist me work through some of the more difficult issues was impressive. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again as I continue to purchase properties here in Florida. - Michael and Jessica W.
Thank you again so much from the bottom of our hearts for the best gift Betty (new baby daughter) has ever gotten from anyone - our wonderful home. You were so patient with us, and because of you, we are exactly where we want to be! You are highly recommended by me to anyone who is seeking a REALTOR! - Michael and Lorie M.
Just a quick note to let you know that I am happy with my purchase of a home in Colony Hills. Your salesman, John Elwell, was very helpful, and I appreciate all of his work on keeping me informed all along the way. I will recommend him highly to anyone. - Elaine S.
Just a note to say once again how much we appreciate the high caliber of your service to us. Having been real estate brokers ourselves for many years in Michigan before our retirement, we know a hard-working, ethical, knowledgeable salesperson gives both sellers and buyers confidence that they are well-served. You are all that, and we recommend you highly! - Lee and Luanne B.
It was a pleasure working with you as we searched for and settled on our winter get-away property in Zephyrhills. Your service, attention to detail, knowledge of Zephyrhills 55+ communities, and market savy helped us find the home we wanted.
We have been in our new home since the first of December and are very happy with it and the community. You listened to what we wanted and that is exactly what you found for us. We especially want to thank you for all the time you spent on us, four months of phone calls and emails - five days when we came down to see the properties, and always with a friendly and WANT TO HELP attitude. We also had apprehensions about conducting all closing procedures over the phone and by mail from up north but you were on the job and everything went without a hitch.
Once again we are very grateful for your help and guidance and will be looking forward to sending our friends to Century 21 and John Elwell! David and Mary C.
Thank you so much for going the extra mile in this sale. I have been pleased with your services and look forward to again working with you when the need within our family arises again. Evan B.and Family
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