Memorial Day Events in Port Orange and Daytona Beach FL

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Are you looking for a little divine intervention in selling your Port Orange FL home?

Marty and I heard of the traditon of burying ST. Joseph in the ground so we purchased a St. Joseph gave it a try.
It is believed that burying the statue in the lawn of a for-sale property, upside down and facing the home, will result in a closed deal.

So, we have had two of our personal investment properties on the market for well over 18 months with little or no luck of selling in a down market.

We ordered two statues on 01/05/2008 and received them a few days later and then placed one at each property
and said the prayer.

On Feb 7, 2008 we received an acceptable offer on one property and went to closing on Feb.22, 2008.
On Feb.18, 2008 we received an acceptable offer on the other property we had listed for over 18 months and
closed April 2, 2008.

After the sales, we placed the statues on the living room mantel to show our appreciation.

Thanks again St. Joseph.

Marty G./Realtor

BTW, the St. Joseph Statue kit contains the following:

* St. Joseph Statue, Sand Color PVC, approx. 3.75″ tall
* The History & Story of St. Joseph with an Instructional Booklet
* Protective Plastic Burial Bag
* A handy Muslin tote/storage bag
* FREE Delivery via the US Postal Service 1st Class
* Standard Shipping and Taxes Are Included in Price
* A FREE listing for your home on St Joseph’s Homeseller Listing. The listing lasts until you sell your home.

You can even add or include a photo!!
* The Complete 4″ Kit for $9.95

Yours Truly A believer in Divine Intervention,

Marty Gagliardi, Realtor
Port Orange Realtor

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Are you familiar with the famous V-J Day Kiss photo of the sailor and nurse embracing on Times Square in New York?

This iconic image from world War II can be seen at the Museum Of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach!

Directions to the Museum of Arts and Sciences!

Quick quiz question!! Who is the famous photographer who shot this famous World War II photo?

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FLorida Statute 689.25 defines the responsibility of the Realtor and Seller regarding disclosure of homicide, suicide, deaths and HIV or AIDS infection in an occupant if the property.It appears that this statute is a very grey area as far as disclosure and relates mostly to death and suicide! I would appreciate the warning of a Poltergeist in a home I was considering buying!! Wouldn’t you???

Disclose and over disclose is our take on the subject! Looking for a Port Orange home??

Call our family real estate team, Team Gagliardi today at 386-316-5968. We can help you with any property listed on MLS.

Please feel to leave any comments if you have had any experiences in this department.

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GOOG-411 is Google’s new 411 service. It is completely free and really easy to use. If you are looking to call a Port Orange business or residential phone number simply call 1-800-GOOG-411, say where you are and what you’re looking for. GOOG-411 will find and connect you with the business you choose for free.

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Are you looking to purchase a Port Orange home based on the Port Orange school your child currently attends?
Are you trying to get your student into a Port Orange school for a certain program or want to live closer for driving distance reasons?

We can help you determine the current zoned school assignment for a particular address or Port Orange neighborhood. Port Orange offers a great school system for Port Orange residents.

Here are all elementary Port Orange Public schools:

Port Orange Elementary School
402 Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127

Spruce Creek Elementary School
642 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127

Sugar Mill Elementary School
1101 Charles St, Port Orange, FL 32129

Horizon Elementary School
4751 Hidden Lake Drive, Port Orange, FL 32129

Sweetwater Elementary School
5800 Victoria Gardens Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32127

Cypress Creek Elementary School
6100 S Williamson Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32128

Silver Sands Middle School
1300 Herbert St. Port Orange FL 32129

Creekside Middle Schoo
6801 Airport R., Port Orange FL 32128

Spruce Creek High School
801 Taylor Rd., Port Orange FL 32127

Atlantic High School
1250 Reed Canal Rd., Port Orange FL 32128

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Why the increase in Port Orange Real Estate activity you ask? Some folks are realizing that this is a great time to buy at lower prices. Others perhaps have gained confidence with the vote for Amendment 1 back in January.

If you haven’t noticed, interest rates are holding pretty steady while home prices are stil drifting down a bit. So with this combination it is an excellent time to buy a Port Orange Home!

We have heard some local buyers speaking of waiting for the right time. The only problem with timing the market is that while you’re waiting for prices to maybe go down further you risk paying more if interest rates rise or home prices go up!

Thinking of buying a Port Orange home? Call us today for a Hotsheet of homes for sale in Port Orange.

Need a list of Port Orange short sales and foreclosures? Don’t waste time. Call us today or email Marty!

386–316–5968

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Contact Your Legislators Today!

The Florida Legislature is set to adjourn Friday evening. Much has been accomplished, but there is still work to be done! With this Call to Action we have customized letters making it simple for you contact your Senator and your Representative with separate messages. The message to the Florida Senate is to take action on pending property tax and health insurance legislation. The message to members of the Florida House is a “thank you” for passing so many meaningful property tax reform measures and an encouragement to keep working towards a compromise on health insurance legislation.

The Florida House of Representatives has passed a number of great property tax reform bills, however, the Florida Senate has so far been unwilling to take many of them up for final consideration. It is important to note that property tax relief WILL be offered on the November ballot thanks to proposed constitutional amendments offered by the Tax and Budget Reform Commission (TBRC). The Senate still has a chance, though, to enact legislation that could result in even greater property tax reforms.

House Bill 129 by Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera and House Bill 1283 by Rep. Dean Cannon have both passed the full House and currently await Senate action. HB 129 makes critical changes to the application of the “Highest and Best Use” standard of appraising property, while HB 1283 levels the playing field for property owners who appeal their assessment to the Value Adjustment Board. FAR strongly supports these two bills!

In addition, the Governor, the Senate and the House all agree that providing affordable health insurance to Florida’s uninsured is a top priority this Session. While both the Senate and the House have passed health insurance legislation, a compromise has yet to be reached. Florida’s Realtors know that this issue is too important to be caught up in internal politics and a compromise is needed by Friday for final passage. Please let your legislators know that something must be done for the thousands of uninsured Floridians!

Please click below to send your message today!
http://tinyurl.com/5ae6ol

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1. Port Orange sellers think that their home is worth $200,000 more than the model match next door because they have fresh paint, a new sink, and their carpets were recently cleaned.

2. Some Port Orange Loan officers don’t know where to start or how to educate their refi clients and investors on what actually gives a home value.

3. Some Port Orange listing agents need to educate their clients to show them the difference between appraised and marketing value.

4. Some new Port Orange investors have heard that fresh paint and an extra bathroom will give them a huge return on a “Flip”.

Any ideas for discussion about Port Orange Appraised value vs. Port Orange Market Value?

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