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Great Homes at the Right Price in Hernando and Citrus Counties
2008-07-22 10:29:10
Overpricing your home can lead to not selling your home. Some sellers believe that pricing their home at a top dollar price is not harmful because they can always negotiate and lower the price at a later date. While this may be true, you may be setting yourself up for having your home [...]
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Green Mortgages in West Central Florida
2008-07-21 12:27:26
With the summer heat of Hernando and Citrus Counties saving on your energy consumption has become a need. Becoming environmentally conscious and saving money at the same time sounds like a win-win. A ‘green mortgage’ is a mortgage that favors the environment. These green home loans offer environmentally friendly perks. Some lenders [...]
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Preparing your Deck for Selling
2008-07-18 16:37:27
When getting your home ready to sell, take a critical look at your deck. Here in Hernando and Citrus Counties your deck is place where we gather for family funtions or just for the simple times when you want to sit back, relax and take in the beautiful nature wonderland that we call home. [...]


Lease Option to Buy in Hernando and Citrus Counties
2008-07-17 09:06:54
A lease option to buy means that you will be renting property with an option to buy the property at a future date. The price of the property should be fixed at the time of signing the lease. We see more and more lease-options during a slow real estate market. Sounds like a [...]
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Grasshoppers Attack in West Central Florida
2008-07-16 11:09:00
This morning I awoke and proceded with my normal routine. I made the bed, turned on the computer and went outside to water my plants. I started with my herbs and moved on to my vegetables. I was shocked to find a multitude of tiny little grasshoppers having my eggplant for [...]
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Selling your home in Hernando and Citrus Counties
2008-07-15 11:16:20
Trying to sell your home in today’s market can be tricky. With so many homes on the market trying to make your home stand out from the rest will take a little bit of time and patience on your part. First thing you should do is clean up your home inside and out. [...]
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Preparing Your House to Sell in Hernando and Citrus Counties
2008-07-14 16:36:11
When getting your house ready to sell, the walls and the ceilings should not be overlooked. Painting can be one of your best investments when selling your home. It’s not expensive and you can do it yourself. Sometimes adding some faux finishing to certain rooms can not only be attractive but also [...]
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Florida Real Estate in the 1920’s
2008-07-12 17:14:52
An Outline of the 1920’s Florida real estate boom is quite similar to the real estate boom and break down of today’s market. In the 1920’s out-of-staters were flocking to Florida for a piece of the pie. There was much land flipping and people counting profits and preparing for early retirement, the regions [...]
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Humming Bird Gardening in West Central Florida
2008-07-09 08:12:35
Out of the three species of Hummingbird that hang out in Florida , the ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common. This hummingbird is about 3 inches long and weighs about as much as a penny. Hummingbirds will begin nesting in April and can become agressive during this time, so be sure that you have plenty [...]
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Preparing for a Mortgage Application
2008-07-07 14:32:55
Take time to be prepared before you meet with your mortgage lender or you could end up on a wild goose chase looking for documents. Document hunting can be very time consuming and frustrating for both and and anyone else involved in the mortgage process. Ask your banker or your broker to supply you with [...]
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President Bush signs housing bill
2008-08-07 09:53:33
A housing bill that intends to rescue about 15 percent of homeowners facing foreclosure, was signed by President Bush on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. According to the MSNBC Article written on July 30, 2008, President Bush signed this bill ‘Early in the morning and out of public view”. The House had passed the [...]
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Mermaids in Hernando County, Florida?
2008-08-06 10:00:43
It’s true! Weeki Wachee Springs located in Hernando County , Florida is the City of Live Mermaids. The Seminole Indians named the spring “Weeki Wachee,” which means “little spring” or “winding river.” The Weeki Wachee River winds 12 miles all the way to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. On August 29, 2007 St. [...]


Easy Steps to Creating Compost for your Garden in Hernando and Citrus County, Florida
2008-08-06 09:01:38
Photo Credit: Norma Rans When starting that garden for your new Hernando or Citrus County , Florida home, the best place to start is with composting. Compost ing can save on waste and provide a nutritious additive to your soil. Pick a nice sunny spot away from the house to start your compost bin. [...]
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Elementary Schools in Citrus County, Florida have been Re-zoned
2008-08-04 11:27:21
For the 2008/2009 school year, some public elementary schools have been re-zoned to ease overcrowding. In November of 2007, the Citrus County School Board members approved the new School Attendance Boundries for the upcoming school year, this will result in around 700 students entering new schools. The largest move will be from Citrus Springs Elementary [...]
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Brooksville, Florida Provides Some of the Most Challenging Golf Courses
2008-08-01 07:49:07
Brooksville, Florida in Hernando County offers some of the most beautiful Golf Courses in the State of Florida. Below is list of the locations of just a few of some of the most challenging courses in Brooksville. Brookridge Country Club Golf Association - With only a few water hazards and all of the greens being [...]


Swim with the Manatees in Citrus County, Florida
2008-07-31 18:06:56
Swimming with Manatees ? Why not! Swimming with the manatees is one of the most incredible things to do in Florida . Manatees also known as Sea Cows are very playful aquatic mammals that visit the springs in Citrus County year round. The average adult manatee is roughly 10 feet long and weighs [...]
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Growing Medicine in your Yard in Hernando and Citrus County, Florida
2008-07-30 11:39:42
When adding curb appeal to your new Hernando or Citrus County , Florida home, why not add some medicinal herbs to the bunch? Many people grow herbs to add flavor and enhance the taste of cooking, however, herbs are also used for medicinal purposes as well. Adding herbs to your garden will bring beautiful [...]
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5 Easy Steps for Relocating with Your Pets to Hernando and Citrus County, Florida
2008-07-29 12:07:14
Moving can be a stressful time for the family. When you’re relocating with pets, it can be twice as stressful. Below are some tips to make things a little easier during the move. Make sure that you visit your regular vet before moving. Your vet should be able to provide you with a [...]
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9 Places to Launch Your Boat into the Beauty of Citrus County, Florida
2008-07-28 12:50:47
Photo Credit: Jessica Gross After purchasing your new home in Citrus County , Florida , you may be wondering where to start taking in all the natural beauties that surround Citrus County . Below is a list of all the boat ramps this charming little community has to offer. CHASSAHOWITZKA RIVER CAMPGROUND & RECREATION AREA - This ramp [...]
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Woodland Residents of Rainbow Springs, Fl. Flinch at the Reactivation Plans of Railroad
2008-07-25 14:53:19
The residents of Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon, Fl. are up in arms in regards to the new plan of Progress Energy’s to reactivate an old railroad spur. According to the Citrus County Chronicle, the new plan of Progress Energy’s would be used mainly during plant construction to bring in heavy components. It would connect [...]
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Tropical Storm Fay Has Arrived in Hernando and Citrus Counties
2008-08-22 05:15:14
Due to Tropical Storm Fay, Citrus County Schools will be closed today, however, Hernando County Schools will remain open. Citrus County emergency management officials are saying that Fay will drop 4-8 inches of rain between Thurs and Sat. with up to 45 mph wind gusts. Citrus County and Hernando County remains under a [...]


Lowest Gas Prices in Citrus and Hernando County, Florida
2008-08-21 07:05:13
The gas prices continue to sky rocket. A list below will provide you with the lowest gas prices to date for Citrus and Hernando Counties Gas Stations in Citrus County Sunoco 3761 W. Homosassa Tr. Lecanto, Fl. 34661 Regular $3.739 - Plus $3.649 - Premium $3.919 - Diesel $4.459 Chevron 8520 N. Carl G. Rose Hwy Hernando, Fl. 34442 Regular $3.579 - Plus [...]
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Mother Manatee and her Calf are Released Safely Back into Crystal River, Florida
2008-08-20 06:46:08
After six weeks of rehabilitation a mother manatee and her calf were released back into Crystal River , Florida . The two were named Mrs. Pete and Repeat during their short visit at Lowry Park Zoo, in Tampa. Mrs. Pete was seen floating lopsided, which is sign of medical difficulties, she was breathing slow [...]
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5 Places to Rent a Boat in Citrus County, Florida
2008-08-19 15:30:16
As Summer comes to a close, now is the time to take advantage of the beauty of Citrus County . Listed below are five places that provide boat rentals in the area. Chassahowitzka River Campground and Recreation Area - Provides access to the Chasohowitzka River and the breathtaking Gulf of Mexico. Take US Hwy 19 [...]
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Easy Steps to Growing Bonsai Trees in Hernando and Citrus County Florida
2008-08-18 11:17:30
While staging your home for selling, bonsai trees are a great way to add beauty to both the inside and the outside of your home. Working with bonsai trees can also provide a wonderful new hobby. It’s the art of dwarfing, pruning and training trees to grow in trays or containers to accomplish [...]
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Don’t Let Tropical Storm Fay ruin your day!
2008-08-16 10:07:38
According to weather reports, Tropical Storm Fay could effect our area sometime this week. Now is the time to stock up on supplies, make sure your vehicle is full of gas, fill your prescriptions and keep your eye on the progression of the storm. When the possibility of a hurricane is coming to [...]


An Educational Picnic in Homosassa, Florida
2008-08-15 13:07:51
Photo Credit: Jessica Gross This weekend is the last weekend before school starts here in Hernando and Citrus Counties. An educational picnic would be a great way to kick of the new school year! Situated in a quiet, wooded area near Homosassa, Florida stands the Yulee Sugar Mill, once owned and operated by David Levy Yulee. [...]
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Simple tips on growing Lychees in Hernando and Citrus County, Florida
2008-08-12 16:26:35
When planning to add new fruit trees to the curb appeal of your new Hernando or Citrus County home, adding Lychee trees are an ideal and simple addition to any garden. Since the Lychee tree requires very little besides full sun, regular mulching and some kind of wind protection, Florida offers the best climate [...]
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School Bus Schedule for Hernando and Citrus County, Florida
2008-08-11 09:08:36
Summer break is almost over, the kids go back to school on Monday, August 18, 2008. The first day back to school can be confusing for both the students and the parents. To lessen that confusion I have listed links to the school bus schedules for both Hernando and Citrus Counties below. Hernando County School [...]
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Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage
2008-09-12 06:27:51
When purchasing your new home, it is important to have all the facts that you will need readily available for the lender. Choosing which type of mortgage that you will be paying for the next 30 years is a big decision. There are two primary types of mortgages, a fixed-rate mortgage and an adjustable-rate [...]
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