Garage Sales in South Lakeland

I wish I had a million readers so maybe I would get numerous responses to my blogs that request information! LOL maybe one day all of Lakeland Florida and the surrounding areas like: Bartow, Highland City, Mulberry, and Winter Haven will be reading my blog! But for now those of you who do visit, I have a question.

I live in a subdivision that does not allow garage sales! Yes, I can understand the reasonings to a degree, but I have a bunch of things I would really like to sell. I tried the ebay thing once and it was not a great experience. The lady who lived across the country couldnt understand why she did not receive the item the next day! Of course she did not pay for over night deliver, that was beside the point! OMG people! Anyway, back to the question.

Do most subdivisions not allow garage sales in South Lakeland? If this is the case - should I start a flea market in South Lakeland??? Would have to find large piece of property and stuff, just wondering what other people in the area thought?

Or are there options out there in South Lakeland, Bartow, or Highland City that I am not aware of?

Thanks for your input!

Common Title Defects

The real estate industry may be slow in Lakeland Florida, but that is no reason not to be prepared if you receive an offer. I was looking thru my computer – cleaning out old stuff! LOL there is a bunch of it! I came across a listing of items which may cause a closing to be postponed or cancelled. With the few offers sellers are receiving these days, I think it is important for the sellers to be aware of circumstances regarding their property.

You need to go online and check out your property – Today! This will help to prepare you for the sale. Some items you may not find, but others may stand out to you! It is worth the time to investigate now!


Common title defects and overlooked encumbrances:

Typographical errors on Deed

Missing information on Deed

Satisfactions of Mortgage not recorded

Release of Liens not recorded

Documents recorded in error which include your legal address

Judgments or liens you are not aware have been filed


Good Luck with your sale!

Couple of Condos I'd like off my hands!

I know Im like alot of other people in the Lakeland Florida area wanting to sell some real estate! But I thought while Im sitting here waiting like all the other sellers, I might as well let you know they are available.

The condos are actually in Mulberry Florida, which is right down the road. I have two different sizes. There is a 2/1 on the bottom floor that looks out at the golf course. The other is a 3/2 second floor looking over a pond in the back. Dont want to go into much detail - just give you an idea of what I have out there!

If anyone is interested Please Dont Hesitate to leave me a comment!!!

Home Scenting a Good Idea When Selling Your Home

Stop and smell your home!

Our senses become accustomed to the scent of our home whether good or bad. Therefore, we need to look at the options that are available to insure that the aroma is always pleasant to our family and friends.

Numerous products are offered for purchase to assist in providing your home a wonderful smell. Many scents are available; choose one that is pleasing to the entire family. You may like cinnamon, but your husband may have a major dislike to the scent. It is best to consider all members of the household before making the decision of which scent to use in your home.
Safety is a major factor in deciding how to scent your home. If children are included in the household, be careful as to the placement and type of products. Another couple of concerns may be allergies and breathing issues, such as asthma.

Ten Ideas and Products for scenting your home:

1. Potpourri is one of the oldest forms used to scent. It can be easily placed in a decorative bowls around your home, or hidden from view depending on your preference.

2. Incense are available in a wide variety of fragrant aromas. Consider the fact that these items burn and should not be placed near flammable material or in the reach of children. (Not only due to the heat, but the stick incense could end up being swords! You don't want any eyes poked out.)

3. Diffusers use the placement of absorbing sticks into bottles of essential or fragrance oils. Definitely situate these out of reach of animals and children. The bottles of oil can be easily knocked over by a child or the waging tail of one of your furry friends. The ingestion of some of the oils can also be very harmful.

4. Lamp rings with oil in them are placed around the light bulb. When the light heats up the aroma is spread around the room. This is a neat concept because it is not visible to the person visiting your home, yet produces a wonderful fragrance.

5. Air fresheners now come in a wide variety of options. Depending on the area you are trying to freshen up, there are plug-ins, sprays, and table top items available.

6. Baking cookies, cake, or cinnamon rolls are a wonderful way to make your home smell fresh and homey. The only draw back to this is someone has to eat them!

7. Placing cut-up citrus fruit on your kitchen counter can be a delicious aroma. Not only do you have a fragrant kitchen, but an afternoon snack!

8. Fresh flowers always give your home a wonderful bouquet. They are a great addition not only aroma wise but visually too.

9. Choose a spice you like from your cabinet and try boiling to see if you like the aroma.

10. Place white vinegar in a cup or a box of baking soda in the area you would like to have that just cleaned smell. You may want to take a small amount of bleach or pine cleaner and place in your bathroom to give that area the clean aroma. (Your friends and family will think you just took hours cleaning the bathroom just for their visit.)

Now that you have some ideas and products to consider when scenting your home, enjoy the process and try a number of them. You may find that a combination of products and ideas are suitable for your home. Even though you may like many fragrances try not to have too many within your home at one time, your sinuses may get confused!

Lakeland Revival Has Not Helped the Real Estate Industry

I was browsing around blogs about Lakeland Florida, to see what was out there, my gosh it is filled with this Lakeland Revival! I had to chuckle that my last post was saying we needed a miracle for the real estate industry here! LOL Well I guess all the miracles are happening at the revival. Maybe when everyone in Lakeland is healed then it will flow down towards the businesses and economy. I am not saying I do not believe in healing - so dont jump down my throat I have a sarcastic side that may show through occassionally.

If people are feeling better then that could actually have a positive influence on their entire life. So let's think positive and let the good energy flow. Whether people are or are not being healed by this revival the outcome will be good energy!

Send some my way, Please

Lakeland Florida Real Estate - HELP

Lakeland Florida Real Estate Guides are getting thinner!

This is a scary situation! I have been so busy in other areas that I have not contacted anyone in the industry for a couple of weeks. I happen to pass by a stand with the 2 most popular real estate guides here in Lakeland Florida, Home Shopper being one(http://www.showhome.com/index2.asp) and was shocked by the thinness of these books. I know the industry is unbelievably slow and proof of that is in the lack of advertising dollars that brokers and real estate agents are able to spend.

I think we need a miracle about now. I wish I had the answer but this economy is just unbelievable.

I have a few properties on the market myself and they seem to be going no where! What are we to do in this world today?

I feel for the real estate agents in our community. Not only are their incomes going down but their expenses are going sky high. The agents that are having to show these properties - yes, they have to drive all around town and with the gas prices sooooo high - I feel for them.

Well if anyone has any suggestions or helpful insights for the real estate industry here in Lakeland Florida, I'm sure more than just I would like the input!! HELP

Highlands Storage in Lakeland Florida looking for Suggestions

Highlands Storage in Lakeland Florida is trying to gather information to be able to provide their current and future customers with the services they feel would be beneficial. In trying to help them in this area, I agreed to place a request on my blog. If you are a sales rep or business owner in the area and would like to provide suggestions of services that would benefit you please leave a comment on the blog or email: info@highlandsstorage.com. Please make sure and let them know you visited my blog!

Thanks for all your suggestions. Since new management has taken over they are extremely customer service oriented, so help them out if you can