By MarjTaylor on 2/3/2010 9:32 AM

Miami is host to the Super Bowl this weekend and it is reported by Host Committee officials to bring a $500 million windfall to South Florida. Dave Barry has (as usual) an interesting take on this event.

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By MarjTaylor on 1/21/2010 2:31 PM

 I just received the January /February 2010 issue of CRS Magazine in the mail today.  Wow was I thrilled to see my name in an article featuring website technology on page 12!  I had a notion that I might be mentioned when I was contacted by the magazine a few months ago.  The reporter, Andrea Orr, talked to me about the success I had with my web site.

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By MarjTaylor on 1/14/2010 6:22 AM

It’s happened to me, and I’m sure it’s happened to you too. The BIG day arrives – Closing Day! We sit at the closing table with stacks of paperwork ready to sign excited to get the keys to our new homes in st Augustine then BAM …the shocker. We expected to pay $2,500 in closing cost and now find out it is actually $3,000.

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By MarjTaylor on 1/13/2010 9:37 PM

Looking for something FUN to do in St. Augustine? When you are not shopping for homes in St. Augustine, relax and enjoy a little local flavor.

Here are a few of the events happening in and around our community this month:

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By MarjTaylor on 1/7/2010 9:09 AM

You have had fun shopping and looking at homes in St. Augustine.  You have narrowed down your choices to the home of your dreams.  It is in your price range; you love the neighborhood and want it to be yours as quickly as possible.  What’s next? 

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By MarjTaylor on 1/6/2010 9:05 AM

You will depend on a number of housing professionals when you purchase your first home.  Depending on your situation your Home Buying Team may only include a few of the following specialists.

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By MarjTaylor on 12/16/2009 9:11 AM

President Obama urges banks to get lending and vows  to “recover every last dime” of  the taxpayer funds that went to rescue Wall Street.

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By MarjTaylor on 11/12/2009 6:19 AM

 As I’m sure you heard, President Obama signed legislation to extend and expand the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. These tax credit changes are included in the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which also extends unemployment benefits to people who have been jobless for more than one year.  This will help so many of the people of our community here in St. Augustine.

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By MarjTaylor on 11/11/2009 8:10 AM

November marks the beginning of the Winter Celebration here in St. Augustine Florida.  Save the date, November 21, 2009 – there is more to do today than usual in the Nation’s Oldest City.

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By MarjTaylor on 11/11/2009 7:47 AM

My favorite time of year is almost here, winter in St. Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City. When the sun goes down, millions of white lights will soon create a magical holiday atmosphere throughout the historic Downtown district.

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