When you’re thinking about making a move, the first steps in the home buying process are:
1. Deciding when you want to make your move
2. Considering how much money you would like to spend
3. Thinking about what needs you have in a home
4. Deciding where you would like to live continue reading…
The word “Tampa” comes from the Calusa (sometimes spelled Caloosa) Indians. The Calusa Indians lived in West Central and South West Florida until being virtually wiped out by explorers (and their diseases) between 1500 and sometime into the 1800’s. The Calusa called this place Tanpa (with an “N”), which translates to “sticks of fire.” Some have said that this refers to the abundance of kindling and driftwood along the Hillsborough river (sticks to make fire), but I agree with those that say it is a reference to the constant barrage of lightning storms in the area (sticks made of fire). Yes, Tampa Bay is known as the lightning capital of the US. When the white people came and took this land from the Indians, they had a difficult time pronouncing Tanpa, and took it upon themselves to change the N to an M.
Welcome to the lightning capital of the world- “Sticks of Fire.” Here’s how to caluculate the distance of a strike: Calculate-the-Distance-from-Lightning
Lauren’s Kids was founded by child abuse victim, survivor and educator Lauren Book-Lim. The organization educates adults and children about sexual abuse topics through an in school curriculum, a 24-hour Crisis Hotline and speaking engagements around the country. The ultimate goal is to raise funds for the creation of a Crisis Center for Children and their families coping with the aftermath of sexual abuse.
Lauren Book-Lim, a victim and now a Survivor of child abuse, is nurturing hope for kids and their families by telling her story:
http://www.laurenskids.org
Here is a recent email from Lauren about the All-Star Game. We are very proud of her passionate dedication to raising awareness of this kind. continue reading…
Call it the temporary tax credit that just won’t end.
Congress approved late Wednesday an extension to the June 30 closing deadline for the home buyer tax credit, hours before it was set to expire. The move will give would-be buyers who signed a purchase agreement by April 30 more time to close on those deals and receive the credit that is worth up to $8,000. The new deadline is Sept. 30.
Serving your country in the military is a very noble endeavor. Being away from your family and friends while serving is a gigantic sacrifice and there is no better feeling than to speak to those at home during a break in their duties where ever that may be. Dave Tipton, broker and manager of Florida’s Beautiful Homes- Realtors, said “This project was a natural fit for us. First off we have tremendous respect for those who defend and protect our country and second, we have met and helped numerous military families relocate to the Tampa Bay area and we feel a very close connection to them”. continue reading…
