Highlands County Talk

Many homeowners feel by selling their property themselves, they will be able to save the real estate commission and therefore save money. Part of the trouble is though; the buyer has the same idea.

If the seller wants to save the commission and the buyer wants to save commission as well, that presents you with a problem. Normally, there is only one commission to begin with, and it is impossible for both of you to save it.!

The average buyer is going to discount your FSBO asking price at least 7%, because they know you are not paying a Realtor fee. In your mind you are saving the commission. When the offer is all said and done, you will probably not net any more than had you sold through a Realtor. Many people actually walk away from the closing with less than if they had chosen a Realtor to represent them.

Another fallacy is that you will reduce your price by the ammount of the commission and convince a buyer that you have already taken the commission into consideration. It sounds nice, but rarely will you convince the buyer that you are not still saving the commission.

Affordable Tropical Retreat, this 1992 single wide mobile home comes fully furnished. All you need to bring is your toothbrush and the juicer to take advantage of the many citrus and tropical fruit trees on the property.
Seller is motivated.

Sold AS-IS, no known defects. $60,000
2565 E Altvater Road, Avon Park FL, 33825 

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"Affordable Tropical Retreat" Copyright aNDREA MILLS 2008 *All Rights Reserved

This article was originally posted on http://sebring.activerain.com/

There is, in fact, as US lawn mower racing association and yes, people tune their lawn mowers to race them.

Avon Park is home to the Avon Park Mower Plex. Racing season starts at the end of the summer, a date for this year's season is still to be determined. Check out the "Mower Plex" website for updates.
Having your hotdog while watching lawn mowers zoom by is quite an experience and a great way to meet with folks in your community.

Avon Park Mower Plex is located on Herrick Road, off CR 64 right behind the Avon Park Airport.

Wednesday, July 11
Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon. The presentation will be made by Dorothy Harris, Highlands Hammock State Park. The luncheon will be held at the Lake Placid Elks Lodge, 12:00 noon. Cost is $8.00 per person. Please confirm your reservation by calling the Chamber at 465-4331 or email at chamber@lpfla.com no later than July 9th. Don't forget to bring your business cards so that you will be eligible to win valuable prizes.

Friday, July 20
Artist's entries for the 2008 Caladium Festival Artwork due at the Caladium Cooperative

4       Avon Park 4th of July Fireworks over Lake Verona

4       Firecracker 5K Run  at Highlands Hammock State Park.  Show your patriotic spirit by dressing in red, white and blue.  All proceeds benefit the Avon Park High School Cross County Program.  Contact Chet Brojek at (863) 385-4736 for more information

7&8  9th Annual Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Show at the Kenilworth Lodge.  For more information call (863) 385-0111 or visit http://www.kenilworthlodge.com/

11     Junior Achievement Luncheon Bowl-A-Thon Kick Off.  Everyone interested in supporting Junior Achievement is invited to MidFlorida Office, 260 US Hwy. 27 North at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 11th.  Select a company representative to join fellow Team Captains for lunch and fabulous prizes at the JA Bowl-a-thon Kick Off.  Bowling Date is Monday, August 13th at Kegel Bowling Center

15     Florida Hospital Heartland Division's "Heartland Triathlon"  for more information, please visit http://www.heartlandtri.org/

16-20  Children's Museum of the Highlands Discovery Kid Camp.  Jumping Jack Crash Course.  Get ready for some heart-pumping fun as we learn about keeping our bodies fit.  We'll try lots of wacky games that let you "move it, move it, move it"!  Plus, we will look at the human body from the inside out.  All couch potatoes are welcome!  Please call (863) 385-5437 for information or reservations

23-27  Children's Museum of the Highlands Discovery Kid Camp.  Rainforest Course.  Join us as we explore rainforests.  Lean about where they are located, what animals are found in them, and who lives there.  This is an adventure you don't want to miss.  Come with us on an expedition into the jungle.  Please call (863) 385-5437 for information or reservations

30-8/3 Children's Museum of the Highlands Discovery Kid Camp.  Spain Course.  Get your camp passports ready to travel to Spain.  Find out about their culture and history, maybe even learn some Spanish.  Do some Spanish dancing and eat Spanish food.  Please call (863) 385-5437 for information or reservations