Nicki Conway Sells Historic Thoms Estate.
SARASOTA, FL August 26, 2010 – Thanks to
RE/MAX Alliance Group sales specialist Nicki Conway, one of Sarasota’s most unique and historic estates has been sold. After more than 24 months on the market, Conway successfully assisted Edward and Jo Ann Zobitz with the purchase of the Ella and Burton Thoms estate for $1,045,000.
The Thoms estate is definitely not a turnkey luxury home or a ready-made mansion; steeped in times past, the dwelling was selected by the US Department of Interior to be listed in Section 7 of the National Register of Historic Places. Situated on three lots in the heart of the Sapphire Shores subdivision, firmly ensconced behind magnificent wrought iron gates, the dwelling boasts an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance.
A spectacular product of the historic Florida Land Boom of 1925, in the manner of Spanish Colonial Revival homes, the asymmetrical one and two story design boasts volume ceilings, soft quatrefoil designs, stained glass, extensive marble, pecky cypress and an exceptional pergola...
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posted by admin on Fri., Aug 27th, 2010 in
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SARASOTA, FL August 26, 2010 –
RE/MAX Alliance Group Associates have been proud supporters of the
Children’s Miracle Network since 1992. In 2009 alone, they donated $19,457 to the organization. These funds have helped RE/MAX, a leading real estate franchisor, arrive at an amazing milestone: $100 million dollars raised over the past 18 years for Children’s Miracle Network, which raises funds for more than 170 pediatric hospitals. In doing so,
RE/MAX became one of the top three Children's Miracle Network donors of all time.
The funds raised by RE/MAX Alliance Group go to
All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL to help treat children needing expert medical care. “Supporting our local Children's Miracle Network hospital is part of the RE/MAX spirit. Our agents are immensely proud to support All Children’s Hospital” said
Peter Crowley, President of RE/MAX Alliance Group . We all feel it is important to give back to this community in which we earn our living and raise our families.”
RE/MAX primarily raises funds through the
Miracle Home® program where Associates make a contribution...
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posted by admin on Fri., Aug 27th, 2010 in
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has called this region home since we opened our doors in 1955. As scientists who study the Gulf of Mexico and educators who teach the public about this unique body of water, we understand why you have chosen this area to purchase your new property.
Buying property is an important decision at anytime. Buying property right now, however, may come with some additional questions given the environmental concerns caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
All of us at Mote share your concerns. Will oil directly impact our
coastal communities? What will happen to the animals that live in the Gulf of Mexico?
There are no easy answers to these questions. But there are some things you should know.
Southwest Florida is more than 300 miles (480 kms) away from the spill's epicenter. That means oil will have to travel far to reach our shores. In the meantime, it will be at the mercy of ocean currents ...
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posted by admin on Tue., Aug 3rd, 2010 in
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Habitat for Humanity moved up three spots to eighth on Builder Magazine’s “Builder 100” list for 2009. As for-profit builders struggle, Habitat has been shielded from many of the market pressures that have confounded for-profit builders. With a steady supply of no-wage volunteers, a donation-based operating model and a niche market of carefully screened low-income home buyers, the nonprofit has been able to weather the housing industry’s downturn.
Habitat for Humanity International welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. Habitat accrued 5,294 new-house closings nationally in 2009. The group repaired 710
homes in the U.S. and around the world built 23,657 new homes and rehabilitated or repaired 37,348 houses.
Habitat for Humanity hasn’t had a problem with
foreclosures, as it serves as the lender for its homeowners, providing zero percent interest loans and fixed payments capped at 30% of income. Since its main goal is to keep homeowners in their homes and not to make a profit the organization is able to...
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posted by admin on Wed., Jul 28th, 2010 in
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