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May 2012

The Essentials: what you can’t do without
In today’s fast-paced world, there are a lot of items that help us do our job better and more productive. We have gadgets, assistants, social media, smartphones, computers, family and more to help us organize, plan, interact and do our jobs on a daily basis. >> Read Full Story


Student debt is a burden
Student loans have always been a blessing for students who need financial assistance to receive a higher education and achieve their career goals. >> Read Full Story
NEFAR gets legislative update
Despite a brand new crew in Florida’s legislature and an early session, Realtors fared very well in all aspects during the most recent legislative session, says the state’s chief real estate lobbyist. >> Read Full Story
Making a house a home
A house with blank walls and empty rooms might be move-in ready, but without the items that make a house a home, it’s a blank canvas. >> Read Full Story
Profile: Ben Parham
Ben Parham is the treasurer of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and president and managing broker of River Oak Realty in Orange Park. As treasurer, he is in line to move up to president. >> Read Full Story
Profile: Ashley Creech
Ashley Creech has been the marketing and sales coordinator for KB Home for one year. She plans advertising campaigns, events, grand openings, Realtor events, manages the model merchandising process and assists the sales team. >> Read Full Story
TOP PRODUCERS
Janie Boyd & Associates
· Linda Strickland
Re/Max Unlimited State award winners
· Naomi and Matt Wilkinson, Kim Sandberg, Freida Prince, Christen Hall.
· April
· Linda Morgan, Naomi and Matt Wilkinson, Lara Hoffman, Kelly Whitaker and Wanda Petersen.
Coldwell Banker Vanguard
· Avondale: Seth Kimball, Wade Griffin.
· Ponte Vedra: Jacquelyn Bates, Helena Norden
Lifestyles Realty Web
· Donna Sandiford and Diane Barr, Adele Cloutier
Exit 1 Stop Realty
· Jacksonville: Wes Dumas.
· St. Augustine: Margo Currie and Kim Conlee.
Century 21 Atkins
· Jan Blackwood, Charles Tillis.
Century 21 Lighthouse
· Wayne Altman, Kathy DiGiovanni.
Exit Real Estate Gallery
· March
· Sherri Horne, Terri Rigdon, Mike Cummings, Valerie Geth, Joseph Gabriel, Ed Schenck, Brandon Mardenfeld, Ellen Kardon, Annette Large, Gil Ramos, Nan Jester.
ERA Davis & Linn
· David Lane, Mary Walker, Roberto Paredes
Prudential Network Realty
· Arlington: Joy Gunter, Margie Rasey, Bill Savage.
· Avondale: Liz Bobeck, Susan Donnell/Elizabeth O’Steen; Claire Autrey, Shannon McKinnon.
· Beaches: Al Kekec, Lea Underwood, John Bade.
· Fleming Island: Judy Fields, Kat Wetmore, Sheila Carrasquillo.
· Mandarin: Pamela Pearce, Shonda Sauls, Patti Namey.
· Ponte Vedra: Elizabeth Hudgins, Lisa Barton.
· San Marco/San Jose: Anita Vining.
· St. Augustine: Debby Craggs, Joyce Haley.
Watson Realty
· Top salesperson for Jacksonville region: Missy DeKay, Ponte Vedra.
· Top lister for Jacksonville region: Debbie Shagnea, Mandarin South.
· Rookie of the month for Jacksonville region: Pam Hodges, Hidden Hills.
· Top salesperson for North Central region: Greg Crum, St. Augustine Beach.
· Top lister for North Central region: Johnson Team, St. Augustine.
· Rookie of the month for North Central region: Butch Osborne, Fernandina Beach.
· Intracoastal: Sandy Miller.
· Atlantic Beach: Jan Shields.
· Hodges: Miffy Calhoun, Sharon and Danny McMullen.
· Mandarin South: Debbie Shagnea.
· Ponte Vedra: Linda Ostoski, Barbara Maple.
· Mandarin North: David Podvia, Doris Arnold.
· Fleming Island: Jenny Curtis, Debra LeRoy.
· Sunbeam: Justin Simmons/
· Sabrina Wickham, Ellen Pritchard.
· Hidden Hills: Angela Clausen, Harold Isgette.
· OP Blanding: Lisa Jacobs, Charles Boyett.
· Fort Caroline: Diana Galavis, Carol Foster.
· Avondale/Ortega: Taft Alexander, Jon Singleton.
· St. Johns: David Neves, Lisa Menton.
· Southside: Linda Carollo, Rick Filippone.
· San Marco/San Jose: David Butler, Todd Addicott.
· West/Chaffee Road: Susan Krawczyk.
· North Jacksonville: Mary Davis, Rosaline Eberhart.
· OakLeaf: Tonja Baker-Ferrell, Rudy Pabustan.
· South Beach: Kay Seitzinger, Michael J. Thomas.
· Middleburg: Doug Tackett, Holly Peters.
· Keystone Heights: Nancy BarBera, Rhonda Stifel.
· Putnam County: Roberta Jacobs, Penny Adams.
· St. Augustine: Danny Ebersold, Johnson Team.
· Fernandina: Susan McEwen, Mike Matthews.
· St. Marys: Rita Hall.
· Palm Coast: Ben Lane, Janet Salam-Stoughton.
· Gainesville: Jonathan Colon, Julie VanBeek.
Horton opens ‘Landing’ model
DR Horton opened a new model recently at Eagle Landing and invited area Realtors to take a look. >> Read Full Story
Womenade keeps celebrating its 10th
There was a big turnout at the home of Naomi Lumley last month to continue the celebration of Womenade’s 10th year. >> Read Full Story
The ‘re-evolution’ of Northeast Florida?
The Jacksonville Commercial Real Estate Women of Jacksonville brought together a very diverse panel recently to discuss what the North Florida region might look like in 50 years if everyone thought regionally. >> Read Full Story
NEFAR’s Southwest Council
Purpose: to plan Council programs, MLS caravans and social events. Council chairpersons lead these functions within each Council. >> Read Full Story
Q & A on licensure law
Here are some questions on licensure law with answers provided by Florida Realtors. >> Read Full Story
Hurricane bonds are big sell
Citizens Property Insurance this month closed on the sale of $750 million in hurricane bonds, a move officials of the state-backed insurer say will cushion policyholders from assessments that would follow a catastrophic storm. >> Read Full Story
Scott signs warranty bill
Governor Rick Scott has signed bills that enact two of the Florida Home Builders Association’s 2012 Legislative Priorities. >> Read Full Story
CBRE volunteers in Springfield
CBRE, a full-service real estate company, closed for a day last month to volunteer for Operation New Hope, a local nonprofit that works to revitalize and sustain economically and ethnically diverse communities in and around Historic Springfield. >> Read Full Story
Assaults rise by 19 percent
The number of assaults against real estate professionals is on the rise, with the nature of attacks becoming more violent and sometimes deadly. >> Read Full Story
Deltona opens model
Homes by Deltona is opening its first decorated model home showcasing the all-new Cabana Series at the community of San Savino, a single-family neighborhood located in the St. Augustine Shores. >> Read Full Story
Prudential opens office
The Prudential Network Realty has opened its new office at 1983 San Marco Blvd. >> Read Full Story
Hendricks nominated for MBA director
Carole Hendricks of PrimeLending has been nominated as the state’s director for the Mortgage Banker Association. >> Read Full Story
Auction coming
The annual RPAC Auction will be June 8 at the Ramallah American Club on Jacksonville’s Southside. >> Read Full Story
Ocean’s Edge has incentive
Ocean’s Edge, located one block from the Atlantic Ocean in South Jacksonville Beach, is offering a 3-plus-3 incentive to Realtors. >> Read Full Story
RiverTown has grand opening
RiverTown, a St. Joe community in northern St. Johns County, will have a grand opening of its all new, state-of-the-art amenity center on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s open to the general public. >> Read Full Story
Things you should be doing
Want to add thousands of dollars to your real estate income next year? And add loyal clients to that bank vault of contacts you need for long term success? Then follow these tips. >> Read Full Story

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