"Its a beautiful morning"

You got to love the "Rascals"

Another beautiful Florida day, I must admit it is hard to complain about where we live.

Veteran’s day is upon us again. With the election and the economic downturn debacle we are currently enduring we sometimes lose touch with some very important issues. There are still American men and women dying on foreign soil and it is being largely overlooked unless you have a loved one in the conflicts that are underway. Most enlisted men and women have significant others who are in the same economy that we civilians are facing today, the big difference is with the pay scale enjoyed by enlisted personnel in today’s military they are more dependent on the 2nd income than most especially when children are involved. There is also the small item of facing hostile action everyday they are in harm’s way. So I just ask that we give thoughts to the sacrifices being made by all our military serving all Americans.


The market
I would still have to say that prices are still on the downward trend and may last for another 6 months. The new listings that I like are as follows:

Merritt Island in a beautiful section off S. Tropical Trl. Over 2300 sq ft with pool on .34 acre, priced at $299,900.

Viera on Crane Creek again, a beautiful pool home with almost 2000 sq ft that is now a short sale. This is priced at $225,000, we have sold identical homes for $350,000.

Merritt Island on a canal with pool. Now a short sale priced at $239,900.

This Merritt Island home has definite possibilities. Direct Banana River with almost 1/2 acre. 4 bedroom 2 ½ baths, over 3500 sq ft, 3 car garage, pool, great views. For the right price this will be worth the money.

The bargains are there if you are diligent.

Jim Bagwell