Things Really Are Different On Pine Island!

We have been telling you that things on Pine Island are not like where you are.  Things here are better!  For instance, could you go out today and build a sandman?  Here are some more examples. You may have big machines to handle the snow. 

Welcome To Our Blog!

You have come to one of the most interesting places in the whole world wide web (as in webbed feet?). Scroll through our comments and you will learn about Pine Island.   You will see photos and real estate information. You will learn about the dastardly kidnappers who made off with our flamingo and tried to [...]

How’s The Weather Where You Are?

  According to news reports, there is now snow in 49 of the 50 states!  Yes, friends, there is snow not only in Maine and Montana, but also in Hawaii?  See what CNN has to say about it here.   Want to see what it looks like in snow-free Florida?           [...]

Snowman in Paradise

Sometimes it even gets cold in Paradise, aka Pine Island.  Take a look at this! No, it did not snow here, but those Midwesterners and Northeasterners sent their frigid air down to visit us last night.  And it caused frost in St. James City!  No Snow! So, it was time to make a snowman.  This [...]

Pool Home Overlooking Tranquil Canal

Here is a great new listing! You will love the bright and airy feeling you get in this pristine pool home overlooking a tranquil canal. You can fish, boat, or kayak from the dock in your back yard. Inside you will find a split plan with spacious master suite, open kitchen and dining room with [...]

10 Ways to Make a Small Room Look Larger

Most people have one: that room in the house that they wish was just a little larger. What many don’t realize is that with a little work and some TLC, they could have exactly what they’re looking for. Here, we offer 10 designer tricks to help you make any room look larger: 1. For the [...]

The End Is Near! (The end of the recession, that is.)

The pace of the national recovery is moderating and the lift spurred by nearly $800 billion in federal stimulus spending is fading, but there are several promising signs that growth will continue, including in Florida, a leading national fiscal analyst told reporters Friday morning. Moody’s Analytics economist Chris Lafakis said the Federal Reserve will remain [...]

Money Magazine is urging people a few years from retirement who plan to move when they quit work to consider buying now while home prices and mortgage rates are low. Buyers who intend to use the place as a second home will pay the same rate as they would pay for a primary residence. If [...]

Mortgage Rate Sinks to 4.32 Percent

Average interest on 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week to 4.32 percent, matching the lowest level on record. Interest on 15-year loans, meanwhile, declined to 3.75 percent, setting an all-time low. Investors have been flocking to the safety of Treasury bonds since the spring, which has driven down their yields and helped to keep rates [...]

4 Tips for Setting the Right Sales Price

Sellers think their homes are worth more than their real estate professional recommends, and buyers think these same homes are worth less. It’s a difficult disconnect that makes selling properties a challenge. Successfully marketing a home requires that the price be set carefully — or it will languish on the market. Among the considerations: How [...]