Monthly Archives: November 2006

Heidi Schumann, Documentary Photographer, at the von Liebig

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Rick Bethem

Yesterday, Ruth and I enjoyed a “Lunch with the Arts” program at the von Liebig Art Center in downtown Naples. It was a very nice affair with lunch and a guest speaker. This month it was documentary photographer Heidi Schumann. … Continue reading →

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von Liebig Art Center – December

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Rick Bethem

The December schedule for the von Liebig Art Center has been released.  Continuing from November 18 to January 7 – 45th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition.   December 2 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Art in the Park. Naples’ oldest outdoor art … Continue reading →

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Buydowns becoming popular with buyers and sellers

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Rick Bethem

Kenneth R. Gosselin, of the Harford Courant, wrote on 11/2/06 that buydowns are becoming more popular again. Buydowns are a procedure that sellers will offer to contribute money toward the mortgage payments for the first few years of the loan … Continue reading →

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“Save Our Homes” Portability

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Rick Bethem

Florida homeowners haven’t had to watch their property tax bill increase as quickly as their home values since 1992 when the “Save Our Homes” law took effect. This huge benefit disappears when they sell their home and move to another … Continue reading →

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Fighting Against Florida Insurance Rates

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Rick Bethem

We received our tip of the week from our good friend Ellen Benton over at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and since the topic was so timely I thought it was worthwhile to pass it on for all to consider. TIP … Continue reading →

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