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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
Sexual Battery  - Continued from page 1
in Citrus County.
Things we can learn from the old folks
Gudridge was detained in a partrol vehicle. After his Miranda Rights were read to
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
him, he stated that he wished to have an attorney, so his interview was concluded. He was
Retirees have a lifetime of experi-  to a couple in their early twenties. The bank
transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility, where his bond was set at $62,000 on
ence, which has led them to know how to get  was asking $61K but ac-
the charges.
their finances in order. Some of these retir-  cepted an offer of less than
The runaway girl was transported to the Child Advocacy Center, where numerous
ees continue to save, but most actually start  $35K. They are paying
items of clothing, including underwear belonging to Gudridge and the the girl, were col-
taking out their retirement money to spend  cash and this is how they
lected from the girl’s luggage.
and enjoy. Retirees do not need to put 15%  are doing it.
A child protection team interviewed the girl, and she disclosed that additional sex-
of their income into retirement funds, and
His  mom  had
ual acts had happened at a Quality Inn in the Jacksonville, FL area. Deputies retrieved a
they do not have child care expenses.
money she was going to
receipt of lodging from the Hayes Motel.
Most retirees have paid off their  give them for their wedding which is in the
Retail theft reported at Inglis NAPA Auto Parts
credit cards, they have no more student  next few months. So, $20,000. is a gift, and
loans, and they have usually paid off other  the other $15,000. will be repaid to mom
A Sworn Complaint was issued by the Inglis Police Department with the State At-
debts. Then we come to the huge debt of  with low payments which are less than rent-
torney s Office against Cory James Belcher, 19, 17801 S.W. 36th Loop, Dunnellon. for retail
monthly mortgage payments. One thing  ing. Most of the folks living in this area of
theft. According to the arrest report, Belcher was seen on a store video stealing several items
about mortgage payments is that they even-  the state have little money. However, if one
from the Inglis NAPA Auto Parts Store on May 1. He was identified by a store employee
tually get paid off, so many retirement cou-  of your relatives has the money to lend you,
through the video and a photograph.
ples have no mortgage.
or you can afford just $500. per month, you
For those of us that are not at that  can still go out and buy a home.
stage of life maybe we can learn some les-
I have a constant stable of fore-
sons from this. Presently we have a situation  closures below $50K. As an example, a
where almost all of us can be mortgage free,  site built home close to Lake Rousseau just
either now or in 15 years or less. One of the  came up that sold 5 years ago for $135K,
reasons is that, I have been selling homes in  and is presently priced less than $50,000.
the less than $50,000. price range for months  What more great deals? How about a cute
now.
site built home in Citrus Springs which is
If you buy a home for $50,000.,  currently priced at $41K, and a 4/2 home on
and you take out a 15 year mortgage at 6%  one acre in Dunnellon at just $29K.
interest, your payments will be in the $500.
The list goes on and on, so make it
a month range, with principal and interest  a goal to buy a home in this super low mar-
of approx. $421., and taxes and insurance  ket, and you can be mortgage free before
about $80. per month.
you know it.(PS: The 4/2 on one acre for
For my young readers, this means  just $29K will sell quickly, so call me right
that if you are 25 years old, you, can be  away before it is gone) If you want a free
mortgage free when you are just 40 years  list of these bargain homes, I’m at Diamond
old, with a monthly payment that is less than  Investments Inc. 352-447-4442. I ll see you
rent. Here is the next idea. I just sold a cute  around “The Campus”
Hospice of Citrus County has offered 14 years of weekend camps while providing grief coun-
2/2 home on one acre in north Levy County
seling to Citrus County children and teens since 1985. 2010 marked the 21st Camp Good
Hope experience with forty-four participants. (above)Camp Good Hope campers participate in
Free Crime Victim Assistance
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