PAGE 4 May 21, 2008
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Dynamic Day Camp Looking
Real Estate Today
for a Few Good Kids
Foreclosure crisis part two
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
"Harmony in the Streets" is celebrating 25 years of camping services. Created to
Last week we covered the owner/  sions to brokers, (up to 12%).
promote better understanding and cooperation among youngsters, this action-packed, fun-
occupant foreclosure crises. I'm sorry to say  They have also slashed prices,
filled, five-day camping experience is being offered again this summer at three Citrus County
that there is another crises that is running  particularly on homes over
school locations. A joint project of the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Sheriffs
parallel to this, which is centered around in-  $300,000. Then we have the
Youth Ranches, Inc., "Harmony in the Streets" is open to the first 60 youngsters, ages 6-12,
vestor foreclosures, and speculator (Spec)  small residential investor. Many
who register to attend.
homes. Many investors were caught with sev-  of these investors had, and still
The first camp is set for June 16-20 at Inverness Primary School, and the second is
eral homes when the market turned sour. At  have many homes they can not
scheduled for June 23-27 at Homosassa Elementary School. The third and final camp is for
the same time builders both big and small got  sell, and can not rent to qualified renters. I do
four days only, June 30-July 3, at Forest Ridge Elementary School.
caught up with building spec homes.
not want you to be up to 2 am wondering
All three sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (or Thurs-
If a builder could sell 5 homes a  what a "qualified renter" is so here is the com-
day). Enrollment is at no cost, however, parents or guardians are responsible for brown
month, builders in such cities as Ocala, and  monly accepted definition. A qualified renter
bagging a lunch each day for their campers and making travel arrangements for their children
Orlando would sometimes build 10 homes  pays the rent on time, and returns the house
to and from the campsites. Free drinks and snacks will be provided.
with the hope of being ahead of the other  in better condition than when they moved in,
Applications are available at the Sheriff's Operations Center in downtown Inverness,
builders with a ready stock of spec homes the  and they thank you for a great home to live in.
and completed forms may be turned in at the same location. Because space is limited, it's
next month. These pre built homes would
Anyway many of these small inves-
recommended that completed applications be dropped off as soon as possible.
sometimes give a builder an advantage over  tors still have many homes that they are hold-
Parents and guardians are reminded that campers should not bring money, jewelry,
the other builders.
ing until the market goes back up, so they can
radios, cell phones, electronic games or expensive recreational equipment with them to camp.
Their sales people could sell a home  then sell for a nice profit. The problem is that
Weapons of any kind, clothing with inappropriate words or messages, tobacco products,
and close a week later. So spec homes were  some of these investors can not hold on any
alcohol and illegal drugs of any kind are strictly prohibited at all campsites.
new homes built for buyers that were not here  more, and are selling at distressed prices.
Youngsters will enjoy games, team sports, arts & crafts, water activities, environmental
yet. So when the market slowed to a crawl in  Most experts feel that the market will correct,
education, group building, workshops, plus law enforcement demonstrations and much, much
2006 many new homes were either built, or  but when is the $69 dollar question. Or with
more. According to Sergeants Kevin Purinton and Ron Frink, who oversee the agency's
were in process of being built. Sadly many of  inflation the $69,000. Question. I'll see you
school resource officer program, SROs will once again join Youth Ranches staff to supervise.
these homes are still not sold two years later.  around "The Campus". Darryl and Vicki Dia-
For more information about "Harmony in the Streets," please call 352-726-4488, and
The interest to carry the loans on these homes  mond and Shirley A. Dodge are your "Dia-
ask for Sgt. Purinton (Ext. 279), Sgt. Frink (Ext. 285) or Lt. Dave DeCarlo (Ext. 295).
have hurt some builders, and have put some  mond Team" They are available 7 days a week.
builders out of business. Needless to say  Whether you are purchasing a small vacation
other than one or two models most builders  home, a million dollar mansion, or commercial
are "cured" from building spec homes for  investment property we have the expertise
buyers that are not here yet. In the Orlando  gained through many years of experience to
area these builders have dozens of homes  professionally represent you. Please call us
available, and they are offering huge commis-  at 352-447-4442.
Important Toll Free Numbers
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs & Dunnellon  489-2120
Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389 Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
Realty
Sally Price, Realtor
(352) 302-8556 cell
14 Hwy 40 W. Inglis (next to the Inglis Police Dept.)
The Inverness Elks Lodge 2522, Hernando, recently made a donation of over $1000 to Hospice
Gulf Hammock Management Hunt Camp furnished..just move in........................$39,500
of Citrus County from proceeds raised from their Ladies High Tea. Pictured from left to right are
2/1 FURNISHED MOBILE, PLAYHOUSE & WORKSHOP INGLEWOOD $59,000
Linda Trapuzzano, Pat Cortese, Sharon Kustelski, Hospice of Citrus County Community Educa-
2 Lots,Peaceful Acres, paved street, homes only, near boat ramps EACH. .........$23,000
tion Coordinator Jan Marie Weatherford, Carol Clouthier, Gabriela Fontana and Walter Mabie.
4.70 ac Lot, high & dry, paved street Citrus County hills & horse country..........$160,000
4.99 ac Lot between Palm & Mastadon Inglis paved streets.................................$79,900
5 ac LOT ON RIVER Inglis 1225' borders Greenways & Trails REDUCED .....$218,000
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Grilled NY Strip or Delmonico Steak
2 & 1/2 Lots in Yankeetown 59 St paved street can be divided .both for .............$70,000
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3/2 LUXURY HOME ON RIVER 36X48 GIANT WORKSHOP deep water & slip $599,000
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160X170 HI/DRY LOT IN RIVER FOREST IN HISTORIC YANKEETOWN.........$75,000
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2/1 MOBILE & SCREEN BLDG ON 1.6 AC IN HAMMOCK off Williams Rd.......$65,000
$10.95
HI/DRY CONCRETE BLOCK HOME & 3 LOTS 53 ST YANKEETOWN.......... $159,500
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HAMMOCK MOBILE, SCREEN OUT BUILDING ON 1.6 AC CLOSE IN........$64,000
2/2 MOBILE WORKSHOP SCREEN PORCH CAR & BOAT PARK 1 AC......... $99,500
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2/2 MOBILE SPLIT PLAN NEAR LAKE ROUSSEAU BOAT RAMP................ $52,900
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