PAGE 4 October 21, 2009
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
Robbers robbery was reported at the Chevron Kwik Kwik Stop
Hit Crystal River Stop, 118 n.W. U.S. Hwy.
A daylight
More Potential Latent Problems
19, Across from Crystal River city hall, at 9:38 A.M. Oct. 16 according to the Citrus County
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
diligence for these types of situations before
Sheriff dept.
entering into a contract.
Friday’s robbery of the Chevron in Crystal River actually took place in the parking lot
As mentioned last week Florida
Hire a foreclo-
of the convenience store. The female driver of the suspect vehicle got out and approached
State law states that all sellers and agents
sure specialist that has
the store’s owner who was just entering the establishment. She showed him a map, asked
must disclose any unseen defect that they are
many years handing situ-
for directions and pulled out the handgun. The male suspect, who was the passenger in the
aware of when selling their real property.
ations such as these to
suspect vehicle, also exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.
Latent defects can be any number
analyze the many potential
Crystal River schools were notified of the incident, but none went into lockdown.
of things that can ruin your day, and turn
problems with you.
The woman suspect was described as dark hair below her shoulders, 150 lbs., Blue shirt,
a happy purchase into an expensive night-
Getting you to
gray sweatshirt jacket, jeans and a dark ball cap in a small, white newer 4-door suspect
mare. A few years ago I purchased a foreclo-
obtain a second opinion from a seasoned
vehicle heading south on hwy. 19. The male suspect was described as between 180 and 200
sure property in Kissimmee from the Dept of
real estate professional on the largest pur-
pounds. No injuries reported. It is unknown as to what was taken. See photo below.
VA for $25k. After about 5K in repairs it was
chase of your life before entering into sign-
sold for $53,900. which was a nice profit.
ing anything is what the Doctor ordered. If
The buyers utilized an FHA loan. They de-
you can not hook up with a top professional
faulted on this loan which led me to repur-
then check with the Town and county for in-
chase this same single family home a second
formation on any potential fees. Also speak
time two years later as another foreclosure
to the neighbors as they will know if new
from The Dept of HUD for $37K. As usual
fees are kicking in their area.
HUD sold this property to me as-is.
Again I remind you to please pro-
After closing I found out that in
tect yourself. If you do not have an agent that
addition to the regular fix up items, the dirt
is proficient in specialized as-is foreclosure
road in front of this home was being paved
type properties, call me, and I will be happy
very soon with a hefty $2,500. fee to each
to work to protect you. Just remember to call
homeowner for the paving. I sold this home
us before signing that offer. Darryl, Vicki
after fix up for $54,900. which still ended
and Shirley are “The Diamond Team” We
up yielding a nice profit, the second time
are the seasoned professionals at Diamond
around, of approximately $10,000., but the
Investments Inc., and we are available for all
road situation was a valuable learning expe-
of your real estate needs.
rience.
If you are looking to buy proper-
In many areas of the state we some-
ty, we would appreciate the opportunity to
times have “unexpected latent problems” in
show you the many great deals we presently
the form of water hook up fees, sewer hook
have, some with owner financing. Please
up fees, and possible fees to pave roads in
call us at 352-447-4442. I’ll see you around
front of your property. I always insist that
Surveillance photo of suspect vehicle (see upper right corner). Indoor surveillance photos not
“The Campus”
you foreclosure buyers perform your due-
clear enough to publish. If anyone has information about this crime, please call Crime Stop-
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