Page 4 December 2, 2009
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
Homosassa Pack N Post Hit By Robber
(Homosassa) The Pack N Post at 5455 S. Suncoast Boulevard reported being robbed
Things Are Picking Up
Monday not long after 2 p.m.
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
A white male, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 200 and 220
it assessed for $67,500. And the bank will
pounds, entered the business and approached employees wearing a black knit cap with holes
With housing prices low, things
consider taking $31k at
cut out that was rolled down over his eyes. He was wearing glasses under the makeshift
are picking up. Investors are starting to buy
this time.
mask.
homes to rent out for a period of time. These
Then there is a
The lone suspect also was wearing a yellow hoodie, jeans and white tennis shoes.
investors are looking for bargains, and they
3/2 fixer upper on ½ acre
Although it was never displayed, he may have had a gun in a pocket of the hoodie.
are fully aware that they may have to hold
in Green acres which start-
The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen exiting a back
these properties for a couple of years, wait
ed at $50K a few months
door of the business. No injuries were reported. It is unknown at this time whether or not a
for the market to turn around, then sell at a
ago. The seller has in-
vehicle was involved.
profit.
formed me that they will entertain offers in
The rental market for these invest-
Anyone who has information about this crime or the suspect’s identity is asked to
the $21K range.
ment homes has also picked up as “foreclo-
Another great investment home
use Crime Stoppers of Citrus County, Inc. Report your tip by texting CITRUS to 274637
sure families” are now looking for a place to
now available is an exceptional new, upgrad-
(Crimes), clicking on www.crimestopperscitrus.com or calling 1-888-ANY-TIPS toll-free.
reside. Another consideration is to buy an in-
ed, never lived in, 3/2 cement block home
Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
vestment home within a 20 minute commute
just west of Dunnellon in a homes only area,
Body Found At Park - Continued from page 1
of the Crystal River Power Plant complex,
and close to the boat dock on Lake Rous-
which you can then rent to plant workers
seau. The owner wants to move this prop-
uty reported that Helbig’s body was found with evidence consistant with a hanging death.
for a good rental. Remember many workers
erty fast, and is willing to sell below market
The case is pending investigation by Inv. Mike Bell and Cs. D. Griffith. The silver pickup
are paying up to $250. Per week for a motel
value. All these homes are money makers, as
truck was towed to Risher’s Towing impound area.
room in this area, so $900. to $1,000. Per
they are sure to go up from these ridiculous
month for a nice 2/2 home is possible in the
low prices, and that is the key to what ev-
Coastal
area of north Citrus and south Levy Coun-
ery investor is looking for, low risk. Please
Hair Port
ties.
remember the next few weeks is “Bargain
at Plaza 40
The Crystal River complex con-
Time” as most people are holiday shopping
Carting
tains 1 nuclear, and 4 coal burning plants.
while you and I are bargain home shopping.
Shopping Center
The coal burning plants have been undergo-
It’s your future so why not buy an invest-
ing a rebuild in order to be cleaner burning.
ment home. In a short 5 years from now, you
10-20-30 yd.
Hwy. 40E, Inglis
The multitude of extra workers can be seen
will be glad you did. Darryl, Vicki, Paul and
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