September 7, 2009
August 13, 2009
Where is the Best Meats found in Hudson and Port Richey areas of Pasco County Florida
Where is the Best Meats found in Hudson and Port Richey areas of Pasco County Florida
Why its got to be Sigmone’s Acropolis Meats & Deli. This family owned and operated business has been pleasing the Pasco County area and beyond for over 30 years. I have personally been there in line waiting to have my order taken (don’t forget to take a number) I heard a lady talk about how she drives down from Citrus County for the quality meats and great prices. Citrus is 2 counties away, and a good hours drive.
But the fact of the matter is, the meat is of the highest quality, and they also feature Boar’s Head Cold Cuts and Cheeses. I was surprised that not only does their meat quality surpass all the local markets, they also undercut the prices.
One of my favorite things about Sigmone’s Acropolis is a simple pleasure. You know how when you bring home a pound or so of ground beef, regardless of which cut, the outside is a beautiful deep red, and the inside is darker, much darker. You will not find that Here, it is the same beautiful fresh meat through and through.
Sigmone’s Acropolis Meats & Deli
8737 State Road 52
Hudson, FL 34667
727-862-1965
Coming soon is Sigmones Online Ordering & Delivery
so Bookmark it for future convenience
Another great feature of Sigmone’s Acropolis is, not only do they beat the competitions prices while maintaining the highest of standards, but when you buy in bulk, you get an even greater discount. But don’t take my word for it, you know what you pay for your groceries, stop by its conveniently located store on SR 52 in Hudson, on the border of Port Richey.
Best Automotive Service Station and tune up in Hudson Florida is Randy and Sons
Best Automotive Service Station and tune up in Hudson Florida is Randy and Sons
If you are looking for the best car service at the lowest prices, its Randy and Sons Automotive located on SR 52 just West of Little Road (CR-1).
How did i come across this outfit? Well that is a fair question. A member of my staff needed new tires a few years ago. She had made many many many phone calls shopping around. And lo and behold it turned out that the lowest price she could find was at our neighbor Randy & Sons.
Not only did they have the best price mounted and out the door, but over time they showed themselves to be a company of integrity that only did what was needed.
Randy and Sons has established itself over the years as a trusted local automotive car service station.
Obviously it takes more than just good prices on tires to earn customer loyalty. But let me tell you, I was so pleased with their service, when I ended up using them, that I referred them to my brother AND my mother.
Randy & Sons are up on their training, have some of the latest state of the art equipment to treat your car they way you would want it, every time it gets serviced, regardless of whether it is for a common Lube Oil & Filter, or a complete Tune-up
Randy & Son Professional Automotive
- They can beat the competitions price
- They do a better job for that price
- Do only what you need, and inform you how to limit needing them through preventative maintenance.
And do not for a minute think this is just a mom and pop operation. It is treated like one, but they have all the latest high tech equipment to make sure the job is done right. So if you want a personal touch coupled with the confidence the fact that your Tune up or Car Service was done right, you need to get down to Randy & Sons on SR 52 on the Hudson and Port Richey Border.
Spectacular Views from Pasco County’s Only Gulf-front Restaurant & Bar is in Hudson, Florida
Spectacular Views from Pasco County’s Only Gulf-front Restaurant & Bar is in Hudson, Florida
It doesn’t get any better than this! It may not be 5 Star cuisine, but its good food and good times at Sam’s Waterfront Restaurant in Hudson Florida.
You have 180* of panoramic views of the Gulf Of Mexico, which at sunset is breath-taking. The Food is good, the drinks are even better,but the views are priceless. And what could be better on a hot Florida day than cocktails gulf-front watching dolphins, ray’s or manatee’s swimming by
This Gulf-front Restaurant and Bar features modest prices for food and drink. All of the seating is outdoors, with about half of that covered. We some times have showers spring up out of nowhere, but the party keeps going at Sam’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar in Hudson, Florida.
And aside from the magnificient views available from every table, everyone has a view of the kitchen as well. At Sam’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar the kitchen is not squireled away behind a wall. It is open to all that wish to be confident of the way in which their food is prepared.
Sam’s Waterfront Restaurant
6325 Clark St
Hudson, FL 34667-1376
(727) 868-1971
Take it from a Realtor in Hudson Florida, I have yet to have a client be disappointed, after a long day of
house viewings, ending up at Sam’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. It truly is a great way to end any day. One client that I go their often with is a fan of the Grouper Sandwich. I enjoy the Burgers or chicken fingers. And sometimes when I am feeling adventurous, I get a shrimp platter (not a big fan of seafood personally, my loss.)
But rest assured, regardless of your tastes, you will find something to please you, while you enjoy the spectacular sunsets.
Best Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Hudson or Port Richey Florida is Leo & Joe’s New Jersey
Best Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Hudson or Port Richey Florida is Leo & Joe’s New Jersey
Are you dying for a delicious slice of pizza, or maybe the whole pie, cooked right every time. Leo & Joe’s is the place you have been looking for in Port Richey & Hudson.
This Fabulous New Jersey Style Pizzeria joint is a real restaurant actually. It has a split dining room so you can actually have a large party there. It has a spectacular Italian style Mural along the Entire Wall, and of course it has Italian music playing in the background.
While waiting for your order you can keep your kids busy with the place mats that have map of Italy and interesting facts about the wonderful country All Americans have to thank for so much modestly priced delicious food.
Would you like to enjoy a bit of wine with your meal, not a problem. Leo & Joe’s Restaurant has beer and wine for your dining enjoyment.
Located on SR 52 on the border of Hudson & Port Richey FL you can find them across the Street from Sigmone’s ACROPOLIS which I previously blogged about.
Leo & Joe’s New Jersey Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
8802 State Road 52
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 863-0965
Personally I am a huge fan of their Neapolitan pizza, their humongous calzone’s with sauce on the side. I have heard great things about their calamari & their Grouper. I personally love the Chicken Cacciatore & Chicken Parmigiana. Leo & Joe’s Pizza’s start at $8.00 and the calzones start at $6.25. Hot and cold subs are available for under $6.50 and do not forget to finish it all off with either a Tiramisu or a cannoli, and I hear the cheesecake is tasty too. The highest priced item I found on their menu was Seafood Marinara for $15.95, so it will not break the bank to go out an enjoy a true Italian Restaurant experience
and their delivery service is top notch. Hopefully you are fortunate to be in the delivery area, but if not, you owe it to your self to make it to SR 52 & Little Rd (CR-1)
Hours of Operation
- Mon – Thur 11 – 10
- Fri – Sat 11 – 11
- Sun only 3 – 10
July 31, 2009
Best Bagels, Sandwiches & Catering in Hudson & Port Richey Florida are at Bagels Galore.
Best Bagels, Sandwiches & Catering in Hudson & Port Richey Florida are at Bagels Galore. 
Whether you are looking for a great bagel and lox and/or cream cheese, a tasty hot or cold sub, a healthy salad, or a stuffed potato Bagels Galore is the place for you.
Bagels Galore
7303 State Road 52
Hudson, FL 34667-6712
(727) 869-9659
If you are looking for the best and freshest in town, Than you need to stop by Bagels Galore on State Road 52 just west of US 19. They have all your favorite bagels in the display counter for you to pick from. And they will put whatever you want on it.
Do you want to make it an egg sandwich to get your morning started right? Or perhaps you would prefer to have you bagel with a western omelet on it? That is my current favorite. You want Lox on that Bagel? You got it! or maybe you just simply want some butter or cream cheese.
The store is conveniently located on SR 52, on the border of Hudson and Port Richey, adjacent to the Racetrack Gas Station I include a picture because Bagels Galore is a charming little shop that, if you blink, you might have missed it. I know i did the first few years I lived in the area.
Bagels Galore is so much more than just bagels though. They have a broad sandwich menu featuring Boars Head meats & cheeses, of course.
Would you like your sandwich on white, rye, roll, hero, wraps or pitas? Perhaps you like pressed or toasted subs, well they have something for everyone.
Dine in or take it to go. They even deliver for your convenience, just give them a call at (727) 869-9659.
Do you need an event catered in Port Richey or Hudson? they set up a wonderful platter at reasonable prices . Be it for a Breakfast meeting, a real estate closing or a networking meeting.
But do not delay. They are only open til 3pm on weekdays and 2pm on Saturday. On Sunday they take a well deserved rest. They open at 7 am every day.
As to prices, The most expensive sandwich i can find on the menu is a whopping $6.25. Now maybe the ‘Build your own’ option may run a little higher, depending on what & how much you put on your Sandwich. And they have a daily sandwich special.
You also get to enjoy your choice of Delicious Boar’s Head meats & cheeses. Their sandwiches are available on Bagels, White, Wheat, Rye, Sourdough, Wrap, Sub roll, or pita bread.
You can enjoy their daily specials which come with a 12 oz. Soda & Chips:
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- Monday: All American…………………..$6.75
- Tuesday: Reuben……………………….$6.25
- Wednesday: Pressed Cuban………….$6.75
- Thursday: Chicken Salad on bagel….$5.00
- Friday: Meatball Sub……………………$6.75
- Saturday: Tuna Salad on Bagel………$5.00
as well as Salads and stuffed Baked Potato’s Bagels Galore also offer soups daily 12 oz. for $2.30 and 16 oz. for $3.35
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- Monday:……….French Onion
- Tuesday:………Broccoli Cheddar
- Wednesday:….Italian Wedding
- Thursday:……..Cheddar Bake Potato
- Friday:…………New England Clam Chowder
- Saturday:……..Chef’s Choice
Once you have fallen in love with the food, know Bagels Galore can cater your next event in the Hudson & Port Richey, Florida area. 48 hours notice on all catering orders PLEASE
Party Subs are offered at $11.50 per foot
Continental Breakfast Buffet at $3.95/person
Hot Breakfast Buffet at $5.95/person
Fresh Seasonal Fruit tray at $0.75/person
Homemade Quiche – a 9″ pie serves 10 for $20
Fresh Market Veggie & Dip Tray available
as well as an assorted desert tray.
And best of all the success of this charming mom & pop shop is shared Local. They are proud to donate to The Red Cross, Gulfside Regional Hospice, and Local school projects. Support those that support the community. As much as is possible is homemade on site including the potato, macaroni & egg salads
And if you have enjoyed what you have read so far, please stop in and give em a try. Than you can also ask them about their rewards card.
- Buy 5 Lunch or Breakfast Sandwiches get one free
- Buy 10 dozen Bagels get the 11th free
and Let them know that Your Hudson Florida Realtor Daniel J. Hunter recommended them to you. Or just mention you saw this blog.
July 3, 2009
Sunset Pics from Hudson Beach FL
click on pics to see them full in browser. I will have this sizing thing sorted out within a few more posts.
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June 14, 2009
June 13, 2009
Hudson, FL Foreclosure report
WOW
Despite 117 SFR currently on the market offered in some stage in Foreclosre, for the entire month of may only 3 actually closed
Condo’s only have 88 on the market disclosing the foreclosure, but I suspect the number is higher, much higher. However, in May NO Condos in foreclosure sold
and as for the Mobile homes. only 1 of them is listed as for sale but in foreclosure, and one actually sold in may while in some stage of foreclosure.
I thought alot more short sales and the like were taking place, but i guess they are falling apart before reaching the closing table. Streamlining of the deal is most definitely in order. It’s not like this is new, the Lenders should be much more efficient than they are.
Now for Bank owned properties, this actually surprised me:
of 533 active homes, only 18 are bank owned (3.3% of all actives)
however, of the 112 homes under contract, 21 are bank owned (19% of all contracts)
of the 45 homes that closed in May, 13 were Bank owned (28% of all closed)
That is quite a dsparity in the numbers, and the Short Sales falling apart before closing, I think, have alot to do with it.
Now for Condos, their are only 83 units in Hudson, of which, NONE are Bank Owned. nor are any of the units under contract, or any of the condos that sold in teh month of may. That is quite the surprise for me.
Mobile Homes was almost as negligible. 3 active bank owned properties, out of 66, and only 1 of the 5 that sold were Gank owned. However it does mean that 4/5 mobiles sold in Hudson, in May were either in some stage of foreclosure, or Bank Owned.
I think what this all boils down to, is that a Buyer can once again afford to buy a modest home in hudson, so why would they settle for the percieved stigma of a Mobile, or the perceived instrusive associations at a Condo. Once again, in Florida, if you can afford to rent, you can afford to buy
You actually can buy a house here for $45,000. Now even at a 7% interest rate, that is only ~$300/mo Principle and interest. The utitlities will remain the same as renting, for the most part, and insurance on a house valued at so little would be a nominal cost.
it is a great time to be a buyer in the Hudson, Florida, as well as the rest of West Pasco, and Florida as a whole
June 12, 2009
Hard Sell or Soft Sell in Hudson, Florida Real Estate
So which is appropriate for a REALTOR®?
As a Stock Broker trained on Wall St., specifically 90 Broad St, I was groomed in the buy or die philosophy of the hard sell. You keep closing the prospect until they open an account and buy stock, or hang up the phone. this is the tried and true Straightline Pitch taught in every brokerage house/Investment Bank in the High net worth individuals division. And as you can tell Brokers make fortunes despite the fact that the High net worth Individual that is targeted knows the script as well as, if not better than, the Broker pitching him the stock. As a result many objections are expected prior to a sale. In fact most brokers will not submit a purchase order if there were not atleast 5 objections before caving in. You are proving yourself worth an initial $50-100k by thinking on your feet, dealing with varying objections while staying on track with the pitch, all the while presenting a worthwhile investment.
500 cold calls per day, minimum or you are fired
50 contacts out of that 500 calls (hardest part of the job is getting past the secretary, or as we called the good ones: The Gate Keepers
10 leads out of those 50 contacts
and than 1 account opened out of those 10 leads
10 accounts to get one who will trade with you
10 traders to find one Whale
10 Whales to make big commissions off of.
That is the Wall St Numbers Game and it has been successful for decades. And it is done 14 hours a day 5 days per week.
Than you have the Soft Sell. I worked for a spell at a company that sold Magazines to benefit Charities like MADD or Childrens Hospitals, etc… You introduce youself and the reason for the call, and ask them if they would be interested in buying a magazine subscription to a magazine they already enjoy, and as a result a piece goes to the charity of the hour (it changed based on time of day, state called, or quotas) But No thank you means No Thank you. Thank you for your time & have a great day was how most calls ended. But employing the numbers game described above once again does yield results. And it did not take me long to realize I was never going to compete with the ‘Top Producers’ because they were women. Some very old, some very young, but very warm gentle soothing voices presenting an idea instead of a sale. Now this was only a weighstation while I figured out my next move after Relocating to Florida. See it turns out a Clean Series 7/63 license & 3 years experience did not seem to matter much to the Majors here in Tampa without at least a 4 year degree.
So I flipped houses for a few years, which really sucked. You see, I have never been that big on manual labor, and after a car accident in ’96 it was out of the question. So for the first time in my life I decided to do manual labor in 90*+ with 90%+ humidity. It did not take long for the thrill of house flipping to burn out so that is when I looked to be a REALTOR®
But it is so much different from all my previous sales jobs, and that appealed to me. Because I quickly learned it is not really about selling. it is about providing accurate information so a person/couple can make a sound decision. Showing houses, pointing out the positives and the negatives, but more importantly , putting them in perspective. Which is why my slogan became “Turning Clients into Friends, by Turning Dreams into Reality.”
Now I must admit the buy or die training does come in handy on the Listing side, but in a much more gentle fashion. Because of it, I almost always get atleast 6% if not 7% on every listing. but that is for another blog.
So the answer to the Original post is: Neither, in my humble opinion. I could argue that the hard sell does come into play, just a smidgeon, on listings, but it occurs so rarely, I will not include it. However it does come in very handy when dealing with sub-par agents. Fortunately, I have not had to endure too many of those. And with our Associatins reporting about 1/2 of REALTOR® failed to renew over the past 2 years, I anticipate even less, atleast until the next bull market in Real Estate, which is a long way off.
Serve your clients needs to the best of your abilities, the Commissions will take care of themselves in the long run
