A Wee Bit o’ Botanical Trivia
Did you know that the word “shamrock” comes from an Irish word meaning “little clover”? It’s said that when St. Patrick first taught Christianity to the Irish people he used the Shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity - that God was composed of three parts; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, just like three leaves are united together to make one shamrock.
With time and repeated telling, the Shamrock came to be seen as a holy plant, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.
There are several different types of clovers which can all be considered shamrocks; all of them bearing 3 (and only 3) leaves. And for all the good luck they may bring, the four-leaf clover, on the other hand, is technically not considered to be a shamrock.
Did you know that the word “shamrock” comes from an Irish word meaning “little clover”? It’s said that when St. Patrick first taught Christianity to the Irish people he used the Shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity - that God was composed of three parts; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, just like three leaves are united together to make one shamrock.
With time and repeated telling, the Shamrock came to be seen as a holy plant, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.
There are several different types of clovers which can all be considered shamrocks; all of them bearing 3 (and only 3) leaves. And for all the good luck they may bring, the four-leaf clover, on the other hand, is technically not considered to be a shamrock.
March Events With all the various activities and events scheduled for the month of March, you’re sure to find something of interest for just about anyone. Below are a few (and just a few) of the many events taking place this March in our area.
March 2 – March 4: Ink Life Tours (Tattoo competition and performances by some of the nation’s top rock bands - and local bands, too!) Harborside Event Center and Centennial Park
February 24 - March 4: Southwest Florida Fair
(The 87th annual County Fair, complete with midway rides, livestock exhibits, carnival games, foods and all the usual fun!) Lee Civic Center Grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd. North Fort Myers
March 3 – March 5: The Irish Festival
(Live bands, food and entertainment to get your Irish on)
German-American Club on Pine Island Road
March 7 – March 11: My Fair Lady (The Lerner & Loewe classic! The RAIN in Spain la la la la la la la laaaaa!)
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
March 13: Elton John in Concert
(Returning for the 3rdtime to Germain Arena – 2012 “Greatest Hits Live” Tour)
Germain Arena
March 12: The Moody Blues
(Celebrating the 45th anniversary of their album “Days of Future Passed.”) Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
March 30 - March 31:
The Fourth Annual Surf & Song Festival
(Two days of jazz, blues, country, and rock music on up to 15 stages)Downtown Fort Myers
March 2 – March 4: Ink Life Tours (Tattoo competition and performances by some of the nation’s top rock bands - and local bands, too!) Harborside Event Center and Centennial Park
February 24 - March 4: Southwest Florida Fair
(The 87th annual County Fair, complete with midway rides, livestock exhibits, carnival games, foods and all the usual fun!) Lee Civic Center Grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd. North Fort Myers
March 3 – March 5: The Irish Festival
(Live bands, food and entertainment to get your Irish on)
German-American Club on Pine Island Road
March 7 – March 11: My Fair Lady (The Lerner & Loewe classic! The RAIN in Spain la la la la la la la laaaaa!)
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
March 13: Elton John in Concert(Returning for the 3rdtime to Germain Arena – 2012 “Greatest Hits Live” Tour)
Germain Arena
March 12: The Moody Blues
(Celebrating the 45th anniversary of their album “Days of Future Passed.”) Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
March 30 - March 31:
The Fourth Annual Surf & Song Festival
(Two days of jazz, blues, country, and rock music on up to 15 stages)Downtown Fort Myers
Is it me or is summer making it's first appearance? My lawn needs mowing for the first time in months and the weather is much warmer than it's been in a long while. The evenings are still breezy and cool though....
PROPERTY DEFECTS AFTER THE CLOSING!
You buy a home during the dry season then a few weeks later you find that the roof leaks. So who's responsible for making the necessary repairs?
It's possible that you may be responsible if information about a potential problem was disclosed to you before closing and you accepted the property in its "As-Is" condition.
The first thing you should do if you discover a defect after closing that you think is either a new condition, or something you think may have happened in the past, is to look through the inspection reports and disclosures, if there were any, to see if you were made aware of this before you bought the property. Also, be aware that many bank-owned or estate-sale properties may not have thorough seller's property disclosures because the owners didn't occupy the property and may even be exempt from providing disclosures.
What should you do if that roof still leaks next time it rains? Did you have the roof inspected before you bought? Was maintenance or repairs recommended? Did you have the work done? If so, call the roofer. If the seller hired a roofer to repair the roof, make sure you have documentation that identifies the work that was done and contact that particular roofer.
Whenever you buy real estate it's best to hire the best inspectors you can find in your area. A good home inspector would be able to see signs of any past problems and what repairs were made just by observation. If your home inspector makes any recommendations regarding repairs or maintenance needed to avoid greater problems in the future, it's usually best to follow through with those recommendations.
The Final Word: Plenty of paperwork is created during a typical real estate sale, but many buyers are likely to stuff all that "boring fine print" into a drawer with 'nary a glance and head for the paint store as soon as the sale closes. It's a good idea to not only read anything you sign but to also consider the risks involved. Keep all that paperwork handy for future reference. Your purchase contract should detail how disputes will be dealt with if they can't be solved by the parties involved or with the help of their real estate agents. Some contracts call for disputes to be mediated before they are either resolved through arbitration or in court. In any event, you should contact a knowledgeable real estate attorney for answers to any questions regarding who's responsible for defects disclosed after closing. And of course, it's best to resolve all these issues before closing if at all possible.
You buy a home during the dry season then a few weeks later you find that the roof leaks. So who's responsible for making the necessary repairs?
It's possible that you may be responsible if information about a potential problem was disclosed to you before closing and you accepted the property in its "As-Is" condition.
The first thing you should do if you discover a defect after closing that you think is either a new condition, or something you think may have happened in the past, is to look through the inspection reports and disclosures, if there were any, to see if you were made aware of this before you bought the property. Also, be aware that many bank-owned or estate-sale properties may not have thorough seller's property disclosures because the owners didn't occupy the property and may even be exempt from providing disclosures.
What should you do if that roof still leaks next time it rains? Did you have the roof inspected before you bought? Was maintenance or repairs recommended? Did you have the work done? If so, call the roofer. If the seller hired a roofer to repair the roof, make sure you have documentation that identifies the work that was done and contact that particular roofer.
Whenever you buy real estate it's best to hire the best inspectors you can find in your area. A good home inspector would be able to see signs of any past problems and what repairs were made just by observation. If your home inspector makes any recommendations regarding repairs or maintenance needed to avoid greater problems in the future, it's usually best to follow through with those recommendations.
The Final Word: Plenty of paperwork is created during a typical real estate sale, but many buyers are likely to stuff all that "boring fine print" into a drawer with 'nary a glance and head for the paint store as soon as the sale closes. It's a good idea to not only read anything you sign but to also consider the risks involved. Keep all that paperwork handy for future reference. Your purchase contract should detail how disputes will be dealt with if they can't be solved by the parties involved or with the help of their real estate agents. Some contracts call for disputes to be mediated before they are either resolved through arbitration or in court. In any event, you should contact a knowledgeable real estate attorney for answers to any questions regarding who's responsible for defects disclosed after closing. And of course, it's best to resolve all these issues before closing if at all possible.
CENTURY 21 BIRCHWOOD REALTY, INC.
4040 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Ph. 239.851.6235 | Fx. 239-542-0993
kathycardet@gmail.com | http://kathycardet.listingbook.com
If you or someone you know may be looking for real estate of exceptional quality, please contact me right away;
- I would be more than happy to help!
CENTURY 21 BIRCHWOOD REALTY, INC.
Ph. 239.851.6235 | Fx. 239-542-0993
kathycardet@gmail.com | http://kathycardet.listingbook.com
If you or someone you know may be looking for real estate of exceptional quality, please contact me right away;
- I would be more than happy to help!
