Cary & Kim Johnson's (caryj) Blog

Good morning everyone!! I know we keep harping on voting, but the fact is we need your help.  Please get out there and vote for Amendment 1.  Cary is already out there at the polls helping the Realtor Association.  And I promised him that I would get on here this a.m. and remind all of our fellow...

I just got home and checked the answering machine like I always do and we had "9" calls today from political groups.   Romney called twice, Ruddy called twice, Huckabee called once, McCain called once.   I also had people call and ask me to vote "for" Amendment 1 and "against" Amendment 1.  My ma...

Just thought I would pass along a good recipe that we're having for dinner tomorrow nite.  This one I throw in the crockpot and leave for the office.  This roast beef recipe always turns out tender and full of flavor.  Best part is....it looks like you spent all day in the kitchen!! Roast Beef an...

Just a rhetorical question this morning... In the state of Florida Property Tax Collections nearly doubled from $16 billion to $30.2 billion from 2001 to 2006, yet the vote tomorrow on Property Tax Reform is expected to be a squeaker? WAKE UP VOTERS!  The city and state governments have been ridi...

Just a rhetorical question this morning... In the state of Florida Property Tax Collections nearly doubled from $16 billion to $30.2 billion from 2001 to 2006, yet the vote tomorrow on Property Tax Reform is expected to be a squeaker? WAKE UP VOTERS!  The city and state governments have been ridi...

We've all been affected by the slow market.  Now is the time to do something!This Tuesday we have a chance to vote on Property Tax Reform.  Now I have been one of the biggest complainers about Amendment 1.  I don't think it does enough - period.  But I am also a realist and understand that if we ...

Picadillo2  lbs.  ground turkey or lean beef2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, chopped fine1 green bell pepper, finely chopped1 medium onion chopped4 tsp. chili powder2 tsp. oregano1 ½ tsp. cumin2 tbsp tomato paste1 can chopped tomatoes, drained½ cup chopped pitted green olivesSalt and...

Just announced -- the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate by 75 basis points this morning.  The global stock market sell off is forcing action -  this is a rare intra meeting cut. IS IT ENOUGH?TOO LITTLE TOO LATE? A full point would have been better!What do you think? I think we're still in for...

Calling all agents... here is a true story that unfolded for me over the past 9 months.  I'm frustrated, happy for the seller, and confused all at once.  Here's the story.We took a listing last March on a nice 4 bedroom townhouse.  At the time the comps showed a value somewhere between $340 and $...

 CARY HAS BEEN OUT WORKING AGAIN! CHECK OUT OUR NEW LISTING IN MARGATE FLORIDA Owners have reduced the price on this Monarch (Largest in Plan) Model 2/2/2 home in Paradise Gardens IV, in Margate.  This home really has three living areas, a formal dining area, and two master suites. This home was ...