Connie Smith

I've been a Realtor with Century 21 Coast to Coast in Clearwater Beach, Florida since 2004. As an agent, I believe in education -- both for myself and my clients. To that end, I have written several popular real estate articles here at Hubpages. As a licensed Florida Realtor, my real estate articles are accurate and informative. I am always available for Florida real estate questions. Just ask.

I've been writing at Hubpages since 2009. I don't write as often as I once did here at this site. I spent four years helping care for my granddaughter who was diagnosed at age two and died of brain cancer at age six. During that time, I went back to school to hone my writing skills and pursue my interests in graphic arts. I now have a working knowledge of Adobe products: Photoshop, Ilustrator, Dreamweaver and InDesign

As I've changed and grown since 2009, so has Hubpages. It has gotten a lot more savvy. Many of the early articles that I wrote just didn't fit in any more so I took them down. There are still a few articles left and I hope you enjoy them.

As a writer, I want to make a difference,whether it is by making someone laugh, helping someone to look at an issue from a fresh perspective or educating someone with something new. I like to write about a variety of topics, but doing my part to further regulation in the for-profit college industry is a subject that is close to my heart.

In the Spotlight

Single Agency and Transaction Brokers in Florida

This article explains the different types of representation given by real estate agents that are available to buyers and sellers of property in the state of Florida. Learn about why dual agency is outlawed in many states!

In the Spotlight

The Buyer's Real Estate Agent -- Why You Need One

Who needs a real estate agent? Thanks to the internet, there are many resources available to help buyers and sellers of real estate. Buyers have access to every Multiple Listing Service (MLS ©) property listed in the country at Realtor.com. This...

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Home purchase: The Final Walk-through Inspection

By the time of the closing, buyers are just ready to make it happen. Don't let your eagerness make you miss out on this important step of the real estate transaction. Here's why you need to do a walk-through before you close.

In the Spotlight

For-Profit Colleges -- Are Our Students (And Taxpayers) Being Served or Ripped Off?

Explores whether for-profit schools are more about the profit -- or the education.

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  Real Estate

  Single Agency and Transaction Brokers in Florida

  2 years ago

  This article explains the different types of representation given by real estate agents that are available to buyers and sellers of property in the state of Florida. Learn about why dual agency is outlawed in many states!

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  Business Ideas

  Walt's Big Idea --Old Kentucky Logs Concrete Siding

  12 years ago

  Old Kentucky Logs are an easy-to-install concrete siding that can be used over framed construction or over current building materials like block or brick. The logs have been authentically recreated using molds made from the actual logs of a 150 year old Kentucky log cabin.

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  Colleges & University

  For-Profit Colleges -- Are Our Students (And Taxpayers) Being Served or Ripped Off?

  5 years ago

  Explores whether for-profit schools are more about the profit -- or the education.

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  Colleges & University

  For-Profit Career Colleges and Technical Schools: What You Need to Consider Before Enrollment

  5 years ago

  According to the Career College Association, two out of three Americans are considering returning to school for further education or to learn a new career. With the proliferation of career colleges in the United States, the prospective student needs...

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  Colleges & University

  For-profit Career Colleges, Community Colleges or Adult Vocational Education -- Exploring the Options

  8 years ago

    Are you thinking of going back to school? Two out of three Americans are, according to a survey by the Career Colleges Association. The American people are dealing with high unemployment rates, layoffs and, of course, stiff competition for the...

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  United States

  Dayton Ohio is the Gem City -- A Jeweled Tapestry of the Past, Present and Future

  5 years ago

  Dayton, Ohio, nicknamed the Gem City, has a lot to offer both visitors and residents. From the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Museum to Wilbur and Orville Wright's bicycle shop, Dayton boasts a history of technology that extends into the future.