Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate

You don't think it will ever happen to you....until it does.

I will never forget the day my sister was pulled from a burning building. This was almost 20 years ago but still feels like yesterday.

It was her very first apartment, she had only lived there a week. The place has been recently renovated, new paint, new carpet. I'm not sure how she woke in the middle of the night but I'm glad she did. Little did she know the place was burning all around her. the smoke was so thick she couldn't she or hear the smoke detector's sounding off!

When she walked to the front of the house she saw what was going on. The window she was trying to open was stuck from the recent paint. Then a fire fighter saw her hand and rescued her from the building. Minutes later the roof had collapsed right over the bed in which she had been sleeping!

4 years ago...

My husband and I had just gone to bed for the night. I was having a hard time falling asleep, I couldn't breath! I nudged my husband to wake him up when he turned on the light the house was filled with smoke! We were very lucky, my husbands quick thinking contained the electrical fire to an exterior wall until the fire department arrived.

Okay, so you know I'm serious about this. This week is Fire Prevention week. Now is a great time to make sure your smoke and carbon dectectors are working properly. If you haven't changed the battery's recently, get to it. Also, make sure your family knows how to get out in an emergency.

Better be safe than sorry. If you have questions about fire prevention the business office number here in Somerset is 508-646-2810.

Take care,

If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say this...maybe I'll win the lottery and all my problems will be solved. Many of us have had this fantasy at one time or another but lets be realistic about this, shall we...

First of all, you can't win if you don't play. Second, if you can't pay your bills where are you going to get the money to play...Third, the chances of actually winning the lottery and being "set for life" are something like 1 and a gazillion... you know what I mean! As I am writing this I realized I missed the open auditions for "Deal or no Deal" ...!

For many people, its tough right now. I know we have talked about it, many have had a life changing situation that has made this a struggle to just simply get by. Many of you feel like there is no relief in sigh, many don't understand all of their options.

If you own real estate and struggling to pay your mortgage every month you have options. Many of you are concerned because property values are down, leaving you owing more than your house is worth. You don't have to face this struggle alone, find out what you can do before its to late.

Century 21 Associates Realty in Fall River is sponsoring a FREE Short Sales Seminar on Saturday May 3. This valuable information will answer the questions you may have about foreclosures, short sales & more. You can sign up for this event here or contact Century 21 at 508-677-3266.

Regardless of your situation, the best way to deal with it is to take action and do something about it. There will always be the option of playing the lottery but you may have to wait a long time for that ship to come in. Lets face it do you really have that time to spare..

Take care,

P.S. If you can't attend our seminar please feel free to contact me for a confidental consultation.

Free Public Information on Short Sales!

Century 21 Associates Realty, Inc. is sponsoring this free event on Short Sales. This is your chance to get all your questions on short sales and foreclosures answered!

This opportunity is open for anybody interested in learning more about short sales.

• What is a Short Sale?
• What is a Foreclosure?
• What are the benefits of a Short Sale?
• What can you do if you can't keep up with your mortgage payments?
• What are your options?

Get your questions answered at this FREE Short Sales Seminar!

Saturday May 3, 2008 - 2:00 P.M.

Location to be announced (will be in the Fall River area)

Pre-register before Friday April 11, 2008 on-line at www.shortsalesinma.com

or contact Century 21 Associates Realty 508-677-3233 in person at 657 Pleasant St., Fall River.

Hope to see you there!

Take care,

Have you heard about the Fall River Fitness Challenge...

The city of Fall River is getting healthier everyday, with a goal to lose 2000 lbs by the end of May. There is no doubt residents and workers in Fall River will exceed this goal.

Wednesday nights The Diabetes Association is the place to be for a free class focusing on nutrition. Last nights class offered a trip to the Cantina Cafe for a cooking demonstration led by Henry Oliveria. The focus was on the benefits of whole grains.

Henry delivered an excellent presentation which allowed us to sample the different types of grains. In addition, we learned valuable information on how to save $$$ at the market. Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive! We also learned how to make humus, its sooo easy!

The classes are on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm at The Diabetes Association located at 170 Pleasant St., Fall River. You can also view the events going on around the city of Fall River by checking out Healthy City's website.

Hope to see you all there!

Take care,

I am so excited about this event! For those who live and work in Fall River, now is your chance to get fit with The Fall River Fitness Challenge!

There has never been a better time to get in shape, with all the resources you need at a reduced rate or some are offered Free of charge!

Starting a new fitness program has never been easier, the fitness challenge is going on through May 5, 2008. There will also be prizes awarded for the biggest % of weight loss! How cool is that...:)

Some of the many benefits include:

Free use of the pool at the Boys and Girls Club

A 5 month gym membership for only $24!

Personal Training sessions for only $5.00 and so much more!

This is only a brief list of what the challenge has to offer for a complete list , Check out the Fall River Diabetes Association website for more details and a list of sponsors.

Best of luck to all!

Take care,