... as quoted by Henry David Thoreau.
We all like to think of ourselves as being wise and doing the right thing. What is it about life's desperate times that throws our wisdom out the window?
Many are experiencing very trying times as unemployment rates increase. Here in Florida they're approaching double digits. I bet the majority of us know someone affected by unemployment and being that our profession is Real Estate we all know how unemployment affects home ownership.
Many homeowners are doing all that they can to avoid foreclosure; they'll try to get their loan modified and if that fails they'll look to doing a Short Sale on their home. I've dealt with many a desperate homeowner who have reached out to me to help them in their times of trouble; they're showing the characteristic of wisdom.
Then there are others that buckle under the stress and throw it all to the wind. Such is the case, when foreclosure is threatening. How many homes go into foreclosure because a homeowner just gives up? They don't call their Lender, they don't look for options and they just do desperate things. Why do so many suffer from this condition of falling prey to desperate measures? Too bad there isn't a pill for wisdom. I imagine if there would be a pill our rates of foreclosure would be a lot less and we'd probably being seeing a lot more homes being sold as a Short Sale or loans being modified.
Why are we wiser when everything is going well for us?
If we experience enough desperate things in our lives do we eventually become wiser? Hhhmmm, is this what wisdom is all about? So when I tell my teenage son that wisdom comes with age, it really is a fact isn't it? Or does it come by the number of desperate things that one must endure?
Too bad that deperate times bring so many to do desperate things.
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome.
I serve Coral Springs and the surrounding cities such as Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise to Southwest Ranches in Broward and Dade and Palm Beach Counties of South Florida as your dedicated Realtor and CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert ready to work for you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please call me at 954-464-1100 or email me at: lynnp@ImagineYourHouse and it would be my pleasure to help you!
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People who know me, know that I'm about the details. I try to make sure my "I's" are dotted and my "T"s" are crossed. 
I guess it drives some people crazy.
I'm working on a Short Sale and I'm getting close to another anticipated approval but before doing so I need to amend the contract to the new agreed upon price of $3000 more to be signed by Buyer and Seller as countered by Seller's Lender. Simple right?; Buyer and Seller agree to the new purchase price of $278,000.
The Buyer's Agent sends in the "Simple Addendum" with a few more details added in. She's now adding that we must close within 15 days and there can be no contingencies - Ahh, just details. I was told that I'm worrying too much about the details when I told the Buyer's Agent that her added details aren't acceptable. Primarily, we haven't been given the final written approval yet by the Seller's Lender so we are still working with a contingency and to have a famiily pack up in 15 days when this was never agreed upon to begin with is a big detail.
So when I questioned the Agent and said that we need to remove those items, her response was that I'm worrying too much about the details. Ha, I about fell off my chair.Sales contracts, addendum's and disclosures are all about the details. Details do make a difference.
Are you detail oriented? Isn't our industry detail oriented? Gosh, details can make a huge difference. I'll keep checking the details.
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome.
I serve Coral Springs and the surrounding cities such as Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise to Southwest Ranches in Broward and Dade and Palm Beach Counties of South Florida as your dedicated Realtor and CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert ready to work for you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please call me at 954-464-1100 or email me at: lynnp@ImagineYourHouse and it would be my pleasure to help you!
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Article after article always comes back to the same thing; the daunting task of Short Sales and that so few close. I just now read another one that came to my email from National Realty News This is simply not true. I close my Short Sales.
If the Listing Agent knows what they're doing the Short Sale can close. There are so many Realtors here on Active Rain that can agree with me, I'm sure. So why do so many blast the Short Sale. This only spreads news that Short Sales don't work and distressed Sellers and eager Buyers will refrain from pursuing. If you don't like Short Sales then don't list them and then we won't be caught up in this whirlwind of Short Sale negativity.
Pass them on to someone who has become educated in the Short Sale process
and will fight for the distressed homeowner! UGGHH!!!
We should all do what we have passion for and forgot those things that we aren't passionate about.
There are enough passions to go around! You pick your passion and I'll pick mine!
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome.
I serve Coral Springs and the surrounding cities such as Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise to Southwest Ranches in Broward and Dade and Palm Beach Counties of South Florida as your dedicated Realtor and CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert ready to work for you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please call me at 954-464-1100 or email me at: lynnp@ImagineYourHouse and it would be my pleasure to help you!
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This weekend the South Florida Sun Sentinel featured a story about Howard Mallinger and his wife Sheryl. Howard never imagined that his retirement years would end up like this. His wife was diagnosed with Stage IV brain cancer and the medical expenses are crippling his life. His home is in pre foreclosure, his electricity has been shut off, his social security income doesn't cover his expenses and he has to go to local food banks for food for him and his two mentally challenged sons. I've inserted more details of his heart wrenching struggles which you can read and listen to by clicking on the link below:
Sun Sentinel story on the Mallingers
I met Mr. Mallinger yesterday with my family and he's a man that still has great faith and hope even after all that he has been through. I'm thankful to have met him. If you could keep the Mallingers in your prayers, I know that they would be forever grateful.
If anyone would like to donate to him, I would be glad to facilitate that. If you choose to help, you could make a check or money order payable to Howard Mallinger and mail it to my attention at my Keller Williams office or you could even mail it to the Nursing Center where Howard's wife Sheryl is staying. Here are the addresses:
Keller Williams Partners Realty Attn: Lynn Pineda 1801 N Pine Island Rd #210 Plantation FL 33322
or
West Broward Nursing and Rehab Center 7751 W Broward Blvd. Plantation FL 33324 (954-473-8040)
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome.
I serve Coral Springs and the surrounding cities such as Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise to Southwest Ranches in Broward and Dade and Palm Beach Counties of South Florida as your dedicated Realtor and CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert ready to work for you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please call me at 954-464-1100 or email me at: lynnp@ImagineYourHouse and it would be my pleasure to help you!
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Today I celebrated with my Seller and Buyer. HOORAY!
I posted a pretty cool post a bit back about another one of my special Seller's and Buyers: What it's like to be an active participant in God's plan. Well, I'm happy to report that this plan went all the way and closed today as a Short Sale in Coral Springs Florida.
It's a great story of a Short Sale closing but it's more than just another Short Sale closing as it's about human misfortune and human compassion interacting. You can go to my prior post to read the beginning but I'd like to let you know how it came to a close.
My Sellers were planning their move out of their recently sold home and the Buyers of their home wanted to do more for them then just save them from foreclosure as if that wasn't enough. It is a rough time for my Sellers and they had to pick up the pieces to move on to a new stage in their life with great hopes of better days ahead. The sweet part of it came from the compassion of my Buyers who had prayed for them, gave them a bit of financial help and wished them well for what their future holds and want to know how they get along in their days ahead.
So yes, a lot of people had something to celebrate today:
So it was great to see a Short Sale close but to see it close like this was even sweeter!
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome.
I serve Coral Springs and the surrounding cities such as Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise to Southwest Ranches in Broward and Dade and Palm Beach Counties of South Florida as your dedicated Realtor and CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert ready to work for you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please call me at 954-464-1100 or email me at: lynnp@ImagineYourHouse and it would be my pleasure to help you!
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As your Realtor and a long time Coral Springs FL resident, you can count on me to work hard for you & receive the service that you expect whether you're selling a home or buying a home. CDPE
Coral Springs Florida Real Estate is full of great things for homeowners. I love being a Realtor and couldn't think of doing anything else.
I'm very passionate about being able to truly help someone get what they want in life knowing that I did my best for them never sacrificing integrity to reach a goal. I will always feel good knowing that I did the right thing. Your real estate solution must be unquestionable knowing that your needs were foremost. Next to helping my clients achieve their goals, I hope that you are so thrilled with the service that I provided to you that you will want to recommend all your friends and family to me. When you think of a great Real Estate experience, I want you to think of me!
My prior business experiences has always included sales. Before joining the Real Estate Industry I was a dedicated Sales Professional selling investments in the Financial Markets as a Financial Advisor. I achieved a lot in my career as a Financial Advisor, yet it lacked something. That something I found in Real Estate and there's been no turning back.
My educational background includes having received a Bachelors in Business Marketing and an Associates in Design Merchanding; perfect partners attributing to my Real Estate success as your Coral Springs Realtor.
Coral Springs FL Real Estate helping Sellers and Buyers with their homes. I, Lynn Pineda, lived here in Coral Springs Florida and South Florida since the early 80's. Coral Springs is an wonderful town to live in with all it has to offer. I live here with my husband and son and truly love my family. I can really appreciate what ones home means to a family. So many lasting memories occur in our homes - memories that last a lifetime. To be a part in finding someone their home to create memories in is a very satisfying job; in fact, I can't call it a job as I really love helping people to buy and sell their homes.
I work with all type of homeowner's and their Real Estate needs; home buyers, home sellers and a special focus on distressed home sellers and Short Sales. As a Realtor and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) here in Coral Springs and surrounding cities of Coconut Creek, Parkland, Tamarac, Sunrise and Plantation, I've also chosen to actively help homeowners who are facing foreclosures in south Florida's real estate market; if this is you, please don't hesitate to give me a call. If I'm able to help homeowners during this difficult time, I know I'll feel good knowing that a difference was made.
It's also a very exciting time for First Time Home Buyers - the opportunities are wonderful; simply take advantage of one of the foreclosures or short sales in the market. I take pleasure in helping First Time Home Buyers find that perfect home to settle into and begin making new memories that will last a lifetime.
Homes can no longer be sold by simply putting a sign in the front yard and advertising on the MLS. An aggressive marketing plan is critical in getting a home sold in today's market. I offer my Premier Marketing Package that offers advanced internet strategies. I also understand the extreme importance of communication and keeping you informed along the way.
Also, being a part of the team at our Keller Williams Realty office, you'll have our entire staff backing your success. We feel that it must be a Win-Win or no deal.
Why Keller Williams Realty
There is a reason more and more agents are making the change to Keller Williams Realty. Here's why it matters to you :
Knowledge
Powerful curriculum through Keller Williams University keeps us ahead of trends, tools and advancements in the real estate industry.
Speed
Leading-edge technology solutions accelerate our efficiency and productivity.
Teamwork
Contrary to other real estate companies, Keller Williams Realty was designed to reward agents for working together - to serve clients better.
Reliability
Keller Williams Realty was founded on the principles of trust and honesty, emphasizing the importance of having the integrity to do the right thing and always putting the customer's needs first.
Success
Keller Williams Realty is the fastest growing real estate company in North America.
When you offer a superior level of service, the word spreads fast.
As part of the Keller Williams Realty team, I look forward to providing you with a phenomenal real estate experience!
Serving: Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise, Tamarac and other Broward county cities.
I think I found the best Realtor on the planet and her name is Lynn Pineda! When we decided to list our home with a Realtor, I did some serious searching for just the right person to help us. We were in a short sale situation. From the moment I first spoke with Lynn, I heard something different that I hadn't heard from other Realtors. Passion. Her passion for her job is amazing. She doesn't give up. She's persistent, compassionate, organized, conscientious, and thoughtful. If we had questions, she had the answers. She returned phone calls and responded to e-mails with lightening speed. She worked so hard for us, and kept me calm throughout the whole process. For all of you selling homes in this slow market, you know how stressful it can be. In football terms, Lynn was like a lineman to my quarterback. Linemen are the largest and strongest players on the field. (She's petite, but don't let that fool you!) She completely kept the "bad guys" away from me so I could concentrate on my job and my life outside the short sale. In closing, it is our pleasure to endorse Lynn Pineda. We are thankful for her expertise and knowledge during this difficult time of selling our home in a short sale. Regardless if you're buying or selling, we hope you'll have an opportunity to know her and find out for yourself as we have. Lynn is genuine, and she's out there to help you. Sincerely, Diana and Adam *************************************************************************************************************
If you are reading this testimonial, then you are probably considering putting your home up for a short sale, or even worse, letting it fall into foreclosure. And if you are reading this testimonial, you are probably considering whether or not to utilize Lynn Pineda as your realtor. The answer to that question should be "Absolutely!!" I had no choice but to put my home on the market in hopes of completing a short sell in January of 2009. This was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make and by far one of the most stressful ones. The real stress didn't start until the process finally began, and believe me it is a lengthy one. ***************************************************************************** Wow. I still can't believe it. You have no idea how grateful we are for your help Lynn. We are so happy we found you because now we know we could have never done this without you. Your persistence was what made this happen. Should you ever need a reference, we would be more than happy to help you with that or anything else you might need. ***************************************************************************** Hi Lynn, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the exceptional service that you provided to us on the sale of our property in Coral Springs. With the difficult economy and the numerous other obstacles we encountered, this was clearly not the typical real estate sale. Through it all you were enormously hard-working and helpful. Between locating contractors, handling repairs and dealing with a less-than-cooperative homeowners' association, you really did it all for us. We are genuinely appreciative of the significant effort that you put into selling our property. If we find ourselves with property in your area again, you are the first call that we will make! Thanks again for everything. Regards, Mike Murphy Michael R. Murphy ● Executive Vice President/COO ● Motorola Employees Credit Union *****************************************************************************
My husband and I recently worked with Lynn Pineda for the purchase of a condominium in Broward County. Our experience was great! Lynn is a friendly and competent professional. She is quite knowledgable in the area of distressed sales.
To anyone who may be thinking of using Lynn Pineda for their real estate needs please read the following testimonial
Recently I went through some tough times. I was taking care of my mother who had just undergone a cancer transplant and then had a stroke. I had also been in a financially destructive relationship which left me with nothing but foreclosures and debt. All my mortgages had fallen behind with the market changes, and all my properties were nearing foreclosure. I actually discovered Lynn Pineda through my search online for a short sales specialist. I called and left her a message, and she returned promptly and answered all my bombarding questions very kindly and professionally. I had a condo in Sunrise that was my first home I ever purchased-and I was so sad to see it go. I asked Lynn if she could manage a short sale on it even though we had already received the foreclosure papers for it. She said absolutely. All throughout the short sale process, Lynn was great about following up, answering all questions, and being professional and polite. She managed to sell my condo, and is now finishing up on a short sale for my mother as well on her condo. I could not have asked for a better person/agent to take care of my short sale than Lynn. She even recommended a good financial attorney to help me with my financial troubles as well. It's funny, but we almost consider her as family now. I would without hesitation recommend Lynn to anyone I know. Thanks so much Lynn, you rock. Sincerely, Jill H.
I couldn't have hoped for a better, more compassionate professional guiding me through this process. I know I was very difficult, demanding, and high maintenance at times. Never once did Lynn loose her patience, professionalism, and motivation to successfully complete this closing for me. In fact, the closing was delayed for several reasons, several times (which is very common) and Lynn never backed down or gave up even when I felt it was never going to happen. There are many so called "Short Sale Specialists" out there. Unfortunately, many are not and many have never even completed a short sale closing. Lynn is a competent professional and "Master of Her Craft" and truly knows how to attack these complicated closings in this most challenging of economic times.
Lynn Pineda will be at the top of my list when I finally decide to buy or sell a home again in the future, and she should be at the top of your list now.
Thank you Lynn!!
R. Eisenman
Because of you, we now feel we can move forward with our lives and start a family of our own. :)
Thank you again so very much from the bottom of our hearts!
With Warmest Regards,
Cathy & Alex
Lynn provided outstanding service. I would recommend Lynn and will definitely call her the next time we look for a property in South Florida!
Dee Mooney
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Thank you, Lynn, for taking the time to let us know the end result. If only every other Realtor out here was as committed to your level of communication our business would be a hell of a lot more enjoyable. - Rick R.
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We were very impressed with the thorough research you carried out, the excellent advertising and the hassle free manner in which the transaction was done.
Very best wishes for the future with your chosen career, which on the evidence of our experience, should indeed be very successful.
Yours sincerely,
Jack & Clodagh Kirwan
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