Gardenfest of Coral Springs at Riverside Park is hosting a lovely event this weekend in Coral Springs for the lover of gardens. 
Whether or not you're the hard core gardener or dabble in an occasional gardening, the Gardenfest will have something for you. Come enjoy many varieties to include orchids, roses, herbs, succulents, palms and native plants, and more. You'll also find garden display items to enhance your garden.
Oh how I love to garden. If I had more time I'd garden day and night. Gardening is such a wonderful way in which we can further enjoy our homes. There's nothing like the beauty and fragrance of enhancing your homes landscape. We're so lucky living here in Coral Springs of South Florida, able to enjoy year round gardening enjoyment.
The event is being held at Riverside Park on Saturday the 21st from 9:00-5:00 and Sunday the 22nd from 10:00-4:00. Riverside Park is located at 205 Coral Ridge Drive.
Plus you'll appreciate in these tougher economic times that admission is FREE! So come enjoy. Got a gardening problem, need some gardening advice? Experts will be present to help you with your challenges.
The event is sponsored by the Garden Club of Coral Springs; bringing beauty to Coral Springs.
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome. Got something that you'd like addressed, just let me know!
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 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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Post after post, comment after comment throws a Short Sale transaction in the trash. Oh, I get so frustrated!.....as it just isn't so. They're here, there now and they're closing! If an Agent is involved in them from the Seller or Buyer side and they aren't working there is probably a good chance that it is not being handled properly; quite simple.
SHORT SALES OFFER THESE BENEFITS:
It is not typical for anyone to speak highly of something if their experience has not been favorable. If they haven't been educated on a process that requires different skills and methods then their chance of success will be slim. Within any profession you must become skilled in your chosen endeavor and Short Sales definately have to be a choice that you have made consciously. If you do not want and have no desire to do, then do not try to do; instead find an Agent who has chosen to market him or herself as a go getter in Short Sales and send the referral. A referral fee will be better than trying to attempt it yourself by just winging it and failing to get to closing. Plus the stakes are too high of not doing your job property; a family could be evicted from their home.
Numbers do no lie. You see that home sales have increased. Do you think that has anything to do with Short Sales closing? Absolutely! They're "on sale" and Buyers are buying them! If you want to play an active part in this great real estate transaction than arm yourself or get out of the kitchen! The horror stories come from the lack of preparation. Of course, as Lenders continue to improve their methods for approving Short Sales, the horror stories will lessen from their side also.
You can not ignore Short Sales. They are very present in the market and they're going to be around for a while. Either get on the bus or give your bus pass to somebody who has the Short Sale drive in them. We all have passions for what we do best and if Short Sales aren't your passion, that's okay....do what is your passion and make a difference in somebody's life!
This seems to be a question that many Buyers are asking themselves these days as Short Sale seem to be everywhere. The idea to post on this today came from a conversation that I had today when I phoned a Buyer's Agent to follow up from a showing notification that I received from my showing service. When I phoned the Agent to find out what her customers interest was in my Short Sale property listing in Coral Springs Florida she said,"...oh, we never went to see that as my Buyer didn't want to have anything to do with a Short Sale..." (The fact that she never called to cancel the showing is a whole other post.)
So why are so many Buyers still afraid of a Short Sale? They heard from a co-worker, a family member, a news or blog story that Short Sales are horrific. But that is all a matter of opinion and yes, we all have opinions. Had you asked me about a Short Sale I would be jumping up and down about them; as I think they're great. Why? Because I have taken the time and put forth the effort to learn all that I can about them in order to serve my customers that I have chosen to help avoid foreclosure or to help my Buyers secure a fabulous buying opportunity; after all, don't Buyers like to buy things on sale?! Yet too many, who have not armed themselves with knowledge (knowledge is power) have chosen to look at Short Sales unfavorable. Why the difference of opinions? Because when you have success in something you'll speak highly of it and when your level of success hasn't been great then it is all doom and gloom. So that being said, it all boils down to trusting the opinion of Agents and/or others that know about short sales. If you're trying to sell your home to avoid foreclosure and your Agent selling your home knows Short Sales, your chances of avoiding foreclosure are pretty great. Now on the other hand, if you've selected an Agent who isn't proficient in Short Sales your level of success lessens. The same holds true if you're trying to buy a Short Sale.
So the next time someone tells you to avoid Short Sales to buy or if you're trying to avoid foreclosure and someone tells you to just walk away from your home, seek knowledge instead.
Got a Short Sale question? I'd be glad to answer your questions. You can reach by phone at 954-464-1100 or by email at lynnp@ImagineYourHouse.com
I serve Real Estate needs in South Florida, particularly Coral Springs and surrounding towns of Coconut Creek, Parkland, Sunrise and other Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties.
Visit my site at www.ImagineYourHouse.com and here too on Active Rain.
We all know the devastating effects of foreclosure and Freddie Mac has come up with a plan to lessen the effects. Just today, they announced a brilliant plan to stop homeowners and renters from being faced with the horrific event of being evicted from a home that has been foreclosed on. It's not an across the board blanket of approval for the homeowners and renters as they do have to qualify. However, for the many that will qualify this gives them an opportunity to go month to month until they find a new home.
How do homeowners and renters qualify?
What are the terms of leasing?
Will this have any effects on the neighborhood?
I never understood why Lenders didn't previously offer this alternative as it has always made sense. It's nice to see that Freddic Mac has made the decision to lend a hand.
After all, this just seems like the right thing to do.
In the last Chapter 4, we learned what happens when you get an offer to purchase your home as a Short Sale: Short Sales for Sellers (Chapter 4) What happens when you get an offer to purchase. Now, the offer has come in and all required documentation has been submitted to your Lender. Now, you sit back and wait; WRONG! You sit back but your Realtor doesn't. The fun is just beginning!
Now we are in the negotiation phase of a Short Sale. This isn't for the faint of heart or for those who don't like to push the envelope. Your Realtor must be sharp as a tack, willing to break out in sweat to get the job at hand completed and be ready to negotiate.
Let's take a look at some of the things that can likely happen to your Realtor during this phase:
The scenarios above can happen but aren't necessarily always a given. Your Realtor may be fortunate enough to get your documents through on the first time, be assigned an efficient negotiator who does return your calls and emails - Hallelulia!
The effectiveness of a negotiation has a lot to do with what has been provided to your Lender:
Making regular contact with the your Lender by your Realtor is key, not to the point of being annoying but persistent and regular. It's not the aim of your Realtor to annoy the heck out of the negotiator but to let them know that they are a professional and will do what it takes to get them to see that your offer is a good offer. Your Realtor must be prepared to seek others out if they're not getting through to your negotiator.
Some items that may be in line to be negotiated are:
What it really all boils down to is, if you have your Realtor who truly believes in the offer that you have and their ability to have success for all parties involved than the chances are going to be pretty good that you can take your Short Sale to close.
Let the negotiations begin!
The more you know, the better prepared, the better the outcome. Stay tuned for the next Chapter addressing Short Sales. Come back soon to see the next released Chapter.
Got something that you'd like addressed, let me know.
I serve Coral Springs and the surrounding cities such as Coconut Creek, Parkland and Sunrise in Broward and Dade and Palm Beach County of South Florida as your dedicated Realtor ready to work for you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Call me at 954-464-1100 or email me at: lynnp@ImagineYourHouse.com
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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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