Have you all been feeling like there just isn't enough time in the day--with all the buyers, listings, learning and more learning about foreclosures, short sales and so on and so on?
I think the time has come for everyone to stop and take some time to enjoy this wonderful world we live in. The movie "The Bucket List" got me thinking! Why wait until we've been told we are going to die--we all are anyway.
So, how about this? Start making a list--maybe we can call it something different--I'm open to suggestions--of things you haven't done or have done and would like to do again. Assign one day per week--I know, who has a day! Well, you have to make the time just like you make the time to get your work done. On that one day you do the first thing on your list of fun activities, challenging, fun activities, maybe even fearful, fun activities. Then each week, choose your activity and check it off your list.
We only go around once and I don't want to be sitting at death's door saying "Gee, I wish I had done this or that, but there was never enough time". Make time--it'll help you live a happier, healthier and possibly a longer life and therefore you can keep adding more things to your list!
Enjoy each and every item on your list and I guarantee, you will feel so much better--maybe even better enough to be able to tackle all the hard work ahead of us! Take time for yourself NOW! Live, Love and Be Happy!!
Hi all! Haven't blogged or a while as I was very busy working with my buyers and sellers over the summer. I do think it will slow down a bit after the $8,000 tax credit ends, but maybe not! I am always optimistic. For all the potential buyers out there sitting still on the fence, believe me, those buyers who did jump in and find their home, many found their dream homes. They were in awe at what beautiful homes were available to them in the exact price range they were looking in.
For those who haven't decided yet, I say now is the time. A second opportunity has been afforded you and I don't want you sitting there a year from now with that incredible 20-20 hindsight saying "wow, I really SHOULD HAVE taken that step and found a home while prices and interest rates were so good".
Hello to my fellow ActiveRainers as well as any other people who read this. As a Realtor in Brevard County which is on the east coast of Florida, within a 45 minute drive of Orlando, I have seen our home prices shoot up like rockets and now fizzle out like a dead firecracker!
I know many people have been hurt by the economy and the stock market and their retirement accounts. This has put buying a home in Florida on the back burner or maybe even cancelling the idea altogether.
What I find sad is that I see people whose goal was to finally, one day retire in Florida or even just move there because the weather is idyllic, having to toss their hopes in the air. For those people I say, where can you buy a home for under $200,000 that is bright, open, with a pool, made of concrete block and many other wonderful details? In Florida of course. We are operating on home prices back now as far as 2000. Even if prices decline slightly more, an investment now is a giant leap for anyone wanting to make that move to Florida.
I am a NJ girl for most of my life, then moved to Cape Cod, MA and finally, in 2003 made the move the Florida and I just love it. I read the blogs about how home owners in the north who are trying to sell must contend with removing any ice or snow so they negate getting sued! You won't have to do that in Florida. Nor do you have to worry about slipping on the ice if you enjoy walking your dog. Nor do you have to worry about skidding into the car in front of you due to the black ice. Those are just some of the things that have made my life living in Florida "My Dream Come True".
So, if you are one of the lucky and wise ones who still have money to invest, do it now and call me to assist you. You won't be disappointed.
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I am a REALTOR who loves what I do and my expertise centers around South Brevard County FL which is on the east coast just about halfway down the coast.
As a Realtor®, with a FL license, I enjoy many customers from both the north as well as south Florida and even International buyers! I taught high school law for many years before becoming a Realtor® and now everything I worked for has pulled together to help me do the best job I can for customers looking to buy homes or sell their homes.
The time is now to purchase a home in Florida because values have dropped to 50% or more than they were in the years 2004-2005. Imagine purchasing a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage on 1/4 acre, concrete block for under $100,000! Well, it's happening and it's been happening. I have made top producer for the Melbourne office each month since December and I'm still going!!
I've continually called to schedule showings only to be told "home is under contract"! Imagine that. Well, we all know that history repeats itself and although the Florida market got hit really hard, we have so many great homes that can be purchased for under $200,000, some brand new and foreclosures/bank owned homes for less than $100,000! So, if any of you agents out there have customers who are just dying to get out of the cold, icy and gray areas, give me a call. . . or maybe you want to buy a home for yourself!!
What I thrive on!
Many of my customers come from MA, NJ, CT, OH, VA and DE and I specialize in finding homes for first time home buyers as well as customers who sold their home up north and want to live in the warm weather--enough of the ice and snow! I am heavily involved in listing bank-owned properties. Tough market--get an average of 3+ offers on each home, but it helps me help alot more people.!
I belong to both Indian River County and Brevard County MLS so I have information available to me that covers over 150 miles. So if Vero Beach is where you want to be, then that's where I go and if Melbourne, Palm Bay or the central part of Brevard County is your cup of tea, there is plenty available there also. And, downtown Melbourne has become just the most artsy area with terrific cafes and shops. It reminds me of some of the small towns on Cape Cod, MA which is the last place I called home.
I live now in an area called Grant-Valkaria which is one of the few places that offers beautiful estate style homes on acre+ lots in a serene and natural setting, but close enough to get to everything needed. It is a well kept secret for those of us who live here, but we always welcome newcomers because we know they will just love it here. We have the annual Grant Seafood Festival which draws hundreds if not thousands--that is held every February and then we also have the annual BBQ Fest which is coming up sometime in October. Plus, we are a hop, skip and a jump to the Indian River, Sebastian River Inlet and tons of boat ramps, marinas and even a world reknowned restaurant called Ozzie's Crab House where the floor is laden with peanut shells and you can eat seafood until it comes out your ears! Updating Ozzie's, they unfortunately were hit with a fire that has left them closed, but expect to reopen. Hard to imagine Ozzie's not open! An update on Ozzie's Crab House. Their new location is still on US 1, but a little further north on the river--about 11 minutes north of the old location. Then we also have several upscale restaurants such as The Chart House on the river, The Yellow Dog Cafe which is a culinary treat, extremely well-prepared and tasty food and The Shack which serves delicious American style food right on the river. Oh, don't forget if you come here, to stop at the Grant General Store for some goodies and maybe even take a tour of our really old, only tiny little cemetery, for those who like that kind of stuff. I find it interesting just reading the old monuments.
Home Sweet Home!
I do have testimonials, but the way I look at them is the same way I looked at my students. I always like to be evaluated on who I am and how I interact with each individual situation. As we all know, we interact differently with different people. Check my website to see my testimonials--I love my clients and apparently they feel the same about me. No matter, I am always professional, honest and go the extra "smile" to help my customers come out of their experience with smiles on their faces and final words of "We loved working with you and see you soon Maggie". I just love it! I'll let my pup speak for me. . .His name is Poochie 
and he's a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - 3 y.o. Here he is with his "bud" as babes in the woods
Poochie is on the right!! MY MOM IS THE BEST REALTOR EVER!!
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