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Upcoming Events in Seminole County

11-02-09
Sarah Maus

Monday, November 2nd

Challenge Night! - Longwood


Where: Aiguille Rock Climbing Center, 999 Charles Street, Longwood

Time: 7pm-Close
Cost: FREE with the purchase of a climbing Day Pass



Challenge yourself! At Aiguille Rock Climbing Center the whole family can have a blast scaling the walls, walking a tight rope, or learning to rappel. Every week we offer a new challenge to test your strength--mentally AND physically! Visit www.ClimbOrlando.com or call (407) 332-1430 for more information.


Wednesday, November 4th

Community Health Extravaganza! - Lake Mary


Where: Lake Mary Events Center, 260 N. Country Club Rd, Lake Mary

Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: FREE



Free Health Screenings: Bone Density Testing, Memory Testing, Blood Pressure Checks, Glucose Testing, & Balance Testing. $100 Cash Grand Prize, Door Prizes, Food Tasting, and much more!


Wednesday, November 4th

Storytime at the Zoo - Sanford


Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford

Time: 10-10:30am
Cost: FREE



Every Wednesday in October & November. Bring your pre-school age children to the Zoo's Rainforest Pavilion to enjoy animal stories along with a special visit from one of our favorite Zoo animals. For information, call 407.323.4450 ext123 .


Thursday, November 5th

Girls' Night Out! - Sanford


Where: Seminole Towne Center

Time: 6-9pm
Cost: FREE



Seminole Towne Center will host its first ever, holiday inspired "Girls' Night Out," to benefit Safehouse of Seminole, a domestic violence shelter. This event will engage women in an evening of networking, a preview of holiday fashions and food, and shopping.


Thursday, November 5th

Altamonte Springs Relay for Life Mardi Gras Kickoff Party - Altamonte


Where: Embassy Suites at Uptown Altamonte, 225 Shorecrest Dr, Altamonte

Time: 6:30pm
Cost: FREE



Come sign up for Relay! Win cool Relay for Life prizes!! Light appetizers and drinks provided....... Please RSVP to Dana Whitekus, Team Development Chair, at dwhitekus@cfl.rr.com or call 321-377-6166 by Monday, November 2nd.


Courtesy of Sarah Maus, Realtor/ Seminole County, Weichert Realtors-Hallmark Properties

Seminole County Haunted House for Habitat Houses

10-29-09
Sarah Maus

Fun, Food and Fright for the entire family!

As a proud member of the planning committee, I would like to invite everyone to come join Habitat for Humanity in Seminole County, the Seminole County Regional and Longwood Area Chamber of Commerce for a 3 day family festival of fun and enjoyment. In addition to one of the best Haunted Houses ever we will have 5 games for smaller children, a rock climbing wall, tea cup ride, bounce houses, inflatable maze for smaller children, water wars, ring the bell with the hammer, inflatable Nemo's Adventure for the smaller kids, inflatable maze for kids of all ages, bounce houses and a train ride.

*October 29, 39 & 31

*6:00-10:30 PM

*754 Fleet Financial Court

(next to Big Tree Park in Longwood)

*$5.00 Admission

*$5.00 Dinner

Please visit www.HabitatSeminole.org for more information

I CanNOT do this without help from my fellow Orlando area Realtors!

10-09-09
Sarah Maus

Please support my climb and the American Lung Association by making a donation or participating in the event.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the Fight for Air Climb is Central Florida's premier event to help raise awareness of this deadly disease.

Experience the Climb of your Life! Join this year's Honorary Chairs, Orlando Police Chief Val Demings, Orlando Fire Chief Jim Reynolds, Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, and Orange County Fire Chief Carl Plaugher, on November 14th, 2009.

Individuals, families, corporate, fire/rescue and police teams are invited to climb 25 stories to the top of the Bank of America building in downtown Orlando.

This event provides unique sponsorship opportunities, with a chance to reach out to thousands in the Central Florida area. Each team will work to gather pledges to help raise money to support the American Lung Association.

Don't Walk. Don't Run. CLIMB!

Fight for Air Climb/Orlando is a vertical 25-story climb to the top of the Bank of America Center! The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, Climb Orlando is professionally timed and ranked with start times every 30 seconds, giving participants an opportunity to compete against the clock and conquer their quest to climb the Bank of America Center! Whether your goal is to just reach the top or to be the first to cross the finish line - you'll walk away with a newfound respect for your lungs!

The Climb begins at 8:30 am, start times will be assigned in 15-30 second intervals.

$25 Registration Fee - $100 fundraising minimum to participate

All Climbers will receive:

-The official Fight for Air Climb/Orlando T-Shirt

-Recognition medal at the finish line

-Opportunity to compete for top category trophies

-Food, live music & fun at the event

-Praise and Gratitude

Visit www.FightForAirClimbOrlando.org or Sarah's Fundraising Page to make a pledge or to join the ORLANDO REALTORS team! Let's DO IT!

(You don't HAVE to be a Realtor to join the team)

Please support me and my team by pledging any amount (even $5.00 will help!)

Sponsorship opportunities still available

Take me directly to the Orlando Realtors Team page



Thank you for supporting the American Lung Association of Florida, Inc.- Central Area. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.


Weichert Realtors-Hallmark Properties Phone: 407-862-9966 Cell: 321-228-3448 Fax: 407-862-6330 E-mail: Sarah@SarahMaus.com

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What IS a CDPE?

09-24-09
Sarah Maus

In this market, a CDPE is a valuable designation for a real estate professional to have. Nuff said.

What is a CDPE?

A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today's market, specifically short sales.

The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation. Often, when other options have been exhausted, CDPEs can help homeowners avoid foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.

While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs. For more information, contact a CDPE in your area.

CDPEs don't merely assist in selling properties, they serve and help save their clients in need.

Please visit www.CDPE.com for more information

The Foreclosure Tsunami Continues...

05-14-09
Sarah Maus

Even as the Obama administration is expecting to expand its mortgage aid program, the nation is on track to experience record-setting amounts of foreclosures and bank-owned properties in the second quarter of 2009.

The first quarter of 2009 set a new record with 803,489 foreclosure filings, and it is predicted we may have a first-ever quarter with more than one million foreclosure filings.

Although it has yet to be announced, the new initiatives are expected to include ways that allow borrowers to avoid foreclosure by selling their properties as a "short sale" (whereas the home is sold for less than the amount owed on the mortgage, but is considered "paid off" by the lender), or giving them back to lenders (deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure in which the borrower gives the property back to the lender to satisfy delinquent loan to avoid foreclosure).

It seems we are turning to pre-moratorium percentages, with a rather large initial increase in the second quarter as properties that have been in the moratorium flood through. More than one million foreclosure filings in the second quarter of 2009 are expected.

After a10% decrease in foreclosures for January, foreclosure activity across the nation increased 6% in February. The so-called "Sand States"...California, Florida, Nevada, and Arizona...top the lists of foreclosure rates.

In the next three months, we can expect to see more than one million foreclosures hit as the foreclosure moratorium is lifted.

To be continued...