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Net Neutrality is going to be voted on tomorrow at the FCC. The vote is going to be to begin drafting the network rules.
The internet is the last free speech and free enterprise place. The internet is the place where you can take $100 and become very wealthy if you find the need and then fill that need with a product or service. Many people who have lost their jobs have gone to the internet and worked for hours and hours to build a business. For anyone that does not think that regulating the internet is not going to affect them, it may not, but it more certainly will affect someone in your family or someone you know. 
The proponants of net neutrality say that everyone in America would have access to broadband/internet.
The sense of entitlement has really gone too far. The people this will hurt the most is the small business people because all of the band-with will be used to create a sluggish system. You think the days of slow, like in 56K modem is behind us? Think again.
The next part of the program that is extremely dangerous is that the government is already setting aside 7.2 Billion dollars to make sure net neutrality gets put in place. First of all, it is going to cost a lot more than that so where are they going to get the money? Secondly, it is going to lead to more government regulation and interference with a free market that is working just fine the way it is right now. If you don't have internet access and can not afford it, you can go to the library and get free internet at the library. The government wants access to broadband everywhere however that would not drive the price down, it would in fact, drive the price of broadband up.
Think about slow. We were in the Apple store the other day working on a one on one class and needed to download Crossover. The Apple store has DSL. There were a lot of customers in the store playing around with all the computers which resulted of course with them going on line to check things out. The time for Crossover to load at our home was about 4 minutes total. At the Apple store it took 18 minutes to download because of all the people using the same line. Think about it! Do you think the government really cares about how slow or fast your connection is? You would be forced into adding expensive T-lines into your offices just to get a faster load time.
There are many proponants for net neutrality especially special interest groups and companies like Google, Facebook, Skype. Yet Google wants it both ways. You see, they backed net neutrality but then don't want it applied to Google Voice. You see, it goes again to if it is good for the goose, it is good for the gander, NOT! Google Voice is free except for in some areas where it is just too expensive for them to offer it, like in very rural areas.There they use blocked numbers. Well, net neutrality rules, in other words, the government, would force Google to either offer Google Voice for free for all users or they would have to charge all users to use Google Voice. It would no longer be free and that hurts you and me. Mostly, it is not the job of the government to dictate the terms of service of Google.
There are many internet providers around, there is plenty of competition. The more the demand grows, the more competition will ensue. This will drive the prices lower through free markets. If you don't like your internet provider, it is starting to be a norm that you can switch to another provider. The competition will keep things fair. The free market has a way of working things out.
What I don't like about net neutrality is the over extension of the arm of government intruding into the free markets and they will, mark my words, start regulating the last frontier of free speech, free enterprise and low cost ways of making a living on the internet. He who pays gets to make the rules. The government starts paying, they will start more regulating.
The most interesting thing that I found or should I say, did not find- is any discussion relating this from either the proponants or the opponants. Because it seems, at the end of the day, the folks just don't really matter.
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Freddie Mac- Is there anyone there that knows how to read? Our last hope is that someone there in your office has the decency to respond to our many requests and the homeowner's many requests for help.
Freddie Mac- You rejected a short sale work out program for this homeowner and we had 2 buyers ready to pay the appraised price for this property. Your appraisal came in below what the buyers are willing to pay for this house.
Freddie Mac- The homeowner even hired an attorney to make sure there was nothing amiss in the short sale documents. You sent this file to your legal department and then never disclosed the reason it was sent to your legal department. So much for the transparency that was promised.
Freddie Mac- Chase is the servicer for this note that you own. Our negotiator at Chase is the trainer for Freddie Mac loss mitigation.We know she knows what she is doing. She is highly respected and competant. She saw no issues with this work out package. In fact, she was fully expecting an approval from Freddie Mac.
Freddie Mac- You send Chase a denial letter for the short sale along with stating that you will not approve any work out program for this homeowner. So you want to own another home in Port St Lucie and then sell it in a declining market as a foreclosure instead of providing a home for a new buyer who is qualified and ready to buy this property?
Freddie Mac- Chase stopped the sale of this house back in July in order to process the short sale. The negotiator was so sure this would go through as we did also and the homeowner's attorney also thought this was a slam dunk short sale approval that they stopped the sale at the courthouse. As soon as you reject the short sale you put the property back up on the auction block with a date of October 27.
Freddie Mac- The homeowner has asked you over and over again for a reason for this rejection in case there is something that could easily be worked out. You stated back on August 16th that you would generate the letter. As of today neither us nor the homeowner have received any thing from you with a reason for the rejection. This is the first time since 1995 of doing short sales that we have run into such a stumbling block and one that is created by Freddie Mac.
The homeowner and we who are her agents have written letters, faxes and emails to all the chain of command at Freddie Mac and the Senators and Congressmen in Washington DC to beg for someone to care enough to respond. Time is of the essence. There has to be a reason and this rejection needs to be overturned because there is no possible legitimate reason why this short sale was rejected when it met every criteria that Freddie mac requires. (Unless you are discriminating against female senior citizens- we have not ever seen anything like this in our entire careers.)
The following people have NOT responded!
Senator Charles Schumer is the only one who responded. He sent a letter he wrote in behalf of the homeowner, our letter and our homeowner's letter directly to Mr Bernard Fulton who is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. We have not heard from Bernard Fulton as of this date. We are very thankful to Senator Charles Schumer for his help in trying to get this situation in the right hands.
Freddie Mac- You can contact Nestor Gasset and Katerina Gasset at 561-753-0135 to get us the answers and remedies we are seeking.
FTC Disclosure: This post may incite, motivate or encourage a homeowner somewhere to contact us to list their property as a short sale because they see that we will fight to the bitter end to make sure our sellers get a fair shake and positive outcome to their short sale.
To view Florida Short Sales- Click here. We know Palm Beach County Short Sales and Port St Lucie Florida Short Sales and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your home in Palm Beach County Florida : Call us today.
Please join me in welcoming our new Weston Florida area Buyers' agent- Julie Locke!
Julie Locke has joined Nestor and Katerina's Real Estate Team with International Properties and Investments Inc as their buyers' agent for the Weston Florida real estate market area and the Davie Florida real estate market area.
We met Julie through a short sale transaction. She brought us a buyer for one of our short sale listings that we had in Weston Florida. We successfully closed that transaction.
Just for a point of interest- the house that Julie's buyers bought was the listing referral that we got from Broker Bryant and Lenn Harley! What a small world. Well, Julie was so impressed with the way in which she was treated and communicated with during this long short sale process that she has chosen to work with us to further her real estate goals.
We are very excited as this is a newer market for us as far as blogging goes and keyword research goes! Broward county Florida has some great home prices right now and the market is moving. In fact, on the listing that Julie sold- we had multiple offers- however, the seller only chooses one to send to the short sale lender.
Julie Locke just set up her Active Rain profile page. You don't think anyone can come to work on our team without an Active Rain account, do you? LOL!
To view Florida Short Sales- Click here. We know Weston and Davie Florida Short Sales and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your home in Broward County Florida : Call us today.
Wellington Florida Happenings:
The Jewish Teens from the Jewish Middle school are learning about Noah in the Torah. They will be visiting Lion Country Safari this Sunday October 18 at 1:30 p.m. If your teen would like to attend please register at JTIPalmBeach.org. This event is sponsored by the Jewish Teen Initiative. 
This Sunday October 18th- our 7 yr old son is going to be a part of our special Children's Sacrament program at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints located at 990 Big Blue Trace in Wellington Florida. He won the 'most spirited singer award' during practise time! The program begins at 10 a.m. They will be presenting, "The Eternal Family". The public is welcome to attend.
Sole to Sole is a charitable project collecting shoes for the shoeless all around the world. There are millions of children and adults around the world who do not have adequate foot wear. If you live in Wellington Florida and have shoes that are new or gently worn that you no longer use or need; please drop them off at the Village of Wellington office.
Wellington Village counsel voted to reduce spending by reducing the work week to 4 days. Starting this Friday- the Village of Wellington Offices will be closed on Fridays. This is estimated to save about $300,000. So remember not to go and pay your water bill on Fridays!
To view Florida Short Sales- Click here. We know Palm Beach County Short Sales and Port St Lucie Florida Short Sales and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your home in Palm Beach County Florida : Call us today.
Wellington Florida Happenings! -was first published on South- Florida-Luxury-Living.com.
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West Palm Beach Acreage- Update on Cancer Testing in the Acreage.
Residents of the acreage area of West Palm Beach, west of West Palm Beach, North of Royal Palm Beach and Wellington Florida and East of Loxahatchee Florida- were and some still are concerned about contamination that may have been the cause of an increase of residents getting cancer in a specific area of the Acreage. This semi-rural area has about 45,000 residents.
The Acreage consists of homes that are all on at least one (1) acre of land with most being on plotted land of 1.25 acre per home. This is a very popular place for many people to live especially people who do not want to be bossed around by homeowners associations. There is no homeowners association and the county is the only entity that enforces code enforcement. Those who love animals also are attracted to the Acreage area because you can have your horses, dogs, chickens, roosters and goats on your property unlike most towns and subdivisions in Palm Beach County where you would have limits to how many dogs you can even have.
Erin Brockovich even came here to meet with area residents who are concerned about a link between the land and the cancer rates. The state of Florida did a lot of testing and the state regulator's finding that the well water has met with the Florida health standards. The law firm that Erin Brockovich works with is doing a further investigation to see if there is a link between contamination and brain cancer in that area.
A few parents who have children who have died from the brain cancer think that they are not testing for the right contaminants in the right places. The DEP tested for over 200 substances.
If you live in the Acreage area of West Palm Beach and you are concerned about this issue you may contact the Florida State Department of Health.
Homes are still selling in the Acreage of West Palm Beach Florida. Search for your Acreage home right here on this interactive home search widget below.
To view Florida Short Sales- Click here. We know Palm Beach County Short Sales and Port St Lucie Florida Short Sales and will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your home in Palm Beach County Florida : Call us today.
West Palm Beach Acreage-Update on Cancer Testing in Acreage -was first published on South- Florida-Luxury-Living.com.
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Whether you are buying or selling property in Wellington, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach; we offer you expertise as residents here since 1995.
Wellington Fl. Luxury homes and Wellington Fl Real Estate; Bringing buyers and sellers together for over 12 years in Southern Florida. We bring over 30 years of marketing, sales, negotiating and consulting experience in the Real Estate field. My husband Nestor Gasset and I work together in his brokerage, International Properties and Investments, Inc. Designations we hold are CIPS, ABR, GRI. Our expertise is in listing and selling luxury homes, land parcels and new construction projects. Nestor also puts together land deals, condo projects and medical plazas in Palm Beach County, Florida including Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Lantana, Greenacres and surrounding areas.
Nestor Gasset graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor degree. He was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the states with his father, mother and brother in the midst of Fidel Castro's coupe. His father got a job working in Indiana for the auto industry. He discovered that sports were his passion as a young preteen and high school student. Nestor was consistently at the top of the sports events. In college he discovered a passion for Judo/ Karate and loved to compete.
After graduating from College he moved to Houston Texas where he became the the top salesperson for interior finishes for new construction such as wallcovering and flooring along with other interior finishes. This gave him a complete education in learning all the details of construction from the architectural plans to the finishing interior details. Thus began his interest in Real Estate Investing which then led him to helping others find their dream homes as a Realtor.
Helping sellers and buyers reach their Real Estate dreams stirred Nestor's soul and he became a highly successful Realtor obtaining Top Producer awards on a consistent basis. As he saw the smile on each face of each person he helped he knew that this was his passion. Nestor Gasset keeps on top of the market and has a sixth sense when it comes to future development.
Nestor enjoys working out at the gym. He also enjoys golf, snorkeling, Spearfishing and boating. We make it to the beach at least once a month with our kids. Nestor has been a coach and sponsor of numerous Little League, Baseball, Basketball and Football teams for youth.
Professional Information ,Nestor Gasset, CIPS, ABR, GRI
Education:
Bachelor Degree 1979, Essentials of International Real Estate, Europe and International Real Estate, Asia/Pacific International Real Estate, The Americas International Real Estate, Investment and Financial Analysis of International Real Estate, Standards of Practice, Essential Real Estate Techniques, Real Estate Specialties, Case Studies in Acquisition Analysis, Commercial Contracts, Commercial Real Estate Investment and Development Analysis Course, Code of Ethics, Core Law, Accredited Buyers Representative, Appraising, Contracts, Real Estate Law Contracts, Law of Agency, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Investments, Commercial Property Management, Selling Skill and Management (Xerox), working on my CCIM and on going Continuing Education.
Experience:
Real Estate Consultant in Florida and Texas with Re/Max, Keller Williams and Continental Properties, Inc., currently Broker of International Properties and Investment, Inc.
Working with commercial and residential properties and land assemblages. Working relationship with other Real Estate Brokers (US & International), Counties Planning and Zoning Department, Land Acquisition Managers and Directors, Consumers, Investors, Financial Institutes, Attorneys, Human Resource Department (Relocation),Corporation Executives, Developers, Builders and Contractors. Can read blue prints and survey maps.
Building Product Consultant at the Manufacturing, Wholesale and Retail level. Working relationship with Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, General and Sub Contractors, Property Management Firms, Developers, Builders and Specification Writers. Understanding of building materials. Working with firms such as; Bayer Corporation, Shell Oil, Exxon, Southwestern Bell, Pulte/DiVosta Homes, Centex Homes, Pencor Instruments, General Tire and Rubber, Borden Chemicals, Isgo Corporation, Milliken and Company, Chevron, Gerald D. Hines, Marriott Inn, Ramada Inn, Humana Hospital, HOK Architects, 3D International Architects, SOM Architects and several Real Estate Brokerage Firms (US & International).
Affiliations:
Prior or current: Florida Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Realtors
Who's Who in International Real Estate
Palm Beach Realtor Association
Palm Beach County Commercial Society Member
Houston & Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Architects
Institute of Business Designer
American Society of Interior Designers
Graduate of Realtors Institute
Certified International Property Specialist
Accredited Buyers Representative
Greater Houston Builder Association
Painting and Decorators of America
Awards:
Received several awards for Top Agent, Top Lister, Top Sales from Re/Max, Keller Williams and Continental Properties, Inc.
Received several awards for exceeding sales in building products from organizations such as Isgo Corporation, Borden Chemicals, General Tire and Rubber among others.
Katerina Gasset was inside teaching other children; make believing she was the teacher, while other kids were playing on the playground. Her daydreams were of opening orphanages and helping others to grow to their potential. At the age of 12 she was asked to teach summer school to younger children who could not read at their grade level. Her passion to coach, train, teach, motivate and inspire others to be all that they are designed to be can be seen in action through out her entire life. She started speaking in Elementary School. Her teachers nurtured this natural talent.
She went to work at a fast food place at age 16 when she first arrived in Hawaii, worked there two weeks, quit and never went back to being an employee again. She knew being an Entrepreneur was the only way to fulfillment. Katerina then went to designing school and started her design business along with a successful acting and modeling career in Hawaii and Japan.
Katerina went on to have 6 children (5 by the time she was 30 years of age). She home schooled her 6 children along with a very lucrative Real Estate Career and an Owner of several Tae Kwon Do schools.
During her Real Estate Career; she has been licensed in 3 different states and has earned many honors, certifications and sales awards. Coaching buyers and sellers created her success as well as speaking at seminars on the mental process of buying and selling and creating win/ win contracts for all parties involved.
As a Tae Kwon Do school owner, she became one of the top marketing specialists, motivational coaches and breaking barriers coaches and instructors. She created the mission statements, vision boards, director of sales positions, program directors functions and instructors, mental development programs. Katerina taught and coached goal setting, visions and dreams, stepping out of comfort zones, facing fears and breaking through limited beliefs, self- esteem, self- confidence, self-discipline in group and one on one settings. She also took her coaching program to day care centers, schools, sports programs and art programs for children and adults. She trained other school owners in program development, goal setting, creating synergy, team development, vision statements. She also trained children, youth and adults from white belt to black belt. She is a 2nd degree black belt, certified instructor.
Katerina Gasset is culturally diversified. She is first generation born American from her Mother's family who is from Latvia. She lived in Europe for 4 years, Hawaii for 5 years and throughout the States, Mexico and Canada. She traveled to Japan, Philippines, China and Korea for business. She was part of an experimental bussing program in her freshman year to East Palo Alto Ravenswood High School.
Her passion has always been to help others see their greatness; break through their limiting beliefs to live the life of their dreams. With over 29 years of teaching and coaching experience; her coaching causes her clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones and accept their magnificence. Katerina uses the law of attraction and universal laws in her coaching. Her vision is to impart this knowledge and understanding on a global level and reach all those who want to discover their passion, purpose and voice!
Awards, Certifications and Acclaims:
Certified International Property Specialist - 2nd Degree Certified Black Belt Instructor and School Owner - Certified Sexual Harassment and Assault Instructor - Certified Pressure Points Control Tactics Instructor-Certified Joint Manipulation Instructor - Top Producer, Top Sales, Top Lister - Realtor Honor Society Member - Million dollar club member - Remax Executive Club - Past President Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce - Education committee Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce - Educational Kinesiology Practitioner - Natural Health Advocate - Published Author - Sunday School Teacher, Children, Youth and Adult classes - Church Activities Director - Cub Scout Den Leader
Speaking Engagements:
Parental Role in Child Self Esteem-Chamber of Commerce
Children's Self Esteem-Chamber of Commerce
Self Esteem in Adults-Community Center
Building Belief-Seattle Adult Education
Breaking Through Limited Beliefs-Bellevue Community Center
Dreams, Visions and Goals-Various Venues
Goal Setting-Various Venues
Self Defense for Women-Chamber of Commerce / Tae Kwon Do events
ADD and behavior modification-Women's Groups
Real Estate Trends-Real Estate Companies, Chamber of Commerce
Mind over Matter
Seminars:
Breaking Through Limited Beliefs - Self- esteem - Break Through Imagined Barriers - Building Self Discipline - Kinesiology and behavior modification - Behavior Modification naturally - Natural Remedies, Natural Self Healing - Developing Leadership skills
Program Development:
Kinesiology integration with Tae Kwon Do
Kinesiology and ADD; behavior modification
Tae Kwon Do programs for behavior modification for kids and Adults with ADD
Publications:
Kinesiology in Tae Kwon Do for behavior Modification and coordination Self Esteem articles in various Chamber of Commerce publications
Tae Kwon Do newsletters
Community newspapers, various
Press Releases for all mediums
Coaching Experience:
Tae Kwon Do Instructors - Tae Kwon Do Students - Program Directors -
Tae Kwon Do School Owners - Small Business Owners - Real Estate Agents - Network Marketing Distributors - Mortgage Brokers/ Loan Officers - Individuals - Students
Wellington Fl Luxury homes, Wellington Fl Real Estate, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach. West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Lantana, Manalapan,Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Hypoluxo, Ocean Ridge, and Waterfront Luxury homes in Palm Beach County, Florida. We have weathered all Real Estate climates good and not so good. In our market we know how to market our listings so that they will get sold if they are properly priced. We love referrals. Referrals are the nature of our business.
Our expertise is in selling properties that other agents have not been able to sell. We have a large portfolio of expired listings that when we marketed those listings we had them sold. Residential, Investment, Land Acquisition and Commercial Real Estate are the focus of International Properties and Investments, Inc. Nestor Gasset has put together land assemblages for Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Integrity Development in South Florida. Nestor Gasset is also licensed in Texas as a Real Estate Agent.
Nestor & Katerina,
I just wanted to thank you again for all your effort and hard work. I can truly say that I have never had a real estate agent work as diligently and persistently as you both did selling this condo. I really thought it would be impossible to sell the condo in this brutal market, but you somehow came up with multiple buyers and put a deal together. I will highly recommend you to anyone I know who is in the market to buy or sell property in the Palm Beach area.
You guys are the BEST!!!
Thanks Again!!
Sincerely,
Robert Tutunjian
Dear Nestor and Katerina,
I wanted to take a few minutes to write this short note and express my deepest thanks and gratitude for helping us with the sale of my home recently in Wellington, FL.
I was not entirely sure of how my situation with a home that was totally "upside down" was going to unfold, and I had no experience with the short sale process. There was very little information available on this subject on the internet, and the Realtors I spoke with prior to engaging you seemed to know even less than I did. You were clearly very knowledgeable about the process, and were able to describe the general flow of how things would work, and answered all my questions. You were able to put my mind at ease about the entire process, and made me feel confident that we could complete the short sale transaction. I am especially grateful for your prompt responses, and you were very easy to get in touch with whenever we needed to.
I wanted to thank you for dealing with the PMI company when they nearly derailed the whole deal. You were able to expertly guide the process past this snag and get them to accept the offer. And need I mention the last minute near disaster with the buyers on the night before closing? Yet again you intervened quickly and made sure that this transaction was completed and went through closing the next day.
I would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone, as you carried yourself professionally at all times. You helped my family through a rough spot in our lives and helped us move on to a new and brighter future. I would be glad to speak to anyone in the future if they ever would like a reference.
Sincerely,
James Diehl
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