7 Random Facts About me… Facebook Requested

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I received 3 different numbers so I am going with the middle number of 7.  I really hate these things because we are trying to think of the “cool” random facts to tell each other… not the boring ones.  So let me try to think of some not boring random facts…

1. When I was just 8 months old my mom took my brother to the Dr, Jelks because he was sick and Dr. Jelks sent him home with antibiotics but he took one look at me and told my mom to take me straight to the hospital…  I had Double Pneumonia.  My mom didn’t even realize I was sick.  One lung was collapsed and one was barely working.  After a few days the doctors warned my parents that I probably would not make it through the night.  But I fought back and got better.  My parents have always told me I was a survivor and could do things on my own.

2.  I was a cheerleader from the time I was 2 until I was 24.  When I was 4 years old I was cheering on the sidelines and got run over by the football players.  I had a broken collar bone.  But I went right back out the next week with my arm in a sling.

3.  One of my biggest regrets…  Just out of high school, I did some work in Tampa which lead to becoming a Tampa Bay Cheerleader.  I spent 2 months practicing and just before season I quit because of a boy.  He didn’t want me to do it and travel.  Did you hear that girls?  Guess what.. that boy is not in my life anymore and I missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime!  #Lifelesson

4.  I love to read!  Mostly mystery and suspense novels but any good book will do.  I did not learn to love books until I was in my late 30’s.  Probably because I was on the road traveling so much with lots of lonely nights in hotels.  I still love to read and make time for it.

WATERSKIING25.  I was on ESPN 3 times as a competitive water-skier with the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees.  I was the beckyskiingpyramiddonerightfirst female show director to win a tournament.

6.  I love to try new things.  I like facing my fears.  I have no want to jump out of a plane but I do like doing things that make most people uncomfortable.

7.  Ghee whiz…  I cant think of a 7.  Lets see…  I have 2 grandsons.  They make my world go round.  : )3

Sarasota County Statistic’s are in

Capture3The stats are in for past quarter and shows that Foreclosures prices are down, Short Sales are leveled off or down and Traditional Home Sales are on the rise.  What does this mean?  Sellers have more confidence listing and selling their homes.  Mortgage rates are low and prices are up.

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As you can see, Short Sale closing are down by 48% and the sales price is up by 12%.  I think this is because banks are doing a better job communicating with homeowners and more people are taking advantage of the HARP and HAMP and HOPE programs available.  That’s huge!  While Foreclosures prices are down the closings are only slightly up by 11%.  You would think with prices down there would be a growth in closings but many lenders will not finance some of these properties because of the distress they are in.  FYI… You can not get an FHA loan on a distressed property.  Most loans are not interested in distressed properties.  Most distressed properties for sale will not consider anything except cash offers.  If you have the cash, now is a great time to grab some Foreclosures.

The biggest improvement is in Traditional sales showing a 35% increase in closings and 18% increase in price!   Why the increase?  Could it be that there is less competition in the foreclosure and Short Sale markets?  Are buyers wanting to avoid Short Sales and Foreclosure and the work that goes with them?  Most of the customers I have worked with in the last few months are looking for affordable non-distressed homes that can be financed.  This is a definite change in the trend for me.  Capture2

So, if you are considering selling your home, prices are up 18% from last year.  That is good news for you.

I highly suggest contacting a Licensed Real Estate Professional that is a REALTOR®.  This means they are a member of the National Association of Realtors and adhere to the NAR Code of Ethics.

All of the statistics are from the Florida Association of Realtors website and are for Sarasota County.

A Paperless Office

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Can you imagine your office without file cabinets?  Without a big box full of realms of paper and a printer with expensive ink that always runs out… I can’t.  But it may be possible…  WOW!

I went to a class today and they explained a paperless world for Realtors!  You don’t understand… all of my files are at least an inch thick and that is for every customer.  I have 4 large file cabinets in my office and I am a small brokerage.  I remember when I worked at the big box real estate office, we had a huge room full of files.

I am very excited about a world without paper but how will my customers feel about it?  I put it to the test today and both customers, very different ages, breezed right through it.  I don’t understand why more Realtors are not using it.  Well, I am glad I am…  keeping up with the times…  Paperless!

Welcome to my Blog

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Anyone that knows me can tell you that I am not at a shortage for words so I am hopeful that I can blog as well as I can blab…

DSCF3090    You may have already seen my about me info so we will get to the other stuff.  I am an optimistic dreamer.  I try to always see the good in every situation.  It drives Bob, my other half, nuts because he is the opposite.  Bob always thinks about what could happen and looks for the reason why you shouldn’t.  I think this is why we are such a perfect match.  We balance each other.  Outside of that, I have no real balance in my life but I like it that way.

DSCF3125I do have joy!  I have 1 daughter and she is married to a nice young man and they have 2 babies and that is where I find real joy these days.  Even though life is so busy with responsibilities when my grandsons Aiden and Nicolas are with me I try to stop… breathe…  and enjoy every moment because nothing last forever.  Right now I am the coolest thing since sliced bread to my boys because I have a Wii and a pool.  I also have special treats (cookies) and big ole Mamaw (that’s me) hugs.

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This is another place that I do not want balance in my life…  I want abundance…  I am so filled with joy when I am with my family but very aware that this time is short lived.  So for that reason I think abundance is in order.