Archive for August, 2008

Live on the Beach at Oceancrest In Jupiter, Florida

The rental market has been strong.  Our summer has been busy securing rental property for families wanting to move before the new school year.   We’re now keeping busy with seasonal and annual rentals.  The current market has produced some great deals in both the rental and sales markets.  Including one of our new rental listings in Oceancrest.  A two bedroom, two bath – this is an annual lease and a steal for $1,500 a month.  New carpet and new, fresh-crisp paint makes this unit seem like new.  Very clean with immediate occupancy.  Call Shari Sussex to view today.

Nona Maria’s on Northlake Blvd.

We usually never dine out on Northlake Blvd., but I’m glad we did Saturday night. We originally we’re going to try the Brass Ring — supposedly the best hamburger joint ever! I was completely overdressed for the occasion so we ditched that idea and ended up at Nona Maria’s.

What a gem this place is! It is the best kept secret in North Palm Beach. It is small, cozy and best of all not crowded on a Saturday night. Priced very reasonably, we had a full scale dinner including a glass of wine and dessert. All for $90 bucks. We loved it.

Joe and I both had a salad. He had the Mozzarella Caprese´ and I had a Walnut Endive Salad. Both were very tasty and yummy. For the main dish Joe had the barbecued ribs that were very tender and oh so good. I had the Rigatoni Carbonera. A spin off of my favorite Fettuccine Carbonara. It was just the right portion of food, was creamy and delicious.

We shared a Profiterole for dessert. Vanilla ice cream sandwiched in a puff pastry with chocolate sauce…excellent!

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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The Answer is Short Sale Not Foreclosure

There are many homeowners who are struggling to meet their mortgage obligations.  In April, 2008 there were over 1,600 foreclosures in Florida alone.  Homeowners and investors alike are foreclosing on their properties at a quick pace. 

However, foreclosure is not the only option.  In fact, it should be the last option you use to solve your problems.  Foreclosure is the most severe offense you can have against your credit.  It will take six years before you can purchase another home.  Believe me, it may seem like the right solution now, but six years is a long time.  You will want to begin building your life and credit way before then.  You will spend many years regretting you ever did it.

Before you jump into foreclosure, see if you are a candidate for a Short Sale.  If you owe more than your house is worth, are late in your mortgage payments, and possibly facing foreclosure; you very well could be eligable.

Basically what you are doing is asking the bank to allow you to sell your house for a lower amount than what you owe on the mortgage.  It is a lengthy and tedious process.  There are endless phone calls to the bank, lengthy forms to fill out and the burden of selling your home.  But, it can be done without much effort on the homeower’s part. 

A Realtor® specializing in short sales can make the process simple and smooth.  You just have to be patient, because it can take time.  Short sales can be tied up with the bank for as long as six months, but three months being the average amount of time.  Besides you providing pertinent documentation, all other processes are handled by the agent.  Your credit is repaired in half the time of a foreclosure.  Making it easier for you to move on with your life.

Not sure what to do now?  The first step is to call a Realtor®.  I have been trained in the short sale process and will be glad to help you with your short sale or answer any questions for you. 

Contact Susanne Quirk by email or by phone (561) 386-0350.

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