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Private Islands: What The Rich and Famous Are Buying

jenniferwollmann — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:08:54 +0000

The Exhumas, Bahamas is where the rich and famous are buying islands, according to an article in the July 28 edition of the Wall Street Journal.

Some of the issues that arise with developing these islands, such as importing electricity, cell phone towers, water purifiers, the building materials and even, in some cases, the palm trees, can make development extremely costly.

San Jose Island, in the Pearl Islands off the coast of Panama, does not have a lot of these issues. Granted, at 11,000 acres, approximately twice the size of Key West, it is a much larger island than the ones in Exuma. It has its own rivers and streams, providing fresh water, as well as a water treatment facility capable of producing 3,000 gallons of water an hour, and a 10,000 gallon storage tank. It has a 5000 linear foot landing strip, lots of trees, including palm trees, mooring facilities, and a boutique resort, Hacienda del Mar.

A short 20 minute flight to Panama City, Panama, means you are in close proximity to world class entertainment and medical facilities, including John Hopkins at Punta Pacifica Hospital.

Compared to the most expensive island for sale in the Bahamas, Cave Cay, at $440,000 per acre, San Jose Island , at $22,545 per acre, seems like a downright bargain. Oh, I almost forgot…Panama doesn’t have hurricanes!

One of 57 Beaches on San Jose Island

OPEN HOUSE TODAY! – 5935 NE 6TH CT. Morningside. 3 – 5pm

David Siddons — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:22:18 +0000

All welcome to my open house at 5935 NE 6th Court in Morningside. It is a 4 bed, 3 bathroom house. 2100 sqft, 8000 sqft lot. Price: $475,000. This is a superb house in a great neighborhood. Priced to sell agressively.

Keep An Up To Date Inventory List Of Your Belongings

Sandra Rathe, P.A. — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:23:09 +0000

Keeping a detailed list of all your belongs can be a lifesaver in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or fire, or even in the event of a burglary. Without documentation your insurance company may not be willing to compensate you for all the lost items. A detailed inventory list can help you with your financial recovery. Please remember not to store this list in the home. If you have a safety deposit box you could consider storing it there. Provide a copy to a remote family member or friend. There are even websites that offer the ability to upload pictures of your home where you can then tag each item in the picture to compile a comprehensive inventory list. One such site is DocuHome.com. Another good way to inventory your home is to take a video of click here to read more…..

Heatley Real Estate- Coral Gables/South Miami-New Listing in South Miami

TK Heatley — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:51:14 +0000

What a fun house !!!!! You must see this fabulous updated South Miami house built with entertaining in mind.Located in the popular neighborhood behind Dante Fascell Park, this totally updated home is so charming with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living/dining room, family room, eat-in kitchen, & beautiful wood floors. Off the family room is a large covered patio, heated pool and spa, storage building, and tree house. Most of the windows are impact glass.

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West Broward Properties!

Ron Shuffield — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:46:22 +0000

Sun Sentinel West Get Homes 7.31.11

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Ron Shuffield — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:41:17 +0000

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Island Life In Key Biscayne!

Ron Shuffield — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:33:01 +0000

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Davie, Florida 3/3 Townhome For Sale $199,900

Susan J Penn, PA — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:57:28 +0000

Let’s show you a 3/3 town home built only a few years ago, with a wonderful sparkling outside blue waters awaiting you, as you are steps away from the community pool. The Davie, Florida Real Estate location is by Griffin Road and Pine Island Road. The square footage is around 1900 square feet. The upstairs comes with a beautiful loft area perfect for entertaining and beautiful french doors taking you to an outside covered balcony. The upstairs master bedroom has his and her walk-in closets, and master bathroom with separate master shower and tub. To complete the master bathroom you will discover double granite counter sinks with light maple wood cabinets. The laundry room, extra bedroom with outdoor balcony and a full bathroom with granite countertops are ready for your use.

Fabulous Balcony View!

The first level houses neutral tile flooring with living, dining, a bedroom, full size bathroom with granite vaniety tops and wood cabinetry. The kitchen features granite countertops, black appliances with wonderful wood cabintry. There is a small backyard and one car garage. Guest parking is ready to accomodate your guests! This is a terrific value for Davie, Florida Real Estate for sale!

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Heatley Real Estate-Coral Gables/South Miami- Great House Near Baptist Hospital

TK Heatley — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:56:29 +0000

Do you want to feel like you are living in the county. If so, come see this spacious family home located on a private gated acre+(50,965 sf). Features include formal living & dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, expansive family room, 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms & a master suite upstairs which includes a bathroom, walk-in closet, and office/den. Perfect for entertaining with a covered porch and pool. Accordion shutters on all windows. There also is a separate workshop. This house is awaiting your decorative touches.

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Weston Florida Real Estate Sellers Looking to Short Sale Their Properties

Susan J Penn, PA — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:55:16 +0000

Weston, Florida is an amazing planned community where many homeowners are in default of their mortgages. If you need an Experienced Short Sale Realtor who works along side an attorney and attorney title company to help you avoid foreclosure and short sale your home, keep reading….

Property values dropped approximately three years ago and they are still falling. If you are a Weston Florida homeowner who has unfortunately stopped making mortgage payments and is in need of a Certified Short Sale Specialist, CDPE and SFR who has an amazing track record of Approved Short Sales, look no further!

TIME FRAME

Foreclosure is not where you should direct your attention to. Foreclosure places you in the position of not being able to purchase a home back by Fannie Mae for a period of 5 years. A sucessful Short Sale will let a home buyer purchase again in 2 years.

CREDIT HISTORY

Foreclosure will remain as a public record on a person’s credit history fo 10 years or more. For a Short Sale the credit history is not reported on a credit report. In most cases a loan is typically reported paid in full, settled or paid as negotiated.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

In almost all cases for government or military security clearance , when a foreclosure is on your record, the clearance may be revoked. A short sale does not challenge most security clearances.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Employers have the right to regularly check the credit of all employees in a sensitive position and will see foreclosure on their employees records. Short Sale does not affect current employment as it is not reported on a credit report.

DEFICENCY JUDGEMENT

Florida is a deficiency judgement state. In Florida, the bank has the right to pursue a deficiency judgement. If your home sold as an REO foreclosure or at auction, the sale price is usually lower than a short sale price resulting in a higher possible deficiency judgement. In some sucessful short sales, it is possible to convience the lender to give up the right to pursuit a deficiency judgement against a homeowner.

Contact Susan Penn PA, EWM Realtor for more information at 954-557-5993.