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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, March 2, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES Surge in Chinese investment raises fraud risks Chinese investors seeking U.S. green cards face a risk of fraud under a loosely regulated visa program, according to a report from a federal watchdog. Read more. Baby boomer housing a hot market over next decade Merrill Lynch study: 27% of retirees expect to move, and 37% have already done so. Over the next decade, almost 11 million boomers will turn 65. Read more. 5 reasons U.S. economy stronger than stats suggest Gross domestic product (GDP) grew a modest 2.2% in 2014's 4Q - but that's okay. Other economic indicators suggest that the U.S. is doing just fine for now. Read more.   Realtors urge action on patent trolls Patent trolls s...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
    Atlantis, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for January 2015 Stats and facts about Atlantis, Florida, are out for the month of January 2015.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 4.5 month selling point which is down nearly 34.8%from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats.   Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 30 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so muc...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, February 23, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES Fla.'s housing market continues on a steady track Florida Realtors' Jan. data finds more new listings and a stable inventory. The median price of a Fla. home is up 7.4% year-to-year; condos rose 5.4%. Read more. ListHub cuts off Trulia Starting Thur., ListHub will stop sending listings to Trulia, which was recently acquired by Zillow. However, Zillow wants a court to force ListHub to continue. Read more. A reverse mortgage can create problems for heirs Gov't report: Some seniors take out reverse mortgages without understanding ramifications, leading to foreclosures and, after a death, problems for heirs. Read more.   CFPB: More than 50M have access to free credit score It's g...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Great Lessons On Stress...20 Ways To Make Life Manageble A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'... She fooled them all .... "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile.  Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.   She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way i...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
 Seven Important Tips for Breaking Bad Financial Habits         For most of us, our financial habits were picked up early on from watching and learning from our parents as we were growing up. If you were lucky enough to have financially savvy parents to guide you, managing your finances probably comes easily to you and is second nature. For many of us, though, myself included, making smart financial decisions has been a process that we’ve learned by way of trial and error — just as our parents before us. In my case, my parents were simply repeating the cycle and following the financial habits they learned from their parents, which were most likely learned from their parents before them.   So, how do you break the cycle of bad financial habits? I’ll be the first to admit, breaking habits...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The City of Atlantis, Homes under $500,000 & More     Come see what is happening in the City of Atlantis. One of the few diversified communities with two golf courses and no mandatory golf memberships or HOA fees. Feel protected  with a 24-hour manned gate along with their own police force and city hall.   There are many activities along with a city park playground,  water park, and tennis courts. They also have a variety of other resales to include estates, townhomes, villas and condos. You will not be disappointed with close proximity to shopping, I95, the FL turnpike  or the beach.   Call today for more information of these properties or others within this hidden jewel in the heart of Palm Beach County.   Click Here to view property selections
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, February 16, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES U.S. proposes rules for commercial use of drones The FAA released proposals yesterday, such as 55-pound and 100 mph maximums – but it might be years until a comment period ends and they're official. Read more. CFPB targets RESPA kickbacks On Jan. 22, the federal consumer bureau ordered two banks to pay over $37 million for alleged RESPA violations masquerading as marketing payments. Read more. FTC OKs Zillow-Trulia merger Online real estate websites Zillow and Trulia could join forces as soon as next week after federal antitrust regulators approved their merger. Read more.   Texas Realtor talks about attack and survival ABC News' 20/20 interviewed an agent attacked during a h...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Top 10 Reasons Why Realtors Use Inspection Companies in Palm Beach County   There may be a lot of reasons why to use an inspection company to inspect your next sale. Here are photos and areas that are the most common places where problems exist. Take note, because it is vital to protect the buyer and/or the seller to avoid an unhappy outcome.   Failed Freezer Temperature   Missing Attic Insulation   Improper Sink Drain Running Uphill   Electrical Panel Breaker W/Piggybacks     Cut Roof Trusses for Attic Access   Compromised Roof Truss   Severed Roof Truss     Disconnected  Drain Pipe   Sink To Close to Electrical Switch   Improper Truss Repair Compliments of Alpha Home Inspection Services
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
A Must Read Inspirational Story Guaranteed To Increase Real Estate Sales in 2015... "Poor" and "Rich" are highly subjective terms: POOR PEOPLE ?   One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?' 'It was great, Dad.' 'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked. 'Oh yeah,' said the son. 'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father. The son answered: 'I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. ...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Best Reasons To Still Buy A Home In Palm Beach Co., FloridaA gloomy economy and uncertain real estate market may have you wondering if buying a home is a good idea. Whether you’re thinking about buying, or already have and just need some affirmation, you may find it comforting to know there are still plenty of good reasons for financially secure people to buy a house. Here are a few reasons below: A.     Homeownership can help make good credit even better. If your credit is in poor shape, you’ll want to monitor it before seeking a mortgage. But if you have good credit, live within your means, and consistently make good financial decisions, a mortgage can be the kind of “good debt” that helps your overall financial health.   B.     A mortgage can function like an automatic savings pl...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
How to repair my credit and improve my FICO Scores Today   It's important to note that repairing bad credit is a bit like losing weight: It takes time and there is no quick way to fix a credit score. In fact, out of all of the ways to improve a credit score, quick-fix efforts are the most likely to backfire, so beware of any advice that claims to improve your credit score fast. The best advice for rebuilding credit is to manage it responsibly over time. If you haven't done that, then you need to repair your credit history before you see credit score improvement. The tips below will help you do that. They are divided up into categories based on the data used to calculate your credit score.   Click Here for more details   Compliments of FICO
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
    The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate &  FL Realtor News Monday, February 9, 2015     TODAY'S TOP STORIES Who holds America's housing stock? Who's buying it? Analysts expect new types of investors and more traditional sales to influence the market, with foreclosure inventory continuing as a factor. Read more. More Americans finally seeing a pay raise The latest jobs report signaled raises have finally begun to flow through the economy, showing the average hourly wage rose 0.5% between Dec. and Jan. Read more. News Corp gets boost from Realtor.com The Move Inc. acquisition helped revenue in News Corp's online real estate division see a 50% year-over-year increase, according to the latest earnings report. Read more.   Is Fla. a top spot for land, water conservation? National A...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
A Must See Shot of The Day 02/08/15       I have been on a bit of a role lately buying cars and motorcycles, so that has been the theme on my mind. Classic cars and Harley Davidson’s are the vehicles of choice. With the approaching of my son’s first child, these types of photos have also created a pleasurable buzz. Hope you enjoy and don’t forget to share with someone today.        
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Two Sales Tips That Will Help You This Year Get Started Now You're excited about your present opportunities? You're proud of your company and its business model? Therefore, your best keys to success, when talking to a customer, is to tell the story of your company and its products with excitement and enthusiasm, right? Not So Fast…. Customers don’t care about your company. They don't care about its products. And they certainly don't care about your personal feelings towards your company and its products. What customers care about is... you guessed it themselves. The failure to pick-up on this simple fact about human nature is why most companies have sales and marketing messages that make customers shrug or walk away. Remember these sentences are the most important to your customers and ...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
8 Tips That Every Home Needs to Maximize Curb Appeal       Tip #1: Wash your house’s face Before you scrape any paint or plant more azaleas, wash the dirt, mildew, and general grunge off the outside of your house. REALTORS® say washing a house can add $10,000 to $15,000 to the sale prices of some houses. A bucket of soapy water and a long-handled, soft-bristled brush can remove the dust and dirt that have splashed onto your wood, vinyl, metal, stucco, brick, and fiber cement siding. Power washers (rental: $75 per day) can reveal the true color of your flagstone walkways. Wash your windows inside and out, swipe cobwebs from eaves, and hose down downspouts. Don’t forget your garage door, which was once bright white. If you can’t spray off the dirt, scrub it off with a solution of 1/2 cup ...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
    Fellow Rainers would you pursue a lead like this? There seems to be these type of scamming leads circulating the internet. The email address used is below. Also the email is exactly like you see it, with no last name, no phone number etc.    f1ightdeck2@hotmail.com Hello I am searching for new home for family of six and price range is from $850.000 to $1,000.000 and all cash buyer,also can you send me properties you have in that price range.Please i have problem with hearing on phone you can contact me through my email. Thank you, Bobby  
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor  News Monday, February 2, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES What slowing economy? Consumers in a mood to spend Psychological turning point? In 4Q, growth slowed to 2.6% from 5%, but spending was at nine-year high. Consumers appear to think the recession's truly over. Read more. Builders, sellers offer incentives as market slows Aside from extravagant gifts for buyers, some tempt agents with bonuses - a practice not often seen since the days before the housing market meltdown. Read more. More young adults may leave nest, spark economy Up to 44% of adults living with relatives say they hope to get their own place this year. That influx of demand could be a wild card in the housing rebound. Read more.   U.S. homeownership rate falls to 2...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, January 26, 2015    TODAY'S TOP STORIES The return of the 3% downpayment An increased number of lenders have reduced downpayment requirements and/or mortgage fees; as a result, more buyers may now qualify for a home loan. Read more. Homeowner group fights resident over mowing Can homeowners associations force a resident to mow and maintain property owned by everyone? While some HOAs require it, the practice may not be legal. Read more. Outdoor kitchens' popularity grows Only 4% of owners making at least $150K per year have an outdoor kitchen, but 13.6% want one. Most popular items are also unusual, such as a pizza oven. Read more.   Central Fla. sees spike in number of Chinese buyers A rocky real estate market in t...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Atlantis, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for December 2014   Stats and facts about Atlantis, Florida, are out for the month of December 2014.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 3.4 month selling point which is down nearly 44.1% from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats.   Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 30 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so m...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Five Sure Ways To Ruin Your New or Existing Car Fast!!     It's mechanical, and sometimes your car just breaks down, other times it’s from years of neglect or poor operation! Avoid these five most common “bad habits” that wear down your ride and you will save thousands in car repair bills in the long run:   Not coming to a complete stop before shifting. Your transmission is a set of gears. When you shift between “reverse” to “drive” without stopping, the transmission acts as a brake, stressing those gears. Transmissions are not cheap repairs so it’s worth it to take the few extra seconds to come to a stop.   Running too low on gas. Some auto mechanics say the sediments in your gas tank will be pulled into your system and ruin your fuel injector! The truth is you should fuel up before h...
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