The Juno Beach Realtor Blog

Check out this new Town-Home property that I just posted on my Web site. It is at 4707 Artesa Way in Palm Beach Gardens. This Town-Home property has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. pets welcome.

Check out this new Town-Home property that I just posted on my Web site. It is at 4707 Artesa Way in Palm Beach Gardens. This Town-Home property has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. pets welcome.

Check out this new Town-Home property that I just posted on my Web site. It is at 4702 E Artesa Way in Palm Beach Gardens. This Town-Home property has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.

Check out this new Condo property that I just posted on my Web site. It is at 50 Celestial Way in Juno Beach. This Condo property has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Darling! 1st floor furnished apt. available for 3 beautiful months! Jan/Feb/March Don’t miss this one!.

Check out this new Single-family property that I just posted on my Web site. It is at 7994 SE Hempstead Circle in Hobe Sound. This Single-family property has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Joe Lee design golf course. No scheduled tee times needed.

Check out this new property that I just posted on my Web site. It is in Jupiter.

I recently was introduced to the Hobe Sound Golf Club in Hobe Sound.  The beautiful and private golf community is just minutes off US Highway 1 on Bridge Road.  Entering the community, it was surprising to see how close in proximity the community is to town shopping and activities.  It is a quiet neighborhood of approximately 90 upscale homes and estates.  Beautifully designed with luscious landscaping and preserves surrounding a Joe Lee designed golf course.

A very private a secure community with a manned security entrance makes this a safe and private community for your family and guests.  The clubhouse is elegant and richly designed with spectacular views making the clubhouse a grand place to dine and entertain your guests in luxury.

Community amenities include clubhouse events and activities, community pool and spa and tennis courts.

Susanne Quirk and Michael Galleher, Cobblestone Realty, are offering a gorgeous 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath cottage for $485,000 in Hobe Sound Golf Club.

For a private preview, contact Michael Galleher at (772) 285-6637.

Residents with wireless internet access can now subscribe to the Juno Beach Wi-Fi Network.  Simply select Juno Beach within your wireless network.

There is a subscription fee for the service.  The rate is dependent on the service you choose, hourly, monthly or yearly.

View rates and connection information here:

Juno Beach WiFi Connection Information  
Home Networking Instructions  

There is no denying that the market has been tough. Home sellers in the Jupiter and Juno Beach area are waiting for literally months for their homes to sell. Each day I surf the MLS to find many home listings expiring. These are twelve month contracts! Some are persistent and relist the homes for sale and some just give up.

However, I wonder if the real estate trends are turning around? My intuition tells me it is. Housing prices are incredibly and attractively low. I don’t know if they will go lower, but I really don’t worry about that. As a home buyer or investor, I would not focus my efforts on waiting until the market hits rock bottom. It’s uncertain and a time waster. What I should be thinking is…I’m in it for the long run. I plan on making a purchase that is for the long term greatly increasing my chances of creating wealth and reducing risk. Most savvy buyers know that this is the time to buy and take the leap forward. Recent NAR statistics show that the median home prices in the second quarter of this year increased. Buyers are becoming more confident in thier home purchases. I’m already seeing a few price increases in the MLS. Not by huge amounts, but it is happening.

Just a side note…for those who want to make their riches overnight…real estate (or any other investment opportunity) is not a place to do it. The stakes are high and the amount of money invested is huge! If you jump into real estate, do it for the long haul. Flip only if you can afford to flip!

My new ad is coming soon and is based on the now is the time to buy philosophy. This is my efforts to put a positive spin on the, what seems endless, negative media received. Check back soon to see the ad or subscribe now and receive it by email.

Without a doubt, there a 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.  I can be reached by email or by phone (561) 386-0350.