December 2018

Do You Know How To Show People You’re Trustworthy?

Trust has to be earned, and it’s about more than keeping secrets. In today’s Service For Life ! ® Free consumer newsletter, you’ll learn some of the habits that will help your coworkers, neighbors, and friends see that you’re worthy of their trust. You’ll also learn about hints to save time and money at the outlet mall, tricks for reducing the time you spend in front of a screen, and easy ways to organize your bathroom for increased efficiency and calm – plus fun facts, a trivia challenge, and lots more. But first… Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood. Sales statistics for Mandalay Shores, Hollywood Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Mandalay Bay, Seabridge, Westport, The Colony, HarborWalk, Harbour Island and C.I. Waterfront Homes . Note: An inventory of less than 6 months is considered a seller’s market; more than 6 months a buyer’s.

Closed Escrows

Active Listings

Inventory (months)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 15 11 17 21 21 15 16 14 18 12 18 25 18 34 28 20 19 17 18 19 19 29 23 20 31 24 24 21 44 22 25 28 24 22 15 28 28 22 30 32

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

January February

66 50 62 75 70 3.41 2.48 2.7 4.02 2.13 73 53 63 84 53 4.32 2.78 3.03 3.95 2.59 81 72 70 84 63 3.65 3.03 3.69 3.9 2.51 74 87 80 88 60 4.7 4.33 3.58 4.72 2.42 94 95 74 107 54 5.35 4.22 3.8 4.99 2.82 102 96 83 112 70 5.89 4.35 4.73 4.19 4.2 112 99 102 102 97 5.63 4.3 5.27 4.26 4.1 115 95 112 103 92 5.75 4.13 5.11 3.82 4.21 108 91 106 95 95 4.77 3.83 5.18 3.83 3.67 93 87 107 96 81 3.33 3.33 4.52 2.4 4.13 75 75 93 61 87 3.19 2.8 4.06 2.45

March

April May June

July

August

September 18 27 26 29 23

October

40 25 24 28 16

November 17 21 19 23 December 21 20 22 11

11 thru 11/18

66 64 83 63

2.5 2.81 3.64 2.54

We closed escrow on 3225 Harbor, a villa in HarborWalk. Sold in 3 weeks for $695,000. In The Colony we listed 2223 Martinique and put that in escrow in 10 days…closing in December. Asking Price: $539,000 for this adorable Phase I Martinique floor plan. Finally, I want you to know, that you may call me for any reason. And please let me know if a friend, family member or neighbor needs a caring, experienced real estate professional to help in buying or selling. I truly appreciate your friendship and referrals. Enjoy your issue!

Warmest regards, Florence

Florence Gadbois CA DRE#01040021