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A harmonious working relationship is crucial, especially if you work with your spouse. In today’s Service For Life ! ® Free consumer newsletter, you’ll learn tips to improve your working relationship, how to create healthy boundaries, improve productivity, and maybe even strengthen your marriage! You’ll also learn about simple things you do every day to keep your brain young, how to price at garage sales, and how to deal with selfish people – plus fun facts, a trivia challenge, and lots more. Here are the sales statistics for the Beach/Marina area which includes Mandalay Shores, Hollywood Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Mandalay Bay, Seabridge, Westport, The Colony HarborWalk, HarborWest, C.I.Waterfront Homes, and Harbour Island. Note: Inventory less than 6 months is considered a seller’s market; more than 6 months, a buyer’s

Inventory (months)

Closed Escrows

Active Listings

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 17 21 21 14 23

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 62 75 70 67 80 2.7 4.02 2.13 4.49 4.14 63 84 53 91 92 3.03 3.95 2.59 3.37 4.68 70 84 63 69 89 3.69 3.9 2.51 4.5 4.68 80 88 60 87 90 3.58 4.72 2.42 5.46 4.9 74 107 54 108 93 3.8 4.99 2.82 6.98 4.3 83 112 70 128 78 4.73 4.19 4.2 7.04

January

February 14 18 12 15 11

March

18 34 28 14 17 17 18 19 20 17

April May June

8

23 20 31 18 21 44 22 11 24 22 15 24 22 30 32 29

12 thru 6/21

July

102 102 97 122 112 103 92 125 106 95 95 126 107 96 81 115 93 61 87 100 83 63 79 93

5.27 4.26 4.1 6.88 5.11 3.82 4.21 7.04 5.18 3.83 3.67 6.3 4.52 2.4 4.13 5.74 4.06 2.45 3.81 4.71 3.64 2.54 3.32 4.3

August

September 26 29 23 27

October

24 28 16 15

November 19 23 19 14 December 22 11 12 22

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Florence’s… Service For Life ! “Insider Tips For Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Living…” Tips for Working With Your Spouse Working with your family — especially your spouse — can be challenging. But it doesn’t need to be. Many couples navigate working together, successfully managing a family business, and even strengthen their marriage at the same time! In fact, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, 53% of managers in family-run businesses share those duties with a spouse. Running a business with your spouse isn’t that dissimilar from marriage: it requires effort. Here are our top tips for successfully running a business with your partner: 1. Create healthy boundaries . That means separating home and work. Don’t carry household conflicts — like forgetting to unload the dishwasher or a disagreement over parenting — into a work environment. Save resolving conflicts for after work. 2. Set working hours . Be specific with your spouse about when you do (and don’t!) want to discuss work-related issues. Unless it’s urgent, keep it to the office hours and use the rest of the day as family time. 3. Equally divide work duties . Ensure that there is an equitable division of labor and each person knows their specific duties. 4. Create your own space . Even though you may work from home, that doesn’t mean you need to be in the same room or take breaks together. You can also email your spouse to limit interruptions and keep a record of the discussion. 5. Remember the value of your relationship . Above all else, marriage, and the strength of your relationship, comes first. That means bringing the values of marriage into your working relationship, too: trust, respect, consideration, communication and being open to feedback and conflict resolution. Save Thousands When Buying A Home… Did you know there’s a free consumer report revealing ways to save time and money when buying a home? It’s called “ 8 Secrets For Saving Thousands When Finding and Buying Your Next Home ,” and it’s great even if you’re not planning to buy soon. Get your free copy by calling me at…805-701-8410

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July 2020 Oxnard, California

Inside This Issue… Could You Work With Your Spouse?…Page 1 Garage Sale Price Tactics…Page 2 Workouts For Your Brain…Page 2 How To Create Balance With Selfish People…Page 3 Answer This Trivia Question and You Could Win $75 Gift Card for Lure Restaurant...Page 4 How Do I Set The Right Price To Sell My Home?...Page 4

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Pricing Garage Sales Having a garage sale is a great way to make a few extra bucks and clear clutter that you no longer use. However, if you don’t price your items right, you could either lose money or be left with the junk you want to get rid of. Check out these “dos and don’ts” of garage sale pricing: • Research items that might be valuable before the sale: search for items on eBay to ensure you’re not underpricing. • Price items individually before the sale starts — see what items you can group together like a set of chairs, or books, but otherwise price individually. Here are some ideas for prices: clothes sell between $3- $5 an item and $1-3 for kids’ clothes; shoes are $3-$7; books sell for 25-50 cents for paperbacks or $1-2 for hardcovers; records sell for $2 each; and toys and games $1-3 depending on condition. • Decide on prices using a fair market value , not what you paid for them. • Use low-tack stickers so that signs don’t blow away, but you can still remove them without making a mark. But don’t use stickers on albums or collectable magazines. Instead, use painters’ tape. • Don’t hesitate when a buyer asks the price . Be firm but be open to negotiation. If their offer is too low, don’t be afraid to say no. Keep Your Brain Young Just like the rest of the body, the brain needs to be kept in shape, too. Here are a few tips to keep the brain healthy and ward off cognitive impairment: 1. Stimulate your mind . Puzzles or any other mental challenges are a great way to generate new cells in the brain and develop plasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire itself). Crosswords, sudoku, or any math exercises are great. 2. Exercise . Moving your body — especially aerobic activity like running or fast-paced walking — can help prevent mental decline. 3. Watch what you eat . Another great way to keep the brain in shape is through nutritious foods which can prevent diseases, like diabetes, that take a toll on the brain. Think: colorful vegetables, high fiber foods, low sodium, and less processed foods. Antioxidant rich foods, like berries and citrus, help reduce oxidative stress (which creates a toxic imbalance) and can even lessen the effects of dementia. 4. Improve your blood pressure . High blood pressure has been linked to cognitive decline. Keep blood pressure low by maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, reducing stress, and limiting alcohol. Maybe you’re just curious. Or maybe you want to know how much your home is worth. Either way, I can help…with no “sales pitches” or run- arounds. Call me at 805-701-8410 and I’ll give you all the facts. Would You Like To Know How Much Your Neighbor’s Home Listed Or Sold For?

B Have A Laugh… Q: What does the educated owl say? A: Whom! Quotes To Live By… “When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” –Jimi Hendrix “Act as if what you do makes a difference. IT DOES.” –William James “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” –Carol Burnett sprouts). Plant with onions or aromatic herbs, like thyme and hyssop, to repel the cabbage butterfly. Plant carrots with onions to repel pests including rabbits! Marigolds repel many pests like whiteflies, but choose the scented ones. They also encourage pollinators to visit and are beautiful additions to any garden. • • Word of the Month… Studies have shown your income and wealth are directly related to the size and depth of your vocabulary. Here is this month’s word, so you can impress your friends (and maybe even fatten your wallet!)… SEO – s earch engine optimization (ess- ee-oh) noun Meaning : Tech-speak for technique that improves the ranking for search engine results and maximizes visitors to a website. Sample Sentence : This blog post needs to be optimized for SEO. Plants That Repel Pests Did you know that grouping certain plants together both repels certain insects and optimizes the growth of the fruit or vegetable? Plant basil with tomatoes to enhance their flavor and repel bugs. Cabbage grows well with other brassica (broccoli, collards, brussels • •

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Dealing With Selfish People Many relationships — whether friendships or romantic ones — deal with ups and downs, but sometimes you may encounter one of your relationships being a little too one-sided. Is your friend or partner self- absorbed? Do they consider your needs and interests before their own? In a society where we are generally encouraged to think of ourselves first, it can be hard to have healthy relationships that nurture and care for each other. Here are some ways to regain a bit of balance in the relationship: 1. Try to put yourself in their shoes . Having a better understanding of where they are coming from might help you see things from their perspective or reveal something you’re unaware of, like them dealing with a sick relative or family member. That could explain why they’re less responsive to communication or seem distant. 2. Know your own responsibilities . A great way to manage relationships is with healthy boundaries. Set out what you are and are not responsible for. For example, we can’t make anyone feel anything, just like we can’t take responsibly for another person’s behavior, actions, or their responsibilities. We can, however, think of the other person, try to treat them kindly, and make ourselves available for them. 3. Speak up but try not to be confrontational . If you feel that you need to address selfishness in the relationship use “ I” statements instead of being accusatory. For example: “When you do X, I feel Y. I’d prefer if you could consider Z next time.” 4. Share taking the lead . Consider ways you could take turns in your relationship, such as picking a place for lunch and making a reservation. You could alternate each week. The same with a regular catch up — take it in turns to make the call/arrange a date.

1 Brain Teaser… I have keys, but no locks. I have space, but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I? (See page 4 for the answer.) Real Estate Question? Maybe you want to know how much your home is worth. Or maybe you just need a recommendation for a handyman, carpet cleaner or plumber… Either way, I love hearing from all of my good friends and clients. And I’m happy to help answer questions you might have about anything relating to real estate or home-ownership. If you have a question, tip or idea, call me at 805-701-8410 . I’m here to help! Ants Be Gone As summer approaches ants come out of hiding and usually start to make their way inside. You can repel them with this simple solution: mix 1 cup of water, 4 oz Dr. Bronner’s peppermint castile soap and 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a spray bottle and spray along door frames, baseboards. Boxes for YOU Websites During stressful times it can be challenging to carve out time for yourself. These subscription boxes take the hassle out of making time for yourself by providing fun and caring activities for you. www.mytherabox.com – This subscription box was designed by a therapist to help boost brain power and create a happier life. www.thegoloveyourselfbox.com – This box is designed to be a monthly reminder to spend time on you. Each box comes with a self-help book, self- care items, a monthly magazine, self- coaching workbook, a coaching session, and access to a Facebook community. www.shophyggebox.com – Each box contains seasonal items focused on helping you feel cozy and relaxed. Think: hot chocolate, tea, candles, home décor, and fairy lights.

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Thanks For Thinking of Me! Did you know I can help you or any of your friends or family save time and money when buying or selling a home? Thanks for keeping me in mind with your referrals…and spreading the word about my services. Brain Teaser Answer: A computer keyboard Grapes Are A Fire Hazard Did you know that if you put grapes in the microwave they will light on fire? In 2011, a scientist at the University of Sydney recorded the fiery fruit in the microwave — the video went viral. A later study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in March 2019, found that the fireballs occur when loose electrons and ions cluster to form plasma when grapes become hot. Also–please don’t try this at home! Close Those Apps Did you know you can close three iPhone apps in one go? Double-click the home button to show which apps are running, then swipe up, touching three app windows with three fingers to close them. THANK YOU for reading my Service For Life ! ® personal newsletter. I wanted to produce a newsletter that has great content and is fun and valuable to you. Your constructive feedback is always welcome. AND… whether you’re thinking of buying, selling or financing real estate, or just want to stop by and say “Hi,” I’d love to hear from you… Florence Gadbois CA DRE#01040021 RE/MAX Gold Coast 805-701-8410 Florence@BchRealEstate.com BchRealEstate.com Disclaimer: The information contained in this letter is intended for informational purposes. It should not substitute as legal, accounting, investment, medical or other professional services advice. Always seek a competent professional for answers to your specific questions. This letter is not intended to solicit real estate properties currently for sale.

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Real Estate Corner… Q. How do I set the right price to sell my home? A. Like many home sellers, you might have a price in mind that is too high. You need the knowledge of a REALTOR ® to give you a more realistic opinion. Here’s what you should do: • Ask your REALTOR ® for a “total market overview.” What’s happening in general in the economy and the real estate market? • Get the facts for your neighborhood. What homes have or haven’t sold in the last 6-12 months, and did the sales include short sales or foreclosures? • Work with your REALTOR ® to set the right price from the start. If you start too high, you may keep buyers away. If you lower your price in increments, it may be too late. Timing is key and buyers may already have purchased another home. Would you like more information on selling your home? Call and ask for my Free Consumer Report called “6 Steps For Selling Your Home For TOP DOLLAR.” I’ll send a copy right to you. Do you have a question related to real estate or home ownership? Please call me at 805-701-8410 . Perhaps I’ll feature your question in my next issue! Guess who won last month’s Trivia Question? I’m pleased to announce the lucky winner of last month’s drawing. And the winner is…drum roll please: Michelle Swofford of The Colony was the winner of last month’s drawing. What Broadway rock opera is based on Puccini’s “Bohème?” a) Tommy b) The Wall c) American Idiot d) Rent. The answer is d) Rent. The show is the story of struggling artists living in Lower Manhattan's East Village. So let’s move on to this month’s trivia question. Which of these activities are not part of a decathlon? a) hammer throw b) high jump c) 110-meter hurdles d) 1500-meter run Call Me at 805-701-8410 OR Email Me at florence@BchRealEstate.com And You Could Be One Of My Next Winners!

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MarketWatch ™ “ Here’s Neighborhood Home Information For The Colony To Help You Evaluate The Value Of Your Investment. ”

Homes Currently Active …

Address San Tropez 4492 Antigua Martinique 4477 Antigua Vina del Mar

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

2 2 2 2 3

2 2 2 2 3

1369 1368 1449 1550 2360

Madeira (Ambassador)

$619,888 $650,000 $679,888 $735,000 $1,100,888 $757,132

Madeira Antigua Antigua

Vina del Mar

Market Average

Homes Currently Active Taking Back Up Offers … Address Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan Madeira

Asking Price

Martinique San Sebastian

2 2 2

2 2 2

1368 1217 1368

$545,000 $679,888 $899,000 $707,963

Martinique (Ambassador) Madeira (Ambassador)

4742 San Sebastian Market Average

Homes Pending …

Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan Madeira

Asking Price

2206 Martinique 4687 San Sebastian Market Average

2 2

2 2

1368 1807

$595,000 $629,888 $612,444

Capri

Sold Properties… (06/01/19 Thru 06/21/20) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft.

$/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold 10/31/19 02/05/20 01/03/20 03/02/20 08/06/19 01/28/20 05/15/19 04/13/20 07/08/19 01/03/20 10/29/19 04/03/20 11/20/19 12/11/19 05/06/20 08/26/19 01/03/20 11/06/19 06/07/19

2382 Vina del Mar 2067 San Sebastian

$499,000 $579,888 $535,888 $539,888 $569,888 $539,000 $539,000 $587,900 $589,000 $599,888 $665,000 $669,888 $678,000 $835,000 $989,000 $959,000

$504,000 $515,000 $518,000 $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 $535,000 $570,000 $575,000 $590,000 $625,000 $659,000 $670,000 $812,500 $940,000 $949,000

1113 1218 1217 1217 1549 1368 1113 1368 1368 1368 1627 1549 1780 1550 2692 2360

$452.83 $422.82 $425.64 $431.39 $338.93 $383.77 $480.68 $416.67 420.32 $431.29 $384.14 $425.44 $376.40 $524.19 $349.18 $402.12 $444.92 $511.87 $607.76 $422,01

Martinique (Phase I) Martinique (Ambassador

2055 Majorca 4405 Antigua 4431 Antigua

Martinique Martinique Antigua Madeira

2103 Martinique 2305 Martinique 4413 Antigua 4463 Antigua 2204 Martinique 2361 Martinique 2021 Majorca 4674 San Sebastian 2345 Vina del Mar 2353 Vina del Mar 2123 Vina del Mar 2127 Vina del Mar 2315 Vina del Mar Market Average 4421 Antigua

Martinique (Phase I)

Madeira Madeira Madeira

Capri

Antigua

Capri

Antigua (Ambassador)

Costa de Oro Vina del Mar Vina del Mar

$1,125,888 $1,050,000 2360 $1,175,888 $1,100,000 2149 $1,299,000 $1,300,000 2139

Cannes

San Tropez

$728,828

$702,354

RE/MAX represented buyer, seller or both . Properties as of June21, 2020 and may not be listed by RE/MAX. Information herein has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change

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MarketWatch ™ “ Here’s Neighborhood Home Information For HarborWalk To Help You Evaluate The Value Of Your Investment. ”

Active Properties… Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Harbor Blvd 3644 Sunset 4506 LaBrea 3320 Sunset

2 2 2 3

1 2 2

925 1474 1474 1485

Plan C

$474,900 $639,500 $675,000 $749,000 $634,825

T-1 T-1

2.5

Villa

Market Average

Properties Active Under Contract … Address Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Harbor Blvd

2

2

1198

Plan D (End Unit)

$649,900 649,900

Market Average

Sold Properties (01/01/19 Thru 06/21/20) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold 12/13/19 07/03/19 09/30/19

3132 Sunset 3043 Harbor 3130 Sunset 3111 Harbor 3061 Harbor 3304 Sunset 2949 Harbor 3634 Sunset 3142 Sunset 3450 Sunset 3444 Sunset 3136 Sunset 3034 Sunset 3135 Harbor 3131 Harbor 3340 Sunset 3201 Harbor 3380 Sunset

$415,000 $425,000 $479,000 $499,000 $525,000 $549,900 $575,000 $595,000 $599,000 $610,000 $639,000 $627,000 $649,000 $729,000 $699,000 $729,000 $779,000 $795,000 $606,600

$405,000 $445,000 $440,000 $489,000 $495,000 $549,000 $560,000 $565,000 $580,000 $595,000 $611,000 $615,000 $630,000 $700,000 $701,000 $729,000 $779,000 $785,000 $593,388

925 1128 925 1128 1128 1475 1198 1319 1294 1319 1474 1198 1198 1402 1501 1485 1485 1485

$437.84 $394.50 $484.32 $433.51 $438.83 $372.20 $467.45 $428.35 $448.22 $451.10 $414.52 $513.36 $525,88 $499.29 $466.71 $490.91 $524.57 $532.20 $458.78

Plan C Plan B Plan C Plan B Plan B

12/05/19 07/11/19 05/22/19 12/13/19 07/26/19 05/13/20 09/27/19 09/09/19 08/26/19 06/16/20 03/25/19 07/18/19 02/28/20 08/12/19 07/08/19

Villa

Plan D

T-2

Plan D

T-2

Villa

Plan D Plan D

Villa (end unit)

Villa

Villa (end unit)

Villa Villa

Market Average

Bold: REMAX Represented Buyers, Sellers or Both The information referenced has been provided by the Ventura County MLS Corporation’s MLS as of June 21, 2020. The listings and sales are not exclusive to RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors and may have been represented by others. Display of the MLS data is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed by the MLS and prices are subject to change. To See HarborWalk floor plans go to my HarborWalk web site: http://HarborWalkCondos.com

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MarketWatch ™ “ Here’s Neighborhood Home Information For Harbour Island To Help You Evaluate The Value Of Your Investment. ”

Homes Currently Active … Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Harbour Island Harbour Island Harbour Island Market Average

2 2 3

2 2 4

2164 1937 4018

Plan B (Balboa) Plan A (Avalon) Plan D (Del Mar)

$879,000 $885,000 $1,625,000

$1,129,666

Homes Accepting Back Up Offers … Address Bdrms Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Harbour Island Emerald Isle Harbour Island Market Average

2 3 2

2 2 2

1937 2164 2164

Plan A (Avalon) Plan B (Balboa) Plan B (Balboa)

$899,000 $935,000 $995,000

$943,000

Sold Properties (01/01/19 Thru 06/28/2020) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold 03/26/2020 03/11/2020 01/13/2020 04/25/2019 09/09/2019

1747 Emerald Isle 1737 Emerald Isle 1748 Emerald Isle

$779,000 $865,000 $850,000 $899,000

$720,000 $810,000 $850,000 $880,000

1937 2164 2164 2164

$371.71 $399.72 $392.79 $406.65 $506.95 $373.32 $447.98

Plan A (Avalon) Plan B (Balboa) Plan B (Balboa) Plan B (Balboa) Plan C (Carmel)

1717 Pearl

1953 Emerald Isle

$1,369,000 $1,350,000 2663

4254 Harbour Island $1,800,000 $1,500,000 4018

Plan D (Del Mar) 08/29/2019 Plan D (Mel Mar) 06/23/2020

1712 Emerald Isle Market Average

$1,825,000 $1,800,000 4018

$1,198,142 $1,130,000 $410.53 Bold: REMAX Represented Buyers, Sellers or Both

The information referenced has been provided by the Ventura County MLS Corporation’s MLS as of June. 28, 2020. The listings and sales are not exclusive to RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors and may have been represented by others. Display of the MLS data is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed by the MLS and prices are subject to change. To see Harbour Island Floor Plans go: Http://HarbourIslandCondos.com

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