May 2018

Do You Know A College Grad Who Could Use Financial Guidance Many recent graduates are grappling with debt when they leave college. In today’s Service For Life ! ® Free consumer newsletter, I have several suggestions on how to get a handle on personal finances for those just getting started in the professional world. If you don’t have college graduates in your life, perhaps you could pass these helpful tips along to someone else who does. You’ll also learn about surprising cold symptoms, car seat safety tips, and the best plants for every room of the house – 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

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

March

April May June

20 19 17 18 17 thru 4/20

19 29 23 20 24 24 21 44 25 28 24 22 28 28 22 30

94 95 74 107 102 96 83 112 112 99 102 102 115 95 112 103 108 91 106 95 93 87 107 96 75 75 93 61 66 64 83 63

5.35 4.22 3.8 4.99 5.89 4.35 4.73 4.19 5.63 4.3 5.27 4.26 5.75 4.13 5.11 3.82 4.77 3.83 5.18 3.83 3.33 3.33 4.52 2.4 3.19 2.8 4.06 2.45 2.5 2.81 3.64 2.54

July

August

September 18 27 26 29

October

40 25 24 28

November 17 21 19 23 December 21 20 22 11

We closed escrow at 2601 Captains in Las Palomas…a great 2 bedroom single level with attached garage. Sold for $430,000. Also closed on 2133 Martinique in The Colony…Sold for $575,000. New Listing at HarborWalk…we opened escrow 3 days after putting it on the market. Asking: $549,000 and a New Listing in The Colony…Ambassador Series Capri floorplan. Asking: $799,000. With our inventory at a historic low, if you are considering selling, now may be the time. I have buyers looking…give me a call. 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, competent 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 RE/MAX Gold Coast