February 2019

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Florence Gadbois, Realtor CA BRE#01040021 (805) 701-8410 E-mail: Florence@BchRealEstate.com

Could New Shoes Help An Aching Back?

Most people don’t even know half the things they’re doing that negatively impact the spine, but we certainly feel the results. In today’s Service For Life ! ® Free consumer newsletter, you’ll learn that there are things you can do to remedy some of the damage and help improve your overall spinal health. You’ll also learn how to save money when using your smartphone on international trips, insider tips for shopping at estate sales, and easy ways to organize your laundry room – plus fun facts, a trivia challenge, and lots more. But first… Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood. Sales statistics for: MandalayShores, Hollywood Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Mandalay Bay, Seabridge, Westport, The Colony, HarborWalk, HarborsWest, C.I. Waterfront Homes.

Closed Escrows

Inventory (months)

Active Listings

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 50 62 75 70 67 2.48 2.7 4.02 2.13

January February

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

4 as of 1/17

53 63 84 53 72 70 84 63 87 80 88 60 95 74 107 54 96 83 112 70 99 102 102 97 95 112 103 92 91 106 95 95 87 107 96 81 75 93 61 87 64 83 63 79

2.78 3.03 3.95 2.59 3.03 3.69 3.9 2.51 4.33 3.58 4.72 2.42 4.22 3.8 4.99 2.82 4.35 4.73 4.19 4.2 4.3 5.27 4.26 4.1 4.13 5.11 3.82 4.21 3.83 5.18 3.83 3.67 3.33 4.52 2.4 4.13 2.8 4.06 2.45 3.81 2.81 3.64 2.54 3.32

March

April May June

July

August

September 27 26 29 23

October

25 24 28 16

November 21 19 23 19 December 20 22 11 12

Just listed a great Madeira (largest downstairs unit) in The Colony with tiled floors, new windows, new appliances and beautifully updated bathrooms. Asking: $599,000 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 real estate professional to help in buying or selling. I truly appreciate your friendship and referrals. Enjoy your issue! Warmest regards, Florence CA DRE#01040021 RE/MAX Gold Coast

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Selling Your Home Soon? You’ll need my Free Consumer Guide titled, “6 Steps For Selling Your Home For TOP DOLLAR.” Call me right now at 805- 701-8410 to get a copy…

How To Get Top Dollar Selling Your Home... If you’re thinking about selling your home soon, request my Free Consumer Guide, “ 7 Insider Tips To Net More Money Selling Your Own Home .” This report will be your secret weapon to maximize the net profits from the sale of your home. You can get a free copy by calling me at… 805-701-8410 or go to BchRealEstate.com Get a Massage. A good massage not only relaxes the mind, it can also help your body - including the spine - heal. Massage not only increases the body’s production of endorphins, which relieve pain, it also improves circulation - and more blood flowing to an injured back speeds the healing process. 5 Tips To Improve Spinal Health Is your back aching? Here are some things you can do right now that can help improve your spinal health. You might even remedy some of the things you are doing that you don’t realize are hurting your back.  Wear the Right Shoes. Your feet have an important job - holding everything above them upright - and when your shoes don’t fit properly that can cause back pain (not to mention blisters!). Make sure your shoes keep your feet in the correct position for spinal alignment with a snug heel and a supportive base. Consider adding shoe inserts if your favorite pair doesn’t provide the support you need.  Sleep Well. Stomach sleepers do more damage to their spines than those who sleep on their sides or back. Lying on the stomach puts a great deal of pressure on the spine, not to mention the increased potential for sleep apnea. What you sleep on matters, too. There are different types of mattresses and pillows to address every back condition- do some research on WebMD.com (search for your type of back pain-lower, middle, neck- plus “best mattress ”).  Exercise With the Spine in Mind. Being sedentary isn’t healthy, but some exercises may do damage to your spine - particularly spin classes or cycling, which often require leaning forward in a semi-slouch for a long time. Make sure the exercises you’re doing are helping strengthen your spine. Core-strengthening exercises are good ways to offer the spine support from the muscles surrounding it.  Think Ergonomically and Limit Sitting Time. Adjust your workspace to be more ergonomic, from the position of your chair’s armrests to the height of your computer screen. Standing desks make a great option for some people, especially if you can change from standing to sitting throughout the day. If work requires lots of sitting, take regular breaks to move around and stretch. 

February 2019 Oxnard, California

Inside This Issue…

Give Your Back A Break With These Spinal Health Tips…Page 1

How To Use Your Smartphone On An Overseas Trip…Page 2

4 Expert Insights On Estate Sale Shopping…Page 3

Organize Your Laundry Room For Maximum Efficiency…Page 3

Answer This Trivia Question And You Could Win $75 Gift Card from Lure Restaurant...Page 4

What Advice Can You Give to First- Time Homebuyers?...Page 4

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!)… Meaning: Danish concept; describes a content and cozy feeling of well-being Sample Sentence: A crackling fire and cup of hot cocoa on a snowy day is a sure way to conjure hygge. A Group of Zebras Some collective nouns for animals are mundane, while others are unusual, funny, and especially apt. Here are a few interesting ones:  Dazzle of zebras  Parliament of owls  Sloth of bears  Pandemonium of parrots  Bloat of hippos  Ostentation of peacocks  Crash of rhinos  Journey of giraffes Don’t you hate having to dig for the matching pillowcases for your sheets? Or the fitted sheet that goes with the flat sheet on top of the pile? Make changing the bed linens easier by storing sheets differently. Fold all pieces of a sheet set (fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcases) into a neat pile, leaving one pillow case out. Slide that neat pile into the remaining pillowcase. No more hunting for missing pieces when you’re making the bed! Quotes To Live By … “One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.” Smart Sheet Storage “Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” –Charles M. Schulz “I work very hard, and I play very hard. I’m grateful for life. And I live it – I believe life loves the liver of it. I live it.” –Maya Angelou hygge (hue-gah) noun –Thomas Fuller

Using Your Smartphone Internationally

While traveling out of the country used to mean being out of touch with family and friends until you got home, smartphones now make staying in touch easy. Too easy, in fact - because we end up forgetting that it can cost exponentially more to do simple things on our phones when we’re not at home. Here are a few easy ways to use your phone on an international trip without spending a fortune.  Upgrade to an International Plan - Your mobile provider may have international plans to which you could switch just for the duration of your trip. Be sure to find out all the costs associated with phone calls, texts, uploading photos, using maps, etc. for every country you’ll be visiting.  Get a Local SIM Card - If you’ve got an unlocked phone, you can pick up a SIM card when you arrive in the country you’re visiting and pop it into your phone. (Just keep your main SIM card safely stowed!) Load up your local SIM card with prepaid credit to make calls, texts, and even data usage much cheaper.  Stick to WiFi Only - The easiest way to avoid an outrageous bill when you get home from a trip is to pretend your phone isn’t really a phone - that it’s just a little computer. After you switch to airplane mode, turn WiFi on and you’re good to go. You can even use apps like WhatsApp, Skype, Google Voice, Facebook Messenger, or iMessage to make calls or send messages using WiFi.

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Here’s A Free, Valuable Resource… Make The Most of Estate Sales Anyone who loves shopping garage sales and thrift stores knows that estate sales are like utopia for treasure hunters. Estate sales aren’t like yard sales, though, so here are a few things to know before you head out on your own shopping spree. Looking for a good sale? Try www.estatesale.com  Know Who’s Running the Show - Some estate sales are organized and run by family, but more often it’s a team of professionals who are handling everything. This information is useful because you can do your homework in advance to find out what payment methods they accept and whether they’ve got strict rules about when to pick up purchases.  Day One vs. Day Two - Going bright and early on day one of an estate sale means you’ll have the best selection of goodies to peruse. It also means you won’t get to do any haggling. Day two (or three, if the sale goes longer) is when haggling can happen, though the selection will be more picked-over.  Poke Around Everywhere - Estate sales generally spread throughout a house, making use of every available nook and cranny to stash items for sale. If an area is off-limits, it’ll be clearly marked. Open cabinets and drawers, go up and down stairs, and don’t forget the garage and backyard.  Bring Cash - If you can’t find information about payment methods accepted, bring cash. Don’t assume they’ll take checks or credit cards. Easy Ways To Organize Your Laundry Room Don’t overlook your laundry room when tackling home re-organization projects. Sure, it’s not a room where you want to spend hours, but it’s a place you’ll spend time regularly. Organize your space for efficiency and you’ll be done in no time.  Unobtrusive Drying Racks - If you’ve got a high ceiling, hang an old ladder or crib bed spring low enough to reach for an easy way to hang clothes to dry without taking up valuable floor space.  Behind-the-Door Storage - Take advantage of every nook and cranny for storage. Hang a shoe or shower caddy from the back of the door for laundry and cleaning products or build a shallow shelving unit to fit on the wall behind the door.  Rolling Cart - Buy or build a simple rolling cart that fits in the narrow space between your washer and dryer for additional (out-of-sight) storage.  Laundry Messages - Use a dry-erase marker directly on your washing machine (test it in an unseen area first!) or paint a cabinet door with chalkboard paint for notes to other family members like, “There are two shirts in this load that need to be hung dry.” Now You Can Search The Home Market, Get Helpful Community Information, AND Receive Important Resources For Saving Time And Money When Buying Or Selling At BchRealEstate.com

Brain Teaser… What has forests but no trees, roads but no cars, and lakes but no water?

(See page 4 for the answer.)

What’s My Home Worth? If you want to know your home’s current value, I will gladly conduct a Maximum Value Home Audit . Request this “no charge” in-depth home value analysis by calling me at: 805-701- 8410 . DIY Produce Wash Clean your fruits and veggies with this easy make-at-home solution. Mix together:  2 cups water  1/2 cup white distilled vinegar  juice of 1 lemon Store in the fridge (because of the lemon juice) until you need it. Greener Fabric Softener? Ditch traditional dryer sheets in favor of felted wool dryer balls. They reduce static, cut drying time (sometimes in half!), and last for years. Plus, you can make your laundry smell like whatever you want with a few drops of essential oils. Eyewear Websites You’re no longer limited to the eyeglass frame selection at your local mall. Here are a few online spectacle shops to check out. www.eyebuydirect.com –See which inexpensive frames suit you with the site’s virtual try-on tool, and if you’re www.fetcheyewear.com – Fetch donates 100% of their profits to animal welfare. There’s a try-at-home program so you’ll get to test frames before you buy. www.lensabl.com – When you have specs you like and just need an updated prescription put into them, try Lensabl. They’ll replace the lenses in your existing frames – and it’s all done by mail for maximum convenience. not happy there’s a 14-day no- questions-asked return policy.

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“Who Else Wants To Win $75 Gift Card for Lure Restaurant?”

Guess who won last month’s Trivia Question? I’m pleased to announce the lucky winner of last month’s quiz. And the winner is…drum roll please: Bill Reno is the winner of the drawing for the trivia quiz challenge.

Brain Teaser Answer:

A map!

Why is the Dominican Republic’s flag unusual? a) It has a bible on it. b) It is the world’s oldest flag. c) It has plant life on it. d) It was designed by a woman.

Saving Old Cast Iron Pans Finding old cast iron cookware at thrift shops is great, but what if they’re all rusted? Not to worry! Here’s how to restore and season them back to life. 1. Scrub the whole pan (including handle, sides, bottom) with hot water, mild soap and steel wool. It may take some time to get rid of every speck of rust. Scrub again with an abrasive (but not metal) sponge to get rid of all steel wool remnants and rust bits. Rub a small amount of oil (canola is fine) onto every surface of the pan with a paper towel. Wipe off any excess. Put the pan upside-down in a 450- 500F oven for roughly an hour. Let the pan cool in the oven after you turn the heat off. 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 4. 5. Rinse again with hot water. 6. 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. 2. 3. Rinse with hot water.

The answer is a) It has a bible on it. The country’s coat of arms features a bible, and the coat of arms is in the center of the national flag. It’s the only country with a bible on its flag. So, let’s move on to this month’s trivia question. What profession takes its name from an old word meaning “twelve dozen?” a) Artist b) Doctor c) Carpenter d) Grocer

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Real Estate Corner…

Q. What advice can you give to first-time homebuyers?

A. The best advice is to learn from the mistakes of others. Here are three common examples:

 Not knowing what you can afford . Examine your budget, get a copy of your credit report, and sit down with a qualified lender to determine how much of a loan you can afford. Feel free to ask me for a list of lender recommendations, then make sure you comparison shop for a mortgage.  Forgetting to consider the overall costs of home ownership. You can make the monthly payment, but remember to add in the cost for homeowners’ insurance, property taxes, utility costs, plus maintenance.  Paying too much for a beautifully staged home. The home looks perfect , but will it look that way when you move in your furniture? If you’re buying a home for the first time, you should have a copy of my Free Consumer Report called, “Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid.” Call me and I’ll send a copy out to you.

Do you have a real estate question you want answered? Feel free to call me at 805-701-8410. Perhaps I’ll feature it in my next issue!

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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

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

4446 Antigua Way

2

2

1549

Antigua

$588,888

4463 Antigua Way

2 2 2 2 2 3

2 2 2 2 2 3

1368 1549 1517 1627 1550 2360

Madeira

$599,000 $604,888 $615,000 $634,000 $799,000 $999,000

Antigua

Antigua

Martinique

Antigua (Phase I)

2031 Majorca

Capri

4711 San Sebastian 2222 Cannes Sq. Market Average

Antigua (Ambassador)

Vina del Mar

$690,682

Homes Pending…

Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

2223 Martinique

2

2

1113

Martinique (Phase I)

$539,000 $539,000

Market Average

Sold Properties… (01/01/18 Thru 01/19/19) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold 01/31/18 02/05/18 07/25/18 04/22/18 05/11/18 06/07/18 08/14/18 02/26/18 03/27/18 03/30/18 06/11/18 04/27/18 05/23/18 10/18/18 10/23/18 05/25/18 08/24/18 07/06/18 05/31/18 04/11/18

4442 Antigua

$499,888 $499,999 $549,888 $595,000 $589,000 $624,888 $638,888 $635,000 $635,000 $649,000 $655,000 $639,888 $640,000 $679,500 $669,000 $799,000 $845,000 $839,888 $1,050,000 $1,295,000 $707,406

$466.000 $490,000 $525,000 $575,000 $575,000 $615,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $625,000 $627,500 $628,000 $640,000 $648,000 $669,000 $785,000 $820,000 $830,000

1217 1368 1217 1368 1550 1459 1549 1459 1368 1369 1627 1550 1369 1800 1800 1628 2360 2360

$382.91 Martinique $358.19 Madeira

2365 Martinique 1955 Majorca 2133 Martinique 2051 Majorca 2386 Martinique 2227 Martinique 2313 Martinique 1990 San Tropez 2317 Martinique 2345 Martinique 1900 Majorca 2325 Martinique 1992 San Tropez 2202 Vina del Mar 2206 Vina del Mar 2333 Vina del Mar 1965 San Sebastian Market Average 4451 Antigua 4440 Antigua

431.39

Martinique

$420.32 Madeira

$370.97 Antigua

$421.52 Antigua (Phase I)

$403.49 Antigua

$428.38 Antigua (phase I)

$456.87 Madeira

$456.54 Madeira (Ambassador)

$385.68 Capri $405.42 Antigua $467.49 Madeira $359.80 Capri

$379.04 Capri

$482.19 Capri (Ambassador)

$347.46 Vina del Mar $351.69 Vina del Mar $434.32 Vina del Mar

$1,025,000 2360 $1,215,000 1550

$783.87 Antigua (Ambassador)

$687,289

$429.29

RE/MAX represented buyer, seller or both . Properties as of January 19, 2019 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. ”

Homes Currently Active … Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Harbor

2

3

1502

Villa

$699,000 $699,000

Market Average

Homes Currently Taking Back Up Offers … Address Bdrms Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Sunset

1

1

1135

T-3

$589,000 $589,000

Market Average

Sold Properties (01/01/18 Thru 01/19/19) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold

3039 Harbor 2949 Harbor 3031 Harbor 3057 Harbor 3554 Sunset 3013 Harbor 3120 Sunset 3424 Sunset 3420 Sunset 3674 Sunset

$365,000 $495,000 $549,000 $524,500 $549,000 $539,000 $575,000 $595,000 $$595,000 $605,000 $619,999 $650,000 $710,000 $571,180

$370,000 $490,000 $500,000 $515,000 $520,000 $539,000 $575,000 $580,000 $583,000 $590,000 $610,000 $635,000 $695,000 $562,643

781

$473.75 $409.02 $443.26 $456.56 $458.15 $477.84 $479.97 $511.01 $413.18 $400.27 $462.47 $481.43

Plan A Plan D Plan B Plan B

06/20/18

1198 1128 1128 1135 1128 1198 1135 1411 1474 1319 1319 1485

08/31/18 05/11/18 10/22/18 07/13/18 03/14/18 02/28/18 06/25/18 08/07/18 05/21/18 09/19/18 04/13/18 10/30/18

T-3

Plan B Plan D

T-3 T-3 T-1 T-2 T-2

3650 Sunset

4526 LaBrea 3225 Harbor

$468.01

Villa

Market Average

$458.34

Bold: REMAX Represented Buyers, Sellers or Both

The information referenced has been provided by the Ventura County MLS Corporation’s MLS as of Jan 19, 2019. 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.

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