Palm Beach Real Estate and Loans

Just when you think you've heard it all real estate-wise, something new comes up.  Selling, buying there's always something new going on.

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Well, here's the newest problem - Oh, the horror:

"It's hard enough right now to move a renovated ranch-style house within walking distance of mass transit," says Cleveland-area agent Maria Reynolds, adding that she has stopped including photos of wraith-infested mansions in her real estate catalogs. "Never mind a place that's got blood running from the faucets, the apparition of a boy in a sailor suit standing at the top of the stairs, and no granite countertops."

Read the rest here - Realtors Blame Housing Market For Slump in ......

This came out yesterday in The Onion, one of the few news sources left that I still trust.

 For the 'challenged' folks out there, yes, the story is a joke.  My comment about the news sources, however..........

If you've been looking for the best in Palm Beach Gardens real estate, you'll have plenty to choose from this weekend-

We'll be featuring luxury properties in both BallenIsles and Mirasol - two of the area's most desireable communities.

 I will be at 127 Remo Place - you can call me at 561-282-7406, or just drop by between 2-4.

This weekend I'll be featuring 110 Coconut Key Court in Palm Beach Gardens' prestigeous Golf / Country Club,  BallenIsles.

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This former model home features:

• 3 bedrooms + den
• 3 full bathrooms
• 2.5 car garage
• professional, stylish decorating throughout
• Great Room has a fantastic view of the 12th hole of the South Course
• state-of-the-art kitchen with granite countertops
• custom pool with waterfall
• summer kitchen
• click here for more details

This gorgeous home is being offered fully furnished and a full golf membership is available.

Make sure to drop by this weekend - or call me @ Leibowitz Realty Group if you have any questions.

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Once again the local paper went a 'little' overboard with one of it's headlines.

It never seems to end.

Bold, attention-getting, negative statements help sell papers.

This morning's Palm Beach Post readers were hit in the face with: "Property Values Plummet in County".

The worst part is that so many people will never continue to read just a little further to see that the so called 'plummet' is only a 7% price drop.  Certainly not great, but hardly the hideous drop that the headline leads you to believe.

As far as I'm concerned garbage like this actually helps slow the recovery of the real estate market.

Why?  Because the press makes the situation seem horrible.  And they do it over and over and over.......

This results in the impression that all Florida real estate owners are desparate and ready to accept any unsupported low-ball offer. 

In addition to the sensationalism, they also make generalized comments that obviously don't apply to all areas. If you average out what's happening in the ENTIRE County, yes, things are down.

But in several areas, such as Palm Beach, prices are actually going up!

Does that warrant a headline?  Absolutely not - it's buried in the middle of the article.

I certainly don't want the media to lie or sugar-coat the situation BUT balanced reporting would definitely be welcome for a change.

This week's featured Palm Beach Gardens Real Estate is 108 Island Cove Way in BallenIsles.

I will be there to show the home from 2-4 PM this Sunday - 5/18/08.

 Listed at $649,500 - this single family home is a perfect example of how you can live in BallenIsles without spending a fortune.

 With 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms it's a perfect size for a small family.

 Click here for more details.

If you and your family have been thinking about purchasing real estate in Palm Beach Gardens, I wouldn't suggest waiting considering what the Wall Street Journal had to say earlier in the month!  There's nothing like good news....

For questions about this property - or any ohers in BallenIsles - please don't hesitate to call me at 561-282-7406.

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