LetsGo2PuntaGorda: December Newsletter

December 2015

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Susan Hill, REALTOR®

After 30 years in the trade show business, I sold my company, Hill & Partners, Inc (www.hillpartners.com ) and moved to sunny Florida and focused on real estate. Working with buyers and sellers affords me the opportunity to apply the same skills that brought such success to my previous endeavor. You can be certain I will respond to your real estate needs with excitement, enthusiasm, rapid response, networking skills and problem-solving solutions!

Member of:

Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce

Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association

Featured Listing

2880 Coral Way

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

List Price: $795,000

3 Beds, 3 Baths

Click here to see a virtual tour of this home.

This house has it all! The most spectacular waterfront views, the perfect southern exposure, a location that cannot be beat and an expansive, inviting home that is an entertaining dream. The minute you enter the front door, you are surrounded by water views - the lanai is spacious and surrounds the crystal clear, sparkling pool. The heated pool and spa feature an Intel touch system control panel and an in-pool cleaning system, and while you are outside you'll be enjoying 178' of seawall, a 150' lighted dock, a 13,500 lb boat lift and a 5 minute ride to the harbor on your sail or power boat - or there is room for both! An updated gourmet kitchen opens to the great room and features granite counters, Bosch cook top, lots of storage, cabinets with pull outs, reverse osmosis, conventional and microwave ovens and sliders on all sides out to the lanai. Three bedrooms and three full baths - the master opens to the lanai and features a master bath with double vanities, walk-in tiled shower and freestanding jetted tub. Split floor plan allows for guests to have their own private suite! The whole house is alarmed and has hurricane protection. Become a part of the original sailboat section in deed restricted PGI and start living the life! Paradise PLUS!

Visit my website to learn more about this listing or contact me at (941) 676-1033 or at [email protected] .

Do You Know About This Free City Service?

Away From Home

If you are away from your home for an extended time, the Punta Gorda Police Department can conduct periodic home checks and notify you of any concerns or problems that arise. Find out more here.

Around Town...

December 8th - January 2nd

Christmas Card Lane

December 8th - December 31st

Christmas Light Canal Cruise

December 12th

Mistletoe Ball

December 13th

Charlotte Harbor Lighted Boat Parade

January 9th - 10th

2016 Florida Winter National Wood Art Expo

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky

LetsGo2PuntaGorda Newsletter

Hello Everybody!

It's December! Wow! That was quick wasn't it? Well, have a wonderful holiday season and don't stress .... I heard someone once say that he loved to travel, but hated traveling. He was, of course, talking about all the hassles involved in getting to his destination: the crowded airports, the heavy luggage, the inevitable delays. In fact, traveling can be so stressful that some people prefer to stay home.

The same can be true for people thinking of buying a new home. You may want to make a move - but the thought of selling, buying, and moving holds you back. That's where I can make a difference. If you, or someone you know is considering a new home, I can help develop a plan that will make the whole process run smoothly and easily.

Please contact me for more details.... and in the interim, enjoy your quirky December holidays ...."Eat a Red Apple Day" on the first; "Bathtub Party Day" on the fifth; "National Maple Syrup Day" on the 17th and "Look on the Bright Side Day" on the 21st!

Happy holidays - have fun and stay safe!

Susan Hill, REALTOR®

Member of RE/MAX "Platinum" Club - 2014

Member of RE/MAX "Platinum" Club - 2013

Member of RE/MAX "100%" Club - 2012

Member of RE/MAX "Executive Club" - 2011

RE/MAX Harbor Realty

Direct - 941-676-1033
Cell - 941-347-8782

[email protected]

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This Month's Facebook Drawing Winner

Congratulations to Suzanne Noel, the winner of December's Facebook drawing!

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October 2015 Local Housing Statistics

Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area

Single-Family Homes

Closed Sales: 398

Year-over-Year %: 7.0%

Condos and Townhouses

Closed Sales: 77

Year-over-Year %: 5.5%

Source: Florida Realtors®

Latest PGI Civic Association News

The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association is a great organization and if you're new to the area, it provides a lot of valuable information about how to become more involved in the community.

You can view a copy of the latest PGICA Commentator here - a monthly publication where you can find information about our area and the multitude of community activities available to you.

Garlands, Wreaths & Trees!

Looking for a high-style, low-fuss approach to decorating for Christmas this year? Take a look at these ideas.

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Organic

Embellish some premade wreaths and filled do-it-yourself wreath forms with evergreen clippings to make several options that can hang in just about any room in your house. For this organic wreath, use three different kinds of moss from a crafts store and use florist U-pins to attatch the moss to florist foam or plastic foam wreath form. Vary the mosses while pinning for an authentic garden-like feel.

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Modern

For a cheery look, start with a grapevine wreath (you can paint it any color you like) and hot-glue round Christmas ornaments in a single color but different shades and sizes. When gluing, adhere the balls to both the wreath and one another for extra hold.

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Doorway

Keep doors simple with a swag over the top, accented with trailing ribbons and ornaments. To best secure the garland, hang it with nails placed right above the molding to minimize visible holes. Cut different lengths of ribbon, string the balls, and knot the lengths together before attaching to one side of the door frame.

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The Tree

Take inspiration from the surrounding landscape to infuse your tree with festive spirit and local flavor. If you live in Florida, even try using palm fronds, like the tree in this photo. Tweak the look to suit your own home.

For more ideas, click here.

Source: Southern Living

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Susan Hill

RE/MAX Harbor Realty

1133 Bal Harbor Blvd, Suite #1129

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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