Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
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Newsletter
July, 2021
Greetings!

July and the weather is hot but many Northern cities have been lots hotter! Dramatic afternoon storms and the heat and humidity are still tolerable. It is easy to get tee and court time, no traffic, restaurants reservations a breeze and the full-timers are enjoying the slower pace.

We never like to feel it necessary to reprint our Hurricane Preparedness information, but it is essential to be informed. Please read how to prepare your property, protect your valuables and remediate any damage. 

And of course, keep up with Real Estate Trends and property news from BallenIsles sales.

Have fun you all!
Laura & Tana
Featured Property 
YOUR HOUSE HERE!

Unbelievable. We have only one listing at this time, 130 Windward Drive (preciously sent as New Listing). This is a startling event for us. If you have any thoughts of moving, now is the time to get your property sold and for the highest price you ever imagined.
Call us for a confidential comparative market analysis and expert advice.

WE HAVE UNDER CONTRACT
158 Sunset Bay Drive
152 Windward Drive
210 Sunset Bay Court
9936 Seagrass Way

CLOSED
76 Laguna Drive
324 Sunset Bay Lane
133 Banyan Isle Drive
1002 Grand Isle Way
103D Palm Point Circle
48 St James Drive  
270 Isle Way
121 Banyan Drive
2 Halidon Court
114 Sunset Bay
Hurricane Preparedness 

EARLY PREPARATION
  • Prepare a hurricane kit at the beginning of the season. After a storm's first warning, lines are long and supplies disappear fast.
  • Hardware items such as tools, heavy work gloves, and sheets of plywood and nails if you intend to cover windows.  
  • Be sure to have a land line phone that doesn’t need electricity. Cell phones may not work and power may be out.
  • Emergency kit with flashlight with extra bulbs, battery operated radio, fully charged battery operated lanterns, batteries, matches, wind up or battery clock, plastic garbage bags, scissors, working fire extinguishers, inexpensive rabbit ear TV antenna, map of area, list of phone numbers and a copy of your insurance policy.
  • Medical supplies to include 2 week supply of all medications, insect repellent sprays, sunscreen, soap, first-aid kit and handbook, aspirin, diarrhea medication, antiseptic solution and disinfectant.
  • Kitchen supplies to include manual can opener, bottle opener, matches in a plastic bag, pocket knife, ice chests or coolers, paper plates and napkins, plastic cups, knives, forks and spoons.
  • Food items to store ahead of time. Don't forget bottled water and water purification tablets (ordinary household bleach that contains hypochlorite as its only active ingredient can also be used).
 
TWO DAYS BEFORE
  • Check flashlight and radio batteries.
  • Check food and water supplies.
  • Refill special medications and get cash.
  • Fill car with gas and make sure you have a spare tire.
  • Determine where you will go in the house during the hurricane.
                              
ONE DAY BEFORE
  • Clear patio and yard of loose objects. Prepare patio screen enclosures by removing a 6 ft. panel on each side to allow wind to pass through.
  • Put all important documents in a safe, dry place.
  • Fill bathtub and water bottles.
  • Move valuables off the floor and move furniture away from  windows.
  • Move TV, battery operated radio, flashlight and food to room where you're spending the hurricane.

DURING THE STORM
  • Close all interior doors and don't open any windows, not even a crack.
  • Closely monitor radio and TV.
  • Stay off the phone.
  • Don't light candles or kerosene lanterns.
  • Wait for the all-clear before going out. If winds die down, you may only be in the eye of the storm.      
 
AFTER THE STORM
  • Only call 911 if there is a life-threatening situation.
  • Open doors and windows to let out noxious smells and gases.
  • Assume all lines are live. Don't use electrical appliances until dry.
  • Check for gas leaks. If pilot light is out, shut off gas at appliance supply valve (usually within 6 ft.).
  • Watch out for insects, snakes and animals - even alligators.
  • Start preparing a list of damage. Take photos or a video. Keep receipts of repairs, supplies, food, hotel
  • If necessary, spray paint your telephone number, address and Insurance Company on a piece of wood or on the side of your house.
REAL ESTATE TRENDS
BallenIsles Sales

BallenIsles is HOT! HOT! HOT! And we are not talking about the weather. Inventory shows just 3 properties for sale and they might be gone before you finish reading this. There are 17 properties that closed in May and a whopping 20 closings in June! If you own a house in BallenIsles you are now rich. If you ever thought of moving on, now is the time. Call us. We can make your Real Estate dreams come true..
BallenIsles - May and June
*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 07/07/2021 
Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
561.758.8625   561.389.6838

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