APRIL 2021 | ISSUE 136
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For those of you who closely follow the local real estate market, we just wanted to keep you up to date on the real estate market for Gulf Front, Gulf View, and other foreclosures in our area that you can always find on our website. Click the links below to view our updated list of foreclosures. Not looking for a foreclosure? Feel free to create a customized search, or browse our site to view all properties that are currently on the market.


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The Sunshine State
FLORIDA, the Sunshine State, is known for its miles of gorgeous beaches and warm weather. According to the latest survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report, our beautiful peninsula is ranked #10 as the best overall state to live in as compared to all 50 states in America (up from #13 the previous year). 

Rankings were determined based on the average of three years of data from a yearly survey that questioned 70,000 individuals to grade their states in these eight categories:

  • health care
  • education
  • economy
  • infrastructure
  • opportunity
  • fiscal stability
  • crime and corrections
  • natural environment

What we really love about Florida is that it draws people from all walks of life. We really are a melting pot – a paradise for both young and old, for sports enthusiasts, for excellent educational and business opportunities—and much more! Florida ranked #3 in education, #8 in economy and in fiscal stability. For many people, the fact that Florida does not have a state income tax is a real draw.  

Washington was No. 1, with Minnesota, Utah, New Hampshire, and Idaho rounding out the top five. The bottom five were Alabama, West Virginia, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Three of these states are some of our personal favorite states—that is the southeastern states, of course!

We love living in Florida! Weather. People. Opportunity. Sports. Education. Diversity. What do you like about Florida? We would like to help you purchase a slice of Florida, which is #1 in our book!
Explore Our Featured Properties
Located on the 14th floor of Ariel Dunes II at Seascape Golf & Beach Resort, this unit offers spectacular views of the Gulf. From the spacious private balcony, take in the sights of miles of coastline. The kitchen features granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. New wood plank tile flooring has been installed in the bedroom and living area. The unit also has built-in hallway bunks, stackable washer/dryer, and 9-foot ceilings. Enjoy the private gym and pools that are part of Ariel Dunes. Here you're also part of Seascape Resort, a perennial favorite of visitors. Within its gates, you will find an 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, conference center, 2,000 feet of beach frontage, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants at the Towne Centre, and more. Paradise!
This beautiful bayfront property has year-round deep water making for the perfect boater's paradise! This home underwent a renovation from top to bottom with features including luxury vinyl plank floors, granite and quartz countertops, new cabinets in the redesigned kitchen with shiplap ceilings, commercial-grade appliances, and a pecky cypress custom hood. Beautiful bedroom suites are spacious and inviting. Every bathroom has new cabinets and fixtures. A new addition was also added to the home which includes a private mother-in-law suite with an elevator. The suite is complete with a kitchen, living area, and bedroom. The outdoor area is a dream! Relax by the heated swimming pool with a waterfall feature and enjoy the bay views. The new porch, terrace, and outdoor kitchen complete the backyard oasis. New pavers and a walkway lead you to the composite dock with two boat lifts. The landscaping and hardscape have been completely redone to feature a private beach. A stunning paradise for our clients!
7 Success Principles
Stephen Covey’s amazing bestseller, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, has sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Here are Covey’s principles:

• Be Proactive. Take the initiative. Don’t live reactively.

• Begin with the End in Mind. Effectiveness is not just a matter of reaching a goal but rather of achieving the right goal.

• Do 1st things 1st. Prioritize. Focus on your top priorities. Successful people don’t try to do everything; they concentrate on important tasks and get those done.

• Think Win-Win. â€œInterpersonal leadership” –make all parties winners. Two wins make everyone better off; two losses hurt everyone. A win/lose relationship creates a victor and leaves someone injured. 

• Understand 1st & be understood 2nd. Put yourself in other people’s shoes. Communication is a two-way street. To develop relationships, find out what the other parties want, and what winning means to them. 

• Synergize. Cooperation multiplies the power of one. In fact, “creative cooperation” may yield a force greater than the sum of the parts.

• Sharpen the Saw. There’s a fable about a man sawing a log. The more he saws, the less he cuts. A comrade suggests that he take a break to sharpen the saw. But the man says he can’t stop to sharpen the saw because he is too busy sawing! A dull saw makes the work tiresome and unproductive. Highly effective people take the time they need to sharpen their tools: their bodies, souls, mind, and hearts.