January 2018

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

Do People Like You?

You can be more successful in everything you do by increasing your “likability.” In today’s Service For Life ! ® Free consumer newsletter, you’ll learn that in addition to being genuine and sincere, you can do some things that give you a psychological advantage and result in people liking you even more. You’ll also learn how you can make your home safer in case of an emergency, things you can do to improve your bad “teeth habits,” some possibilities for legitimate work-at-home jobs– plus fun facts, a trivia challenge, and lots more. But first… Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood. Sales statistics for Mandalay Shores, Hollywood Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Mandalay Bay, Seabridge, Westport, The Colony, HarborWalk, Harbour Island and C.I. Waterfront Homes . Note: An inventory of less than 6 months is considered a seller’s market; more than 6 months, a buyer’s.

CLOSED ESCROWS

ACTIVE LISTINGS

INVENTORY (MONTHS)

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 10 15 11 17 21

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 73 66 50 62 75 3.27 3.41 2.48 2.7 4.02 92 73 53 63 84 3.23 4.32 2.78 3.03 3.95 96 81 72 70 84 4.49 3.65 3.03 3.69 3.9 91 74 87 80 88 4.52 4.7 4.33 3.58 4.72 84 94 95 74 107 4.14 5.35 4.22 3.8 4.99 92 102 96 83 112 4.48 5.89 4.35 4.73 4.19 102 112 99 102 102 4.44 5.63 4.3 5.27 4.26 103 115 95 112 103 4.37 5.75 4.13 5.11 3.82 95 108 91 106 95 3.82 4.77 3.83 5.18 3.83 83 93 87 107 96 3.77 3.33 3.33 4.52 2.4 80 75 75 93 61 3.76 3.19 2.8 4.06 2.45 82 66 64 83 63 3.25 2.5 2.81 3.64

January

February 15 15 16 14 18

March

24 18 25 18 34 24 20 19 17 18 29 19 29 23 20 25 24 24 21 44 23 25 28 24 22 22 28 28 22 30

April May June

July

August

September 20 18 27 26 29

October

23 40 25 24 28

November 20 17 21 19 23

December

9 21 20 22

5 thru 12/15

Coming Soon: I have a Capri floor plan in the ambassador Series (attached garage). Also, a Madeira floor plan coming soon with new hard surface flooring, new kitchen counters… and at Las Palomas (a great PUD just off the beach with nobody above you) I have a fantastic single level 2 bedroom 2 bath with attached 2 car garage, beautifully updated with wood like plank flooring, coming on the market at $459,000 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 Florence Gadbois CA DRE#01040021 RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors

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Warning Before You Sell Your Home... Don’t put your home on the market without my Free Consumer Guide titled, “ How To Avoid 7 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home .” My exclusive report will give you all the facts for a fast, top dollar sale. Just call 805-701-8410 anytime, 24 hours, and I’ll rush a copy out to you for free.  Don’t overdo it. You don’t need everyone to like you to be successful. Aim to increase your likability factor to the people who matter to you (and your success) most.  Demonstrate that you like people. Remember their names and use them. (One trick to remembering names is to say the name to someone else.) If you ask a question, give the person time to respond. Remaining silent and waiting for an answer can be especially useful in negotiations.  Learn active listening. Do this by a) paying attention; b) using body language to show you’re interested; c) giving feedback, such as rephrasing what a person says to you to show that you understood them; d) asking questions, but not interrupting; and e) giving your opinion respectfully. If you disagree with someone, look for ways to find common ground. Service For Life ! “Insider Tips For Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Living…” How To Get Ahead By Increasing Your “Likability” Being liked puts you on the fast track to success in everything you do. You are naturally likable by being genuine and sincere, but here are some simple tips that can give you a psychological advantage and result in people liking you even more:  Like yourself first. Be confident in your strengths. Your likability increases as you increase your ability to like yourself. Smiling and sharing your positivity will bring out the same in others.  Maintain eye contact during conversations but keep it in balance (about 60 percent of the time) . Nod your head when you’re speaking and people will be inclined to agree with you.

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January 2018 Oxnard, California

Inside This Issue…

Tips To Help You Be More Likable (And More Successful)…Page 1

Chew On This: You Need To Be Kind To Your Teeth…Page 2

Consider These Work-At-Home Possibilities…Page 2

Safety Features You May Want To Add To Your Home…Page 3

Answer This Trivia Question and Qualify to enter the drawing to win $75 Gift Certificate for Lure Restaurant...Page 4

What Should I Keep In Mind During Negotiations With A Buyer?…Page 4

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Be Kind To Your Teeth

B Quotes To Live By… “Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Walk beside me and be my friend.” –Albert Camus “Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” –Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson “My New Year's Resolution List usually starts with the desire to lose between ten and three thousand pounds.” –Nia Vardalos, actress Is This Collectible Valuable? According to AARP.org , these factors are most important in determining if something you have in your attic is really worth money.  Timing – Pop collectibles peak in value about 30 years after their time.  Rarity – Better if it was a prototype before the item was mass-produced.  Condition – Must be in good shape.  Age – Old is good. A thousand-year- old bowl? You’ve got a winner! Yes, it has happened.  Authenticity – Best if you can document where it came from. 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!)… Whataboutery wat-a-bowt-er-ee- noun Meaning : the practice of responding to an accusation by making a counter- accusation (what about…?), relevant or irrelevant. Sample Sentence: People who use whataboutery are uncomfortable with the subject and wish to shift the argument elsewhere. Trivia For Your Next Party Do you know who the richest person in your state is? Probably not (unless it’s you)! Go to www.forbes.com and search this exact phrase “Meet the richest person in every state 2017.”

Do you want to spend more time at the dentist’s office? Change these bad “teeth habits.”

Would You Like To Know How Much Your Neighbor’s Home Listed Or Sold For? Avoid: Chewing on ice. Ice cubes can chip or crack teeth. Fix: Drink ice-less beverages or drink through a straw. Chew sugarless gum instead if you need an alternate “chewing” activity. Avoid: Using teeth as tools. They’re meant for chewing, not opening small packages. Fix: Find the right tool to get the job done. Avoid: Nail-biting. It causes stress on your jaw from holding it in an unnatural position. Fix: Use bitter-tasting nail polishes and keep your hands busy doing something else. Avoid: Grinding or clenching teeth, which wears them down. Fix: Wear a mouth-guard to bed (purchase one at a drugstore). Practice relaxation techniques before bed (Search livestrong.com for “jaw relaxation exercises”). Work-At-Home Possibilities If it’s right for you, working from home can be profitable, but there are scams out there to entice you into a job that may not be legitimate. Look for an established company that asks for references and has an interview process. Here are some popular jobs: - Customer service representative – Amazon is one of the leaders in “telework.” Check “Hiring” on their website. - Virtual assistant – Learn more about the job from the International Virtual Assistants Association at ivaa.org . - Teacher – With more online students, there’s a need for more online teachers. Take a look at GetEducated.com. Go to Resources, and Online Teaching Jobs. - Coding/programmer/web developer – If you don’t have the skills, you can take some courses first. Check out CodeAcademy.com and learn for free. Maybe you’re just curious. Or maybe you want to know how much your home is worth. Either way, I can help…with no “sales pitches” or run- arounds. Call me at 805-701-8410 and I’ll give you all the facts.

For more ideas, check out a site like Upwork.com.

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Safety Features Your Home May Not Have Start off the new year by taking a look at the safety features of your home. Are you well-protected in case of an emergency? Here are some things you can add to ensure it’s even safer. You can buy most of them at a hardware store, Home Depot, Lowe’s or Amazon.  An “emergency” ladder. That’s the kind that you drop outside of an upstairs window in case you need to escape a fire. Price: about $35.  Motion-sensor lights. Consider installing these near your front door, back yard and near the garage. The instant motion-activated light will scare off nighttime intruders and also light your own way when you go outside in the dark. Price: $30 to $70.  High-tech door lock. Pricier than your average deadbolt, but now your smartphone or iPad can be your front-door key. Shop Amazon or big-box stores for a variety of products from $70 for a simple keypad to $180 for one you control with your phone.  Fire extinguisher. This is a must-have in your kitchen, as well as your basement and garage. Put it in a convenient place and learn how to use it. It’s best to go with a rechargeable multi-purpose A-B-C. Check the pressure once a month to make sure it’s charged. Price: $40 to $85.  Emergency radio. If your electricity goes out, you need one of these to get weather alerts. They run on batteries, hand-crank or solar power. Prices start at $40 on Amazon but the $60 version will even recharge your smartphone.

1 How To Store Spinach  Wash the leaves and dry them thoroughly before repackaging. Keep them in a salad spinner or hard-sided container lined with paper towels, OR… Brain Teaser… They bring back the past, make us laugh, make us young, born in an instant, yet last a lifetime. What are they? (See page 4 for the answer.) Real Estate Question? Maybe you want to know how much your home is worth. Or maybe you just need a recommendation for a handyman, carpet cleaner or plumber… Either way, I love hearing from all of my good friends and clients. And I’m happy to help answer questions you might have about anything relating to real estate or home-ownership. If you have a question, tip or idea, call me at 805-701-8410 . I’m here to help!  Freeze them: blanche in boiling water for 30 seconds, dunk in ice water, dry, place in plastic bag and put in freezer. People are learning more about their ancestry and even their own risk for certain diseases through these websites: www.23andme.com – Discover your origins and whether you carry a specific copy of a mutated gene for 40+ health conditions. Price: ancestry $99; health and ancestry $199. www.familytreedna.com – In-depth DNA analysis of your family roots. Price: $89 to $556, depending on complexity. www.pathway.com – FiT iQ gives insight into how your DNA influences your body’s response to diet and exercise; SkiN iQ gives understanding into genetic predisposition for skin conditions. Price: each starts at $124.  Mail-In Genetic Testing Websites

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“Who Else Wants A Chance to Win $75 Gift Certificate 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: Dawn Canfield of The Colony was the first to correctly answer my quiz question. Who was the only President of the United States to be sworn into office by his father? a) George W. Bush b) Calvin Coolidge c) John Quincy Adams d) William Taft

Brain Teaser Answer: Memories!

Shopping Mall Tricks You’ve probably walked into a mall or grocery store and bought things you didn’t need. That’s called the “Gruen Transfer,” named after Victor Gruen, who designed America’s first large indoor mall in Edina, MN, in 1952. He laid out the mall to invite consumers to wander around the stores and give in to impulse buying. You see it often with things like sales signs, free samples, and enticing aromas and music. What do you call a dog magician? A Labracadabrador! What’s the difference between a cat and a frog? A cat has nine lives but a frog croaks every night ! What do you call a blind dinosaur? Do-you-think-he-saur-us 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…   Animal Laughs… 

The answer is b) Calvin Coolidge. So let’s move on to this month’s trivia question.

In what 2011 noir movie was Hugh Jackman replaced by Ryan Gosling?

a) Crazy, Stupid Love b) The Ides of March c) Stay d) Drive

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Note: Rule Change: Entrants have until the 10 th of month to submit answer to the Trivia Challenge. On the 11 th of the month the winner’s name will be drawn from the group who has submitted the correct answer. Please be sure to include your contact information.

Real Estate Corner…

Q. What do I need to know about negotiating when I sell my home?

A. Revealing too much information to buyers when you’re negotiating the sale of your home is a common, costly mistake. Here’s how to avoid it.  Know what you want from the sale and try to determine what your buyers want, so you will make a deal that benefits you both. A professional REALTOR ® knows the questions to ask potential buyers to determine their motivation for buying and what price they can afford.  Don’t mention the “appraisal” value of your home at a showing to try to persuade a buyer to pay more for it.  If you’re at a showing, don’t tell a buyer why you’re selling (especially if you need to sell it quickly). Just say your housing needs have changed.

Florence Gadbois CA DRE#01040021 RE/MAX Gold Coast 805-701-8410

Florence@Bchrealestate.com www.BeachMarinaHomes.com 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.

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Florence’s…. 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

2317 Martinique

2 3 2

2 3 2

1627 2360 1550

Capri

$679,000 $899,888 $1,295,888 $958,258

Vina del Mar San Sebastian

Vina del Mar

Antigua (Ambassador)

Market Average

Homes Accepting Back-Up Offers…

Address Antigua

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan Martinique

Asking Price

2 2

2 2

1217 1368

$499,888 $499,999 $499,943

Martinique

Madeira

Market Average

Sold Properties… (01/01/17 Thru 12/18/17) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold

4685 San Sebastian

$499,888 $517,000 $525,000 $549,000 $529,000 $559,000 $550,000 $569,000 $599,000 $599,000 $570,000 $625,000 $599,900 $590,000 $629,000 $649,900 $749,000 $859,888 $899,888 $939,000 $999,888 $45,962 $599,000 $610,000 $614,888

$475,000 $510,000 $520,000 $520,000 $529,000 $543,000 $545,000 $555,000 $565,000 $570,000 $575,000 $580,000 $590,000 $605,000 $629,000 $649,900 $695,000 $839,888 $840,000 $935,000 $999,888 $632,203 $595,000 $595,000 $600,000

1369 1113 1113 1368 1368 1113 1369 1550 1459 1550 1369 1627 1368

$339.29 Madeira

01/06/17 11/01/17 12/12/17 06/26/17 10/31/17 03/29/17 01/17/17 07/24/17 05/15/17 02/03/17 06/05/17 06/23/17

2210 Martinique 2244 Martinique 2013 Majorca 1902 Majorca

$458.22 Martinique (phase I) $467.20 Martinique (phase I)

$380.12 Madeira $386.70 Madeira

2185 Martinique

$487.43 Martinique (phase I)

4445 Antigua 4457 Antigua

$398.10 Madeira $358.30 Antigua $344.19 Antigua $367.98 Antigua

2251 Martinique 2001 Majorca 1990 San Tropez 2157 Martinique 2363 Martinique

$427.01 Madeira (Ambassador)

$356.48 Capri

$431.29 Madeira

10/18/17

1967 Majorca

1550

$384.12 Antigua

08/25/17

4467 Antigua

1627

$365.70 Capri

08/31/17

2301 Martinique

1459

$411.24 Antigua (phase I)

10/13/17

4425 Antigua

1368 1627

$442.25 Madeira $386.60 Capri $359.66 Capri

10/04/17 06/19/17 04/05/17 09/01/17 01/20/17 08/25/17 12/11/17 03/30/17

2287 Martinique 2231 Martinique 2017 San Sebastian 1983 San Sebastian 2123 Vina del Mar 2350 Vina del Mar 1981 San Sebastian Market Average

180

1218 1369 2360 2692 1628

$570.61 Martinique (Ambassador) $613.15 Madeira (Ambassador)

$355.93 Vina del Mar $347.33 Costa de Oro

$614.18 Capri (Ambassador)

$418.36

RE/MAX represented buyer, seller or both . Properties as of Dec. 18, 2017 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

Sunset

2

1

925

Plan C

$479,000 $479,000

Market Average

Sold Properties (09/01/16 Thru 12/19/17) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold

3024 Sunset 3024 Sunset 3674 Sunset 3045 Harbor 3121 Harbor 3140 Sunset 3684 Sunset 4522 LaBrea 3650 Sunset 3009 Harbor 4506 La Brea 3634 Sunset 3480 Sunset 3550 Sunset 3380 Sunset 4501LaBrea

$459,900 $480,000 $509,000 $517,000 $509,000 $499,000 $550,000 $519,000 $535,000 $529,000 $549,000 $569,000 $599,000 $669,000 $729,000 $785,000 $565,326

$452,500 $485,000 $495,000 $500,000 $500,000 $504,000 $505,000 $517,000 $517,000 $517,500 $539,000 $545,000 $588,000 $655,000 $719,000 $750,000 $552,600

925

$489.19 $406.46 $335.82 $417.36 $356.63 $389.49 $444.93 $455.51 $391.96 $458.78 $365.67 $413.19 $445.79 $496.59 $487.46 $505.05 $437.36

Plan C Plan C

09/23/16 09/22/17 09/09/16 07/28/17 12/30/16 03/10/17 09/28/17 06/14/17 06/14/17 10/31/17 12/27/16 10/06/17 11/06/17 12/21/16 12/20/16 04/28/17

925

1474 1198 1402 1294 1135 1135 1319 1128 1474 1319 1319 1319 1475 1485

Villa

Plan D

Villa

Plan D

T-3 T-3 T-2

Plan B

T-1

T-2 T-2 T-2

Villa Villa

Market Average

Bold: REMAX Represented Buyers, Sellers or Both

Properties on HOLD

Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Harbor

3

3

1485

Villa

$799,000 $799,000

Market Average

The information referenced has been provided by the Ventura County MLS Corporation’s MLS as of Dec. 19, 2017. 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.