January 2021

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Want To Know How To Make Your New Health Routine Stick?

Even with the best of intentions, many of us find it challenging to keep new healthy routines going. In today’s Service For Life ! ® Free consumer newsletter, you’ll learn some tricks to help make sure you won’t backslide into old habits. You’ll also learn about how to stay safe when using rideshare services, tips for protecting your business’ reputation from negative reviews, and a few easy ways to give your home’s bathroom a spa makeover–plus fun facts, a trivia challenge, and lots more. Here are the sales statistics for the Beach/Marina area, which includes Mandalay Shores, Hollywood Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Mandalay Bay, Seabridge, Westport, The Colony, HarborWalk, HarborWest , CI Waterfront Homes and Harbour Island. Note: Inventory less than 6 months is considered a seller’s market; more than 6 months, a buyer’s

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Active Listings

Inventory (months)

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 17 21 21 14 23

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 62 75 70 67 80 2.7 4.02 2.13 4.49 4.14 63 84 53 91 92 3.03 3.95 2.59 3.37 4.68 70 84 63 69 89 3.69 3.9 2.51 4.5 4.68 80 88 60 87 90 3.58 4.72 2.42 5.46 4.9 74 107 54 108 93 3.8 4.99 2.82 6.98 4.29 83 112 70 128 78 4.73 4.19 4.2 7.04 4.38 102 102 97 122 80 5.27 4.26 4.1 6.88 4.05 112 103 92 125 62 5.11 3.82 4.21 7.04 4.78 106 95 95 126 51 5.18 3.83 3.67 6.3 1.5 107 96 81 115 34 4.52 2.4 4.13 5.74 1.8 93 61 87 100 41 4.06 2.45 3.81 4.71 1.23 83 63 79 93 32 3.64 2.54 3.32 4.3

January

February 14 18 12 15 11

March

18 34 28 14 17 17 18 19 20 17

April May June July

8

23 20 31 18

21 44 22 11 22 24 22 15 24 46 22 30 32 29 32

August

September 26 29 23 27 45

October

24 28 16 15 49

November 19 23 19 14 19 December 22 11 12 22 17

I closed escrow on 2121 Martinique. Sold for $694,000. I have 2241 Martinique scheduled to close before the end of the year and 2242 Martinique scheduled to close by December 24 th . Coming up: Madeira floor plan with attached garage and an Antigua floor plan. Please call for more information. I truly appreciate your friendship and referrals. Enjoy your issue!

Warmest regards, Florence

Florence Gadbois RE/MAX Gold Coast

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Service For Life ! “Insider Tips For Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Living…” How To Stick To Health Routines While plenty of people aspire to be diligent about healthy routines, it often feels easier to stick to old habits—we’re so comfortable with the routine we already know. To break out of a rut, many people need a leg up. So, here are some tips to help you stick to a new fitness regime or nutritional plan. 1. Meaningful Motivation : It’s important to understand your own psychology when trying to stick to any new routine. Determine your motivation: the reason (or reasons) you want to start a new health routine. It can be helpful to put your “why” into words or pictures and post it in a place you’ll see it every day for constant reminders of your motivational message. 2. Habits or Routines? Habits are individual actions (like brushing your hair), whereas routines are made up of habits (your morning routine might include brushing your hair, taking a shower, and getting dressed) that, often, we do without thinking. When establishing a new routine, it’s useful to break each routine down and identify the habits that you’ll be adding or adjusting. 3. Achievable Goals : Give yourself benchmarks that you’re almost certain you can meet. For example, if you want to exercise more, perhaps your first goal is simply to walk around the block every day for a week. Success begets success. Small victories lead to much bigger ones. 4. Mini-Mind Games : Make it harder to make excuses than to stick to the routine, even if that means playing little games with yourself. For instance, if your running shoes are in the bedroom doorway or your yoga pants folded atop the coffee maker, it’s harder to skip a morning workout. 5. Accountability : Studies show that we’re much more likely to stick to a health routine if we’re not going at it alone. Find a workout buddy who has similar goals, like a running partner. It’s not only motivating to know 6. Track Your Progress : Change can be so slow that it’s all but impossible to notice progress. When starting a new health routine with a specific goal in mind, it’s incredibly useful to track your progress each day so that you can see just how you’re doing over time—and give yourself a pat on the back. Write your workout plan and completed tasks down or try an app like Fitness Buddy . 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. Get your free copy by calling me at…805-701-8410 you’re accountable to someone other than yourself, it’s fabulous to celebrate each milestone with others who are on the same path.

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Inside This Issue…

Tricks To Making Health Routines Stick…Page 1

How To Stay Safe When Ridesharing…Page 2

Turn Your Home Bathroom Into A Mini Spa…Page 2

Protect Your Business Reputation From Bad Reviews…Page 3

Answer This Trivia Question and You Could Win $75 Gift Certificate for Lure Restaurant...Page 4 Do I Have To Hire A Professional Stager Or Can I Stage My Home Myself? …Page 4

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4 Rideshare Safety Tips Whether you’re traveling in a new city or just need to get across town at home, rideshare services (like Lyft and Uber) are an increasingly popular choice. With the large numbers of rides across the world, most of us have heard stories of accidents and crime occurring during rideshares. Luckily, most of these incidents are preventable by keeping the following safety tips in mind. • Make ride requests indoors. Whether you’re requesting a ride at night or during the day, it’s safer to make the request before you go outside. If possible, wait indoors until your ride arrives. • Confirm the ride before getting in the car. Make sure the car’s make and license plate match the ride match from the app. Ask for the driver’s name, and ask them to confirm your name. • Sit in the back seat. It’s a personal car, not a taxi, but being in the back seat affords you access to two doors so you won’t risk getting into or out of the car near a busy lane of traffic. • Utilize the app’s trip sharing feature. Both Lyft and Uber have a trip sharing tool in their safety options. Trip sharing sends the driver’s name, photo, license plate number, and car location with the person of your choice so someone knows where you are and who you’re with. Spa Bathroom Makeover Tips Treating yourself to a spa day is great, but it’s not really feasible to do that every day—no matter how much you might need the spa after a long day of work. Here are some ways to transform your home bathroom into a spa-like environment, making it much easier to indulge your spa desires whenever you like. • Declutter surfaces. Minimalism in the bathroom is more conducive to a spa-like experience. Decant essentials (like liquid soap or cotton balls) into pretty containers and stash the less lovely stuff (like toothpaste and deodorant) in a drawer or cabinet. • Add organic features. Lots of plants can make a bathroom feel lush, and opting for bamboo accessories (like bath mats, bath caddies, and shelves) is an instant spa look. • Upgrade your towel game. Invest in high quality towels (all in white for a serious spa look) and consider installing a towel- warming rack for maximum luxury. • Pay attention to scents. It’s easy to add the calming aromatherapy many spas offer to your own bathroom with essential oil diffusers or natural candles in a relaxing scent. Would You Like To Know How Much Your Neighbor’s Home Listed Or Sold For? 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.

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!)…

hyperlocal (hyper-lokal) adjective

Meaning : relating to a small area or community

B Sample Sentence: Hyperlocal marketing and journalism focus on targeting small areas like neighborhoods. Air-Purifying Plants Just because a plant is in a small pot at the store doesn’t mean it’s meant for indoor life. Here are some plants that not only thrive indoors—they also remove toxins from the air. • Monstera Deliciosa : Likes indirect light, easy to grow, reduces many air pollutants. • Snake Plant : Likes bright light and very little water; reduces benzene, xylene, toluene, and more. • Spider Plant : Likes bright (but not direct) sun; removes formaldehyde, xylene from your air. • Bird’s Nest Fern : Likes indirect light and humidity; great for bathroom, filters formaldehyde, xylene, etc. • Aloe Vera : Likes bright sun and Quotes To Live By… “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin, actor “The world is round so that friendship may encircle it.” –Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, philosopher “One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” –André Gide, author infrequent watering; topical skin benefits, reduces formaldehyde.

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Manage Bad Reviews Online Running a business can be challenging, especially in an era when customers can leave reviews online in so many different places. A 2016 Harvard Business School study of the impact of Yelp reviews on revenue showed that one truly awful review can cost a business tens of thousands of dollars, while five positive reviews only count for a 10% revenue increase. So, let’s look at how you can increase positive reviews while minimizing the negative impacts of bad reviews. ➢ Read your reviews. Go where your customers are. Have a business presence on all the review sites, including Yelp, LinkedIn, Google, and Facebook, and then read all your reviews. You can also set up alerts (such as Google Alerts at google.com/alerts ) to be notified of new reviews on sites you aren’t familiar with. Set up an alert with your business name and see what pops up. ➢ Look for patterns. When similar issues come up in multiple negative reviews, it’s an opportunity to identify systemic problems, improving your business in the process. ➢ Apologize. Often, a sincere apology is all it takes to turn an unhappy customer into a happy one—especially if you offer a free service or product to demonstrate a policy change. ➢ Address complaints. Don’t just apologize for a mistake or problem—you must actually fix it or the cycle will start over again with another customer. Make sure to reply to each review as well. Even if there’s no satisfactory outcome, others will see you made the effort. ➢ Request positive reviews. Ask your happy customers to leave positive reviews for you whenever possible. Even if one negative comment remains unresolved, if it’s only one amid dozens of positive reviews it carries less weight. You won’t always be able to satisfy everyone, particularly as some of the negativity may come from so-called “trolls” who are just trying to stir the pot. In some cases, when a negative review is inaccurate or defamatory, you can request that it be removed by the review site. Keep in mind this is only for reviews that are genuinely inaccurate—not for negative reviews you simply don’t like. It’s illegal in the US to impose penalties of any kind for honest reviews (per the Consumer Review Fairness Act).

1 Genius Baking Mat Storage Bakers love silicone baking mats but storing them is tricky—they don’t stay rolled on their own. But you already have the perfect tool to keep them rolled, and it’s free! Cut a portion of the cardboard tube inside a paper towel roll (or use a toilet paper roll tube) and slip the rolled baking mat inside. Secure Messaging Apps There are plentiful options for messaging services, but not all of them are truly secure. Here are a few messaging apps that adhere to stricter encryption protocols. Signal : https://signal.org/en/ (Free; iOS and Android) Signal is the best-known secure messaging app, boasting end-to- end encryption for text messages, video calls, and voice calls. There’s a desktop version, too. Wickr Me : https://wickr.com/ (Free; iOS and Android) Wickr’s personal use app features end-to-end encryption for texting and voice calls, and there’s a paid business version (Wickr Pro) for things like video calls and group calls. Wire : https://wire.com/en/ (Free; iOS and Android) Wire has end-to-end encryption for texts, voice calls, video calls, and some Dropbox file sharing, plus it’s easy to have multiple accounts (for personal and business use). Brain Teaser… There’s a place on our planet that could be called a cold shape. Do you know where it is? (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!

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“Who Else Wants 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: Fran Hafelfinger of Thousand Oaks was the lucky winner of the drawing.

Brain Teaser Answer: The Arctic Circle

Who was the first female singer inducted twice to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? a) Aretha Franklin b) Pink c) Mariah Carey d) Stevie Nicks

Lazy Susans: Beyond the Dining Room Table Lazy Susans, those handy rotating trays that often hold the condiments and napkins on dining tables, are useful for so much more. Put one in your fridge for all the jars and containers you regularly use but always seem to have gotten shoved to the back of the shelf. Smaller turntables are perfect for condiments in the cupboard, and larger ones make corner cabinets less awkward. In the bathroom, Lazy Susans make great makeup organizers. Find them at most home stores or on Amazon. Did You Hear… About the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space. 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… Florence Gadbois RE/MAX Gold Coast 805-701-8410 florence@BchRealEstate.com BchRealEstate.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.

The answer is d) Stevie Nicks. Nicks was inducted first in 1998 as part of the band, Fleetwood Mac. So let’s move on to this month’s trivia question.

To enter this month’s drawing, answer this month’s trivia question:

Only one U.S. President was born on July 4 (Coolidge), but three Presidents died on July 4. Which ones? a) Adams, Van Buren, Harding b) Adams, Jefferson, Monroe c) Monroe, Pierce, Nixon d) Jefferson, Tyler, Truman

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Real Estate Corner…

Q. Do I have to hire a professional stager or can I stage my home myself in order to sell it? A. There’s no doubt that staging your home creates a great first impression, makes pictures pop on the Internet, and will boost your sales price. First, consult with your REALTOR ® . You can certainly do the staging yourself if you have the time and energy. Here are the key things you should do: • Clean the inside and the outside from top to bottom. You may just want to hire professional cleaners to do this part. • Remove clutter, extra furniture and personal items so your potential buyers will “see themselves” living in your home. • Paint the walls a neutral color to appeal to the broadest base of buyers. If you don’t have time and you can afford it, hiring a professional stager is an excellent alternative. Professional stagers have inventory and can bring in furniture and decor that will make your home stand out from others on the market. Ask your REALTOR ® for recommendations. For more tips on staging, ask for my Free Consumer Report “4 Steps To Stage Your Home For A Fast Sale.” I’ll send a copy right to you. Do you have a question related to real estate or home ownership? Please call me at 805-701-8410 . Perhaps I’ll feature your question in my next issue!

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Florence’s…. Colony MarketWatch ™

Homes Currently Active …

Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

Martinique

2 3 2

2 3 2

1459 2059 1766

Antigua (Phase I)

$620,000 $1,150,888 $1,550,888 $1,025,194

Vina del Mar San Sebastian

San Tropez

Capri (Ambassador)

Market Average

Homes Accepting Back Up Offers… Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

2317 Martinique

2

2

1627

Capri

$699,000 $829,888

San Tropez circle Market Average

2

2

1628

Capri (Ambassador

$764,943

Sale Pending…

Address

Bdrms

Baths

Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan

Asking Price

2242 Martinique

2

2

1113

Martinique (Phase I)

$619,000

2241 Martinique

2

2

1627

Capri

$690,000 $1,050,000 $787,963

Cannes Square

3

3

2059

San Tropez

Market Average

Sold Properties… (02/01/20 Thru 12/20/20) Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft.

$/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold 02/05/20 03/02/20 06/24/20 07/02/20 04/13/20 07/10/20 11/20/10 07/29/20

2067 San Sebastian

$579,888 $539,888 $539,000 $545,000 $587,900 $595,000 $624,888 $619,888 $624,888 $629,888 $639,888 $650,000 $648,888 $679,888 $655,000

$515,000 $525,000 $530,000 $547,500 $570,000 $595,000 $620,000 $605,000 $624,888 $625,000 $635,000 $635,000 $650,000 $650,000 $655,000

1218 1217 1217 1368 1368 1368 1217 1368 1218 1807 1218 1368 1368 1217 1368

$422.82 $431.39 $435.50 $400.22 $416.67 $434.94 $509.45 $441.93 $513.04 $348.58 $521.35 $464.18 $475.15 $558.20 $478.80

Martinique (Ambassador

4405 Antigua 1955 Majorca

Martinique Martinique

2365 Martinique

Madeira Madeira

4413 Antigua

2206 Martinique

Madeira (upper level)

4442 Antigua Way 1936 San Tropez 1947 Sana Tropez 4687 San Sebastian 2007 San Tropez 4492 Antigua Way

Martinique

Madeira (Ambassador)

Martinique (Ambassador) 10/06/20

Capri

06/26/20

Martinique (Ambassador) 09/18/20

Madeira

07/22/20 08/17/20

4415 Antigua

Madeira

2067 San Sebastian 2363 Martinique

Martinique (Ambassador) 07/10/20

Madeira

10/28/20

2021 Majorca

$669,888

$659,000

1549

$425.44

Antigua

04/03/20

2177 Martinique

$679,888

$679,888

1450

$465.68

Antigua

07/23/20 10/30/20 12/03/20 12/01/20 12/08/20

2386 Martinique 2121 Martinique 2133 Martinique 4423 Antigua 4477 Antigua

$689,888 $689,000 $699,999 $687,000 $710,000

$690,000 $694,000 $700,000 $705,000 $725,000

1459 1368 1368 1368 1550

$472.93 $506.94 $511.70 $515.35 $467.74

Antigua Madeira Madeira Madeira Antigua

08/17/20

4742 San Sebastian

$889,000

$875,000

1368

$639.15

Madeira (Ambassador)

07/16/20

2345 Vina del Mar

$989,000

$940,000

2692

$349.18

Costa de Oro

05/01/20 09/17/20

2323 Vina del Mar Market Average

$1,149,888 $1,050,000 2360

$444.92 $447.86

Vina del Mar

$682,368

$666,571

RE/MAX represented buyer, seller or both . Properties as of December 20, 2020 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. ”

Active Properties… Address

List $

Sq.Ft. Floor Plan

Harbor

$640,000 $640,000

1198

Plan D (end unit)

Market Average

Properties Accepting Back Up Offers … None

Sold Properties (01/01/2020 – 12/21/2020 Address List $ Sale $

Sq.Ft. $/sq.ft

Floor Plan

Date Sold

3110 Harbor

$456,800

$465,000

925

$502.70

Plan C (end unit)

08/17/20 07/07/20 05/13/20 09/03/20 11/18/20 06/16/20 07/20/20 07/31/20 10/08/20 11/16/20 02/28/20 10/20/20

2935 Harbor 3142 Sunset 3644 Sunset 3120 Sunset 3034 Sunset 4506 LaBrea 2967 Harbor 3480 Sunset 3320 Sunset 3340 Sunset 3125 Harbor

$474,900 $599,000 $639,500 $642,000 $649,000 $675,000 $649,000 $669,000 $749,900 $729,000 $850,000 $648,666

$474,900 $580,000 $625,000 $625,550 $630,000 $635,000 $642,000 $660,000 $725,000 $729,000 $850,000 $636,787

925

$513.41 $448.22 $424.02 $522.16 $525,88 $430.80 $535.89 $500.38 $488.22 $490.91 $570.85 $496.12

Plan C Plan D

1294 1474 1198 1198 1474 1198 1319 1485 1485 1489

T-2

Plan D Plan D

T-2

Plan D (end unit)

T-2

Villa (end unit) Villa (end unit) Villa (end unit)

Market Average

Bold: REMAX Represented Buyers, Sellers or Both

The information referenced has been provided by the Ventura County MLS Corporation’s MLS as of December 21, 2020. 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.

See HarborWalk floor plans are at:

HarborWalkCondos.com