Don’t Be A Victim To This Common
“Relative In Trouble” Scam…
April 2013
Have you heard about the “relative in trouble” phone call scam? It’s been around for a while but
the Federal Trade Commission says it’s on the rise. In this month’s
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Free consumer
newsletter, you’ll learn how to spot this common scam and what you should do to protect yourself if
someone tries it on you.
You’ll also learn how to detect “unwanted” visitors (that would be pests!) in your home, seven
tips to get your child excited about reading, and how to save hundreds of dollars on your phone bill – 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,
and C.I. Waerfront Homes:
CLOSED ESCROWS
ACTIVE LISTINGS (as of 1st )
INVENTORY (MONTHS)
2011 2012 2013
2011 2012 2013
2012 2013
January
19 14 10
189 112 73
3.22
February
15 28 15
167 122 92
3.23
March
22 13
12 as of 3/20
183 114 96
6.2
April
19 20
194 108
5.76
May
25 25
195 112
5.97
June
15 26
198 100
4.96
July
18 21
190 111
5.29
August
22 36
171 116
5.1
September
21 20
162 92
4.08
October
23 20
154 72
3.23
November
21 22
141 72
3.23
December
19 27
125 77
3.4
…and Here is what’s happening in my office.
Since the last newsletter here is what I have been doing.
The Colony HarborWalk
4452 Antigua Way – Closed Escrow 3544 Sunset – In Escrow
4444 Antigua Way – In Escrow 3241 Harbor – Villa B Townhome
2240 Martinique – In Escrow (never made it to the MLS)
Just Listed – 2301 Vina del Mar – Ocean View Townhome
Finally, I want you to know you may call me for any reason. And please let me know if a friend,
family member or neighbor needs a caring, competent, experienced real estate professional to help in
buying or selling. I truly appreciate your friendship and referrals. Enjoy your issue!
Warmest regards,
Florence
Florence Gadbois
RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors