Do You Make It Easy For Burglars
To Break Into Your Home?
December 2012
Do you keep a spare house key under a potted plant or welcome mat near your front door? That’s
one of the common mistakes that burglars say make it easier to break into your home. You can learn 4
more mistakes and ways to keep your home safe in this month’s
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You’ll also learn five ways to strengthen your immunity against cold and flu this season, what
you should do to help your parents as they age, the three questions you should ask if you suspect someone
is having a stroke, and some features you should know about when you buy electronics – plus fun facts, a
trivia challenge, and lots more. But first…
Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood.
The following beach and marina sales
statistics are for Mandalay Shores, Hollywood Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Mandalay Bay, Seabridge, Westport, the
Colony and HarborWalk as well as C.I. Waterfront Homes. Comparing the previous 3 year’s closings:
Closed Escrows
Active Listings as
of 1st of the
month
Inventory
(Months)
2009
2010 2011
2012
2011 2012
2012
January
--
--- 11
18
19
14
--
--- 189 112
February
10
29
15
28
167 122
March
11
21
22
13
183 114
6.2
April
13
16
19
20
194 108
5.76
May
14
13
25
25
195 112
5.97
June
20
26
15
26
198 100
4.96
July
16
18
18
21
190 111
5.29
August
12
16
22
36
171 116
5.1
September
25
19
21
20
162
92
4.08
October
20
16
23
20
154
72
3.23
November
30
12
21
22
141
77
3.46
December
15
20
19
125
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
DRE Lic #01040021
RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors