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NEWSLETTERS

Sandi Fitzsimmons
Owner / Broker RealtorR Ocean Trail Realty, Inc.

Posted: November 12, 2012

OCEAN TRAIL 2013 CALENDAR

Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - NEW YEAR'S DAY
Monday, January 21, 2013 - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
Thursday, February 14, 2013 - VALENTINE'S DAY
Monday, February 18, 2013 - PRESIDENTS DAY-WASHINGTON'S B'DAY
Sunday, March 10, 2013 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (FORWARD 1 HOUR)
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - ST. PATRICKS DAY
Friday, March 29, 2013 - GOOD FRIDAY
Sunday, March 31, 2013 - E ASTER
Sunday, May 05, 2013 - Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - MOTHERS DAY
Monday, May 27, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY
Sunday, June 16, 2013 - FATHER'S DAY  
Thursday, July 04, 2013 - INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday, September 02, 2013 - LABOR DAY  
Wednesday, September 04, 2013 - ROSH HASHANAH EVENING STARTS
Sunday, September 08, 2013 - GRANDPARENTS' DAY  
Friday, September 13, 2013 - YOM KIPPUR EVENING STARTS
Monday, October 14, 2013 - COLUMBUS DAY
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - HALLOWEEN
Sunday, November 03, 2013 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (END)
Monday, November 11, 2013 - VETERANS' DAY
Thursday, November 28, 2013 - THANKSGIVING
Friday, November 29, 2013 - BLACK FRIDAY12/7/2013  
Saturday, December 07, 2013 - PEARL HARBOR DAY
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 - CHRISTMAS DAY
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - NEW YEAR'S EVE

SANDI FITZSIMMONS, Broker, OCEAN TRAIL REALTY, Inc - 561-262-5372

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Posted: November 11,2012

THIS CAN BE VERY HELPFUL TO YOU AND YOUR GUESTS!!

CONDO CHECKLIST FOR CLOSING

Here are some tips and reminders:

• Turn off the main water supply valve to your unit.

• Turn Off the circuit breaker that’s supplies your hot water
         heater with electricity or unplug it.

• Unplug any non-essential electric appliances, i.e. TV, cable

         and computers. This will limit the damage to your

         electrical equipment in the event of electrical storms  

         and will conserve energy.

• Turn your thermostat to 80 degrees to assist in alleviating

         humidity and mildew in your absence.

• Empty and unplug your refrigerator and prop the door open.

         This will eliminate damages caused by power outages during

         tropical storms or hurricanes and will eliminate risk of

         spoilage and mildew.

• Close all shutters on windows and balconies. If you do not

         have shutters, please move all furniture and plants from

         your balconies.

•          Forward your mail with the Post Office.                                    

•         Let the office know you are leaving.

         Thanks! We look forward to seeing you next season!

            SANDII                                                        

            561-262-5372

            buyocean@aol.com

            www. oceantrailrealty.com
October 15, 2012

VERY BUSY REAL ESTATE MARKET IN OCEAN TRAIL

Only 22 condos for sale. 23 condos sold this year already since Jan 1 and four more are under contract. Prices have gone up in the last four months about 10%. Most of condos sold in the 200 thousands were sold months ago. Market hit bottom and is climbing. Not real fast but a substantial difference. FINALLY!!!!

I have worked for many years trying to get someone to spend the time and money to buy two condos at Ocean Trail and combine them. They are doing this in many condos all over Florida and the United States.. Ocean Royale, etc. It is not uncommon and our units are small and so many people have to sell in order to get a larger unit. Especially when they retire for year round occupancy. They don’t want to leave Ocean trail but must to get more square footage.

I am happy to announce that I sold unit 809 and 810 in the 200 building and after many months of negotiations and research by an Attorney and engineers etc. we have finally, successfully got approval to combine two Ocean Trail condos with a doorway being put from one unit to the other and the owners will have a 4 bedroom condo with every room with an ocean view 2400 square feet. The only condos directly on the beach THAT CAN COMPETE WITH THAT ARE OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS. They don’t have nine tennis courts,
22 acres on the ocean and ample parking. Most
don’t have gated security. I feel it will enhance
the value of Ocean Trail immensely.

I have felt that the many people that exclaimed it could not be done did not know factually that was true, but discouraged many buyers from doing so. We have a lot more to offer buyers and I have spent 7 years waiting for this to happen. It was a long arduous task but successful FINALLY!!! My buyer spent the money and time to do it professionally and the two condo owners were patient enough to allow their units to be under contract with a contingency this could be done. It is not easy but I feel strongly it is a fantastic feat and very positive for the Ocean Trail Community.

I have so much good news but so little time to write
any more in this article. Hope you are all well and
have had a great summer. See you soon at
Ocean Trail! Sandi