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Voume. 7, Issue 1. January - February 2008
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WELCOMEFrom Carla Dear loyal reader, I want to personally thank you for taking the time to read our on-line newsletter and hope you find it to be informative and useful. We try to give you helpful information you can use in your daily lives as well as information that can help you with your real estate decisions. My mission is to help you in anyway I can this year, whether it is through education on a particular real estate product or process, or as your auctioneer or real estate sales agent. Remember, I am here for you and I am only a call or email away. Please let us know how we can help! ------
Dear Carla, Dear Mary, Sellers who are living in the property to be auctioned like the idea that they don’t have to show the property to prospective buyers over an extended period of time. They are removed from the negotiation process and generate a higher selling price than if only one potential buyer had an interest. Buyers like auctions because they like to determine their own purchase price. They can stop bidding at any time. They also like to know that the seller is committed to selling. This eliminates long negotiations that sometimes result in a seller having second thoughts and sticking to an inflated price. Since fair market value is usually reached, smart investments are the result. Buyers know they are competing fairly under the same terms. Buyers like the fact that purchasing and closing dates are known in advance and that they and all other bidders will receive comprehensive information about the property in advance. Your husband may actually be on to something but consider seeking the advice of a real estate attorney before purchasing your first property at an auction. ------ Watch for our
You will be able to vacation in some of the most beautiful locations with the comfort and ease of a local rental agent. What could be more fun and what could be easier? Watch for our exciting details online at CarlaBontenRentals.com – we guarantee you will be excited too! ---- NOW is a Great Time to BUY $$$ It is truly a buyer’s market. What does that mean? It means you get a lot of home or investment property for your money. And as we all know the price of real estate levels or equalizes every 7 to 10 years and that is what seems to be happening currently. I don’t expect these prices to last forever and I don’t want you to be the one regretting not buying when prices were so in your favor. For the European investors, we have the connection. The Euro is stronger than ever and will go a long way when searching for a perfect vacation home. Don’t wait until it is too late and prices start to climb, secure a piece of sunny Paradise today! White sandy beaches are waiting… ------ Do you have “CRS”? (Can’t Remember Stuff)
Health educators suggest the best tool for maintaining and improving brain health is a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids – essential nutrients found in coldwater fish such as salmon and sardines and in fish-oil capsules. Researchers speculate the antioxidants found in fruits such as black raspberries and deep green vegetables like spinach help stave off Alzheimer’s because they contain antioxidants that protect brain cells. Avoiding drive-through take-out windows can also help those interested in keeping their wits about them in old age. The British Mental Health Foundation has studies linking attention deficit disorder, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia to junk food and its absence of essential fats, vitamins and minerals. ---- Start Your New Year with 50 Calorie Snacks
The following list contains 50 calorie, low-fat snacks that will satisfy your hunger without sacrificing your figure. When you reach for a snack this winter how about reaching for… 2 thin slices of turkey breast OR 1 fig bar 2 cups light microwave popcorn OR 1 Breyers “Pure Fruit” Fruit & Cream bar 1 diet root beer float with ¼ cup light vanilla ice cream OR 1 cup V8 100% Vegetable Juice ½ wedge of honeydew melon with a think slide of honey ham OR 6 oz. Dannon Light & Fit nonfat yogurt Nutritionists also suggest identifying what taste or sensory sensation you really desire before reaching for a snack. If you crave something sweet If you crave something salty If you crave something crunchy If you crave something creamy Snacking can help you avoid the waning of energy that comes in between mealtime, but when it comes to reaping health benefits, remember that every bite counts! ----
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Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. To offer more informative seminars in 2008
Through our auctions and the competitive bidding process, buyers and sellers quickly learn what the market will pay for a property. Sellers who are motivated and have not received offers so far through their real estate agent may consider auctions as another viable way to sell their property. The seller only pays a 1% commission if the property sells. As an added value to clients and the public – we will be conducting informative seminars throughout the year. Our next seminar is scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM and will be held at the Spanish Wells office. Let us know your questions and how we can help you. Call us; we are here to assist you! For more information, call 239-949-9122 or email Carla Bonten (Broker/Licensed Auctioneer AU 3638 AB 2616) at sales@carlabontenrealty.com. ------ DON’T MISS Back by popular demand … ---- Shop at Albertsons and Automatically donate to Children’s Home Society
You can also make copies of the card and distribute it to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers who may want to help. If you’re an Albertson’s Shopper and want a permanent card, call the Children’s Home Society at 239-334-0222 ext. 215. ----- Carla’s Easy Steps to Get Organized
1. Go through every room of your home (or hire a professional organizer) and write down what you want to do with that room. 2. Find any hidden storage areas in your room. You may want to use storage under the bed, inside closet doors or add another shelf in your closet. 3. Think about your daily activities and routines. Be sure to put items where they are going to do you the most good – things you use often need to be easily accessed compared to things you use only at special times of the year. 4. Did you know you can reduce your stress by 20% by keeping up with filing, bills and notes? Develop a system for paper, files and bills. 5. Learn to throw things away or donate them. If you have not worn or used something in the past year, it’s probably safe to get rid of it. 6. Plan ahead and learn to save time. Make a list before you start that next project to save time by getting all the items you need when you go to the store. Try a few (or all) of these tips and see the difference in your life. The payoff of being organized goes beyond just saving time, energy, and money. Organization also results in better relationships. An orderly environment often helps reduce conflicts among household members and coworkers. Don’t spend all your time trying to get organized -- do it in small steps and soon your life will become more enjoyable!-----
AREA ACTIVITIES & EVENTS: Center for the Arts, Art League of Bonita Springs January 25-27, 2008 Florida Repertory Theatre At the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre HAVE PHOTO FOR THIS IN FILE ----- |
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While on holiday in Central America, I had the wonderful opportunity in negotiating some marvelous new vacation rental properties. Our new listings will include beach front properties and exclusive vacation settings in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. 
We’ve all done it… walked from one room to another and forgot why we went in the first place. Well according to health educators, switching to a “brain healthy” diet can help us ward off problems with memory and keep our minds sharp well into our “golden years”.
High-fat, high-calorie snacks can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Next time you can't resist those midmorning or late-night munchies, reach for one of these snacks instead. Eating light between meals can help energize you and help keep you on the right path.
Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. offers customized marketing programs specifically designed to attract the largest possible pool of qualified buyers. This past year has proven to be a challenge for a lot of homeowners and we understand that completely. Our goal is to help our clients (new and potential) meet their goals when it comes to real estate – whether it is helping to auction a property or educate them about the Short Sales process. We are committed to being a valuable resource for any real estate related issue.
With all of the demands and stresses in our lives, many people find it difficult just to keep up with the myriad of tasks that need to get done each day let alone plan ahead. This year, we would like to give you some easy tips to start the New Year right so you can simplify and enjoy your life:
