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    <title>Jackie's Blog</title>
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      <guid>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1374296/twin-vee-back-in-operations</guid>
      <title>Twin Vee Back in Operations</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/9/2/3/ar126028566132903.jpg&quot; height=&quot;247&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;283&quot; style=&quot;float: left;&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Good news for once....&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Twin Vee has reopened in Ft Pierce by it's original owner, Roger Dunshee.&amp;nbsp; Previous employees are being rehired.&amp;nbsp; For now they have hired 20 employees but will have up to 100 workers hired within the next 4 years.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In 2003 Dunshee had sold a majority of his share of the business.&amp;nbsp; The new owners did well until the economy fell and boat sales declined.&amp;nbsp; In December 2008&amp;nbsp;most of the employees had been laid off and closed it's doors in February 2009 when the company&amp;nbsp;filed for&amp;nbsp;bankruptcy protection. Now Dunshee is back at the helm.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Twin Vee builds fiberglass fishing boats range in size form 10' - 36'.&amp;nbsp; You can find more information at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.twinveeboats.com&quot;&gt;www.twinveeboats.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:39:55 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1374296/twin-vee-back-in-operations</link>
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      <guid>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1358433/st-lucie-jobless-rate-falls-</guid>
      <title>St Lucie Jobless Rate Falls?????</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/1/2/ar125943519621113.jpg&quot; height=&quot;269&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In a recent report for October the jobless rate in St Lucie County was reported to have dropped to 14.7%, down from 15.3% in September.&amp;nbsp; Even with the drop nearly 35,000 Treasure Coast residents were still actively looking for work.&amp;nbsp; These number do not include those who fall under the &quot;underutilized&quot; group which adds another 7.2% to the numbers.&amp;nbsp; The &quot;underutilized&quot;&amp;nbsp;category includes those who have given up trying to find work or those who are working part time and&amp;nbsp;need full time work.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The future does look brighter as more companies are moving&amp;nbsp;to the area but we have a long way to go the&amp;nbsp;making worthwhile jobs available soon enough to improve the area's&amp;nbsp;economy.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:09:34 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1358433/st-lucie-jobless-rate-falls-</link>
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      <title>The Opposing Agent</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/3/8/9/3/ar12594334539832.jpg&quot; height=&quot;169&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;265&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why is it that some days we feel that we are at odds with&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;the co-operating agent from the opposite side of our&amp;nbsp;deals.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We are representing a buyer who has been approved to buy a home with an FHA loan.&amp;nbsp; It is a foreclosure and went bi-lateral&amp;nbsp;8 weeks ago.&amp;nbsp; When the appraiser went to the house there were some pipes&amp;nbsp;that had minor leaks which was noted on the report.&amp;nbsp; We informed the listing agent who got permission to have the leaks repaired even though the home was being sold as-is.&amp;nbsp; This was a month ago.&amp;nbsp; We are now on our 2nd extension and the pipes are still leaking.&amp;nbsp; Friendly reminder calls and e-mails to the agent have gotten no action.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If it was not for the&amp;nbsp;recent extension our buyer would have most likely have lost his chance for the tax credit.&amp;nbsp; The home he is renting has been notified of the 30 days to vacate due to foreclosure.&amp;nbsp; This plus this time of year when people really want to be settled for the holidays sure makes it frustrating for him not to be able to close and move into the home.&amp;nbsp; As you can see having a ready, willing, and able buyer has no guarantees to a happy ending.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Any thoughts out there as to how to get the agent to do the repairs as he said he would so we can get this one closed?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:55:14 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1358419/the-opposing-agent</link>
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      <title>Neighborhood Stabilzation Program in Port St Lucie</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/6/6/6/3/ar125839021636662.jpg&quot; height=&quot;275&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;269&quot; style=&quot;float: left;&quot; /&gt;Port St Lucie in a recent study has been one of the most active in using the federal monies they have received from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.&amp;nbsp; The program is to be used to redevelop, purchase and renovate&amp;nbsp;foreclosed properties in areas that may incur blight from excess foreclosed and abandoned homes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Port St Lucie received $13.5 million in funds.&amp;nbsp; They have hopes of buying and renovating 130 homes with the monies.&amp;nbsp; With over 15,000 homes being foreclosed since January&amp;nbsp;you would think they might have plenty to&amp;nbsp;from which to choose.&amp;nbsp; However they have found that investors have been outbidding them. &amp;nbsp;Thus far they have purchased 34 homes.&amp;nbsp; Eleven of these homes were considered unrepairable and have been demolished, the remaining 23 are to be renovated then resold.&amp;nbsp; The city must commit all funding by next September though it is supected that the program may be continued if it proves to be succesful.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/1/4/9/8/ar125839106389412.jpg&quot; height=&quot;169&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;226&quot; style=&quot;float: right;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;With this program the city can not recoup more that the total costs to purchase and renovate.&amp;nbsp; Also 25 % of the monies must be used to sell the homes back to low income home buyers.&amp;nbsp; Strict income levels must be meet.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Any remaining&amp;nbsp;monies can then be used to sell homes&amp;nbsp;to buyers earning less than 120% of the median household income for the area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application has also been made to another program, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.&amp;nbsp; If it gets the funding the city would have more monies to use to help with down payment assistance.&amp;nbsp; More information will be available for this program if funding is received.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:24:42 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1339996/neighborhood-stabilzation-program-in-port-st-lucie</link>
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      <title>Attention First Time Homebuyers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;St Lucie County has announced that funding is now available for the NSP* (Neighborhood Stablization Program).&amp;nbsp; They have received $3,984.601 from the Florida Dept. of Community Affairs.&amp;nbsp; The NSP program can provide up to $40,000 in purchase assistance for first time homebuyers meeting income criteria.&amp;nbsp; All applications must be placed between 11-16-09 to 1-16-10 through the St Lucie County Community Services Dept.&amp;nbsp; at 437 North 7th St.&amp;nbsp; For more information please call direct to 772-462-1290 or you may read more via St Lucie County website &lt;span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stlucieco.gov/community/nsp.htm&quot;&gt;http&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stlucieco.gov/community/nsp.htm&quot;&gt;://www.stlucieco.gov/community/nsp.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;*The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was established for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosed and abandoned homes. Through the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed, abandoned homes and residential properties this can be accomplished.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NSP grantees develop their own programs and funding priorities. However, NSP grantees must use at least 25 percent of the funds appropriated for the purchase and redevelopment of abandoned, foreclosed or residential properties that will be used to house individuals or families whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the area median income.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NSP funds may be used for activities which include but are not limited to:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes and residential properties; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties abandoned or or foreclosed; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Establish land banks for foreclosed homes; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Demolish blighted structures; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Redevelop demolished or vacant properties&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:30:11 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1330464/attention-first-time-homebuyers</link>
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      <title>Saturday is Market Day</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/9/5/5/ar125779990955995.JPG&quot; height=&quot;259&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;337&quot; style=&quot;float: left;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This week was especially busy with not only your normal fruits, vegetables &amp;amp; plants but arts and crafts as well.&amp;nbsp; So much from which to choose.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/1/2/5/ar125780019152186.JPG&quot; height=&quot;231&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;332&quot; style=&quot;float: right;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What a beautiful location the St Lucie County has for it's Saturday Farmer's Market.&amp;nbsp;The park on the waterfront sits next to the yacht basin in downtown Ft Pierce.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/6/5/6/ar125780055665694.JPG&quot; height=&quot;233&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;328&quot; style=&quot;float: left;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And an added plus is that it is also across from the public library.&amp;nbsp; There is usually plenty of parking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This can be an enjoyable day for all with so such a variety of stores and public&amp;nbsp;sites to see&amp;nbsp;in the area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:43 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1328674/saturday-is-market-day</link>
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      <title>St Lucie Coutny Airport Day</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/1/5/9/4/ar125779932049516.JPG&quot; height=&quot;79&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;111&quot; style=&quot;float: right;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Saturday was the annual Airport Day at St Lucie County International Airport in north Ft Pierce.&amp;nbsp; Old and unusual planes were on display for the public to view.&amp;nbsp; A number of related vendors an&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/1/3/8/ar125779948883185.jpg&quot; height=&quot;99&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;67&quot; style=&quot;float: left;&quot; /&gt;d charities were also on site.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The EEA Young Eagles were to offer free plane rides but the extreme winds canceled those flights.&amp;nbsp; The event was free and quite interesting.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Just another tidbit of information is that Amelia had been a regular visitor to the area and often flew into this every airport.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/2/5/7/ar125779967475278.JPG&quot; height=&quot;149&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;185&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/7/4/9/ar125779970294755.JPG&quot; height=&quot;150&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;227&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/3/8/7/1/ar125779974017838.JPG&quot; height=&quot;117&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;155&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you missed the event this&amp;nbsp;time be sure to catch it next year....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:50:27 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1328644/st-lucie-coutny-airport-day</link>
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      <title>Wow glad to know it is finally here....</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;I have just read that the homebuyer tax credit extension has been signed and is official.&amp;nbsp; This is good news for me&amp;nbsp;since for once in the many years I have been in real estate I had taken the summer off ( and actually some of fall).&amp;nbsp; This meant that I missed a great deal of the sales related to buyers looking to cash in on the tax credit.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Can't say that I minded taking the summer off.&amp;nbsp; Had a great time and hope to write some great blogs and show photos soon.&amp;nbsp; But now it is back to business.&amp;nbsp; Not much has changed in the few months I took off except that it does seem that there are fewer homes in our area for sale right now.&amp;nbsp; How about in your areas?&amp;nbsp; Are the number of homes on the market slowing?&amp;nbsp; Would be great to hear from you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:51:56 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1323905/wow-glad-to-know-it-is-finally-here-</link>
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      <title>OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8TH.....1 - 3 PM</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FEEL FREE TO STOP ON BY THIS SUNDAY FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE....&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IF YOU LIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WE WOULD BE GLAD TO SEE YOU...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IF YOU NEED ACCESS THROUGH THE GATE ONE OF US WILL MEET YOU THERE...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OR PLEASE CALL US AT 772-971-8543 TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING....&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/1017924/waterfront-community-villa-for-sale&quot; rel=&quot;bookmark&quot;&gt;Waterfront Community Villa For Sale&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2-2.5 plus den/loft villa.&amp;nbsp; Definitely needs some updateing but the price is great at $`125,000.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/0/3/9/ar12211410293051.jpg&quot; height=&quot;176&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/9/5/2/ar122114109125909.jpg&quot; height=&quot;164&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;278&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can feel like you are on vacation year round in this Mediterranean styled community on the St Lucie River,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; the villa has 2 master suites, one on first level second upstairs, also has additional den/loft area, &amp;nbsp;large living - dining room, nicely laid out kitchen, inside utility room, extra 1/2 bath on first floor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/9/5/5/ar122114136155956.jpg&quot; height=&quot;186&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;233&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/5/4/5/ar122114139854578.jpg&quot; height=&quot;189&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community sits between two golf &lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogs/jackiecross#&quot; id=&quot;GVLINK_2_0_0&quot;&gt;courses&lt;/a&gt;, has pool &amp;amp; spa, walkways along the river and a fishing dock.&amp;nbsp; Close to shopping and minutes to local beaches.&amp;nbsp; Come and enjoy the Florida lifestyle today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information or to view call:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1323880/open-house-sunday-november-8th-1-3-pm</link>
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      <title>***Sandpiper Bay Villa*** </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/1017924/waterfront-community-villa-for-sale&quot; rel=&quot;bookmark&quot;&gt;Waterfront Community Villa For Sale&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2-2.5 plus den/loft villa.&amp;nbsp; Definitely needs some updateing but the price is great at $`125,000.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/0/3/9/ar12211410293051.jpg&quot; height=&quot;176&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/9/5/2/ar122114109125909.jpg&quot; height=&quot;164&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;278&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can feel like you are on vacation year round in this Mediterranean styled community on the St Lucie River,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; the villa has 2 master suites, one on first level second upstairs, also has additional den/loft area, &amp;nbsp;large living - dining room, nicely laid out kitchen, inside utility room, extra 1/2 bath on first floor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/9/5/5/ar122114136155956.jpg&quot; height=&quot;186&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;233&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/5/4/5/ar122114139854578.jpg&quot; height=&quot;189&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community sits between two golf &lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogs/jackiecross#&quot; id=&quot;GVLINK_2_0_0&quot;&gt;courses&lt;/a&gt;, has pool &amp;amp; spa, walkways along the river and a fishing dock.&amp;nbsp; Close to shopping and minutes to local beaches.&amp;nbsp; Come and enjoy the Florida lifestyle today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information or to view call:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:34:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1230860/-sandpiper-bay-villa-</link>
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      <title>Great location home......</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/6/0/7/9/ar121933340497069.jpg&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Great starter home located just south of Walton Road in Port St Lucie, newer roof, AC &amp;amp; hot water heater, this 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 1 car garage home was listed at $82,000 now reduced to $69,000.&amp;nbsp; The owners have just repainted the interior and new carpet in the bedrooms.&amp;nbsp; Main areas of the home are tile.&amp;nbsp; Home also has all appliances including washer &amp;amp; dryer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Convenient&amp;nbsp;to shopping, schools, medical, restaurants, and just minutes to local beaches.&amp;nbsp; Come see this one today!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information or to view give Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate a call: 772-971-8543&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; or to set an appointment to view call Lois Groff at 772-528-0773&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:59:06 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1198789/great-location-home-</link>
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      <title>***Sandpiper Bay Villa***</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/1017924/waterfront-community-villa-for-sale&quot; rel=&quot;bookmark&quot;&gt;Waterfront Community Villa For Sale&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin//1017924&quot;&gt;edit&lt;/a&gt;/&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/delete_entry/1017924&quot;&gt;delete&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reduced price again on this large 2-2.5 plus den/loft villa.&amp;nbsp; Definitely needs some updateing but the price is great now at $`125,000.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/0/3/9/ar12211410293051.jpg&quot; height=&quot;176&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/9/5/2/ar122114109125909.jpg&quot; height=&quot;164&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;278&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can feel like you are on vacation year round in this Mediterranean styled community on the St Lucie River,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; the villa has 2 master suites, one on first level second upstairs, also has additional den/loft area, &amp;nbsp;large living - dining room, nicely laid out kitchen, inside utility room, extra 1/2 bath on first floor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/9/5/5/ar122114136155956.jpg&quot; height=&quot;186&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;233&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/5/4/5/ar122114139854578.jpg&quot; height=&quot;189&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community sits between two golf courses, has pool &amp;amp; spa, walkways along the river and a fishing dock.&amp;nbsp; Close to shopping and minutes to local beaches.&amp;nbsp; Come and enjoy the Florida lifestyle today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information or to view call:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1198779/-sandpiper-bay-villa-</link>
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      <title>Just Closed Another Short Sale....</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Though it has been my experience that many of the short sales in our area do not ever close before foreclosure takes place this one is a sucess.&amp;nbsp; We just made it under the auction wire by only a few days.&amp;nbsp; The bank set a deadline of last Friday for the funds to be presented and trasfered to them after accepting a very low offer and having to negoitate the HOA fees.&amp;nbsp; The HOA&amp;nbsp; fees and taxes had not been paid for 3 years contributing further to the banks loss on the sale.&amp;nbsp; They accepted a sales price of $75,000 for a unit that they were owed a total of over $200K.&amp;nbsp; After all expenses on the HUD they made only a little over $40K toward the $200K.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Quite a loss.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/9/4/3/8/ar124027401483499.jpg&quot; height=&quot;405&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;555&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This condo was in the Promenade section of the new area known as Tradition here in Port St Lucie.&amp;nbsp; We are seeing prices falling into those of the late 1990's to early 2000's values.&amp;nbsp; Great for buyers who are snapping up the bargains.&amp;nbsp; If you are sitting on the fence don't.&amp;nbsp; These prices will not last forever.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:35:32 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1043080/just-closed-another-short-sale-</link>
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      <title>Historic Casa Caprona**Price Reduced &amp; Incentives Added!!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Owner is definitely wanting to sell.&amp;nbsp; They have reduced this unit from it's original price by nearly $40K&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you love historic buildings then you need to take a look at this condo.&amp;nbsp; Built in 1926 the building has many historic residents and visitors including Amelia Earhart.&amp;nbsp; Located to a nearby international airport. The unit has volume ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, large rooms, both bath and kitchen have been updated, the bath has slate tiling with a custom vanity and the kitchen granite counters and all appliances, a balcony overlooks the garden areas.&amp;nbsp; The entire complex has been restored to it's original beauty, new barrel tile roof, new windows, fresh exterior, stairs and balconies have been renewed.&amp;nbsp; You would be buying a new lifestyle not just another condo,&amp;nbsp; come and live in an era to be remembered and make your own new memories......&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Now priced at $73,600 with the seller paying the first years HOA/Co-op fees.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;For more information call Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:25:26 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1043053/historic-casa-caprona-price-reduced-incentives-added-</link>
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      <title>New Listing in Club Med Sandpiper Area</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Just on the market is this 3 bedroom, 2 bath courtyard villa in Tarpon Bay Villas.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A small 36 home private community nestled nest to Club Med, convenient to&amp;nbsp;the area shopping centers and mall, easy drive to the beaches,&amp;nbsp;close to area meical centers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This property needs some TLC and the owner will be making some of those repairs.&amp;nbsp; But it is priced to sell as one of the lowest $$ in the community at $129,900.&amp;nbsp; With nearly 1800 sq ft under AC this townhome &amp;nbsp;is all tile on main level, spacious open floor plan, first floor master with sliders opening from the master and living areas to a huge screened private courtyard, the second floor boasts 2 additional bedrooms one with a balcony, all bedrooms have walkin closets, all appliances are included with the unit too.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/2/7/8/ar124027212287236.jpg&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;225&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/4/8/3/7/ar124027230773843.jpg&quot; height=&quot;192&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/0/4/9/ar124027266194072.jpg&quot; height=&quot;199&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;267&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/5/6/0/ar124027277906587.jpg&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;258&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information please call Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:14:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1043039/new-listing-in-club-med-sandpiper-area</link>
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      <title>Savanna Club Home For Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Priced right this home is in the&amp;nbsp; 55+ Savanna Club community.&amp;nbsp; Located just east of US 1 in Port St Lucie, the community boasts 3 clubhouses and pools, exercise rooms, golf course, tennis, billiards, and the list goes on.....&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With this particular home you own the land, NO land lease here...&amp;nbsp; Hoa is low&amp;nbsp; $139 per month making this a very affordable place to spend your retirement or just the winter months.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 1200 sq ft under AC.&amp;nbsp; It has a really nice Florida Room, carport, &amp;amp; storage shed. All appliances stay with the property including washer and dryer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/9/6/6/9/ar123912962796691.jpg&quot; height=&quot;214&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;287&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/5/6/1/ar123912966316594.jpg&quot; height=&quot;208&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;279&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information on this home give Paul Hilko of All Florida GMAC Real Estate a call:&amp;nbsp; 772-873-2756&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Paul lives in the community&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; can give you the best and most up to date information on all homes there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:43:52 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1022941/savanna-club-home-for-sale</link>
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      <title>Casa Caprona Has Ties to Amelia Earhart</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Having a unit for sale in a historic building can be fun and informing.&amp;nbsp; In searching out the history to Casa Caprona, originally called Marketplace Apartments, I have come across many interesting tidbits of information.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One was regarding David Putnam who lived in Casa Caprona and was stepson to Amelia Earhart.&amp;nbsp; He was tutored to flying by her technical advisor.&amp;nbsp; He began flying at an early age and was active in establishing Northeast Airlines.&amp;nbsp; Amelia would use the local airport nearby Casa Caprona to fly into the Ft Pierce area for visits.&amp;nbsp; David was also grandson to the founder of Crayola Crayons, just another interesting tidbit.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/1/5/2/9/ar123912197892517.jpg&quot; height=&quot;226&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;211&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/0/0/2/ar123912204320067.jpg&quot; height=&quot;225&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;322&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The complex of Casa Caprona was greatly damaged during the hurricanes of 2004 but has been fully restored.&amp;nbsp; To look at it now it has the original splendor of the 1920's when it was built.&amp;nbsp; Located on the north end of Ft Pierce within a few miles of many local beaches it makes a great winter retreat.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The particular unit I have listed has been well restored with refinished wood floors, remodeled bath with slate tile &amp;amp; custom vanity, kitchen&amp;nbsp;has new wood&amp;nbsp;cabinets&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; granite counters. The rooms are large with volume ceilings, living room has a stone wood burning fireplace, an additional balcony overlooks the rear gardens.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/9/8/1/ar123912213918928.jpg&quot; height=&quot;167&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;284&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/9/1/0/ar123912221801956.jpg&quot; height=&quot;170&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;242&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come live in this great unit and make your own history. Listed&amp;nbsp; now at $79,000&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information call Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Rel Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:40:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1022729/casa-caprona-has-ties-to-amelia-earhart</link>
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      <title>Waterfront Community Villa For Sale</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reduced price again on this large 2-2.5 plus den/loft villa.&amp;nbsp; Definitely needs some updateing but the price is great now at $`125,000.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/5/0/3/9/ar12211410293051.jpg&quot; height=&quot;176&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/9/5/2/ar122114109125909.jpg&quot; height=&quot;164&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;278&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You can feel like you are on vacation year round in this Mediterranean styled community on the St Lucie River,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; the villa has 2 master suites, one on first level second upstairs, also has additional den/loft area, &amp;nbsp;large living - dining room, nicely laid out kitchen, inside utility room, extra 1/2 bath on first floor.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/9/5/5/ar122114136155956.jpg&quot; height=&quot;186&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;233&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/5/4/5/ar122114139854578.jpg&quot; height=&quot;189&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;281&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community sits between two golf courses, has pool &amp;amp; spa, walkways along the river and a fishing dock.&amp;nbsp; Close to shopping and minutes to local beaches.&amp;nbsp; Come and enjoy the Florida lifestyle today.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information or to view call:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate at 772-971-8543&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:21:55 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1017924/waterfront-community-villa-for-sale</link>
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      <title>Finally Sold It</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This home will now become home to a nice family who will make the repairs and enjoy living in it.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final sale price was $50,000.&amp;nbsp; Both buyer and seller are happy.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/687532/Handyman-Special-Not-So-Special&quot; rel=&quot;bookmark&quot;&gt;Handyman Special ? Not So Special&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Not for the mild do it yourself-er this home needs a lot.&amp;nbsp; Though it is priced low at $60,000 with some room to negotiate this 2 bedroom, 2 bath CBS home needs someone who is up to the challenge.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/7/2/8/ar122122927182721.jpg&quot; height=&quot;171&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;298&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/9/4/1/ar122122933314953.jpg&quot; height=&quot;169&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;257&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/2/6/9/ar122122940796275.jpg&quot; height=&quot;152&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;275&quot; /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.comhttp://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/5/5/9/0/ar122122944609553.jpg&quot; height=&quot;154&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;268&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Most of the work will be cosmetic, paint, flooring (terrazzo floors are covered by carpet but perhaps could be salvaged), both baths need work, AC is old and a gas unit, the structure on the rear porch needs to be removed as it was not permitted,......should I say more?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;So now that I have told you what is wrong with the home lets take another look,&amp;nbsp; the layout is great, rooms are nice size, sliders open up the home to a large screen porch area, located on a nice street in the Sandpiper area,&amp;nbsp;convenient &amp;nbsp;to shopping, easy drive to turnpike and just minutes to the local beaches.&amp;nbsp; This home has potential.&amp;nbsp; If you are looking for a home or&amp;nbsp;investment or know someone that is please give me a call, Jackie Cross of All Florida GMAC Real Estate, 772-971-8543&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:14:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1017920/finally-sold-it</link>
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      <title>Open Again.....</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Though we have an offer on this property it has not as yet become bi-laterally accepted by buyer and seller.&amp;nbsp; So you still have time to pick up this great deal.&amp;nbsp; Come on by and take a look.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sunday April 5th ....2 PM - 4 PM&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There will be an Open House at 38 Harbour Isle East, Unit 301.&amp;nbsp; This is a nearly 2000 sq foot condo overlooking the inlet on Hutchinson Island.&amp;nbsp; Built in 2005 the unit is in excellent condition though it is a bank owned property. The kitchen has granite counters, tile floors, 42&quot;+ cabinets, recessed lighting, and all appliances, The large great room leads out to a Florida Room with panoramic water views.&amp;nbsp; Master suite has grand master bath with roman tub, separate shower and 2 walk-in closets.&amp;nbsp; Large utility room with extra storage room (or room for an office) upgraded washer &amp;amp; dryer stay as well.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The community has a resort style clubhouse with pool and spa and a state of the art fitness center.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The marina can accommodate large vessels (separately operated)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is easy to find, from US 1 take Seaway Drive east&amp;nbsp; just over the bridge to Hutchinson Island watch for entrance on right,&amp;nbsp; at roundabout go left (east) to guard gate.&amp;nbsp; The guard will have flyers for your parking pass and direct you from there.&amp;nbsp; Looking forward to seeing you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you can't&amp;nbsp;make this time give me a call I'll be glad to set up a private showing:&amp;nbsp; 772-971-8543&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jackie Cross&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:08:32 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Harbour Isle OPEN HOUSE </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Open Today from 1 PM - 3 PM&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There will be an Open House today at 38 Harbour Isle East, Unit 301.&amp;nbsp; This is a nearly 2000 sq foot condo overlooking the inlet on Hutchinson Island.&amp;nbsp; Built in 2005 the unit is in excellent condition though it is a bank owned property. The kitchen has granite counters, tile floors, 42&quot;+ cabinets, recessed lighting, and all appliances, The large great room leads out to a Florida Room with panoramic water views.&amp;nbsp; Master suite has grand master bath with roman tub, separate shower and 2 walk-in closets.&amp;nbsp; Large utility room with extra storage room (or room for an office) upgraded washer &amp;amp; dryer stay as well.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The community has a resort style clubhouse with pool and spa and a state of the art fitness center.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;The marina can accommodate large vessels (separately operated)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can call me for directions:&amp;nbsp; 772-971-8543&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jackie Cross&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;All Florida GMAC Real Estate&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/996065/harbour-isle-open-house-</link>
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      <title>BOND MONEY MORATORIUM</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Got a call yesterday from one of my contacts at the bank.&amp;nbsp; She tells me&amp;nbsp;that the Bond Money used for down payment assistance here is going on moratorium,&amp;nbsp;&quot;6-8 weeks&quot;.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Since I have 2 sets of buyers working with this program she wanted me to know ASAP.&amp;nbsp; Apparently they feel there may be some changes coming down due to the bailout monies.&amp;nbsp; Whether the program will improve or not she could not tell me.&amp;nbsp; What it does now however is put my buyers in jeopardy of not being able to buy home as soon as they wanted.&amp;nbsp; Both sets had very much looked forward to having new homes within a few weeks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you or your buyers are in the process of buying a home with Bond Money or any other kind of assistance you ay want to call your lender to get an update.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; If anyone out there has any additional information please send it along to me....&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:45:54 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/897539/bond-money-moratorium</link>
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      <title>NOT EVEN THE WEALTHY GO UNSCATHED</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A recent report in our area gives the news that Ginn Resorts is filing for bankruptcy.&amp;nbsp;Ginn Resorts is&amp;nbsp;the developer of Tesoro, a golf community in southern St Lucie County.&amp;nbsp; Once thought to be a feather in the cap of Port St Lucie's development is now in trouble due to the downturn in the housing market.&amp;nbsp; A recent auction held at Tesoro brought few to no buyers for the high priced lots and homes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The community itself is beautifully done with state of the art $45M clubhouse and facilities and an Arnold Palmer and a Tom Watson Signature golf courses. It sits on the North Fork of the St Lucie River. It is an area of luxury homes and large homesites.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ginn has filed as a Chapter 7. The community, golf course and other facilities will run under a court appointed trustee until sold.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/4/3/2/ar123100590823498.jpg&quot; height=&quot;197&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;282&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class='agent_signature'&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/7/3/7/ar125683200773779.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;104&quot; height=&quot;144&quot; /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: large; font-family: arial black,avant garde;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style=&quot;font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Jackie Cross &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:11:04 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/863349/not-even-the-wealthy-go-unscathed</link>
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      <title>Bank Foreclosures Not Paying Their Share of Fees</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Many do not know that here in Florida there is a state law that caps the amount of community association dues that a lender who forecloses on a property must pay.&amp;nbsp; The cap is the lesser of 12 months of accrued charges or 1 percent of the original mortgage debt.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It is reported that nearly 60% of the lenders who have foreclosed on properties are not paying the monthly maintenance or association fees or any other assessments due.&amp;nbsp; This will lead to many of the communities having to raise their fees to a higher amount soon to cover the unpaid portions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In some communities with high foreclosure rates this will become an extra burden on those are remaining in their homes.&amp;nbsp; One wonders if it will eventually lead to such a burden that those homeowners will also begin to not be able to pay the additional fees.&amp;nbsp; Will this cause a snow ball effect, leading to even more foreclosures?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A movement is on to get the Florida legislation to change this law before it becomes an even bigger problem.&amp;nbsp; It is already expected to reach the millions of dollars statewide.&amp;nbsp; A law firm&amp;nbsp;in the Ft Lauderdale area which represents hundreds of communities throughout the state has started a petition asking the legislature to change the wording on the current law.&amp;nbsp; They would like to see the law&amp;nbsp;changed&amp;nbsp;to just allow for a grace period after a bank forecloses.&amp;nbsp; After the grace period the lenders would become liable for all further fees and assessments.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am sure that the homeowners associations will be very glad when the 2009 session of the Legislature begins and that they may get some alleviation from this extra burden.&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/4/5/3/ar123004708735445.jpg&quot; height=&quot;300&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;400&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:46:40 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/849631/bank-foreclosures-not-paying-their-share-of-fees</link>
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      <title>Historic Casa Caprona</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Located in northern Ft Pierce on St Lucie Blvd historic Casa Caprona, built in 1925, &amp;nbsp;is on the National Registry for historic buildings.&amp;nbsp; The current residents have restored it to it's original beauty by redoing most everything, new barrel tile roof, new windows, new stairways, fresh paint and stucco,&amp;nbsp; the list goes on.&amp;nbsp; It is truly a sight to behold with it's mature Florida landscaping and many artful flairs throughout the gardens.&amp;nbsp; It has almost a&amp;nbsp; bohemian feel when one takes the walkways around the buildings.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With only 24 units total, many of which have been remodeled or updated with tastes of the past this small community is close knit in many ways.&amp;nbsp; The monthly fees include all costs for any catastrophic storms.&amp;nbsp; It also includes all lawn maintenance and trimming of all vegetation, and a reserve fund.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Located close to local shopping, schools, and an easy drive to many local beaches and marinas this would be a great getaway spot for someone who admires the historic value of the area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am looking into the full history of this building and would love to hear from anyone who may know some tidbits they would like to pass on.&amp;nbsp; Just send me an e-mail at &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:JackieC@allfloridarealty.com&quot;&gt;JackieC@allfloridarealty.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here are a few of the pictures I have taken so far....&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/0/2/0/1/ar12285226510209.jpg&quot; height=&quot;447&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;583&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/0/0/7/ar122852269870007.jpg&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/8/1/5/5/ar122852285955181.jpg&quot; height=&quot;404&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;556&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;I look froweard to hearing from you.....&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Jackie Cross (All Florida GMAC Real Estate)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:22:57 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/822792/historic-casa-caprona</link>
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