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14390 SW 35TH STREET, MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33027 'A RENTERS DREAM COME TRUE'

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:49:26 -0700

WINDSOR PALMS GATED BEAUTIFUL 3/2 ONE STORY HOME ON CUL-DE-SAC. FEATURES FABULOUS DESIGNER GOURMET KITCHEN WITH BROWN WOOD MAPLE CABINETS, WHITE QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. OFFERS FORMAL DINING, LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM. MAIN AREAS HAVE BEAUTIFUL CHERRY WOOD FLOORING. 2 CAR GARAGE. WONDERFUL OUTSIDE COVERED TERRACE WITH BIG FENCED BACKYARD. READY TO MOVE IN. NO PETS. CONTACT SUSAN J PENN, PA, EWM REALTOR FOR SHOWINGS AT 954-557-5993, SPENN2K3B@AOL.COM WWW.SUSANPENN.COM

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1862 Sirius Lane Weston, Florida "The Hammocks in Savanna"! Another 3/2 Rental Home Just Listed by Susan Penn $2,000.00 Month

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:58:06 -0700

BEAUTIFUL REMODELED AND CLEAN 3/2 ONE STORY WESTON HOME LOCATED IN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF SAVANNA HAMMOCKS. FEATURES UPGRADED GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS AND BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, CERAMIC TILE THROUGH-OUT MAIN AREAS, BAMBOO WOOD FLOORS IN BEDROOMS, 5 INCH BASE BOARDS, ACCORDIAN SHUTTERS, COVERED SCREENED TILED PATIO, 2 CAR GARAGE, MAINTENANCE INCLUDES FULL LAWN CARE AND FILL ACCESS TO SAVANNA AMENITIES WITH LAGOON STYLE POOL, lAP POOL, SWIRLING WATER SLIDE, MINATURE GOLF, BASKET BALL, SOCCER FIELD, ROLLER HOCKEY RINK, "A" WESTON SCHOOLS. NO PETS!

CALL SUSAN PENN, EWM REALTOR AT 954-557-5993 FOR SHOWINGS, EMAIL PENN.S@EWM.COM.

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Just Listed 16101 Emerald Estates Drive #145, Weston, florida 33331

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:56:12 -0800

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JUST LISTED 1502 SW 110TH WAY DAVIE FLORIDA HARMONY LAKES TOWN HOME $189,000

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:28:22 -0800

Regular Sale! Wonderful town home with perfect layout facing a fabulous lake view. New roof and new air conditioner. Private and quite atmosphere with tile flooring on the first floor and clean carpet on the second. The upstairs bedrooms have an outside terrace with a fabulous lake view! Call Susan Penn, EWM Realtor for more information at 954-557-5993, email at spenn2k3b@aol.com

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Short Sale Sellers South Florida l The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 l Extended to January 1, 2014

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:04:42 -0800

Short Sale Sellers South Florida l The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 l Extended to January 1, 2014

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 which was passed into law on December 20, 2007 by former president George W. Bush did not expire December 31, 2012.

The House of Representatives and The Senate of the United States passed this important law for distressed sellers for another year. With The Mortgage Debt Relief Act homeowners may be able to exclude up to $2 million of debt forgiven on your principal residence. Robert Freeman speaking for the National Association of Realtors informs us of how the financial cliff has led us to this lengthening of time.

There are many distressed homeowners in South Florida with underwater mortgages. This central change in the tax code will help millions of local short sale home sellers who owe more on their property than it’s worth. Many areas have seen plummeted prices in recent years and only time will heal this market.

From the source of Florida Realtors.org a special email was sent to Florida Realtors

Daily Briefing: Wednesday, January 2, 2013
A service for members of Florida Realtors

Special Report: Real estate provisions
in 'fiscal cliff' bill

WASHINGTON - Jan. 2, 2013 - Yesterday, the House and Senate passed H.R. 8, legislation to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff." Following are real estate-related provisions of the bill, which President Obama plans to sign into law today:

• Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act extended to January 1, 2014. In place since 2007, the act provided a tax break for homeowners who struggled through financial hardship such as a foreclosure, and were granted mortgage debt forgiveness. In the past several months, National Association of Realtors (NAR) issued numerous calls to action urging its million-plus Realtor members to ask lawmakers to extend the tax break for another year. More than a quarter of all transactions involve distressed properties, the NAR said in its plea. "Homeowners shouldn't be forced to pay a tax on money they've already lost with cash they never received."

• Deduction for mortgage insurance premiums for filers making below $110,000 is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.

• The 15-year straight-line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements on commercial properties is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.

• The 10 percent tax credit (up to $500) for homeowners for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.

• "Pease limitations" that reduce the value of itemized deductions are permanently repealed for most taxpayers but will be reinstituted for high-income filers. "Pease" limitations will only apply to individuals earning more than $250,000 and joint filers earning more than $300,000. The thresholds are indexed for inflation so will rise over time. Under the formula, filers gradually lose the value of their total itemized deductions up to a total of a 20% reduction.

First enacted in 1990 and named for Ohio Congressman Don Pease, who proposed the idea, the limitations continued throughout the Clinton years. The limitations were gradually phased out starting in 2003 and eliminated in 2010. Reinstitution of these limits has far less impact on the mortgage interest deduction than a hard dollar deduction cap, percentage deduction cap or reduction of the amount of mortgage interest deduction that can be claimed.

• The capital gains rate remains at 15 percent for individuals earning less than $400,000 per year and couples earning less than $450,000. Any gains above these amounts will be taxed at 20 percent. The $250,000/$500,000 exclusion for the sale of principle residence remains.

If you or a friend is in this situation and need help, please email Susan J. Penn, PA, cdpe, sfr at penn.s@ewm.com or cal 954-557-5993.

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784 Tulip Circle, Weston Florida Just Sold! Are you ready to sell your home?

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:15:56 -0700

This wonderful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home with a splendid peaceful lake view Just Sold in Weston Florida’s Savanna Community. All of the bedrooms are upstairs with one bedroom having it’s own bathroom, two bedrooms sharing a hall bathroom and the Master Bedroom with double walk-in closets and master bathroom with seperate shower and tub. Down stairs offers a large living room, dining room, family room spacious kitchen, laundry room and full bathroom.

Savanna is a great community with two 24-hour guard gates, a community center,a small community store, lagoon style pool, lap pool, swirling water slide, kiddie pool, 9 hole minature golf, play ground, basketball, roller hockey and soccer area.

Please call Susan J. Penn, PA to list and sell your Weston home at 954-557-5993.

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15057 SW 13 Place, Sunrise, Florida 333326 Buyers This is a New Listing!

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:13:01 -0700

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Wow! A Regular Sale! 15057 SW 13 Place Sunrise, Florida $278,000.00

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:33:40 -0700

This wonderful 3/2 home gracefully sits on a spectacular tropical landscaped setting with a variety of palms and ferns. The home encompasses three bedrooms, two bathrooms, with impact glass windows and accordian shutters accompanying the sliding glass doors. Designed to accomodate an indoor-outdoor lifestyle with unobstructed pool views, this retreat is enticing for entertaining. The enchanting master bedroom offer a walk-in closet and remodeled master bathroom with french door leading to the back yard. Exceptional attention to detail is evident throughout the home.

For showings, call Susan J. Penn, PA, EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993.

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JUST SOLD! 784 TULIP CIRCLE, WESTON, FLORIDA 33327

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:09:32 -0700

What a beautiful 2 story home in the guard gated Savanna community inside Weston. Florida. This home is in great condition, with an amazing long lake view in the back yard, with covered terrace and screened-in patio . Upstairs, discover 4 bedrooms. One upstairs bedroom is complete with bathroom, there is a hall bathroom and the master bedroom with walk-in closets has a full bathroom. Downstairs there is a seperate living room and dining room with large family room. The kitchen is in good condition. There is a laundry room downstairs by the garage. This was a great short sale family home and my buyers are thrilled.

In the middle of Savanna is the Savanna Commons, an amazing clubhouse offering fun activities for every member of the family. Savanna's recreational facility offers a multi-purpose room and other rooms where participationin a wide variety of educational, recreational and cultural programs are available. Savanna has a lap pool , lagoon style pool with swirling waterslide and aquatic play area. There is a small store offering food for a small fee. This community has a basketball court, a roller-hockey rink, and a multi-purpose athletic field for softball, soccer or flag football. Enjoy the miniature golf course and tot play ground.

If you are interested in selling or purchasing a short sale home, please call Susan J. Penn, PA, EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993

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BANK APPROVED 1139 NW 84 DRIVE, CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33071 $256,000

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:39:36 -0700

WELCOME TO A WARM AND FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD HOME INSIDE OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA WHERE YOUR CHIDREN CAN SWIM, PLAY AND FISH IN THE BACKYARD! THIS LAKEVIEW 3/2 SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL POOL HOMEHAS A VERY COZY FEEL TO IT WITH WARM BEIDGE TILE FLOORING, A WONDERFUL WHITE UPGRADED CHARMING KITCHEN WITH TILE BLACKSPLASH AND TILE COUNTERTOPS, AN INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM, PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE,2 LARGE BEDROOMS FOR YOUR CHILDREN, A 2 CAR GARAGE AND PAVED DRIVEWAY. THERE ARE SUMPTUOUS LIVING AREAS WITH LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM. THE MASTER BEDROOM FEATURES A WALK-IN CLOSET AND INCLUDES A MASTER BATHROOM WITH A SHOWER. THIS LOVELY TREASURE SITS ON A FENCED BACKYARD WITH AN ISLAND SHAPED POOL AND LARGE EXTENDED COVERED PAVERED PATIO FOR GREAT BAR-B-QUES. SWIMMERS WILL DELIGHT IN THE SCREENED-IN SPARKLING BLUE POOL ON THIS OVERSIZED LOT GRACING THE OUTSIDE SPACE. THE BACK YARD IS SURROUNDED BY A GRAND CANAL! THE HOME CONTAINS A 6 YEAR NEW TILE ROOF AND NEWER AIR CONDITIONER.

CONTACT SUSAN J. PENN, PA , EWM REALTOR FOR SHOWINGS AT 954-557-5993.

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Weston Florida Residential Properties Sales Hits 70 Homes for May 2012!

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:47:33 -0700

About Susan J Penn PA & South FL Homes For Sale Susan J. Penn, PA

Susan J. Penn, PA, is a Florida native who resides in Broward County and grew up in Miami-Dade County. Susan is an outgoing Florida licensed realtor specializing in the latest luxury real estate tranactions with buyers and sellers. Latest real estate trends incorporates short sales and foreclosures, where you will feel comfortable with Susan's friendly attitude and knowledge! Susan has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the University of Florida. Previously, in the field of management, and now been in the realm of real estate for many years. Susan has been blogging for years and enjoys writing and meeting the individuals and businesses living or ready to move to Weston, Florida! Please call Susan J. Penn, PA, EWM Realtor for all of your Weston Florida upcoming events, business requests, endeavours and questions at 954-557-5993. EWM Presidents Awards 2010 National Association of Realtors® Florida Association of Realtors® Miami Association of Realtors® Fort Lauderdale Association of Realtors® CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert SRF, National Association of Realtors Shortsale Foreclosure Resource

ADDRESS	LIST PRICE	SUBDIVISION	SALEPRICE
1264 WILLOW DR	167,900	COUNTRY ISLES	168,000
1233 SEAGRAPE CR	225,000	COUNTRY ISLES	225,000
16409 DIAMOND HEAD DR	375,000	EMERALD ESTATES	365,000
19205 SENECA AVE	449,000	ISLES AT WESTON	435,000
608 STANTON DR	332,500	NORTH LAKES	332,500
760 FALLING WATER RD	234,900	NORTH LAKES	253,500
421 RANCH RD	578,900	SADDLE CLUB ESTATES	550,000
851 SAN REMO DR	275,000	SAN REMO	252,000
1523 PRESIDIO DR	250,000	SAN SEBASTIAN	235,000
1536 MIRA VISTA CR	240,000	SAN SEBASTIAN	208,000
1455 MIRA VISTA CIR	236,800	SAN SEBASTIAN	230,000
1561 ESTANCIA CR	202,900	SAN SEBASTIAN	210,000
950 NANDINA DR	479,000	SAVANNA	445,000
1918 SILVERBELL TER	389,000	SAVANNA	375,000
1099 CHENILLE CIR	367,000	SAVANNA	367,000
596 HONEYSUCKLE LN	364,850	SAVANNA	365,000
811 TULIP CR	357,000	SAVANNA	356,000
1373 MAJESTY TER	305,000	SAVANNA	290,000
1493 MAPLE DR	258,000	SAVANNA	265,000
1887 SILVERBELL TE	255,000	SAVANNA	255,000
1318 SABAL TR	269,900	SAVANNA	258,000
1210 LEEWARD WAY	628,000	SAVANNA	580,000
1194 PEREGRINE WAY	500,000	SAVANNA	475,000
814 SUNFLOWER CIR	575,000	SAVANNA	557,500
1440 THRUSH CT	465,000	SAVANNA	455,000
1261 ALLAMANDA WY	349,000	SAVANNA	347,000
1315 SAGO LN	290,000	SAVANNA	220,000
1374 CANARY ISLAND DR	288,400	SAVANNA	250,000
1692 ORION LN	260,000	SAVANNA	255,000
1309 MAJESTY TE	239,000	SAVANNA	245,000
1078 SUNFLOWER CIR	537,900	SAVANNA	538,000
1779 SYCAMORE TE	219,900	SAVANNA	217,000
1032 PINE BRANCH DR	575,000	TEQUESTA	530,000
1119 CREEKFORD DR	435,000	TEQUESTA	405,000
1078 BRIAR RIDGE RD	429,000	THE FALLS	415,000
1414 CAMELLIA CR	479,900	THE ISLANDS	440,000
1543 LANTANA CT	445,000	THE ISLANDS	437,000
1224 CAMELLIA Lane	389,000	THE ISLANDS	389,000
520 PALM BLVD	725,000	THE ISLANDS	669,000
385 SABAL WY	599,900	THE ISLANDS	525,000
1504 LANTANA DR	668,000	THE ISLANDS	650,000
722 LAKE BL	449,000	THE LAKES	430,500
128 DOCKSIDE CR	895,000	THE LANDINGS	895,000
399 MALLARD RD	650,000	THE LANDINGS	590,000
1178 BIRCHWOOD RD	379,000	THE MEADOWS	350,000
676 VISTA MEADOWS DR	299,000	THE MEADOWS	240,000
937 CRESTVIEW CIR	557,000	THE MEADOWS	540,000
1400 MEADOWS BLVD	439,000	THE MEADOWS	426,000
4073 PINE RIDGE LN	315,999	THE RIDGES	300,000
4052 PINEWOOD LN	300,000	THE RIDGES	305,000
3675 VISTA WY	545,000	THE RIDGES	485,000
4327 FOXTAIL LN	253,900	THE RIDGES	243,900
4422 STONE RIDGE WAY	575,000	THE RIDGES	530,000
4366 FOXTAIL LN	260,000	THE RIDGES	240,000
230 SOMERSET WAY	314,900	THE SPRINGS	309,000
485 SPINNAKER	379,000	THE SPRINGS	346,500
673 SPINNAKER	354,900	THE SPRINGS	340,000
1977 HARBOR VIEW CR	440,000	WESTON HILLS	400,000
2588 MAYFAIR LN	890,000	WESTON HILLS	840,000
1162 FAIRFIELD MEADOWS DR	559,000	WESTON HILLS	517,000
1093 BIRCHWOOD RD	438,000	WESTON HILLS	419,000
2527 MONTEREY CT	699,900	WESTON HILLS	720,000
2673 CYPRESS LN	1,199,000	WESTON HILLS	1,050,000
1824 VICTORIA POINTE CR	1,199,000	WESTON HILLS	1,050,000
3004 BIRKDALE	1,199,000	WESTON HILLS	1,070,000
2458 PROVENCE CT	1,440,000	WESTON HILLS	1,410,000
1532 VICTORIA ISLE WAY	1,100,000	WESTON HILLS	955,000
3325 BRIDLE PATH LN	1,998,000	WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES	1,800,000
2825 WINDMILL RANCH RD	1,675,000	WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES	1,500,000

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Weston Florida Facts and Trends for 2012

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:12:11 -0700

If we look back to February 2011, we had 291 single family homes on te market. Moving up to April 2012, we have 237 homes on the market. Conclusion! Weston's inventory is quite low!

The median price for a home in February 2011 was $350,000.00 and in April 2012 it has increased to $413,000.00. That is an 18% increase in price.

For Weston homes priced at $300,000.00 and less in February 2011 there were 61 homes on the market. For April 2012, there are 29 active listings. A decrease of 465 is noted.

For Weston homes priced at 450,000.00 and less, there were 35 pending sales in february 2011 and in April 2012 there were 76 homes. That is an increase of 23%.

For the million dollar home buyer/seller, Weston homes priced at $1,000,000.00 and less in February 2011 there were 2 pending sales. For April 2012 there were 7 pending sales.

Weston's distressed single family home sales account for 22% of the inventory and 31% of the sales. In April 2012, there were 52 listings, 39 pending sales and 15 sold properties.

Weston's condominiums from February 2011 to April 2012 have had a 51% decrease in price. In April 2012 we had 81 units for sale, 25 units sold and 49 units pending. The median price for condominiums is $126,000.00. In April 2011 the median price was $101,000.00. That is a 25% increase in price from last year.

Weston Florida condominiums $300,000.00 and less for sale in April 2012 was 71, sold 25 and pending was 47.

Weston's distressed condominiums accounted for 41% of the inventory from February 2011 to April 2012 and 54% of the total sales.

From our international buyers, 55% are cash buyers.

For more information, please call Susan Penn, PA, EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993, penn.s@ewm.com, www.susanpenn.com

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Weston, Florida Memorial Day 5K Run and Walk May 28, 2012 7:30 AM Weston Town Center

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:52:10 -0700

Weston, Florida’s Annual Memorial Day Classic Run is Monday, May 28, 2012 at 7:15 AM at Weston’s Town Center.
The race is a great tribute to honor America’s fallen soldiers.
Come on out to this years Memorial Day festivities and join thousands as they participate in Weston, Florida’s walk/run. Registration is now open! T-Shirts are given to the first one thousand participants. The registration fee is a $25.00 not-refundable until May 27, 2012. The registration fee on May 28, 2012 is a $30.00 registration fee not refundable.The YMCA of Weston will have pre-race packet pickups on May 26, 2012 and May 27, 2012 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM

This Memorial Day come out and bring your family and sneakers to the streets. The Memorial Day Classic at Weston 5K Run and Walk will benefit the Weston Civil Air Patrol Air Force Auxiliary.

New this year will be The 1 Mile race starting at 8:30 AM. Mile road racers from all over the country should be in great condition ready to run this one mile course in the fastest time for prize money. If you are fast enough, you could run the 5K and then run the 1 Mile race!

Susan Penn PA, EWM Realtor 954-557-5993

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Weston Florida Real Estate For Sale and Weston Florida Communities

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:35:55 -0700

Weston Florida Communities and Weston Florida Homes For Sale

Call Susan Penn, PA EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993

Let's find your dream home today!

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Weston Florida Cypress Bay High School Commencement Speech Given By Joe Biden

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:24:13 -0700

The 2012 Graduation Class of Cypress Bay High School will have Vice President Joe Biden as the Commencement Speaker

This is pretty remarkable one of the best “A” public high schools in the State of Florida from the city of Weston will be accompanied by the Vice President of the United States. Yes, Joe biden a truly notable figure, will address the graduation class of Cypress Bay’s 2012 Senior Class on June 4, 2012 at the new Marlins Stadium in downtown Miami. What an amazing and unforgetable commencement this should be.

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Weston Florida Pilates Open House Saturday 10AM to 12 PM

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:20:58 -0700

This Saturday Morning , 10am to 12 pm, Free Pilates for all! Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps build flexibility and long, lean muscles, strength and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back! Pilates helps improve coordination, strength and balance.http://www.pilatesofweston.com/

Come to see what Pilates is all about for Free!!!

The location is: 2600 Glades Circle. Suite # 300 Weston FL, 33327

Call today: 954-306-0769

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Weston Florida YMCA is Registering for Summer Camp

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:17:36 -0700

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Cypress Bay High School Commencement Speech Given By Joe Biden

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:56:37 -0700

The 2012 Graduation Class of Cypress Bay High School will have Vice President Joe Biden as the Commencement Speaker

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Hollywood Florida's Amazing Variety of Restaurants

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:39 -0700

Hollywood, Florida Eateries

Hollywood Florida's 4 Great Dining Out Hot Spots! There are seaside cafes, intracoastal outdoor restaurants, downtown international menus to choose from, art galleries and vibrant night spots. What other city is a hot spot for free weekend concerts at the ArtsPark Young Circle featuring a live music series on Fridays and Saturdays.The Arts Park has a 10- acre circle with a children’s play area, an interactive fountain and paved promenades for walking or running where US 1 and Hollywood Boulevard meet in downtown Hollywood.

1) Restaurants along Hollywood Florida's Intracoastal Waterways are:

Aizia 3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood FL 33019 (954) 602-8930 at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. Aizia offers Indonesian dishes as part of a mouth-watering array of Asian fare and sushi. Check out the Indonesian noodles with shitake mushrooms and long beans, wonderful appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, sides, rolls, nigiri and sashimi, and deserts

Billy's Stone Crab, 400 N. Ocean Drive Hollywood, Florida 954-923-2300 with waterside seafood dining purchased daily from local fisherman.

Capones Flicker Lite Restaurant 1014 N Ocean Dr / 954-922-4232 has a sports bar, Chicago style pizza · grill foods and Italian specialties with homemade sauces. Here are some yelp comments on Capones.

Giorgios Bistro and Bakery, 800 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood FL 33019 954-929-5550 is another spot along A1A on the intracoastal water way facing the wonderous ultimate homes of Hollywood's North Lake community where you can have breakfast foods, such as omelettes and croissants, spinach, chicken and cheese pies for lunch as well as salads, pizzas and a variety of other foods.

GG's Waterfront Bar & Grill 606 N. Ocean Drive| Hollywood, FL (954)-929-7030 - This is the place for stone crabs when the season is here ( October 15 to May 15). Other entrees include steaks, seafood, pastas and salads. There is Sunday Brunch, Lunch and Dinners with wonderful water views.

When you are relaxed from your meal and ready to purchase a property, please call Susan J. Penn, PA, EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993 www.susanpenn.com

Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille 3460 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019 (954)-602-8760  casual dining at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa's waterside overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway serving wings, salads, pizza, sandwiches, entrees, seafood and dips.

The Le Tub Saloon, 1100 North Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019 (954) 921-9425 is a multi-level outdoor seating America restaurant known for their hamburgers positioned on the intracoastal waterway. Here are comments from four square.

Taverna Opa, 404 N Ocean Dr / 954-929-4010 is a great Greek restaurant situated on the intracoastal waterway filled with great Mediterranean food, belly dancing and table top dancing.

Joe's Tike Bar Grill and Sushi, 1318 N Ocean Drive (954)-929-9897 has happy hour, karaoke, live music every day with appetizers, sandwiches & wraps, soups, salads, oysters, pastas, buffalo wings, cerviche, fajitas, quesadillas alongside the water.

2) Dining on Hollywood's Boardwalk is a 2 1/2 mile stretch with the beach on one side of the street with rows of palm trees and a walk way in between with shops, cafes and boutiques on the west side with the smell of the ocean and feel of the breezes of the Atlantic.

Broadwalk Restaurand & Grill 1400 N surf Road Hollywood, Florida 33019 (954) 922-0322 has great pizza, Italian and American food

Little Venice 909 N Broadwalk Hollywood, FL 33019 (954) 923-7960- small outdoor restaurant with a large variety of pizza and pasta.

Mamacita's Mexican Bar and Grill 591 N. Broadwalk Hollywood, Florida 33019 (954) 921-7988 Tortilla chips and salsa come before the meal. You will discover Mexican specialities, fajitas,appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, soups and seafood.

Ocean Alley Restaurant and Bar 900 North Broadwalk Hollywood, FL 33019 (954) 921-6171 at Indiana Street & the ocean with appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pastas, seafoods and steaks.

Origional Burger Brothers 901 N Broadwalk, Hollywood, Florida 33019 (954) 417-7898

Pelican's Nest Bistro 250 N Broadwalk Hollywood, FL 33019 (954) 925-0220 serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Sushi Thai 300 S Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL (954) 927-9511 has many Japanese foods to choose from.

Toucan's 500 North Broadwalk Hollywood, FL 33019 (954) 923-6969 has American And Seafood cuisine

3) Dining in Downtown Hollywood's District's Enticing restaurants await you, such as outdoor cafes. Dining on Hollywood Boulevard under street umbrellas on the two block stretch of downtown will be Italian, Thai, French, Colombian, China, Argentina, Ireland, Vietnam, and Mediterranean food accompanied by belly dancers. You are in a world-wide restaurant area with every type of desirable flavor to smell and taste.

Chinatopia 1824 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Fl (954)-925-8884 serving such a varity of foods as moo goo gai pan, chicken wings, peking duck , sweet and sour chicken

Fulvio's 1900 1900 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Fl (954)-927-1900 features wonderful Italian dishes

Hello Sushi 2035 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL (954)-367-8848 with the touch of Japanese tradition.

Helen Huang's Mandarin House 2031 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL (954)-923-1688 delicous Chinese cusine

Lola's on Harrison 2032 Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida (954) -927-9851 with entries such as seafood, steaks, chops, chicken, salads and vegetables.

Nakorn Thai & Sushi 1935 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL (954) -921-1200 serving delicious sushi and thai foods!

Pho Vi 1933 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Fl (954) 367-7786 A new vietnamese restaurant including the tasty rice noodle soup known as pho, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrées and desserts. Among the selections are lemongrass beef noodle soup (bun bo hue), vermicelli with grilled pork (bun thit nuong) and honey lemongrass grilled pork chop on rice (com suon nuong), as well as chicken and shrimp dishes, and desserts that include the popular sweet treat "Three Color Bean."

Red Thai & Shushi 1924 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Fl (954) 922-1103 Great Sushi, Thai and Japanese cooking.

The Big Easy Bar and Grill 1925 Hollywood Boulevard (954)-924-3006 New Orleans style food and fun cajun flair with live jazz and blues music.

4) Dining on The Ocean

Hollywood Prime 3555 South Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33019 (954) 602-8393 a South Florida Steak House at The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, offers two luxurious private dining rooms, a Wine Cellar a Salon

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Broward County Property Appraiser Has some Angry Property Owners

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:31:15 -0700

Go to www.bcpa.net Come visit Broward Counties Property Appraiser Site

Property owners are looking at their property tax records and saying they are too high. These individuals are going right to the property appraiser site where their own their home or commerical buildingis and push on their tax button.

After seeing the amount they owe, some individuals decided the tax was too high and just did not pay.The problem: A new tax law which has taken affect July 1, 2011 said the owner needed to pay their property taxes in order to dispute them. As a Broward county resident you can get to this site any day of the week. the site is filled with useful inofrmation.

Hopefully, people will know this law is here to stay.

Susan Penn, EWM Realtor 954-557-5993

www.susanpenn.com

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What is Underwater Sunshine in South Florida?

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:12:49 -0700

The one email that caught my attention is the title of this blog. Living in South Florida, filled with beaches, night life, sporting events, shopping, restaurants, entertainment and plenty of great rays to keep us warm is also the same area of the great United States of America where a multitude of city dwellers are staying in their residential properties and yet they are no longer paying on their mortgages. These are the Broward county and Miami-Dade county upside down homeowners who know their properties are no longer worth what they bought them for.

These people need to determine:

1) How long of a time frame they want their credit destroyed?

2) How long they believe they can be non-active with no harm occurring?

3) How long they want to have sleepless nights?

Help is here and the only thing you need to do is make a phone call or send an email. I look forward to hearing from you. By the way, if you the homeowner decides to short sale your property, the Realtor cost is no charge. The lender will pay the commission.

Susan J Penn, PA, EWM Realtor
954-557-5993, penn.s@ewm.com

www.susanpenn.com

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Weston Florida Home to Population of 61,557 Residents!

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:59:07 -0700

Welcome to Weston Florida!

Weston is a city in Broward County, close to I-75, 595, 836, I-95, 826 and yet far enough that we really do not notice these wonderful variety of expressways which are the back door route to our international airports, nightlife involving the Miami Heat games, the Miami Dolphin games, Miami Marlin Games and of course our very own Panther games close by at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. Our beaches are only20 miles away and have such a nice vision of sun, sand, boating, great weather, entertainment and a wonderful variety of foods to choose from.

This just happens to be in an environment that is lush with green manicured vegetation growing everywhere. The trees are big and just beautiful. There are a variety of flowers and tropical plants no matter where you look. The main street when entering the city of Weston is Royal Palm Boulevard. As the name implies there are rows of tall graceful Royal Palms layering the streets. Alongside, you will discover bike paths and man made lakes filled with fountains and fish.

Weston Hills Country Club is one of the outstanding landmarks not to be missed. Golfers, golf clubs, golf carts by the enchanting courses are seen daily. The Weston Hills Country Club has golf, tennis, gym, swimming, party rooms and dining services. The setting is just spectacular!

Weston Town Center is located inside the middle of Weston with a variety of shops, boutiques, fountains, the clock tower, offices and restaurants filled with flair and excitment. Entertainmet is provided on special occasions.

One of the newest, nicest and largest parks situated in Weston is their West Regional Park filled with foot ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, hockey rinks, fields, hockey fields, baseball fields, the community center and the YMCA. Many fun filled activites happen here.

For more information about Weston's housing, please contact Susan J Penn, EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993.

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Listing Your Luxury Short Sale Home with Privacy and Service

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:28:59 -0700

Discerning distinctive residential single family properties or private renown exceptional South Florida ocean front condominium real estate sellers have the same life expectations and interuptions as all property owners. We dream we will be married and live happily ever after. We will always keep our business or job and never suffer a loss. Our family will remain intact without illness or disease. We will have a very long life span. We will remain healthy and fit! We can buy and enjoy keep all our our wonderful living spaces for years. Reality finds us between our dreams and our thoughts. Staying right on track unexpectly leaves us.

The most impressive present day solution to reach our home sellers is a short sale. Yes, realize now is time to admit to yourself it is fine to look at a new perspective and get on with your life again! We offer a very special preliminary evaluation of your home and our services within the short sale transaction.

Let us help you!

Susan J. Penn, PA, EWM Realtor
Distressed Property Expert
www.susanpenn.com
penn.s@ewm.com
954-557-5993

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Weston Florida Real Estate Closed Sales for the month of April 2012

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:19:18 -0700

ADDRESS	LIST PRICE	SUBDIVISION	SALE PRICE	DOM
587 BRIDGETON RD	289,000	BERMUDA SPRINGS	281,000	9
2290 TALLAHASSEE	278,700	COUNTRY ISLES	265,000	198
2285 COLUMBIA	299,900	COUNTRY ISLES	275,000	18
1617 NEWPORT LN	369,900	COUNTRY ISLES	347,500	58
4313 DIAMOND TE	365,000	EMERALD ESTATES	333,500	246
16435 SAPPHIRE PL	385,000	EMERALD ESTATES	370,000	24
16408 SAPPHIRE BND	229,900	EMERALD ESTATES	229,900	25
3830 W HIBISCUS ST	600,000	ISLES AT WESTON	550,000	58
19209 STONEBROOK ST	419,000	ISLES AT WESTON	419,000	5
19334 S WHITEWATER AV	375,000	ISLES AT WESTON	365,500	169
19252 N HIBISCUS ST	514,900	ISLES AT WESTON	493,000	321
1445 BANYAN WY	298,000	SAVANNA	290,000	9
1542 CANARY ISLAND DR	354,900	SAVANNA	345,000	27
262 CONSERVATION DR	335,000	SAVANNA	325,000	33
1295 CHINABERRY DR	279,900	SAVANNA	275,000	15
1405 MAJESTY TE	285,000	SAVANNA	285,000	135
1457 MAJESTY TE	257,000	SAVANNA	257,000	48
1284 PEREGRINE WY	699,900	SAVANNA	699,900	5
1451 SABAL TR	339,900	SAVANNA	332,500	180
1577 SANDPIPER CR	417,900	SAVANNA	378,000	106
1634 SANDPIPER CIR	374,900	SAVANNA	369,000	7
1094 SKYLARK DR	629,000	SAVANNA	592,000	70
1783 SYCAMORE TER	275,000	SAVANNA	260,000	13
837 SUNFLOWER CR	539,900	SAVANNA	505,000	51
1291 SAGO LN	250,000	SAVANNA	243,000	38
1043 Briar Ridge Rd	274,900	THE FALLS	265,500	49
1103 HICKORY WY	469,000	THE FALLS	430,000	16
713 SAND CREEK CIR	350,000	THE FALLS	330,000	28
1318 CAMELLIA CR	339,900	THE ISLANDS	352,000	6
1528 LANTANA DR	575,000	THE ISLANDS	535,000	75
225 LANDINGS BL	659,000	THE LANDINGS	624,000	44
865 TANGLEWOOD CR	230,000	THE MEADOWS	215,000	46
359 LAKE CREST CT	399,900	THE MEADOWS	389,000	43
3803 OAK RIDGE CR	400,000	THE RIDGES	395,000	211
3886 FALCON RIDGE CR	499,000	THE RIDGES	480,000	44
3830 CRESTWOOD CR	565,000	THE RIDGES	542,000	49
3728 VISTA WAY	555,900	THE RIDGES	525,000	65
1276 MANOR DR S	615,000	TEQUESTA LAKE	577,500	4
2553 BAY POINTE DR	479,000	WESTON HILLS	435,000	290
3028 BIRKDALE	999,000	WESTON HILLS	935,000	260
2674 CYPRESS LN	1,249,999	WESTON HILLS	1,175,000	13
2524 EAGLE RUN CIR	699,000	WESTON HILLS	675,000	137
1865 HARBOR POINTE CR	664,350	WESTON HILLS	550,000	20
2533 JARDIN LN	639,000	WESTON HILLS	620,000	12
2668 PALMER PL	599,000	WESTON HILLS	590,000	5
2673 PALMER PL	549,000	WESTON HILLS	535,000	39
2646 OAKMONT	565,000	WESTON HILLS	520,000	349
2452 PROVENCE CT	849,900	WESTON HILLS	825,000	89
2968 WESTBROOK	900,000	WESTON HILLS	805,000	138
3845 WINDMILL LAKES RD	1,699,000	WINDMILL LAKE ESTATES	1,565,000	286
2929 PADDOCK LN	1,500,000	WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES	1,450,000	27

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Short Sale Information, Information, Information For South Florida Sellers and Buyers

Susan J. Penn, PA,CDPE,SFR (EWM) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:24:09 -0700

Most buyers are nervous with the mention of a Short Sale Florida Real Estate Property Listing. They do not fully understand what is involved with this type of property transfer. Short Sales have a longer time to be aquired than a regular sale, and I am thrilled to say this time frame is more reasonable today than what previously was dealt to us. Short Sales were meant to involve only the mortgage or mortgages on a residential property. Short Sales take into consideration the sellers finances and hardship.

Complications arise when other variables are thrown into the sale of a distressed property, such as unpaid condominium fees, outstanding home owner association fees, liens, unsettling Internal Revenue Service Tax Liens, extra mortgages beyond the first or second and bankruptcy. The seller's time frame ( not the buyers time frame) in selling their home is another matter that can turn a short sale into a foreclosure due to the lagging wait where the home has went into auction status instead of being sold as a short sale in a pre-foreclosure status. These external factors were not to be a consideration with a short sale, as this challenging process was intended soley for the mortgage.

Yet, here we are with all of these circumstances. According to Paul Ownes from the Sun Sentinel, Short Sales are outnumbering foreclosures. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-04-22/features/fl-short-sales-20120422_1_short-sales-foreclosure-sales-housing-recovery . Short sales are part of today's market and the new way of selling and buying South Florida properties.

Buyers cannot look and judge a short sale the way they would a regular sale. They need to understand the contract is usually written as As/Is. The Seller has no money for repairs or replacement of appliances, roof leaks, or other problematic circumstances that the inspection report may discover. The buyer should realize and understand they can opt to have the inspection report performed immediately or after the home is approved. This inspection period is usually dependent on the contingency of walking away if not satisfied with the outcome of this report. This is not the typical regular sale where the seller will repair or replace items inside the home. The buyer needs to be aware of this from the beginning. The seller is walking away from their home due to factors stemming from such matters as divorce, death, insolvency, illness, and unemployment.

Work with a realtor who has the knowledge and background to help you! Call Susan J Penn, PA, EWM Realtor to help you list your property of help you in the purchase of a short sale at 954-557-5993. www.susanpenn.com

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