SANDI AND GEORGE
SEGENREICH REALTY GROUP
Delray Beach, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
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STORM PREPARATION ITEMS are listed in this Newsletter / Website. We continue to emphasize the importance of having some of these items, no matter whether you live in South Florida, or anywhere where power outages can occur. Which means EVERYWHERE
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MARKET UPDATE
If you were planning to sell your home when the Pandemic struck, and are now "waiting" to list your home, or want to explore how this will all work, we are happy to meet with you via Zoom, Facetime, or 6 feet of separation.
Demand has never been stronger, and available homes on the market is at an all-time low. Yes, it is a Seller's market.
Covid has created a demand for South Florida Housing like never before. Inventory of homes is at record lows and multiple offers are no uncommon. HOTTEST is the all-age communities were families are seeking escape from their shut-in lives up North. Home offices are a must. In Palm Beach County is The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Boca Bridges and Valencia Sound. Polo Trace is also OPEN with minimal restrictions. Along with Dakota, it's a GL Lovefest.
We are finding tremendous demand for Port St Lucie where the Valencia Cay is fully open with all amenities OPEN.
Prices are increasing monthly (even weekly) like in the 2003-2006 period.
We would appreciate the opportunity to assist you in the sale or purchase of a home in our territory... or even beyond.
Family Developments are the absolute Hottest with better developments on a waiting list!
We are associated with an upscale family development specialist.
We work with realtors throughout Florida!
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HURRICANE AND STORM SEASON
2021 STORM SEASON is approaching. This year SEGENREICH REALTY is proud to be a CAT 3 SPONSOR of the most significant and accurate Facebook Group. Palm Beach County Official Hurricane News Be sure to look at the Storm Essential Products we use and recommend.
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Sandi and I quietly added a third member to team Segenreich, our son-in-law Brett who handles his own niche in real estate, but is primarily involved as a principal partner in S & S Insurance, handling homeowner and automobile insurance needs. Many Valencia, Bridges and Country Club residents have been using Brett and you may have heard about him from your neighbors. If you have friends moving to Florida or building new, now is the time to have a local insurance agent.
Not only is Brett family, he is conscientious, diligent and eager to please clients. You can reach Brett Schissler directly at 561-299-4226 or SEGENREICH REALTY GROUP, 561-247-0550 ext. 4
bschissler@ssinsurancecorp.com
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The clubhouse renovation at Valencia Pointe, is complete! If you'd like to show your friends, or just look again for yourself, you can see before and after renderings at VALENCIA POINTE RENOVATION VIDEO. Of course, Valencia Isles has completely renovated their clubhouse and fitness center. Venetian Isles renovation is in progress. These upscale active-adult communities are in the highest demand!
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PROPERTY SEARCHES
ALL 10 VALENCIAS
BRIDGES, BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB, BOCA BRIDGES & SEVEN BRIDGES
Click on the development listed below to view. These are not yesterday's listings. They're current when you click! CUSTOM SEARCHES can be created for you if you contact us. Specific Development, Specific Model, New listings, etc. If we add you to our search group, we don't contact you unless you ask us to. Why look at listings of EVERY development, when you're only interest in one or two? Want an Atlantic Grande? an Avila? a Pamplona? We can automate a search of any or all Valencia Developments or just that model for you. Come back to
any time for current listings in all of these developments. Call us for more information. 561-247-0550
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Great Gifts for College-Bound and useful items for your travels. Power, Bluetooth, Water Bottles, EMERGENCY ITEMS and more!
Tested and recommended by George, of course!
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The National Association of Realtors recently reported that the Closer the listing broker lives to the Property, the FASTER it sells! This only makes sense and we frequently get calls from people who have listed with Brokers who are not close and not pleased with the lack of showings. We offer a TEAM approach that can respond quickly to requests to show your listed Property or work with buyers who may be in the area for a limited time. We make ourselves available to accommodate prospective purchasers.
When you see a property near you that has been on the market a long time, frequently you'll find a non-local Broker. If you're thinking of selling or buying, and you wonder about why you should consider working with us, please contact us and we'll be happy to email to you a presentation about ourselves, our marketing, and our office. We will also provide a REALISTIC Comparative Market Analysis reflecting actual SALES of similar homes to yours, not puffed-up prices.
Why would you consider using anyone else?
WE NEVER PUT A LOCKBOX ON YOUR HOME.
"Given the World-Wide Marketing exposure we will give your property, If we can't sell your property at a price satisfactory to you --- nobody can ."
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The 10th Valencia is VALENCIA SOUND , located on Lyons Road across from VALENCIA BAY and VALENCIA COVE. This will be the greatest Valencia in Palm Beach County. Everything G L Homes has learned over the past 20 years is being poured into Valencia Sound. Many homes have been completed and occupied with social activities underway!
Expect all the amenities the Valencia Developments are famous for. PLUS: A full-service restaurant and bar, sports lounge, pool bar with poolside service and a Grandchildren wading pool. Catering kitchen with cooking studio. 653 homes starting at 1583 square feet, $575,000 to $1,000,000. Some lots have a premium above base prices. Prices have gone up ten times since Development Announcement.
To relieve congestion, the extension of FLAVOR PICT ROAD from Lyons to State Route 7 is being completed NOW. With main entrance on Lyons Road (traffic signal to come) a residents only gate will allow entry or exit to Flavor Pict.
Here's the very important part. YOU MUST REGISTER US AS YOUR REALTORS and NOTIFY US THAT SAME DAY THAT YOU HAVE DONE SO. Why use a Realtor? There are fifty reasons, but to name a few: WE CAN BE YOUR ADVOCATE and ADVISE YOU as to lot selection, model selection, upgrades and the like. We will continue to oversee and be your additional link to G L Construction. We can assist further. Please let us discuss this with you in person BEFORE you visit a Valencia or other G L Development. Another TEAM SEGENREICH ADVANTAGE.
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Population of Palm Beach County: 1.4 Million; More in Palm Beach County UNDER 18 (26%) versus OVER 65 (22%) Population of the State of Florida is 20 Million, behind California and Texas. We're #3 by a wide margin. Impress your friends and out of town visitors!
IT SNOWED IN PALM BEACH on January 19, 1977. First and Last snow ever reported by the weather service. Weather forecasters were caught by surprise, not expecting snow as far South as here, but it snowed in Miami also!
FLAVOR PICT ROAD How did Flavor-Pict Road in Boynton Beach get its name? The Flavor-Pict farming cooperative of about 1400 acres west of Boynton Beach was all farmland with some dairy and vegetable farms. At one time, the Flavor-Pict cooperative was Florida's largest tomato-growing operation.
DELRAY BEACH was named for the Michigan community of Delray, yes, MICHIGAN! In an economic downturn, the City Leaders felt a name change would bring more business from the "North" which was considered MICHIGAN and not New York!
POWERLINE ROAD becomes JOG ROAD in PALM BEACH COUNTY because there are many turns in the ROAD on the way to West Palm Beach. Yes, the POWERLINE runs along POWERLINE ROAD as well as JOG.
DELRAY BEACH has a population of just over 60,000.
PUBLIX STORES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY: 89; TOTAL STORES: 1,218
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We say it all the time: Often imitated but never duplicated. But, What is the Valencia Lifestyle?
When you buy a home in a Valencia Community, there is an equity attached to each home that is not priced separately, nor taxed, as in Country Clubs. But, you are not just buying a home.
There are TEN Valencia Developments in Palm Beach County, and more in Port St. Lucie and on the Florida West Coast. Each has basics which are not part of most gated communities.
Start with the Gate. They are attended 24 hours a day, not a keypad. All guests are screened and must be on your guest list or called in. Some developments have implemented a text notification when any guest comes through the gate.
Grounds: Valencia Properties have single-family homes and many sidewalks for walking, cycling trails, and expanded open areas along the roads, between homes, and have impressive entry ways.
Clubhouse: Every Valencia has a large clubhouse containing meeting rooms, card rooms, billiards, reception area, and on premise management office. All now have a cafe' or restaurant open only to residents, usually for breakfast and lunch, some for dinner, too. A large resort-style pool is at every clubhouse with additional resistance pools, hot tubs, and some have children's splash areas or beach areas.
Fitness Centers: Are usually attached to the Clubhouse, but in some developments are in a separate nearby facility, housing exercise equipment, steam and locker rooms, showers, aerobic dance studios, and yoga classes.
Tennis Courts are Har-Tru lighted courts. A Tennis Pro is available at each facility, and most have organized teams with competition in the South Palm Beach area. Private and Group Lessons are offered.
Pickleball at every Valencia, with organized team competition.
Some Valencia properties have shuffleboard, bocce, and basketball courts.
In addition to the structures, numerous activities fill your days and evenings, be it canasta, bridge, poker, or mahjong. Clubs exist for anything you can imagine, or, start your own.
Newcomers are welcomed at each Valencia, and the HOA has meet and greet events along with traditional holiday events and entertainment in the social halls. Movies, singers, comedians, and the like provide weekly entertainment.
This is adult summer-camp which goes on 12 months of the year! If you aren't familiar with the Valencia Lifestyle, please call us and ask us.
We don't just SELL Valencia's,
we KNOW Valencia's.
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LOCAL LINGO
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SNOWBIRD - person who is in Florida for the season - usually December to early April
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COLD FRONT - Turn off the AC for the night
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SOFLA - Southern Florida
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SNOWFLAKE - person who comes and goes repeatedly during December through April
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SNOW FLURRIE - persons who come for a day or two a few times in the "season"
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ROUNDER - people who live in Florida the year around
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NATIVE FLORIDIAN - people who have been Florida residents more than 10 years
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EARLY-BIRD- special pricing for dinners, usually before 6:30 PM
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HAPPY HOUR - 2 for 1 alcoholic beverages - usually between 4 pm and 7 pm
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HURRICANE - a fruit-flavored rum-based drink made famous by Pat O'Brien's bar, Bourbon Street, New Orleans
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PARADISE - looking out my window any time
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ULTIMATE PARADISE - looking out my window when there's a foot of snow up North
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STONE CRABS - Made famous at Joe's in Miami, only the CLAW is taken from the Crab, and they live to grow a replacement. In season October-May
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UNDER WATER - a real estate term not related to storms, floods, or swimming
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SHORT SALE - When the Seller needs permission and agreement from it's lender to sell the property
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WILMA - What Palm Beachers here between 2003-2005 like to tell stories about since most lost power and a lot of trees fell
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ANDREW - 1992 - The Hurricane that changed the Southeast Florida building codes
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FISH STORM - The term given a Tropical Development or Hurricane which forms in the Atlantic and turns away from land, dissipating and threatening only fish.
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REO - A Bank or Mortgage Holder owned property where title has been secured from a defaulting borrower. Unlike a "short-sale" or "foreclosure" property a REO Seller can close quickly and deliver title to a purchaser.
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GATED COMMUNITY - A popular concept especially on the East Coast of the United States where entry into a Community is controlled by some sort of security measure, which can be as simple as a keypad, used to open a Gate.
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PRICED BELOW MARKET - Realtor BS - do people really fall for this?
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CLOTHING OPTIONAL BEACH - Finally, you noticed! Call us for the private link. 561-247-0550 ext 9
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At my daughter's suggestion, I have been showing and telling friends about various gadgets and gizmos. I am now featuring these items personally tested and used by George, many of which are for emergency preparation and featured throughout this Newsletter. If you're curious, please click here for a FACEBOOK link.
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We take storm preparation seriously. You will thank us for this. Many of our neighbors have taken our advice.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Every time there is a power flicker, the DVR box needs to REBOOT. NOT IF YOU HAVE A UPS! We have continued to watch television and not have any interruptions through numerous minor power surges, and until Hurricane Irma finally knocked us offline, we operated for an hour on our own! NO REBOOTS and continued television service. How much? The more the watts, the more the cost. Reliable systems for the DVR / TV and for the Internet / WIFI will run between $75 and $150 each. You get what you pay for and the higher the watts, the longer the systems will operate in a total power failure. AMAZON will deliver this to you in a few days.
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Continuing to dominate the new housing market in South Palm Beach, G L Homes has developed " LOTUS ," an all-age Community being completed on Lyons Road (should the name be G L Parkway?) just South of the first Bridges Development. We have toured the models and are excited with the break from traditional architecture. Homes range from $600,000 to One Million and have the amenities buyers have come to expect from G L Homes including a Clubhouse and adjoining tennis and pickleball courts. Café for meals. Fitness Center like no other. We can go on. We would be happy to make an appointment to show you the models on site and discuss the features further. If you don't register us as your realtors and let us know right away, we can not help you further. For general information, the G L Website is a click away: LOTUS information and CLUBHOUSE AT LOTUS
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This inexpensive unit is a Portable Charger for your Phone or Tablet.
When the power is out, or you're traveling, you'll find having one or more of these Chargers indispensable . While the units hold their charge for a long period, when storm warnings are issued, we make sure we have them charged up and ready. My friends have learned during past years when storms were approaching, to have these units ready. When a Hurricane WARNING is issued, its too late to get them! Only lessor quality and less powerful units are then available for way too much money. PLAN AHEAD and don't be without POWER for your phones! Again, the more expensive units are generally more powerful and will give you more charging capacity. Now where can you get these devices and have them delivered to your home?
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We are frequently asked what buyers are looking for in a home. New Kitchens? New Baths? Without a doubt the most bang for the buck is a custom designed Closet. Pantries and Garages, too!
We are always pleased to refer our friends and clients to Cathi Lefton's Closets, owned and operated by Cathy Lefton.
Support locally owned, small business. You won't be disappointed! Cathy can be reached at: 561-705-1451.
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BRIDGES, SEVEN BRIDGES, AND BOCA BRIDGES... CERTAINLY MORE BRIDGES TO COME. |
Our enthusiasm for these two resort-style upscale developments does not wane. The Bridges is fully developed and the Seven Bridges across the roadway is approaching completion. Now the 3rd in the Bridges Developments, "BOCA BRIDGES" is underway. These developments are located on Lyons Road in Delray Beach South of Atlantic Road and North of Clint Moore Road, both of which connect to upscale dining and put these developments minutes from vibrant downtown Delray Beach and convenient to the Florida Turnpike. Boca Bridges is just to the South of Seven Bridges. |
Not just for families, many "seniors" have found the larger homes provide the family recreational retreat for extended families to visit. These three developments are certainly the gold crown in G L Homes Developments in South Palm Beach County, and in keeping with tradition offer the resort-style swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centers, tennis courts and pro shops as well as lesson and competitive programs with tennis pros, pickleball, basketball, children's recreation rooms, water park and children's pools, and more! Each of these developments offer dining services both inside and poolside including full-service alcoholic beverages and on weekends and holidays ordering and service by the pools. Why "visit" a resort when you can enjoy this lifestyle all year. |
Are your windows and doors wired? You think you're secure when you turn on your alarm? THINK AGAIN. Smarter burglars are simply BREAKING THE WINDOW and NOT OPENING IT so no alarm sounds.
These inexpensive devices are Do-It-Yourself and add a degree of peace-of-mind when you're home OR away. They detect vibration of the glass such as when broken. Each device can be turned off for window cleaning, and there are two sensitivity selections. A flashing RED LED on each device is visible from outside and deters the bad guys. From AMAZON, of course, they run about $6.00 each. We find them incredibly reliable and most have original batteries running since January 2019 - the good old days. Easy to put on and change batteries when needed. CLICK TO SEE AT AMAZON
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You may know the name, but it's just not the same. G L HOMES has purchased land from the Polo Trace Golf Club and is in the process of building new homes from the mid 500's. An ALL-NEW LIFESTYLE is underway at Polo Trace on Hagen Ranch Road in sought-after Delray Beach. Did you know that G L HOMES is Florida's largest home builder?
The overhauled, renovated, redesigned development will feature single-family homes, a new entrance, and the famous luxury lifestyle of G L HOMES with a brand new Clubhouse and all the resort-style amenities you'd expect. We recently inspected the completed TENNIS COURTS, POOL and CLUBHOUSE, IT'S ALL OPEN!
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Discount Brokers ads are hitting the mailboxes and Billboards. Real Estate Sales is a Profession. If you get lured into meeting with the 1% or 2% Broker, please contact us to learn how we market and show your home and learn how most Realtors will NOT show buyers homes where they will be getting a discounted Brokerage Fee.
When we list a home, we DO NOT use a lock box. We personally show your home to prospective buyers and don't wait for electronic feedback. Don't be fooled by our family-sized business. Each listing gets the same exposure on the Internet and Web-Sites (over 250!) that the other realtors use. Zillow and Realtor.Com are the most popular. Our listings appear within minutes of our computer entry, as do updates.
We answer our phones or return calls quickly. We understand that buyers may be in town for just a few days and want to see listings ASAP. We do not play the game some Realtors do to avoid sharing commissions. This is a SERVICE PROFESSION, not a commodity. Nothing is truer here in the motto: You get what you pay for.
Given the marketing exposure we give your property and our sales experience, if we can't sell your home in the time and at the price satisfactory to you, nobody can.
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Have you heard this term? We frequently work with clients who plan to be selling their existing home AFTER they find a home they want to buy.
Sometimes clients simply do not want their privacy invaded and neighbors to know their plans. We maintain the strictest confidentiality in these circumstances, but sometimes encounter a potential purchaser seeking just the home our selling clients will be listing. Upon their consent, we may show potential buyers properties not yet listed for sale. All parties may find it beneficial.
If you're not quite ready to buy, but would be interested "if" the "right" property were to become available, it would benefit you to let us work with you with no obligation.
And if there is a development or model you'd like to be made aware of ASAP, we can set notification to automatically get to you via email whenever the search criteria is met. You know as fast as we know.
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More often than I care to reveal, we have relied on a local business team for repairs of our I-Phones, Tablets and the like. Screens, Batteries, Microphones, and more. It is such a pleasure to do business with people who care, are responsive, honest and reasonable.
Sandi's I-Phone has had 9-lives, as well as our I-Pads. Chicago daughter's repair took 10 minutes and $10. Not always so quick, not always so inexpensive, but done right, quickly, and they stand behind their repairs.
Unfortunately when Sandi walks in she and Alex (Shinn) are on first-name basis, and I'm known as Sandi's husband. 1301 W. Boynton Beach Blvd #4, Boynton Beach. 561-376-4185
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IF YOU HAVE LISTED YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH A BROKER, PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER THIS NEWSLETTER A SOLICITATION TO REPRESENT YOU IN THE SALE OF THAT PROPERTY AND WE WISH YOU WELL IN YOUR ENDEAVOR. YOU REALLY SHOULD HAVE CALLED US FIRST!
BUT GOOD LUCK ANYWAYS. IF YOU HAVE LISTED YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE BY OWNER, WE'D BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU IN MANY WAYS WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION. IF ALL ELSE FAILS - PLEASE CALL US AND LEARN WHAT WE DO DIFFERENT!
SEGENREICH REALTY GROUP, A CLOSE FAMILY BROKERAGE, 561-247-0550
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We feature Valencia Upscale Active-Adult Communities and G L Homes Bridges Properties and other G L Developments for good reasons. We are happy to show you similar developments in the area and send you listings, by request.
Sincerely,
Sandi and George Segenreich
Some of our favorite developments: Valencia Lakes, Valencia Falls, Valencia Isles, Valencia Shores, Valencia Palms, Valencia Pointe, Valencia Reserve, Valencia Cove, Valencia Bay; The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Boca Bridges, Woodfield Country Club, Mara-A-Lago, New Colony Six, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Bellagio, Villagio, Villagio Reserve, Venetian Isles, Cascade Lakes, Cascades, Palm Beach Zoo, The Swamp, Boca West, Valencia Bay. Valencia SOUND
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