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Jen Keller, REOT’s newest addition for 2012
A Fresh Face Joins the Team in 2012
Jason A. Kapit, Esq. never rests. Always tweaking the model, always building on success and continuously striving to better the team’s ability to serve our most precious commodity, our clients! To that end, we welcome Jen Keller. Born in Miami, raised in North Miami Beach and Miami Beach, Jen is a South Florida native through and through. She is married to Jonathan, a prominent Workers Comp attorney, for 15 years and has 3 children. They currently reside in Weston, FL where they are very active in the community and charity organizations.
Education
Jen is a graduate of the University of Maryland (Go Terps!) with degrees in Health Science and Psychology.
Work Experience and How It Relates To You
Jen worked at Mt. Sinai hospital for 10 years as the Infertility Program Coordinator. She has helped hundreds of couples become proud parents! Following her career, she worked in Event Planning for a large corporation handling special events for high-profile clients. She has planned events for celebrities gracing every cover. How are the two jobs related and more importantly, how can her experience help you? Quite simply, Jen has a keen ability to help people during their most important moments, parenthood, wedding, etc. She understands the importance of communication, detail and most importantly RESULTS. This was such a natural fit, it was only a matter of time before this collaboration ensued.
Focus and Concentration in Real Estate
Through Jen’s social network and myriad of contacts, she will focus exclusively in the luxury home segment of Parkland and Weston’s premier communities. When asked about the latest addition to his team, Kapit commented, “I have no doubt she will quickly become a force in Broward County’s residential real estate market. Look at her resume … years of dealing with high end clientele, serious attention to detail, amazing confidence and a keen ability to always make people feel comfortable at their most vulnerable. Its a recipe for success, especially in this industry.”
The Team Approach
Jen is part of Jason Kapit’s Team (RealEstateOnTap) at EWM Christies International, operating East & West with offices in Las Olas and Weston Town Center. He concentrates his efforts on high-end residential properties and luxury communities. “We have been able to establish an extraordinary resume marketing luxury real estate. The Team combines experience and knowledge of the South Florida market, selling over $30,000,000 in 2011 and representing 5 of the 9 highest sales throughout Cooper City, Parkland and Southwest Ranches, FL.”
Visit us at www.realestateontap.com and bookmark our site. You may not be ready to buy or sell now, but we are here when you need us!
Kapit Sells Crown Jewel in Parkland Golf & Country Club
Just In Time For The Holidays!
It was only a matter of time before a Buyer might recognize just how spectacular “Villa Positano” was. Sitting in the quiet and private cul-de-sac of the “Grand Estates” section of PGCC, the 10,000+ square foot home has one of the prettiest views imaginable overlooking pool, golf, scenic bridge and lake. Everything about the home was carefully thought out and ultimately, it attracted the likes of an astute Buyer.
“The truth of the matter was that there were multiple bidders and someone had to win. Landmark Custom Homes has been building quality homes in South Florida for decades, and with this sale, makes a dramatic segueway into Parkland Golf & Country Club’s luxury community. Of course there were challenges, but that has been an understatement in the world of real estate. At the end of the day, this will be the catalyst for even more extravagant homes to be built within the subdivision. Although (laughs), none will ever replicate this stunning view. The old mantra LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION couldn’t ring truer.”
Jason A. Kapit, Esq. is an agent with EWM Christies International and has single-handedly sold 3 of the 6 most expensive properties in Parkland, FL in 2011. For more information about how he can assist you in the sale of your luxury home, contact him at 954.650.4443 or via email.
Dolphins put the SmackDown on Raiders
Congratulations Coach Sparano, Jim Mandich and the entire Miami Dolphins Football Team!
In convincing fashion and looking like the Dolphins of old, week 13 had Dolphins fans saying “what if” based on their play today. Looking unstoppable on both sides of the ball as well as special teams, the Miami Dolphins beat up on the Oakland Raiders 34-14 on a special day at Sun Life Stadium.
Jim Mandich, the former Dolphins tight end and local radio personality, died in April due to complications from bile duct cancer. And today, the Dolphins added him to their Honor Roll, which rings the upper deck of Sun Life Stadium. Mandich’s name took its place alongside former teammate Bill Stanfill.
When you have the likes of Don Shula, past Dolphin Hall of Famers and the Mandich Family highlighting your halftime show, it’s a pretty tough act to follow. Today’s performance made everyone proud and reminded us what a great club we were, are and can ultimately be again.
EWM #1 In Luxury Sales
You Can’t Argue With Solid Numbers
These numbers are very telling about our market share in the luxury residential space of South Florida’s real estate market. Our ability to reach buyers WORLDWIDE through ingenious online and print media marketing has propelled us to the top of the list. We are the most sought after real estate firm to assist luxury homeowners in the marketing, negotiation and ultimate sale of their residences.
For more information on how I can help, please contact me directly at 954.650.4443 or via email.
Daily Business Review – DBR Reports PG&CC Record Sale
Jason A. Kapit, Esq. sets record in Parkland Golf & CC for 2011.
7240 Lemon Grass Drive, a spectacular “Almeria” model has just sold for $1,375,000. The 5 bedroom home, just under 6,000 sq. ft. had phenomenal pool, lake and golf course views and ultimately sold on August 15th, 2011 after garnering multiple offers. If you would like to learn more about the services we provide, call anytime (954.650.4443) or email to discuss listing your home for sale.
Buyers Rejected for Loans Can Now Find Out Why
Now, starting this week, lenders have to let you know why your not getting the best rate. They also will let you know why you have been turned down for a loan as well. This is all due to the Dodd-Frank act. So what do you think? Is this good or just another thing to slow down the process? This piece of legislation has changed the landscape quite a bit! The GFE (good faith estimate) that was once a 1-pager now is 9 pages. Easier, better disclosure … I think not! What is your take on this new legislation?
Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He is a frequent commentator at RealEstateOnTap and can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.
Short Sale Fraud Plagues The Housing Market
Who’s To Blame?
Recent article on CNN Money talks about this issue. Now is it not bad enough that the housing market has the issues it has with value and foreclosures that it has to deal with people trying to manipulate the system? I ask you? Please I want to hear how other people feel about the situation where there are people who are coming in buying a home in a short sale and flipping it for significant profits! Is it the banks fault or is it greed from the investor who is a straw buyer, buying and flipping the property? Per Freddie Mac 13% of all home sales are short sales! So tell me what you think!
Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He is a frequent commentator at RealEstateOnTap and can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.
Home Prices Rise, Snapping 8-Month Decline!
Front Page News On CNN Today
Why is this happening? The answer is fairly simple … two reasons … first, it is the summer and summer is the time people tend to make new home purchases! The second is more interesting and the oooohhhh wow piece to the puzzle … shadow inventory. Now what does that mean? The banks are just not putting all the homes that they have for sale up for sale! This way, prices go up and the banks inventory potentially will have a value. And this will not stop for a while, not until the housing market becomes more stable. And this time frame varies from professional to professional … some say two years some say as long as five years … whatever you believe it seems like we have a ways to go!
Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.
Latest UPDATE – Chinese Drywall New Remediation Protocol
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011 Release #11-176 |
CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 |
CPSC and HUD Issue Updated Remediation Protocol for Homes with Problem Drywall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are issuing an updated remediation protocol (pdf) for homes with problem drywall. Read the rest of this entry »
How Does Your Local Bank Fare?
The Latest On Local Banks
There are ratings for everything and banks are no exception. We have seen unprecedented issues over the past 5 years as it relates to the unwinding of banks and the sheer unwillingness to lend at any cost due to theories of unknown risk. So why publish quarterly ratings of community banks on a real estate site?
How This May Affect You
Suppose you have a mortgage with a local bank. And suppose you are contemplating a sale of your home, a short sale at that. Do you think a bank with limited resources or with dwindling assets is going to help facilitate the sale? Not a chance. Even if they want to, their by-laws and board members would prohibit it, even if it made financial sense. Banks consist of many moving parts and their financial health will mean everything to you if in fact you need them to make a decision concerning a waiver of deficiency, etc.
Banking Relationships
Now is not the time to bank by geographic convenience or based upon a few local perks that the neighborhood bank may provide. Strength, sustainability and a record that shows an ability to weather crisis is what you want in your financial institution. Do your homework. You work hard enough for your money. Banks are doing no one any favors with the paltry interest they are paying on deposits. The least they can do is assure you that your money is safe and that your situation is something that will be safeguarded and protected.
If you have any questions or comments about short sales and the recent trends, feel free to leave a comment below or contact me.
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