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7th & 8th pool table tournament – The City is looking for the best individual and team to show off their skills with a pool cue at their Pool Table Tournament. If you think you have what it takes to be the best and are 18 years of age or older come out and compete. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third place. B.Y.O.P.C. (bring your own pool cue). 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55 St., Miramar. Registration is $15 Individual and $30 Teams for Miramar residents. For more Information please call 945-883-6800.

10th“re-imagine your future” Workshop – A free workshop to help baby boomers identify their interests, strengths and dreams, and put them into action through volunteering. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Advance registration is required one week prior to workshop. Email [email protected] or call 954-484-7117. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

solar/lunar Viewing – Four hundred years ago, the telescope was invented and changed the way we look at the world and the space we occupy. Join us as the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association brings the universe closer with their high powered telescopes. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

09/10-11/12free citizens’ police academy – The Miramar Police Department invites you to the 36th Citizens’ Police Academy. Miramar residents interested in learning more about the department can sign up for the free 14-week academy. Classes meet every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Courses include

a ride-along with an officer, CPR certification, a K9 demonstration and more. Call the office of Public Affairs at 954- 602-4351 to sign up.

12thmiramar community garden general member meeting– Save the date to attend the general member meeting of the Miramar Community Garden. 6 p.m. at Fairway Community Center, 3700 Largo Drive, Miramar FL 33023. You can also become a member by visiting www.ci.miramar.fl.us/green/garden and complete an application.

need a great book to read?– Join the Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club. This month’s book-Losing Julia by Jonathan Hull. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Call library to order a copy of the book. 954-357-8090 X8180. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

14thpet Wellness clinic – Rabies Vaccinations-Residents may bring their dogs and cats so that they can receive a one-year rabies vaccination and Broward County Pet Registration Tag for $15 (cash only). You must be a Broward County resident to attend. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

thru 09/15Where the Wild things are: maurice sendak in his own Words and pictures – Where the Wild Things Are is an engaging exhibition and interactive exploration of iconic images and characters from some author Maurice Sendak’s most beloved books. Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie, FL 33325. 954-424-0085.

17thgood for body and soul – A guided relaxation session followed by Amrit Yoga instruction. This class is offered to the community as a practice in applying the teachings of Yoga to improve health and well-being. Please bring a mat. No charge. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

20thpinnacle business awards – The 17th Annual Pinnacle Business Awards will be held September 20 at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center in Miramar. These individuals/businesses are being recognized for their contributions of time and support of area programs and services that help create a stronger business community for all. For more information regarding the Pinnacle Awards & Installation of Officers or any other event contact the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce at 954-432-9808 or visit our website at www.miramarpembrokepines.org.

09/21digging a day at the garden – Save the date to attend the Saturday Work Day at the Miramar Community Garden. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 3700 Largo Drive, Miramar FL 33023 - Fairway Park.

senior health insurance Workshop and Expo – Workshop and Expo offering health insurance options for seniors. Talk with vendors who will offer resources on senior health insurance options (such as Florida Blue Cross, New York Life, Humana, Aetna, United Health Care) and insurance counseling (SHINE counselors from the ADRC of Broward County). 1:00-4:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

22ndgrand reopening of the market – Celebrate your local farmers, vendors and producers by visiting the Farmers’ Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar. The 2nd Season Grand Reopening will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Miramar, located at 1901 SW 172nd Avenue in Miramar. The market will be open every Sunday following that from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until May 18.

oct. 24-27saint david fall carnival – Saint David Church kicks off the school year with their semi-annual Carnival. Food, rides, entertainment and shopping galore round out the fun. Call the office for discount ticket information and how your business can benefit. 3900 South University Drive (University Drive just North of Griffin Rd). 954-475-8046. www.saintdavid.org/

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In keeping with long-standing fire department tradition, the Miramar Fire Rescue formally commissioned its newest firefighting apparatus. Quint 84 was brought into the ranks following an hour-long “Wet Down” cere-

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“Today is a special day for our department,” said Deputy Chief Chris Armstrong. “Today will be the first time in our history we will be able to provide the services of a ladder truck to our community without having to rely on our neighbors for mutual aid. This represents a significant improvement in the capabilities of our organiza-tion and delivery of emergency services.”

The “Wet Down” was held July 16 at Fire Station 84, located at 14801 SW 27th Street. On hand, dozens of firefighters, city leaders and members of the commu-nity that wanted to take part in the age-old tradition. Station 84 On-Duty Captain George Roque began the “Wet Down” by taking a hose and spraying the new Quint. Within minutes, he was joined by City leaders and others who helped “wet down” the truck and then helped to dry it. Following that, as everyone laid their

hands on the truck, a blessing was offered for the truck and all who will serve with her. The ceremony ended with firefighters slowly rolling the unit back into its bay at Station 84.

Armstrong says Quint 84 adds new capabilities for Miramar Fire Rescue. With only one ladder truck, the city did not have a reserve unit when the truck went in for service and had to rely on neighboring cities. Now with Quint 84, they have a unit that provides five functions: hose, ladder, water, aerial ladder and EMS capabilities.

The “wet-down” ritual dates back to the late 1800’s when horse drawn pump-ers were used throughout the nation’s Fire Service. When new horses or pumpers were purchased neighboring firehouses, department chiefs, and citizens from the surrounding community would attend the ceremony to celebrate the new power-ful addition to their neighborhood firehouse. Local clergy came to bestow bless-ings upon the horse and firefighters would commission the new fire apparatus by anointing it with water sprayed from the retiring pumper’s tank water or from a neighboring firehouse’s apparatus. service.

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From sushi to bruschetta, guests enjoyed samples of some of the best food that Pembroke Pines has to offer. Last month, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, in partnership with the Miramar Pembroke Pines

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For a minimal donation, over 100 guests received a Taste Card that served as a sampling ticket. They visited each restaurant to try a favorite menu item. Eleven restaurants participated, includ-ing: Brio Tuscan Grill, The Pub, Fuddruckers, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, TCBY Frozen Yogurt, Jason’s Deli, 7 Pecados, Village Tavern, Sal’s Italian Ristorante, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, and Brimstone Woodfire Grill. Participants also had a chance to enter into a drawing for a number of prizes, including a $500 Shopping Spree

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“The Tastings is a great way to spend an evening out with family and friends,” said Robert Goltz, president/CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It is an opportunity to visit the restaurants and busi-nesses at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens and help a non-profit at the same time.”

Carly Fisher attended the event for the first time. “It was a lot of fun,” said Carly. “I got to sample a variety of food from

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In its first season, the market wel-comed more than 50 vendors each Sunday who sold assorted goods from freshly baked artisan breads to organic coffee, herbs, flowers, as well as fresh produce. Organizers estimate more than 26,000 people visited the market from September to May with vendors often selling out by the end of the day. This year, they hope to offer even more variety and organic products.

The market is a partnership between the City and Memorial Hospital Miramar.

Spurred on by the success of its Community Garden in Fairway Park, the city originally approached the hospital with the idea of creat-ing a market to bring fresh, locally grown produce to residents. Miramar residents, as well as those from neighboring communities, enjoyed the opportunity to come together to celebrate a simple event: farm-ers and local producers coming together to sell their hand-picked and homemade goods. In addition to quality-of-life benefits, organizers say the Farmers’ Market also strength-ens the local economy, provides better access to fresh local food, and supports stronger networks that help keep communities robust and healthy.

The second season will run every Sunday from September 22nd to May 18th, 2014 and organizers say they need the consistent support of its community to be successful.

The Farmers’ Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar 2nd Season Grand Reopening will be held September 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Miramar, located at 1901 SW 172nd Avenue in Miramar. The market will be open every Sunday following that from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until May 18.

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As the jewish high holy days approach, there is an option in place for residents not affiliated with a Synagogue who still want to worship with others in the community. They are invited to come out to the Miramar

Cultural Center on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for services organized by Shema Koleinu, a “community without walls” that serves all who want to con-nect with their Jewish heritage. Last year, the services drew close to 500 people and Cantor Debbie Ballard said they are anticipating even more this year. “I feel that it was really important to give unaffiliated residents in West Broward a qual-ity option for not only high holy services, but life cycles services in general,” said Ballard.

Jews will begin cele-brating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on September 4. The High Holy days encompass the ten days from the beginning of Rosh Hashanah through the end of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Ballard will lead the services with her father, Rabbi Steve Spiegel. Everyone from the community is invited to attend, though tickets are required. For a second year, they are also offering a community-wide “Break the Fast” meal following Yom Kippur.

Ballard started Shema Koleinu, which is Hebrew for “hear our voices,” in September 2010. She found more Jews were looking for an alternative way to connect with their Jewish roots instead of joining a Synagogue. She said some had financial concerns, other simply weren’t finding a spiritual home. Shema Koleinu provides Jewish education, lifecycle events, and community outreach for unaffiliated, interfaith and intercultural families and individuals throughout South Florida. They also provide a Hebrew school, private Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation and destination weddings.“We’ve carved out this niche for people looking for options in Jewish connection and Jewish worship,” she said.

The High Holy Day services begin on Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. for Erev Rosh Hashanah. On Sept. 5, there will be a Rosh Hashanah service for adults and families at 10 a.m. Services for Yom Kippur begin on September 13 with Kol Nidre at 7:00 p.m. On Sept. 14, there will be a Yom Kippur service for adults and families at 10 a.m., followed by a Yizkor service. The community-wide meal following Yom Kippur is $20 for adults, $10 for children. Tickets can be purchased online at www.miramarculturalcenter.org or at the box office at the Miramar Cultural Center. The cost is $108 for adults; $90 for seniors or students ages 13-22 and $54 for chil-dren 12 and under. One admission price grants entry to all of the services.

The Miramar Cultural Center is located at 2400 Civic Center Place. For ticket information, visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org or call 954- 602-4500. For information on Shema Koleinu, visit www.shemak-oleinu.org, send an email to [email protected] or call 954-646-1326.

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A new planting year is about to get underway at Miramar’s Community Garden, and organizers are hoping

to stretch their roots into new areas in the community. The garden, a 3,150-square-foot micro-urban farm in Fairway Park, operates with the help of local volunteers and is look-ing for new members to join them. Among the benefits that lay in store: an opportunity to grow fresh organic produce and plants, an educational connection to the environment and neighborhood improvement and companion-ship. “It is inspiring to see how a conceptual vision can come to fruition and be so success-ful,” says Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley, who is the project’s champion. Volunteers who run the program unanimously agree that learning, enjoying and contributing, are the three main reasons why they participate.”

Created in 2010, Miramar’s Community Garden is centered in Fairway Park, located at 3700 Largo Drive. Organizers liken it to a living classroom where people can learn about the sources of fresh produce while sharing in it, receive vocational training in sustainable agriculture, and discover healthy living and the importance of environmental stewardship. The garden also hosts special “Work Days” for volunteers, which provide an opportunity for parents, children and high school volunteers seeking community hours to contribute and enjoy a day at the

garden.New this year, organizers are also about

to launch “The Miramar Community Garden Manual,” which covers all the basics for becoming a successful gardener in the chal-lenging South Florida climate. It was written by Scott Lewis, PhD MCG founding member who interviewed four prominent organic farmers in the area and translated the information into a easy-to-follow format including a calendar section. In response to the many requests for information about the garden, there’s also a new “Garden Treasures” video series pro-duced by the City, which takes viewers to local restaurants, highlight prominent chefs, and

introduces experts who share their knowledge about the importance of sustain-able agriculture. Each episode covers simple tips and tools on how to enjoy nutri-tious foods and healthy living.

The videos can be seen on Miramar TV (channel 78 and 16), YouTube and the City’s webpagewww.ci.miramar.fl.us/green/garden<http://www.ci.miramar.fl.us/green/garden. To become a garden member, visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us/green/garden/ and complete an application. The Miramar Community Garden is located at 3700 Largo Drive in Fairway Park. You can also make plans to attend the general mem-ber meeting September 12th at Fairway Community Center, 3700 Largo Drive at 6 p.m., as well as the September 21 Saturday Work Day at the garden, from 8 to 11 a.m.

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Seniors unsure about their health care insurance options will have an important ally this month to help sort it

all out. The Friends of Miramar Library will be hosting a workshop and expo to help seniors get updated information and streamline their health insurance decisions for the upcom-ing year. “Insurance plans for seniors can be confusing, and may become even more confusing. So any little bit of information that can help people make a better choice for their own health conditions, financial situations and general well-being is all for the good and that’s what we are hoping to provide,” said Judy Sullivan, the President of the Friends of Miramar Library.

As many as 75 people are expected to turn out for “Health Insurance Options for Seniors: How to Choose Wisely” which will be held September 21 at the Miramar Branch Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library, the workshop grew out of the Healthy Aging Workshop the group held in February, which helped seniors learn how to navigate safe websites for health information to help them better manage their own care. “We came upon the idea that something to do with health insurance for seniors would be a good follow-up especially with the affordable care act and its ramifications for seniors,” said Sullivan.

Working with Dr. Mary M. Howrey, the Director of Library Services at DeVry University, the group has put together a panel of speak-ers, providers and agencies available to discuss their plans and services with attend-ees. Among those on hand to speak will be SHINE Insurance Counselors from the ADRC of Broward County, the Broward County Health Department, as well as up to ten vendors who will offer resources on senior health insurance options, such as Florida Blue Cross, New York Life, Humana, Aetna, United Health Care and more.

Among the topics covered will be Medicare vs. Medicaid eligibility, Medigap Insurance Providers, Prescription Drug Plans, Medical Savings Plans, Long Term Care Insurance, Affordable Care Act Provisions, Medicare Advantage Plan Providers and a general ques-tion and answer session. Based on the success of its earlier workshops, the group is also

considering offering a workshop on estate planning as its next effort.

The Senior Health Insurance Workshop and Expo will be held September 21 at the Miramar Branch Library, located at 2050 Civic Center Place in Miramar from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. To register for this free community service program, guests should RSVP to 954-357-8090, Option #3 or visit online at www.friendsofthemiramarlibrary.org

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In between the fun and games of summer camp, and long before school started, nearly one dozen Miramar campers took on an activity of a

very different sort. The youngsters sat down for an eye exam, to make sure they start the school year with perfect vision.

On August 6, the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program visited the M.O.ST. summer camp program at Fairway Park, which is funded by the Children’s Services Council. The idea behind the visit of the mobile eye care unit was to offer comprehensive eye exams, and glasses if necessary, for Florida school kids who qualified to participate. The Heiken

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Randy Kaiser, the Site Supervisor at the Park, said 17 children qualified for the free exams, while 10 chil-dren showed to actually take part. Now in its second year, Kaiser said it is popular among their families.

“Our parents love it,” said Kaiser.”Some of them don’t have insurance so they wouldn’t be able to take their children for an eye exam otherwise.”

The eye exams were given by Dr. David Popper of Eye Looks in Miramar, who did a thorough check of both the children’s vision and eye health. He said he is happy to make sure his young patients will have the gift of good vision for success in school and their lives. “I do it to help the kids, and give back to the community which I’ve been a part of for 28 years,” he said. Children that were found to need glasses were then fitted for frames, and able to pick up their new eyeglasses a few days later.

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Hoping to keep teens moving down the right path, an innova-tive six-week summer program recently wrapped up its latest session, after a summer spent with activity, education and fun. 75 students attended the

program, known as “Hangin’ with 5-0,” for a fun summer experience that was also designed to help them grow and learn from positive influences. The program tar-gets at risk youth between the ages of 11-15, who are referred by school resource officers and guidance counselors. “We do see a big changes in many of them over the six weeks,” said Miramar Police Athletic League Executive Director Scott Hadley, who has led the Hangin’ with 5-0 program for the past eight years.

Now in its 12th year, the program is run through a $15,000 donation from Sunbeam Properties and the Miramar Park of Commerce. Through the leader-ship of Miramar’s Police Athletic League, the campers enjoyed sports, activities, life skills teaching, charity events and field trips, many with an environmental or

educational angle to broaden their horizons. “We try to let them see what’s outside of Miramar,” said Hadley.

More importantly, the program helps to form positive relationships between young people and authority figures in the community. Each camper was assigned to the same officer for the entire six weeks, so they could build a relationship.

“That one officer really gets to know the child over six weeks and also gets to know the parents to see if we help by explaining how we see the kids behavior,” Hadley said.

This year, officers also implemented the Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) program. Students were required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes, at least twice a week. The books had been donated from Silver Lakes Elementary and the Miramar Regional Library.

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An annual awards ceremony designed to honor local civic and business leaders will be held this month. The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 2013 Pinnacle Awards

September 20th, and Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley will be one of the recipients. Moseley, along with Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis, will be presented with the Coceano Community Leadership Award at the event, which will be held September 20 at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center in Miramar.

The Pinnacle Awards are bestowed among members of the community who excel in their business practice and also give back to the community as civic leaders. In addition to Mayors Moseley and Ortis, the other honorees are Boyd - Panciera Family Funeral Care, which will receive the Minaya Lifetime Achievement Award; Costco Wholesale Corp will receive the Corporate Stewardship Award, and the Small Business Award will go to Tropical Storage in Miramar. The Pinnacle honors will go to Jose Alvarado, ADP Printing & Signs; Alan Boisvert, Getin Fit; Bob De Santi, Costco Wholesale Corp. and Jennifer Stewart, Children’s Harbor, Inc. Calvin Giordano and Associates returns for a 13th year as title sponsor of the luncheon.

According to the Chamber, the individuals/businesses are being recognized for their contributions of time and support of programs and services that help create a stronger business community for all. The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce earned a 4-Star Accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

The awards and installation will be held September 20 at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The lunch and program begins at noon. Individual tickets are $60 each and a table of10 at $550. Corporate sponsorships are also available.

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torsion). This represents the fetal position of the lower limbs. With the beginning of walking the lower limbs start to straighten as normal physiologic development takes place.

CAUSES ▸ Genetic: Rotational problems often run

in families. When parents and siblings have grown out of it, the presenting child usually will as well.

▸ In utero position during pregnancy may cause the foot to turn in.

▸ Sleeping or sitting postures may not cause the problem, but will delay the resolution of them.

▸ Compensating mechanisms for limb deformities.

▸ Tight muscles and ligaments at any level.

▸ Bone deformities in the hip, femur, knee, tibia, or feet.

EXAMINATION OF THE CHILD ▸ Observation of the child at rest, standing, walking and running. ▸ Checking hip range of motion with the hip flexed and extended. ▸ Checking knee structure and the rotation of the tibia on the femur (lower

leg bone relative to upper bone). ▸ Checking the position of the ankle and the leg bone to determine bone

deformities. ▸ Observation of foot posture to check for curvatures and elevation or flatten-

ing of the arch. ▸ Neurological problems must be ruled out.

TREATMENT ▸ To effectively treat rotational problems, the level and severity of the defor-

mity must be determined. ▸ If sleeping and sitting position perpetuate the deformity, they must be

changed. ▸ There may be a need for casting the foot, ankle and leg (every two weeks)

to put tight ligaments and muscles into a continuous stretch. This may be necessary for anywhere between two and eight weeks.

▸ Physical therapy to improve muscle flexibility and to provide gait training to the child.

▸ In-shoe custom molded orthotics or gait plates to help encourage normal walking. This is especially beneficial in the flatfooted child or ones who are intoed.

▸ Night braces or splinting to encourage and maintain correction. ▸ In rare cases, surgery may be necessary if the problems persist and walk-

ing becomes difficult or if the child continues to fall or trip. ▸ In most cases, continued observation of the child may be all that is

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Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, and Dr. Nathan Vela. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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As sellers continue to hold the advantage in the current real estate market, For Sale by Owners (FSBOs) are slowly becoming more and more prevalent.

Admittedly, some people are able to sell homes on their own, without the services of a Real Estate professional.

These FSBOs gain exposure by placing For Sale by Owner signs strategically within the area. However, more times than not, code enforcement officers from the City remove the signs within hours of their placement. Many also elect to gain addi-

tional exposure by paying a considerable amount for classified advertising in the local newspaper.

The biggest mistake made by the majority of FSBOs is that they tend to overprice their homes at the onset. Like most homeowners, most FSBOs honestly believe their home is worth more than comparable homes in the same neighbor-hood. Many of the successful FSBO’s are experienced home sellers, while others, who try unsuccessfully, ultimately come to realize that it takes more than placing a sign in the front yard. The ultimate and, if I may say, the only reason why FSBOs try to sell their home themselves is to save on the commission. Assuredly, FSBOs don’t take on the task for the emotional drain that selling a home can bring or for the fondness of the complexity of the transaction from executing the Contract to the eventual closing.

For most home sellers, trying to sell a home as a FSBO is not an option. They realize that they are not real estate experts and simply do not have the time and effort it takes in the preparation and the logistics required in selling a home.

The power of selling one’s home lies in pricing it correctly from the onset. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the second most important (marketing) aspect of selling a home. FSBOs aren’t allowed to list their home on the MLS; only real estate brokers and agents are allowed. FSBOs are also locked out of many real estate search engines and websites that are syndicated through the MLS. The major one, amongst others, is Realtor.com.

In closing, the main reason why many don’t elect to sell as a FSBO is the liability that is involved in the sale of a home. A minority of FSBOs are likely to stumble into legal trouble at some point during the sale. Real Estate transactions are often filled with potential liability for unwary sellers, especially in the state of Florida, which has extensive disclosure requirements. A FSBO who overlooks even one required form or legally mandated disclosure could face a lingering and expensive lawsuit from the buyer long after the transaction closes.

The truth of the matter is that FSBO’s aren’t the true professionals of the real estate industry and are not knowledgeable as to the ever changing Contract and disclosure laws in real estate. With all that is stacked against them, many choose to take the calculated risk for the monetary savings earned from not having to pay the real estate commission.

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broader debt guidelines – The new rules also take into account more types of debt in evaluating a borrower’s financial burden, such as such as second mort-gages, medical bills, etc. The old guidelines focused solely on what a borrower was paying for their primary mortgage.

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repeat modifications allowed – It used to be that you only had one shot at a HAMP loan modification. If you couldn’t keep up with your payments, you could not reapply for a new modification. Under the new guidelines, borrowers who defaulted on a permanent or trial HAMP loan modification can apply for a new one, provided they’ve been out of the program for at least 12 months.

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Navigating through the murky waters of the new HAMP program is frustrating. It is even riskier when there is a pending mortgage foreclosure which could result in the loss of your home prior to completing the loan modification. If you would like more detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, at risk of foreclosure, or considering bankruptcy are discussed in our new consumer friendly DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight for Your Home,” available for purchase on our website, www.fight4yourhome.com. If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a FREE copy during the appointment to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team.

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tea and a talkVice Mayor Alexandra Davis works on a beverage while visiting a local coffee house recently Davis hosted a series of afternoon “Tea and a Talk” sessions over the summer, as a way of being accessible to residents “Tea and a Talk” was a continuation of last summer’s “Coffee and A Chat” sessions The Vice Mayor met with residents at various tea/coffee houses throughout the City stretching from the eastern sections to the western most areas

rising tennis star honoredThe City of Miramar recently served up an honor for hometown tennis star Sachia Vickery Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis presented Vickery with a city proclamation declaring Aug 14 as “Sachia Vickery Day” Vickery was given the honor after winning the USTA Girls’ 18’s National Championship in San Diego The win was enough to earn her a wild card berth into the main draw of the U S Open, as well as the doubles draw at the tournament

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