Back in July I posted about a local Mortgage Broker who was being convicted of mortgage fraud. I have gotten several comments from friends of his that he was innocent and his name was just being taken through the mud. Well today in the paper this is what I found:

 

U.S. District Judge William Dimitrouleas said Anthony Dehaney, 57, led a plan that cost banks millions and his sentence should send a signal to others tempted to skirt the law "to make a quick easy buck."

The sentence--among the toughest to date in a mortgage fraud case--exceeds a prosecutor's recommendation for a roughly five-year prison term. Dehaney, a Jamaican national, will likely be deported after completing his sentence, said prosecutor Jeffrey Kay.

 

So it goes to show that mortgage fraud is not being taken lightly! Not only was the mortgage broker convicted, so was the agent he was working with.

So play it straight, its the only way to go!

ActiveRain You've done it again. While I was in the hospital the other day, I got an email for AR. I first I glanced over it thinking it was a Lead for the lead genarotor AR has, but when I looked over it again it wasn't.

Here is was the email stated:

Hi Jeannette,

I am seeking a realtor to sell my condo in Las Terrazas in Miramar,FL. I read your profile and liked what I saw. You seem to be hardworking and easy to work with. If you are interested in working with me, let me know ASAP, because I am trying to get it sold ASAP.

I was delighted with the email. I responded the same day, but not right away, since at first glanced I missed it. But here was my responce, very simple and to the point:

Good morning and thank you for your interest in me.

I would love to work with you and getting your condo sold. Let me know when you would like to get together.

If you could let me know what your address is so I could do some research?

Look for forward to working with you.

Jeannette

I got her responce a day later:

Joanne Celestin

Now mind you, most of my post are LOCALISM post, her recent contact was from a JUST SOLD post. I LOVE Localism. I think it's my favorite part of AR, besides the Friendships I have created here!

Are you using LOCALISM? If not you should! Take it from me, I have gotten several leads from it!

Have a GREAT 2009 year, I know I will!

I'm sure some of  you have been wondering what happened to me. Last week on Sunday I had tweeted I was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. I had it for two days, was not able to walk and all.

So here is what happen. I went in around 9 am with such bad pain that the ER doctor couldn't even exam me. Within the hour I had an x-ray, ultrasound, and CT done. Which in a ER is very fast! Came back from all the test and the doctor tried again and I couldn't take it. He then admitted me. Started me on pain meds and antibiotics.

Several doctors were consulted. GYN, Surgery, GI, Infectious Disease,and  a Primary. All trying to figure out what was wrong. On Monday I was being told I would have to have surgery. But by Tuesday morning when I was going to have it, the doctor tells me he doesn't think it has anything to do with my female productive parts. That I need to have a colonoscopy. So surgery was canceled and GI was called again. They also agreed that I need it but it wasn't going to be done till after Christmas. I told them if that was the case then please send me home. I don't want to miss Christmas with my kids.

Now I was to call Midori before I was to go into suregery and hadn't gotten around to it. She was about to go postal on me! She was going to post here on the network when she finally got the call from me!

So I was discharged and now I need to have my procedure done after the New Year. So when that is done I will update you then.

Thank You for all your wishes and concerns. Enjoy your Holidays!

Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year from my Family to yours. May this New Year bring you great HEALTH and HAPPINESS for that is what matters most above all else!

This is very valuable and its what brings families together!! So enjoy your Holiday and would love to see some of your Holiday pictures. Here is a picture of my kids and a short video wishing all a Happy Holiday! 

 

 

 

 

As I posted in a previous blog post of a recent closing. Here are some great home photos for you to view. I will update with some photos with my clients when they come in two weeks.

Thanks for all the encouragement with this transaction! It helped just to get through it. Midori thank you for all the calming talks we had! Its great to still have you as a mentor!!

So here we have 16250 SW 49th Ct, Miramar, Fl in Rivera Isles!

 

 

 

 

 

This is the lovely kitchen with:

• Granite Countertops
• Updated Cabinets,
• and a Glass Stovetop!

 

 

 

Here you have me in this picture with my youngest son Andrew. This was his third time at this house and has gotten to know this family very well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And here we have one of the brother's buying a home. He is just looking through his

brother's house and then off to see his!

 

 

 

 

 

This is the view when you first enter the home. The Formal Living room and contiunes on to the Dining Room and then the Kitchen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a lovely view of the back of the home. Nice long covered patio and plenty space still for a pool!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And to top it off look at that View!!! What a way to end the day, pull out a lawn chair and sit back and RELAX!!! Now that's what I'm talking about!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK so I got a couple of emails wondering whether or not I closed today. It was fishy for awhile whether or not it was going to happen. Again back and forth I was between the title company and the lawyers office. Not the lawyer of course!

But indeed I got an email that the final documents were back from the sellers (bank) and were all signed! The lawyer signed the HUD statements and we are good.

WE CLOSED!!! YEAH BABY! Now I need to go through this all over again for my client/ customer's brother who we are getting ready to close on Thursday the 18 of this month!

So wish me luck for that one and we are done with this one! I am so happy, its my daughter's birthday, she's back home and it ended on a great note!

iXplore The World

Today is my daughter's birthday. She has been in New York for a week now and is coming home today. I have been making preprations for her. I re did her room from top to bottom. Took me all weekend to do it, and did the finishing touches today.

She spent the week with her cousins, who she terribly misses. So when my mother in law said she was going to NY and would it be possible to take her both myself and my husband were more than happy to, figure it would be a great birthday wish.

We spoke everyday about what she was doing and all. I kept asking her, did it snow today, with a sigh she said no! Then while she was on the plane boarding I get a phone call from her MOMMY ITS SNOWING, I GOT TO SEE SNOW!!!!

She turns 6 today and she is my pride and joy! I am blessed with a beautiful daughter!

So Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

So as I have told you before, my children are now playing soccer for the city of Tamarac. There first game was this past Saturday. They all looked so cute with there uniforms. My daughter wasn't playing since she was in New York, so her Coach told her in there last practice that they would win for her! She was all happy!

All the parents were excited and wondered how they would hold up. Most of the kids were playing for the first time. I have to say they did a great job!!

I have some pictures to share with you on there first game. Oh yeah BTW they won! 3 to 1. GO TEAM MEXICO!!

Can you tell I am a proud MOMMA!!

Last month I posted about a bike ride through Butterfly World for the Holiday of LIghts. We never made it to it. It was to cold that night and the kiddos were sick.

So we decided the other night to take the car and drive through it. I loved the kids reactions. They have never been through it before and loved all the different lights that were up.

Of course I recorded some of it for you. How could I not!

 

 

 

 

I wish you all a very Happy Holiday!!

Maplewood Elementary Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 11. Vendors feature items such as stained glass, mosaics, silver, semi-precious stones and glass jewelry, handcrafted quilts, skincare products, fragrances and more. 5-8 p.m. at Maplewood Elementary School, 9850 Ramblewood Drive, Coral Springs. 954-344-1281.



Santa's Workshop
Dec. 13. Join Santa for a morning of storytelling and decorating cookies. You'll get your face painted and have your photos taken with Santa. Bring your wish list to drop in Santa's mailbox. 10 a.m.-noon at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac. $7. 954-597-3620.



Suzuki Music Academy Children's Violinists Concert
Dec. 17. The widely-acclaimed children violinists and pianists from America's Suzuki Music Academy perform a concert that the whole family will enjoy. Traditional holiday songs and music by Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Dvorak, and Beethoven will be performed. 6 p.m. at North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. 954-797-7777 or 954-201-2600.

 

Coral Springs Holiday Parade
Dec. 17. This year's "A Tropical Paradise" Holiday parade will feature floats, bands and more, all with a tropical theme. 7 p.m. along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall, Coral Springs. 954-345-2112 or www.coralsprings.org/holidayparade.



ShalomTime: Chanukah
Dec. 18. ShalomTime is a free family education program geared towards early childhood age children which utilizes storytelling, puppetry and music to help reinforce a sense of Judaic culture and tradition. 4 p.m. at Borders Books and music, 700 University Drive, Coral Springs. 954-340-3307.



15th Annual Holiday Fantasy of Lights
Through Jan. 4. Broward County's spectacular drive-through holiday light show is returning to Coconut Creek for 2008 after being canceled in 2005 and 2007. The 15th edition of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights, with three miles of giant animated holiday displays and illuminated trees, is larger than ever blending the favorites of the past and the excitement of new creations by Brandano Displays. 6-10 p.m. nightly. 954-968-3885.

 

 

 

Help Christmas Without Toy
With the recent hurricanes that devastated many rural parts of the country, Christmas without Toys is collecting donations of all types, especially clothing. You can drop off your items to the Gold Choice Ballroom, 345 S. State Road 7, Margate or schedule a home pick up. 754-366-1672.