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                                             The Singles Scene Column                                            ©


                                                                 The Market Is Hot!


                                                             By: Kelly Leary, M.S., The Florida Matchmaker


        “I’m the key to your new                          The Short Sale: Typically, a disgruntled male or female     Lives with Family: What is their age? Occupation?
      home.”~~Your Favorite                             that doesn’t want to be single. They didn’t choose this label   Cultural position? Why do they live with family? Is it a home
      Love Broker                                       per se, and they are mad at any and all things that made them   with an east wing? Or is it by default?
        The Florida market is                           single. There is some hope with therapy and a healthy time-out     Lives with a Roommate: What is their age? Why? How?
      booming and getting stronger                      to rebuild thy soul. Please contact us for recommendations.   Who? What? When? Have fun exploring this topic as some
      every  day–and  I’m  not                            The Foreclosure: This is a man or woman you want   have valid reasons and remain age appropriate while others
      talking about Real Estate.                        to stay away from at all costs. This person is likely   are not.
        There is a singles’ tsunami                     damaged or destroyed, sadly. They really should not     New Construction: Usually upscale, up to date, and likely
      going on right before your                        be dating as they are in some kind of a crisis. They are   financially secure. This person knows what they want and are
      eyes. Dynamic duos may                            likely in shambles–from financial to emotional or physical   customizing it to suit their needs and wants. They may be
      have broken up, thousands                         destruction. This is the saddest type of single to encounter.   demanding and uncompromising. They may be rigid in and
      of singles have moved to the                      They need so much work–it may be impossible. This will   out of the bedroom. They may be worth it though! I would
      area during the pandemic and countless others have given up   take a long commitment on the buyer’s part to rebuild.   not rule them out.
      on dead end relationships and online dating. Add this to an   The question remains: Is it worth it?     Old Construction: Worth the wait. Look for a solid
      already dismal bar scene and you will come up empty handed     The Renter: He or she is not secure for whatever reason.   foundation. Choose cement over wood. Look for good lines
      and empty hearted every time.                     They may be new to the area (which is okay, as long as they   and structure. Don’t be fooled by an attractive outward
        Singles Beware of the following pitfalls when it comes   are rooting down in some way here in Florida). How long is the   appearance and forgo the inspection! Get a reliable second
      to our current dating climate. MANY risks abound today,   lease? What are their intentions? Are they financially sound or   and third opinion and listen to your gut. We all have untapped
      more now than ever before. During our pandemic era, the   amidst a financial setback? Why do they rent? Find out before   intuition–if you listen to your inner voice. Seek out the
      dating stakes are high.                           you proceed, without judgment. Just the facts, please.   opinion of a true friend when in doubt. Even easier, when in
                                                                                                           doubt–don’t proceed.
                                                                                                             Waterfront vs. Western Communities: This is a matter of
                                                                               ON  T H E  HOR I Z ON       preference. Do you prefer mountains or the ocean? You can
                                                                                                           also have the best of both worlds too–if you date smart!
                                                                                Lighthouse Sunset Tour
                                                                                     Feb. 2, 9, 23           It’s a seller’s market and let’s face it, when you date you
                                                                                  Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30    are selling yourself and buying someone else in a sense
                                               Where History                                               (comparatively speaking). Hopefully you don’t have to try too
                                                                                                           hard. There’s such a thing called “over-staging.” Be you. Aim
                                            Meets Adventure!                   Lighthouse Moonrise Tour    true. Believe in yourself and move with care and kindness at
                                                                                  Feb. 16 and Mar. 18
                                                                                                           your center.
                                                                               Twilight Yoga at the Light    Welcome to the dating boom in Florida! We can’t wait to
                                                                                    Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28     explore the market with you. It’s HOT!
                                                                                   Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28        Thank you for sharing your time with me again today.
                                                                                                           Thank you to Seabreeze Publications for noticing my talent
                                                                                Lighthouse Story Time      (as a matchmaker and writer) so many years ago. These
                                                                                   & Crafts for Kids       locally published papers focus on sharing good news with
                                                                                  Feb. 18 and Mar. 19      our readers in our communities. Do tell your friends to read
                                                                                                           and process the positive news. They will thank you later. Be
                                                     LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
                                                     HISTORICAL                 Lighthouse Sunrise Tour    their hero. Be your own hero. Keep it simple, folks. We all
                                                         SOCIETY                                           need something FUN to talk about and something to look
                                                                                      Mar. 13, 19
                                                                                                           forward to as a whole.
                                                                                                             Can’t wait to see you at our LOVE-FEST 2022! We will
         jupiterlighthouse.org  561-747-8380                                             This activity is conducted under permit   be celebrating my 31 years in the love business. I am so
                                                                                         from the Bureau of Land Management
                                                                                           (BLM) and occurs all or in part on
                                                                                         public lands administered by the BLM
         500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter                                                within the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse   grateful to know all of you. Thank you for talking about a
                                                                                             Outstanding Natural Area.
                                                                                                           revolution! Please mention this article for special Valentine’s
                                                                                                           Day scheduling!
                                                                                                                                               XOXO, Kelly
                                                                                                           #LoveOffLine  #DateLocal  #More4Uin2022
                                                                                                           #URSecretsSafeHere #EventsReturning #TellYourFriends

                                                                                                             Kelly Leary© has 31 years in the dating industry and a
                                                                                                           Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled by The
                                                                                                           Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News,
                                                                                                           etc. Revolution Dating clients are pre-screened including
                                                                                                           background checks. Professional photos are taken by
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