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nonprofit event

CTM Customs’ Family- rides around: lifted up, powered up and tricked out is how

Friendly Fall Festival Benefits he describes them.
The three nonprofits that will benefit serve children
Three Nonprofits in a variety of ways.
Catch the Wave of Hope is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
By Jackie Holfelder working locally to prevent sex trafficking of children
Catch the Wave of Hope (CWH) will be one of three through awareness, education, restoration and legislation.
lucky nonprofit beneficiaries of the Automotive Fall Operation 300 provides mentorship to children of the
Festival that will be hosted by CTM Customs from Sept. fallen, honoring the sacrifice of those who’ve given their
30 to Oct. 1 at the Hobe Sound Farmers Market. all for our freedom and promoting patriotism and service
Operation 300 and 4KIDS will also share in the on the Treasure Coast.
weekend’s proceeds. 4KIDS brings hope to babies, kids, teens, and young
The fall festival will offer something for everyone, auto adults by providing safe and secure environments for
buffs or not. healing, equipped parents and caregivers who are trained
Hobe Sound Farmers Market will be brimming with such to love kids from hard places, essential resources to meet
fun activities as bobbing for apples, face painting, obstacle their physical needs, nurturing counsel to help them thrive
course, axe throwing, train rides and a cornhole tournament. and a renewed sense of value in their hearts.
Bounce houses will add to the fun on Saturday. Hobe Sound Farmers Market is located at 1425 S.E.
You can also enjoy lemonade and bake sale stands, as Matt Okerson, owner, CTM Customs; Orgen Martinez, Bridge Road, Hobe Sound.
well as raffles and a silent auction. marketing manager, CTM Customs; David Wolf, 4KIDS For information about VIP parking, being a vendor
The wide expanse of the Hobe Sound Farmers Market Treasure Coast; Stephany Forsythe, administrator, CTM or for any information regarding the Automotive Fall
– located just west of I95 at Bridge Road – is the perfect Customs; Kenya Reinhardt, 4KIDS Treasure Coast; Sarah Festival, contact O. Martinez at (772) 203-2098 or O@
venue for a family-friendly fall festival. There will Marie Henry, Catch the Wave of Hope. CTM.life.
be plenty of live music, vendors with booths that are Photo provided by CTM Automotive
automotive-related and not and food trucks galore.
General parking is $5 per vehicle.
Overnight camping is $20, but space is limited. real estate
Matt Okerson of CTM Customs, an automotive
customization shop located in Stuart, promises the coolest
Treasure Coast Real Estate determining the value of a home, there will be a price
kiDs Corner Report range. Homes in poor condition will be at the low end.
The home condition has two working parts:
maintenance and general condition. A home with an
The Adjusting Real Estate Market Is Good old roof, leaking or not, is worth less than a home with
Helping Poor Readers For Both Buyers And Sellers a newer roof. The same goes with things like the air
conditioner. This is maintenance, or in the case of an
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., By Jim Weix old roof or AC, deferred maintenance.
Licensed School The predicted housing If you are listing your home, I can’t stress cosmetic
Psychologist market adjustment is conditions enough. I recently listed and sold a home for
It can frustrate you happening. Homes are top dollar that needed a new roof and the polybutylene
and your child when staying on the market pipes replaced in the entire house. The 1995 kitchen
reading does not develop longer and the number and bathrooms also needed updating. Yes, the seller
easily. Sometimes the of reductions in asking could have gotten more if the roof and plumbing had
struggle becomes a prices is the highest that been replaced, and the kitchen and bathrooms updated,
blame game of blaming they have been in years. but they would not have recovered the money spent.
the child for not trying The good news is that However, they got top dollar because the home was
hard enough, blaming homes are still selling sparkling clean, freshly painted inside, and the home,
a teacher for poor at good prices and there walkways, and driveway were power washed. The
teaching, or even blaming yourself for not spending are still plenty of buyers. home looked appealing and move-in ready.
enough time reading with your child. Ultimately, a Although the inventory of homes for sale has increased, The cosmetic conditions are also a major part of
child’s struggles are often related to a combination of it is not even close to where it should be. A big part of the marketing. When potential buyers see pictures or
factors including a genetic predisposition for reading the problem was that people that wanted to sell, were a virtual tour of a home, that first impression often
difficulty. Many times learning disabilities such as reluctant to list their homes because they knew it might determines if there is further interest.
dyslexia occur within the family tree. not be possible to find another one. This was particularly When it is time for pictures to be taken, every room
To help your child you have many choices of true of people trying to downsize. If this is your situation, should be picked up. I can’t tell you how many homes
doing testing, tutoring, brain training, waiting, or you may want to revisit the idea of downsizing. that I see in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) with
talking with the teacher. While testing and tutoring are Based on the record number of asking price reductions, bathroom towels on the floor, kitchens that look like
preferred, the one thing I recommend you do is not let buyers will want their Realtor to do some research before the health department should be called, and bedrooms
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your child lose the hope that they can become a great making an offer, particularly on newly listed homes. Some that are disasters.
reader. When I test poor readers I identify the root of these new listings are grossly overpriced. So, the good news is that sellers can still get top dollar.
cause and most effective reading program to help your The asking price of the home, and what you offer, The bad news is that they might have to put a little effort
child make the most improvement as fast as possible. should be based on realistic comparable sales. What into it because buyers have more to choose from.
I also assess a child’s self-esteem as some kids come somebody down the street is asking for their unsold Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss
in feeling defeated believing they have a broken brain. home, or what a seller would like to get for their your options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or
I understand the struggles because I had a hard time home, is no indication of what their home is worth. jimweix@jimweix.com.
reading sounding out words but I had a strong memory The only numbers that count are the final sales prices Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
so I could memorize well. During my childhood it of comparable homes. Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
was common to collect things so as a 10-year-old Along with such things as square footage, frame, or estate full-time. If you have questions or want the
kid I collected beer cans. My dad drank the beer and CBS construction, the condition of a home is a major services of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim
I displayed the can’s colorful designs. My parents factor in determining the asking price of a home. When at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
subscribed me to Beer Can Collectors of America and I
read articles about beer cans. We went on the brewery
tour at Busch Gardens. While these did not lead me to Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD,
my career, the activities motivated me to read.
You might encourage your child to read about his
or her interests in Pokémon, Minecraft, arts and crafts, Gifted Testing
or Candy Crush. Support your child’s reading interests
with material and experiences.
To help poor readers, start with specialized tutoring NOW OFFERING: Dr. Jim Forgan & Associates
at reading centers like Lindamood Bell or the Reading • Jupiter & Stuart Offices
Success Center in Palm City. I have some specialized Licensed School Psychologist
reading tutors at JimForgan.com/tutor. If money • Testing for Processing www.JimForgan.com
is tight, you can teach your child using the Barton Problems, Anxiety,
Reading System at BartonReading.com. Reading is a Defiance (561) 625-4125
skill so it can improve. • Weekend and After
If you suspect dyslexia, call our office as we test School Appointments
children ages 5.5 through college for dyslexia, ADHD/
ADD, giftedness, and other processing disorders. Visit
JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125. “Helping Parents Help Children”