Page 6 - Stuart Exposure - December '22

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$60,000 Gift To Martin “Without their support, we could not have made the
Treasure Coast Real Estate Health Foundation To Fund progress we have in learning more about this disease,”
Dr. Szentirmai said.
Report Glioblastoma Research The next Lenny Schelin Jr. Memorial Tournament will
take place on Jan. 6 to 15, 2023. For more information visit
Use Perspective And Good Planning If You https://lennyschelinmemorialtournament.com.
Are Selling Cleveland Clinic’s Martin
Health Foundation recently
By Jim Weix received a $60,000 gift from
Home sales in Martin proceeds raised during the third
County again dropped in annual Lenny Schelin Jr. Memorial
October. Sales were down Fishing Tournament. Family
36.2 percent compared to and friends of Lenny Schelin Jr.
October 2021. Pending presented the gift, which will
sales were also down 38.1 continue to help support research
percent, so there won’t be into glioblastoma, an aggressive
any increase in November form of malignant brain tumor.
sales either. Schelin Jr. passed away in 2018 at
Townhouses, villas, the age of 33 from glioblastoma.
and condos fared slightly An avid fisherman, The Lenny
better with only a 4.9 percent decrease. This may be due Schelin Jr. Memorial Tournament
to the lower prices than single-family homes. helps keep his legacy alive.
The good news is that we are not seeing a drop in Oszkar Szentirmai, researcher
actual sales prices … yet. What we are seeing is a drop and neurosurgeon at Cleveland
in asking prices, as more sellers adjust their prices. This Clinic Martin Health, was on hand
could result in lower average sales prices in the future, to receive the gift and is grateful
but I doubt it will be dramatic. for the trust they have placed in Pictured left to right: Dr. Oszkar Szentirmai, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health,
As the market begins to change, sellers would be wise the research at Cleveland Clinic Mitzi Macias, Donna Qvarstrom, Debbie Johnston, Tony Huerta, Tobi Schelin,
to put things in perspective and plan accordingly. Nobody Martin Health. Lenny Schelin Sr.
is predicting a market crash, so there is no need to panic,
but a realistic perspective is a must.
One seller, when accepting an offer, told me: “I’m Volunteers Help Make Big Taste Of
losing $150,000!”
In reality, she was making $650,000 from the home Martin County A Huge Success!
she purchased for $600,000 less than three years ago. She
should only hope that all her investments have a fantastic By Jackie Holfelder
return like that. The $150,000 that she “lost” was her The Big Taste of Martin County is a premier event that
unrealistic perception of what she thought she would get. needs lots of hands to make it the annual success it is.
It is likely that home sales prices may drop slightly. This year, the major fundraiser for Big Brothers Big
If you are thinking of selling, then price your home so Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBSPBMC)
that it sells and doesn’t just sit on the market. Have your took place on October 11 at Atlantic Aviation in Stuart.
Realtor do a market analysis. If similar homes for sale Volunteers were key to the smooth flow of the event. They
are priced at $695,000, but not selling, price your home performed such tasks as engaging restaurants and sponsors,
at $675,000. helping highlight the organization’s mission, manning
Should prices drop in the next few months, the last registration tables, assisting with the auction, selling raffle
thing you want to be doing is chasing the market down. tickets, and delivering items to the auction winners.
Get your home under contract now. Then if prices drop, Those who offered their time and talent to make The
you can take advantage of that when you buy. Big Taste a sold-out success were Addison Higgins, Amber
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your Llyver, Ashley Byrd, Ashley Martin, Barb White, Beth Volunteers Susy Deutsch, Eva Anderson, Debra George
options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@ Leahy, Cathy Glover (Alumni board member), Chandler
jimweix.com. Kerrigan, Clara Knapfel, Cole Knapfel, David Hall (board attendance, raising money for mentoring programs.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes member), Dean Higgins, Deb George (board member), Almost $14,000 was generated just from the raffle and
Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real Diane Frazer, Eva Anderson, James Russell (board member), auction, attesting to the great job all the volunteers did.
estate full-time. If you have questions or want the services Jamie Law, John Shupenko, Joyce Leinberger (Alumni board “This year is our first sold out Big Taste! It was great to
of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341- member), Julia Higgins, Kerrie Higgins, Kerry Soviero, Kim be around so many businesses and individuals who support
2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com. Capen (Alumni board member), Kristina Almy, Larry Green our work in youth mentoring,” said Yvette Flores Acevedo,
(Alumni board member), Laura Spillman, Liane Proveniers, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin
Lindsey Fischer, Lou Benson (board member), Margie Counties.
Cadieux, Mary White (board member), Mike Powers (board Even if you missed this year’s Big Taste, donations can
member), Oliva Knapfel, Pamela Hendler, Patty Morris, R.J. be made online at www.mentorbig.org. Help BBBSPBMC
Costello, Riley Davis, Sandra Kanter, Sandy Bailey (board continue to impact lives of young children in the community.
member) and Susy Deutsch.
Known as the premier food festival of the Treasure
Coast, this year the in-person event had 700-plus in
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