Signed, Sealed, Delivered!!!

Susan signs the new home contract while Stacy from the title company looks on.

Annette and Suze shake.

Nitza Ramos, my fabulous realtor, and Suze celebrate at the beach!

My lovely friend and host, Cindy and Missy Cuda relax at home.

Signed, sealed, almost delivered

On the right, with the lovely palm in front, my future home in Sun Harbor.

The back yard is roomy and inviting.

Can you picture a small koi pond with waterfall under the palms?

Soft lights, fire torches, great meals await!

After a rather shocking reveal at the previous property's home inspection, karma led me to a rather new listing at Sun Harbor. The house is located in the same quadrant where Cindy lives, the section closest to the Atlantic Ocean where the back yard faces. It was love at first sight and we made an offer on the spot. As fate would have it, this is the home of a friend of Cindy whom I met last year. She has lovingly maintained this Bahamian like cottage and I assured her I will do likewise. The inspection is set for Tuesday, and closing on Friday!

Family, Friends and Real Estate

FAMILY

Life's events converge and flare out again. During the past difficult years my brother, Allen Schaefer, has been a great comfort to me. We've spoken once or twice a week and since Allen is 23 years older than I, he's provided the kind of wisdom, love and support that I imagine our dad would have. Now Allen is ailing and I'm very sad. Since I'm making a sudden trip back to the States for business, I hope to see him.

My brother, Allen Schaefer, at 80, 2008.

FRIENDS AND REAL ESTATE

A year ago I began to search for a home to own back in the States. I stayed a few weeks with my friend Cindy and decided that Pompano Beach, where Martijn and I always spent our wedding anniversary was a good place to sink roots. My parents moved to Central Florida in 1973, while I was on a spiritual journey throughout India. Since then I've flirted with Florida. Martijn spoke longingly of Pompano, and now, it seems, I'm about to own one of their cozy townhomes, a fifteen minute walk to the beach. I plan to stay based in Maastricht a while longer, but will gradually customize my little place in the sun for longer stays.

Sun Harbor Townhomes sit just north of 844 and west of the Intercostal Waterway.

Cindy and friend, on Cindy's dock, Sun Harbor Townhomes, Pompano Beach, Florida, April 2009

The welcoming sign.

Sun Harbor's Pool

Long view of Sun Harbor's Marina