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Real Estate Agent - Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - 3090099
Real estate news and information from Florida's Treasure Coast. Serving Martin County and Port Saint Lucie. Stuart, Sewalls Point, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island, Port Salerno and vicinity.

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2012 

Hobe Sound Florida Market Report ZIP Code 33455 – Condo, March 2012   Hobe Sound Real Estate Snapshot for ZIP Code 33455, Condo Sales for March 2012   For March 2012 in the 33455 Zip Code area of Hobe Sound, Florida :     There are currently 38 active condo listings. (Up 6 from February)   7 Con...
04/29/2012
Good information about the cost of new construction in today’s market.  While builders are trying their best at lowering costs, construction material prices, just haven’t decreased.  Florida standards require higher energy efficiency's in homes (also means higher prices).  So, at least for the ti...
04/29/2012
Many sellers are waiting and thinking that they will be much better off if they just wait a bit longer till the prices come back up.  (Some of these sellers have been saying this for a umber of years.) It just might make more sense to sell your home now and get on with your life.  You never know ...
04/29/2012
If you’re selling a condo and want to make it more attractive for prospective buyers, you couldn’t do better than seeking advice from Kathy Streib of Delray Beach, FL.  Take a look at what she’s done here: Home Staging Tips -Add Some Flair to Your Florida Condo to Get It Sold.Room Service Home St...
04/29/2012
If you are planning on short selling your home, please read this article from Ralph Gorgoglione of Los Angeles, CA.  Negotiating with the lender will be far more productive than trying to negotiate with your Homeowners or Condo Association.  Pay those fees first! Why it's so important for short s...
04/29/2012
Doug Rogers writes about two different sellers (who insist on being home for showings) and the different outcomes from the way they handled these showings.  I’ve seen both of these types, and with very similar results.    A seller remaining at home during a showing is about as welcome as a great ...
04/29/2012
Great and valuable information from Tom Arstingstall, a damage contractor from Placerville, CA.  Here in Florida, if one doesn’t stop and dry a water leak quickly, at best you have mold, mildew and dry rot in a few days.  At worst, toxic mold.   We are usually not ready when a water leak happens....
04/29/2012
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Pretty amazing what a  bit of paint can do to make a home look more appealing.  Of course, there’s a bit of knowledge about design and color that is the real engine behind this great face lift.   One of the biggest bangs for your home selling buck is a new coat of paint to lighten and brighten up...
04/29/2012
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Do you know what it means when a circuit breaker is double tapped?  If not, read this explanation from Fred Hernden of Land O Lakes, FL.  Might just save you a costly repair in the future. It is important to make sure that when you hire a Home Inspector he is a licensed, certified Inspector. Mayb...
04/29/2012
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind the Broker/Owner of KGC Properties LLC in  Tucson, AZ gives an excellent personal example of why it’s imperative to use licensed contractors when doing any work on your home. Friday Morning – New roof work begins.  The company we went with was higher priced than a couple ...
04/29/2012