7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
 
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations.
 
The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers to bang down the door. If you want to net the most money possible for your property in today’s market, you’ll need an effective game plan and a skilled team of professionals to implement it. 
 
Fortunately, we’ve developed a listing strategy that combines our proven approach to preparation, pricing, and promotion—all designed to help you get top dollar for your home. But you will play an important role in the selling process, as well. 
 
Here are some crucial steps you can take to set yourself up f; ...

8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022
 
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control.
 
According to Realtor.com’s 2022 housing market forecast, home for-sale inventory will increase from last year, as will the projected number of overall sales.1 This means, if you’re looking to sell in the near future, now is the time to consider how you can stand out.
 
Updating your home design is one way to do that. Changes like new security features or upgraded siding can add value to your home now and be highlighted when you market it for sale later. To get the most out of your updates, focus on these popular home design features that will wow buyers in 2022.
 
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The Real Estate Market Along Florida's East Coast
Market conditions along the Florida East Coast continued to strengthen in October, with a rebound in sales volume and price gains throughout most neighborhoods. The strong economic conditions, highlighted by a low unemployment rate of 4.7%, and lifestyle continued to attract new residents to the region, adding to the demand for homes. The recovering tourism market, particularly from international travelers, will improve economic conditions and potentially return a missing demand segment to the market.
Sales activity stabilized in October, changing little from the previous month. In October, more than 9,700 single family homes and condos sold along Florida’s East Coast. While closed sales fell by 13% compared with last year, sales velocity last fall was influenced by pandemic-related purchases and migration. Compared to 2019, when market conditions could be considered more normal, sales were up by 11%. By property type, condo ...

Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
 
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion.
 
Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a residence. They are looking for easy access with minimal risk. A monitored security system can be an effective deterrent—homes without one are 300% more likely to be burglarized—but it isn’t the only way to protect your property.2 The strategies below can help to maximize your home’s security and minimize your chances of being targeted by intruders.
 
Thinking about listing your home? We have some additional recommendations for you. Contact us to find out the procedures we use to keep our clients and their property safe and secure during the buy; ...

The Real Estate Market Along Florida's East Coast
The housing market has strengthened through late summer with buyers matching and exceeding the number of sellers in most neighborhoods and price ranges.
The typical seasonal pattern of moderating sales volume and pricing took hold in August, and will likely continue through the end of the year. The return of seasonal trends underscores a shift towards a normalized housing market from pandemic driven extremes.
The regional economy continued to expand, albeit at a muted pace given the rise of the COVID-19 delta variant. Although some tourism activity was held in check, the regional unemployment rate improved to 4.5%, quickly approaching the pre-pandemic level.
As the summer ends, sales of single family homes usually slow down. This was also the case with home sales this August, which totalled 10,821 homes. That's a 7% decrease compared with July. However, the winter season also brings to Florida tourists and residents from the North ...