Real Estate in South Florida

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/PPNJGW/7860-SE-Sugar-Sand-Circle-Hobe-Sound-FL-RX-10271129 Come spend your vacation in this turn-key villa this December 2016 thru March 2017. This fully furnished, very clean and bright villa is located in an age restricted community offering community pool and clubhouse. This is an end unit which affords delightful sunlight views of the common grounds and yard with quick access to community pool and clubhouse out the back door. Public beach is close by as well as several quaint shops and restaurants. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2.00 Square feet: 1,638 Price: $2,500 For more information about this property, please contact Kelley Smith at (772) 263-1610 or KelleySmith@keyes.com. You can also text 3913772 to 67299. See more listings at: http://KelleySmith.keyes.com/ MLS ID: RX-10271129 ...

Every other Thursday is the day that all the Real Estate associates in my office meet to discuss our local market conditions. As a whole, we are finding that the market is slowing down quite a bit. Homes for sale are sitting on the market for longer periods of time and buyer requested showings are days apart instead of a revolving door the day it hits the market. I knew it was only a matter of time before the market had to take a step back and breathe. This may not be what the seller's want to see or hear but for buyer's it's a good thing. We were getting to the point where first time home buyer's were being pushed out of the market. Now with this slow down, buyer's may again have a chance to buy their first home and get out of the rental trap. What goes up must come down as the saying goes. The Real Estate market had been going up faster than expected for the last two years. Now it looks like it's heading for a dip in the road.

Here in South Florida; "Season" means winter visitors start flocking in from all over the world to enjoy our warm weather and cool ocean breezes. I can always tell when it starts because my phone begins ringing off the hook. Everyone is looking for a rental for the winter. Typically, they want a place to stay for January, February and March. We list our rentals now and they get reserved for season so fast that if you blink, it's gone. I'm working on two seasonal rentals today. The paperwork required for these two listings will take up most of my day. It's a process that is quite involved and has many moving pieces. The Contract to Lease, the Lease, collecting of monies plus bed tax. There are fees for pets, fees for house cleaning, etc. I often wonder why more people don't just buy a little house down here so they always have a place to go when on vacation. It would be less expensive than the rental rates. Plus, there are always family and friends that would u...

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/7AH5DE/4402-SE-Satinleaf-Place-Stuart-FL-RX-10263294 You will fall in love with this 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage home located on a cul-de-sac in the back of the community. "Location, location, location as they say" This home sits on a peaceful lot facing a nature preserve with peak-a-boo views of the wetland waters from your covered and screened lanai. If you are looking for privacy; this is it! Inside the Tamarind model, which is the largest model home built in Parkwood, you will find a well maintained home just waiting for your own personal touches. Beautiful wood laminate flooring covers the main living areas with carpet in the bedrooms and tile in the baths. The kitchen features granite countertops, tile backsplash and greenhouse window over the sink. Air conditioner and water heater replaced within the past 5 years and the roof in 2005. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 2,26...

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/R2ZKYZ/7310-SE-Hobe-Terrace-Hobe-Sound-FL-RX-10251217 Lovely home in popular Hobe Sound community featuring concrete block construction, metal roof, whole house generator with 250 gallon propane tank, replacement windows, security system, updated bathrooms and floors, stainless appliances, screened rear porch, paver patio with hot tub and large above ground pool. Close proximity to Intracoastal Waterway, Public Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, Picnic Tables, and Bike Paths & Tennis Courts in Local Parks. Short distance to Atlantic Ocean & pristine Hobe Sound Beach. Come visit Historic & Quaint Hobe Sounds Arts & Holiday Festivals, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Gift Shops, & Places of Worship. This area boasts premier golf courses, boating & unspoiled State Parks. Just a short distance to I-95 to take you to Jupiter, Scripps & Baseball Stadiums. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Squa...

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/8C8WJQ/Furnished-Rental-Home-Stuart-FL-RX-10240441 Fully Furnished, 3 bedroom home in peaceful, pet friendly neighborhood. 3rd bedroom set up as office with pull out couch. Great location on quiet, dead end street with welcoming neighbors. Large covered porch and fully fenced yard makes you feel like your in paradise. Owner willing to consider most any length rental terms desired for tenant convenience. (2-3 month minimum). Parkwood, in Stuart, Florida, offers single family homes that you, too, can enjoy. Well-designed, well-built, yet priced to be affordable, Parkwood is the home youve been looking for. Comfort, convenience and privacy, all in one community, combine with price to make Parkwood a very special place. 195 single family homes are built on 65.8 acres. A swimming pool and cabana area create that Florida lifestyle you want. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 2,146 Pric...

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/HJF736/House-on-2-Acres-Hobe-Sound-FL-RX-10209733 Where else can you find such an incredible home on 2 acres, near beautiful beaches, boat launches and no HOA? This rare find was masterfully built in 2006 with such creative attention to detail, designed for the owner's ultimate goal of care free living, which most of us wouldn't have the foresight to even imagine. Built solid, poured concrete block with metal roof and Icynene sprayed insulation. Special features include gourmet kitchen, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, double sided fireplace, porcelain tile throughout, except marble in master bath. All interior walls insulated for sound. 3rd garage is air conditioned and wired for whole house generator. The home sits on 1 acre, fully fenced and gated, the 2nd acre lot is mostly fenced and gated. Too many innovative designs to list. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Square feet: 2,474 ...

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/XBQMDJ/House-on-1-Acre-Hobe-Sound-FL-RX-10185857 Where else can you find such an incredible home on 1 acre, near beautiful beaches, boat launches and no HOA? This rare find was masterfully built in 2006 with such creative attention to detail, designed for the owner's ultimate goal of care free living, which most of us wouldn't have the foresight to even imagine. Built solid, poured concrete block with metal roof and Icynene sprayed insulation. Special features include gourmet kitchen, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, double sided fireplace, porcelain tile throughout, except marble in master bath. All interior walls insulated for sound. 3rd garage is air conditioned and wired for whole house generator. The home sits on 1 acre, fully fenced and gated. A 1 acre lot next door is also available. Too many innovative designs to list. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Square feet: 2,474 ...

Property Site: http://tour.keyes.com/home/CBFV6J/1-Acre-Vacant-Lot-Hobe-Sound-FL-RX-10185667 This is your opportunity to purchase a 1 acre vacant lot in Hobe Sound that is not in an HOA. Property is gated and would be the perfect place to build your dream home. If you are a boater; the boat launch at Jimmy Graham Park is just 4 minutes away. If you like the beach; the Hobe Sound beach on Jupiter Island is just 7 minutes away. Environmental assessment and survey are available. Close proximity to Intracoastal Waterway, Public Boat Ramp, Fishing Pier, Picnic Tables, and Bike Paths & Tennis Courts in Local Parks. Short distance to Atlantic Ocean & pristine Hobe Sound Beach. Come visit Historic & Quaint Hobe Sounds' Arts & Holiday Festivals, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Gift Shops, Grocery Stores, and Banks & Places of Worship. This area boasts premier golf courses & boating Bathrooms: 0.00 Price: $149,...

It's always nice when you can catch up with an old friend over lunch. I've been in the real estate business for 14 years now and one of the first people I met was a home inspector. His name is Jim Bloomer with Signature Home Inspections. As a rookie agent, all those years ago, he came into my office and introduced himself. We walked across the street and had a light lunch. Needless to say, we hit it off and I started recommending him to my buyer's for their home inspections. He always does a great job of providing the facts on the condition of a home so the buyer can make an informed decision as to staying in contract or cancelling. Most of the time; they move forward and ultimately close the transaction. So to end my first blog I'll say thanks to Jim for another nice lunch from an old friend.