Spring is upon us, and with spring comes another anticipated time of year: home selling season. Traditionally, spring is one of the most popular times to list a home for sale. It’s also an excellent season for spring cleaning and trying out a few home-improvement projects on the weekends. If you’re thinking about selling your […]

As a child,  my family would drive from Ohio to Florida for vacation every year. I remember getting so excited to see the first palm tree and imagining that living in Florida would be a dream come true. I always enjoyed the beach, feeling the sand in between my toes, breathing in the salt air, […]

If you’re on the hunt for a new home, chances are you’ve already thought about the features you’d like to have. However, one important part of searching for homes is making a distinction between your needs and your wants. Needs are amenities or features you can’t live without, while wants are things that you’d like […]

If you have never tried an acai bowl you are missing out! It is by far one of the best healthy choices for breakfast, lunch, or a dessert. It’s deliciously filling and can help satisfy your sugar cravings.  It’s made up of a thick smoothie that looks, feels, and taste almost like ice cream, but […]

This morning I had the opportunity to get coffee with a dear friend.  We chose one of my favorite spots to have coffee and a bite to eat. The Blue door is a hidden gem located in a old historical building in downtown Stuart. This coffee shop has friendly and accommodating staff. Inside the building […]

Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyers’ decisions, so it’s important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few […]

Dream homes around the country have one thing in common: amazing architecture. From Greek Revival to Modern, we’re breaking down the most popular architectural styles in America to help you discover your own dream home. 1. Greek Revival Homes Popular during the 1820s, ’30s, and ’40s, Greek Revival takes inspiration from the ornate temples of […]

You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you make […]

Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran home buyers. But don’t worry — it doesn’t take long to learn the language. Here’s a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if you’d […]