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3 De-Cluttering Tips to Try at Home Clutter can accumulate in even the cleanest homes. While clutter does not bother everyone, it can lead to stress for those who want to live in a cleaner space. If you’re looking to conquer the clutter in your home, we’ve put together some tips to help you get started. Organize Your Mail For many...

Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Market Update 11/16/2021 Coral Gables, FLMarket Update $1,487,500Median List Price-Median Sale Price212Homes For Sale0Homes SoldCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exceptional care of you and...

Coconut Grove, FL Real Estate Market Update 11/11/2021 Coconut Grove, FLMarket Update $1,950,000Median List Price-Median Sale Price19Homes For Sale0Homes SoldCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exceptional care of you and...

Here Are the 3 Most Common Materials Used to Build Prefabricated Homes Image by Thaliesin from Pixabay Prefabricated homes continue to grow in popularity among those who want their own home quickly and affordably. There are multiple advantages and disadvantages to going with a prefab home build and you may find it’s not the right option for you. However, one frequent...

Miami, FL Real Estate Market Update 11/5/2021 Miami, FLMarket Update $580,000Median List Price-Median Sale Price4013Homes For Sale0Homes SoldCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exceptional care of you and any of....

How to Buy a Home In Another State Long-distance moves can be a challenge. It’s even more challenging when you’re trying to buy a home that’s far away. While moving out of state can be a hassle, there are ways to make the process simpler. Here are the basic steps to buying a house in another state: Visit If Possible If you have...

Feel Like a Star by Using Smart Appliances Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels When new home builders put in appliances before selling, they only use the best of the best, which is why they go with the latest smart appliances from LG, Samsung and other popular manufacturers. These high-tech appliances go well beyond simply "getting....

Miami Beach, FL Real Estate Market Update 10/24/2021 Miami Beach, FLMarket Update $540,000Median List Price$647,500Median Sale Price1898Homes For Sale20Homes Sold122Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exce...

Waterproofing Basements and Foundations in New Construction Photo by Kristina Paukshtite from Pexels When building a new home, builders put a water-resistant coating on any part of the block crawlspace or basement that is underground. This is typically good enough to protect your foundation for years. However, after time, or if you have a drainage problem, t...

Palmetto Bay, FL Real Estate Market Update 10/18/2021 Palmetto Bay, FLMarket Update $924,500Median List Price$692,500Median Sale Price46Homes For Sale12Homes Sold75Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take except...

Budget Bedroom Decorating Tips Your bedroom is arguably the most important room in the house. This is the place where you go each night to rest your head and restore your energy. It's where you get ready for the day that lies ahead. Knowing this, you probably want to make sure that your bedroom is decorated to your liking. Fortun...

Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Market Update 10/12/2021 Coral Gables, FLMarket Update $1,500,000Median List Price$975,000Median Sale Price238Homes For Sale31Homes Sold118Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take ex...

Coconut Grove, FL Real Estate Market Update 10/7/2021 Coconut Grove, FLMarket Update $1,895,000Median List Price$1,195,000Median Sale Price16Homes For Sale6Homes Sold111Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take e...

Can You Afford an Ultra-Efficient Home? Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay An ultra-efficient home is one that's designed and constructed not only to save you energy but provide its own. This means it uses no more renewable energy that it generates. To the novice homeowner, this may sound impossible. However, to the architects an...

Miami, FL Real Estate Market Update 10/1/2021 Miami, FLMarket Update $569,999Median List Price$420,000Median Sale Price4233Homes For Sale999Homes Sold108Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exception...

Turning Your Entertainment Center Into an Automated Wonderland Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels The vast majority of homeowners have put some time and effort into setting up their entertainment centers. Whether it's movies, TV or video games, we all have our priorities. No matter what enjoy, automation can be a great way to get more from every experienc...

Pinecrest, FL Real Estate Market Update 9/26/2021 Pinecrest, FLMarket Update $2,199,000Median List Price$1,285,000Median Sale Price75Homes For Sale37Homes Sold93Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take excep...

How to Prepare a Wall for Painting After Removing Wood Paneling Photo by Gerd Altmann via PixabayForty years ago every house had some paneling. Some more than others. Paneling can bring the look of natural wood and the great outdoors into a home. But unless your home is a cabin in the woods, chances are that's not what you're going for. Just like many home trend...

Miami Beach, FL Real Estate Market Update 9/20/2021 Miami Beach, FLMarket Update $499,000Median List Price$592,500Median Sale Price1997Homes For Sale194Homes Sold161Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exc...

Palmetto Bay, FL Real Estate Market Update 9/15/2021 Palmetto Bay, FLMarket Update $950,000Median List Price$760,000Median Sale Price50Homes For Sale28Homes Sold64Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take except...

Looking for a Home? Here's Why You Should Hire an Agent Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay If you’re looking for a home, your budget is probably one of your biggest concerns. With all the costs associated with a home purchase, spending more money to hire a real estate agent might feel like adding unnecessary expense. However, there are some serious b...

Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Market Update 9/10/2021 Coral Gables, FLMarket Update $1,654,995Median List Price$1,055,000Median Sale Price248Homes For Sale78Homes Sold141Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take....

Bring Nature Inside With DIY Leaf Print Art Making art prints with leaves has long been considered a fall craft project. However, it’s possible and easy to make beautiful and unique DIY wall decor using leaves throughout the entire year. Here’s how to use leaves to make art prints. Materials Paint (acrylic or tempera works best)Paint brus...

Coconut Grove, FL Real Estate Market Update 9/5/2021 Coconut Grove, FLMarket Update $1,845,000Median List Price$1,600,000Median Sale Price22Homes For Sale7Homes Sold84Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take ex...

What is "Subject-to" Real Estate? Image by Ricarda Mölck from Pixabay If you've heard people talk about "subject-to" real estate, you might be curious what that means and if it would be a good investment for you. Briefly, "subject-to" real estate means you're buying the property but the loan on that property sta...

Miami, FL Real Estate Market Update 8/30/2021 Miami, FLMarket Update $542,000Median List Price$418,350Median Sale Price4463Homes For Sale1079Homes Sold109Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exceptio...

What Delays Can I Expect in My New Construction Project? Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels A construction crew has to deal with a lot of issues when they're on the job. No matter how careful the preparation is, it's impossible to expect that everything will go exactly as planned. That being said, there are plenty of "professionals" in the market wh...

Pinecrest, FL Real Estate Market Update 8/24/2021 Pinecrest, FLMarket Update $1,824,500Median List Price$1,243,750Median Sale Price78Homes For Sale30Homes Sold114Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exce...

Miami Beach, FL Real Estate Market Update 8/18/2021 Miami Beach, FLMarket Update $510,000Median List Price$499,950Median Sale Price1985Homes For Sale260Homes Sold183Days on MarketCurious about home values in this area? Check the ValuesPlease feel free to get in touch with any real estate questions. We welcome your business, and we promise to take exc...