Looking for some fun events to enjoy in the next few weeks? Here are three to consider… Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show From February 13th through February 17th, the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show will be taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach). Said to be the largest …

A home’s heart is its kitchen. Most luxury homes have advanced past having its kitchen be simply functional. In addition, the home’s central room needs to be an upscale showcase, combining functionality with high-end tastes. For those considering designing a new kitchen or upgrading their current one, here is a look at just a few of the many possible upscale …

According to national surveys, over 63% of the cost of upscale bathroom remodels can be recouped from the sale of the house, with that percentage being even higher in the South Atlantic region. Bathrooms can be so much better than just an area of the home used to get ready for work. More and more homeowners are turning their bathrooms …

Looking for some fun holiday events to enjoy between now and the end of the month? Here are some to consider… Santa at the Galleria Mall It wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to the big man himself, Santa Claus. The Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale has Santa set up on the upper level of the mall, waiting to talk …

Every real estate property can benefit from staging, no matter the size, whether it is a single-family home, a condo, and even if it is well maintained. The reason for staging is the same reason developers have been doing it for years, which is to receive higher offers and sell the property faster. Staging gives a potential buyer the feeling of a …

“What is Shadow inventory?” you ask? To help you understand what shadow inventory is, I would like to first define some other terms that deal with shadow inventories: Short Sale: is any real estate property in which the proceeds from selling the property will fall short of the balance of debts secured by liens against the property. REO: are properties owned by the …

A short sale is one real estate transaction where the homeowner and the buyer really need to get help from an experienced agent or attorney. Unfortunately, many home sellers, in their quest to find a Realtor® they can trust, automatically turn to a friend who holds a real estate license, or ask friends, family and/or coworkers for a referral to an agent. Going through …

Last year, I had the opportunity to work with a client that had two investment properties with underwater mortgages. I was able to get both units under contract right away. Unfortunately, the deal on the unfurnished unit fell through; and that is when the problems began. I was only able to get offers $15,000 BELOW the amount the lender was …