Eric Slifkin, Broker Associate, Keller Williams Realty

You can renovate a kitchen, but you can't move a house. The neighborhood you pick shapes your commute, your weekends, your insurance bill, and your home's value when you sell. On the Treasure Coast, the choices range from walkable Downtown Stuart to …

Mortgage rates have climbed back to their highest level in a year. As of September 18, 2026, the average 30-year fixed rate is 7.05%, while Freddie Mac's weekly survey puts the average slightly lower at 6.95%—up from 6.17% this time last year. For a $320,000 loan, that difference …

If you're house hunting anywhere from Stuart to Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach to Palm City, the buyers who land the home they want tend to share a few things. It's rarely luck — it's habits. Here are four that separate a smooth, successful home search from one that stalls …

Quick answer: Rising premiums, tightening coverage, and insurer pullbacks mean home insurance now affects whether a real estate deal is affordable, marketable, and profitable — not just a formality handled at closing. Buyers, sellers, agents, and investors who check insurability early avoid deals that fall apart, overprice, or underperform later.

Buying a home is one of the most exciting journeys you'll take — and on Florida's Treasure Coast, it's a journey a lot of people are taking right now. Between Port St. Lucie's growing neighborhoods, Stuart's waterfront charm, and the laid-back feel of Vero Beach, it's easy to see …

Quick answer: Mortgage preapproval is a lender's written commitment — based on a thorough review of your income, credit, and assets — that tells you how much you can borrow. It's different from prequalification (a rough, unverified estimate), and it's the single step that turns "just looking" into "ready to …

It's easy to get swept up in beautiful finishes or the perfect backyard, but a smart home purchase goes beyond what you see at first glance. Asking the right questions can help you uncover important details, understand what you're buying, and make a more informed decision before moving forward. Here …

Why Online Tools Miss the Mark — and What Really Determines Your Home's Value

By Eric Slifkin, Broker Associate | Keller Williams Realty Treasure Coast

You've probably typed your address into Zillow, Redfin, or one of a dozen other online estimators and watched a number pop up …

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — the most significant federal housing legislation in decades — is officially law. It became effective on July 11, 2026, after President Trump let the 10-day review window lapse without signing or vetoing it, an unusual path to enactment that followed a …