Home Ownership

Oct. 3, 2025

Prepare Your Home for a Disaster

Florida Disaster Preparation

Key Takeaways

• The best time to get ready is before you need to.
• Review evacuation plans, secure your property, and stock up on supplies.
• Check insurance policies, protect windows, and clear debris from yards.

Hobe Sound Tornado

It is safe to say that …

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May 30, 2025

Why Every Home Needs a Shoffice

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Just as shoffices—hybrids of sheds and offices—have become popular features in U.K. backyards, homeowners here in the US are discovering the benefits of this innovative combination. Here's why blending a home office with a storage shed offers a practical space-saving solution.

-A dedicated workspace: Working from …

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April 27, 2025

Buying and Selling at the Same Time

What to Know When Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

A home sale transaction is arguably one of the most stressful situations you may encounter in your entire life. So what about those forced into situations where they must sell and buy simultaneously? An experienced and …

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Feb. 3, 2025

Questions to Ask When Joining an HOA

Homeowners associations (HOAs) ensure that property values are maintained at a high level. They manage maintenance and often manage community facilities like pools, gyms, and more. 

Is an HOA right for you?

Home Owners Association rules (otherwise known as the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions or CC&Rs) typically include rules governing the community. …

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Nov. 12, 2024

Estate Planning: Get an Early Start

Starting your estate planning early helps your loved ones avoid the hard work of managing your belongings after you pass away. This also allows you to give your most meaningful items to people who will appreciate them.

Swedish Death Cleaning Is the Secret to an Organized Home

While …

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May 10, 2024

Current & Future Real Estate Trends

Do you wonder what to expect from the Treasure Coast real estate market in 2024? Here's what you need to know:

Existing Home Sales should reach a sales rate exceeding 4.5 million in 2024. Lower mortgage rates will likely attract more buyers and sellers and increase listings and sales.

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Dec. 22, 2023

Decluttering Tips That Really Work

Organizing and decluttering can be a challenging task for most people. However, it's necessary to keep your home tidy and functional.

Let's begin by taking a "12-12-12" tour of your home. This tactic involves selecting 12 items to discard, 12 to donate, and 12 to relocate to a more …

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June 30, 2023

Making Your House Green

Take the Plunge and Go Green

Has your home considered "going green" yet? Not only is it great for the environment, but I'm sure you've heard it can also save you some hard-earned cash! Here are a few tips on how you can make the change and reduce your …

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Posted in Home Ownership
May 10, 2023

Making Room for a Home Office

Need a home office? An addition is not your only option. Rather than adding costly square footage, you may consider repurposing a rarely used closet or moving interior walls to create more space.

Discover The ‘Cloffice’

Pushing Clothes and Boxes Aside to Transform a Closet into a Small …

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April 9, 2023

Neighborhood Market Reports

Treasure Coast Housing Trends Update

Create a Market Report for Any Treasure Coast Neighborhood

Our custom market reports provide the latest statistics for communities, neighborhoods, and subdivisions along the Treasure Coast to Palm Beach real estate corridor. Use our market reports to see how the market is doing …

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