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Welcome to this week's talking points on breaking real estate news and local market trends. As always, we are here to answer your questions and concerns about buying, selling, or renting a home on Florida's Treasure Coast ...

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Keys to Maintaining Your Credit Score While in Escrow

While waiting for final approval or a "clear to close" mortgage, underwriters will monitor your credit and bank accounts up to the hour of closing to ensure that you have not assumed any new debt that could affect your ability to ...

An Introduction to The Home Buying Process

Still a great time to buy! First-time homebuyers ready to enter the current real estate market in Stuart, Florida, can still take advantage of affordable pricing, low-interest rates, and diverse loan programs for first home buyers. But buying your first home can be a complex ...

Frequently Asked Question in Real Estate

Should I Negotiate Repairs Before Closing?

Q: The home inspection just completed on a home under contract turned up some issues. Should I insist they complete repairs before closing?

A: It depends. Everyone wants a smooth closing, and home inspection negotiations are where a deal ...

Waterfront Homes and Club Communities

Joe's Point affords waterfront living in a private setting yet is just minutes from historic downtown Stuart, and all the area has to offer. Come home to a secure gated community with only 49 residences situated on a private peninsula. Neighborhood amenities include a ...

Keller Williams' Slifkin Team Invests in Search Engine Marketing Program

Eric Slifkin is a Treasure Coast real estate team leader who uses a stock-market-like system to manage his agents' leads and clients' expectations. 

Slifkin, a licensed real estate professional since 2003, has equipped his office with a bank of ...

How Local Economic Factors Impact Stuart, Florida Home Values

How do you predict the value of a neighborhood? While no one can say for sure how home values in a neighborhood will rise or decline over time, there are big-picture economic factors that you can look for to help get ...

4 Things to Avoid When Putting Your Home on the Market

So you've decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! As you start checking things off your to-do list, it's also important to know what not to do. Here are a handful of things to avoid ...

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Smart Homes: The Way of the Future or a Risk to Homeowners?
By Liz Dominguez

Glitches of early iterations aside, smart home technology has an increasingly active presence in the lives of homeowners who are looking for convenience and ...