Resort and second home properties can be located anywhere! They are becoming more and more popular in small towns, as well as the coastal cities and mountains. In this episode, Holly Mabery joins Monica to talk about her own experience working with investment and second home clients in Sedona, AZ. She shares ideas for marketing, building connections with buyers, and highlighting what’s so special about your community. More and more, real estate is becoming a great leverage tool. Home … [Read more...]
Easing the Process of Moving
The act of moving from an estate can be a stressful process. Packing and transporting your belongings to ensure their safe arrival at your new home may be worrisome, however, there are a few simple practices to make the transition go more smoothly. With prudent planning, your high-end dècor and family heirlooms will be displayed throughout your new home promptly and with ease. Catalog All Items to be Transported Knowing what items will be moved and their condition before being handled by … [Read more...]
Fun, Fitness and Fresh Air
If you’ve never set foot on Useppa Island, you are in for a treat! Occupied over the years by Calusa Indians, pirates, Spanish explorers and Cuban fisherman, Useppa Island is also the former home of Florida land tycoon, Barron Collier. Today’s unique private enclave offers not only a fascinating historical past, but also peaceful surroundings, an escape from the rat-race with many ways to unwind and a host of activities to pursue. With lots of recreation, fitness and fun, staying active is … [Read more...]
Decorating to Welcome Family & Friends for Thanksgiving
A TIME TO CELEBRATE Thanksgiving finds our homes dressed in full finery: candles lit, silver polished, favorite fall centerpiece pulled from the cupboard and linens pressed to crisp perfection. It gives us the rare relaxed moment to focus on the blessings we've received in the past year and to welcome family and friends for the sheer pleasure of their company. Timeless Tradition, Contemporary Flair Timeless tradition and contemporary embellishments are equally at home on a well-dressed … [Read more...]
BUYER’S MARKET HELPS PREMIUM HOME SALES SOAR
We previously reported how a shortage of inventory in the starter and trade-up home markets is driving prices up and causing bidding wars, creating a true seller’s market. At the same time, in the premium home market, an over-abundance of inventory has started to see prices come down and put buyers in the driver’s seat, creating the beginning of a buyer’s market. Last week, the National Association of Realtors released their Existing Home Sales Report which shed some additional … [Read more...]
Concierge Services – Simplify Your Life
What does “Concierge Service” mean to you? The term “Concierge” is French, meaning “keeper of the keys.” History reveals “Concierge” first appeared in France in the Middle Ages. The Concierge was responsible for keeping the keys to royal households and ensuring that visiting guests had everything they needed and wanted. Have you ever said “I need to clone myself,” or “I need a wife” - even if you are a wife? Many feel there are simply not enough hours in the day. Consistently, families … [Read more...]
Why Waiting Until After the Holidays to Sell Isn’t a Smart Decision
Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are six great reasons not to wait: Relocation buyers are out there. Companies are not concerned with holiday time and if the buyers have kids, they want them to get into school after the holidays. Purchasers that are looking for a home during … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Brand New Useppa Island People Website
Thank you for stopping to read our welcome message. It means a lot to us that you are here and that you are interested in what we are doing. The Useppa Island People Website Focuses On The Island Lifestyle: From Real Estate to Lifestyle we focus on the happenings on Useppa Island. Island Lifestyles – Featured Properties Buyers Sellers Discover Useppa Island Video Island Recreation Island History Transportation Directions If you think that we may helpful to you for … [Read more...]