Relocation Guide for Florida
The peak moving season is upon us. According to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September. Thinking about a relocation? This guide is for you.
10 Popular Florida Home Design Trends 2024
To help inspire your design choices for redecorating or remodeling, we’ve rounded up 10 top popular trends we’re watching in 2024. Keep in mind, not all of these will work well in every house. If you plan to list or renovate your property, give us a call. We can help you realize your vision and maximize the impact of your investment.
35 Tips to Furnish New Home For Less
35 Tips to Furnish New Home for Less Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer letter. But before you run to the nearest home goods store, take a deep breath. First, you’ll need to delay any major purchases before you close on your new home. A large outlay or additional line of credit could lower your credit score and, thus, impact your mortgage terms.1 Second, moving and closing costs can add up quickly, so it’s important to be strategic with your remaining budget. But don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to save on home essentials, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites to share with you. PRIORITIZE WHAT YOU REALLY NEED BEFORE YOU START SHOPPING According to Home Advisor, the national average cost to furnish a new house is $16,000, but it can easily soar higher.2 That’s why we recommend starting with a thorough assessment of what you already have and what you actually need to start life in your new place. Here are some steps to help you prioritize your purchases and keep spending in check. Make a list of everything you need. Going room by room could help you brainstorm—for example, you might list items ranging from a mattress to blackout curtains for your new primary bedroom. Inventory what you already have. Cross the big (dining table) to the small (kitchen knives) off your list as you go. Divide the remaining items into three groups: things you need right away (a mattress), items you’d like to have in the near future (a coffee table for your living room), and pieces that can wait (an area rug). Calculate your budget. Figure out how much money you’ll have available for immediate purchases after the sale has closed, and start researching the items on your priority list to understand how they’ll fit into your budget. Don’t rush the process. Bringing older items to your new space doesn’t mean you need to keep them forever. Consider hanging onto pieces that can tide you over for a year or two until your bank account has recovered from the costs of a home purchase. Before you start shopping, make sure you know which appliances and fixtures are included with your home purchase. We can inform you of the standard contract terms when you’re making an initial offer and note any additional items that you would like to request. TIME YOUR PURCHASES TO MAKE THE MOST OF SEASONAL SALES Did you know that some home items predictably go on sale at certain times of the year? If you can wait to buy these pieces when prices are lower, you could save significantly. Here are some of the best times to buy household essentials:3,4 Bedding and linens: January TVs: Black Friday/Cyber Monday and late January (before the Super Bowl) Furniture: February and August, as well as Black Friday, Memorial Day, and Labor Day Large appliances: Labor Day through October Small kitchen appliances: May Mattresses: Holiday weekends, especially Memorial Day, Labor Day, and 4th of July Vacuum cleaners: April Tools: June Outdoor furniture: August through October Generally speaking, holiday weekends (as well as Black Friday and Cyber Monday) tend to be great times to find deals. If the item you’re looking for is seasonal—like patio furniture or holiday decorations—waiting until the end of that season usually pays off. FIND ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING SOURCES Can’t wait for a sale? It’s time to think outside of the box (the big-box stores, that is). There are plenty of surprising places to find great furniture and houseware deals. Check out overstock and liquidation stores. These stores purchase items other retailers haven’t sold and offer them at a steep discount. The inventory can be hit or miss, but you can often get a great deal if you find what you’re looking for.5 Try private membership/warehouse stores. Retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club often have great deals on home goods. If you’re not already a member, ask family or friends if they are willing to take you to look around before you commit. Consider open-box items. When buyers return items like furniture or electronics, retailers can’t always sell them as new, even if they haven’t truly been used. Look online for open-box deals from retailers like Wayfair and Amazon Warehouse or visit local retailers to see what they have in stock. Give scratch-and-dent appliances a chance. These appliances are brand new but sold at deep discounts because their external packaging was damaged. Typically, this means that flaws are purely cosmetic—but it’s always possible that the merchandise has suffered more serious damage. So, be sure to check out the appliances carefully and ask about included warranties.6 Expand your window treatment search. Window treatments can be surprisingly expensive, but it’s often possible to save by buying off-the-shelf offerings in standard sizes. If you need a custom size or material, consider ordering online from a discount supplier and installing them yourself. Shop secondhand. In addition to thrift stores and garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, NextDoor, and Craigslist are all great places to find deals in your area. Are alternative shopping sources still a stretch for your budget? Check out local Freecycle or “Buy Nothing” groups, which are often hosted on Facebook. Participants offer big and small items they no longer need—everything from furniture to clothing hangers—for free to other members.7,8 DON’T BE AFRAID TO NEGOTIATE FOR A BETTER DEAL Many people don’t realize that prices for home goods, from furniture to appliances, are often negotiable. While asking for a discount can be intimidating, it’s common practice in many industries, although more so at independently-owned stores than chains. Here are a few tips:9,10 Comparison shop before you walk into a store. If you can find a lower price for the same item elsewhere, many retailers will match it. Ask the store associate or manager for the best price
Investing in Real Estate As a Landlord
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans’ favorite ways to grow their wealth. Read the Pros & Cons of Being a Landlord with Income from rental Properties.
Selling Your Home: Sellers Checklist
If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. We have included a check list for your convenience.
Free Admission Days To Recreation In Florida
National Parks that typically charge an entrance fee will waive it on special days of each year, providing free admission to everyone on the following fives days listed below in 2023.
Discover Flavor Palm Beach September Event
Discover Flavor Palm Beach September Event Flavor Palm Beach is a month-long dining event, September 1 – 30, 2022, and was started in 2007 to introduce diners to the vast array of restaurants throughout Palm Beach County. To participate in Flavor Palm Beach, no tickets or passes are required. Simply make a reservation, visit the restaurant, and enjoy the food. You will experience menus that define the art of dining in The Palm Beaches, dishes found nowhere else. For an entire month, restaurants and bistros offer prix fixe [a meal consisting of several courses served at a total fixed price] menus for lunch and dinner to tempt you to taste the local cuisine from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Choose from the best restaurants and enjoy three-course lunches or dinners. Here’s your opportunity to try restaurants you’ve heard so much about – without breaking the bank. Plus any evening in September would make a great date night. With more than 60 restaurants, September is your month to discover the many flavors of The Palm Beaches. Flavor Palm Beach is a great time to savor the dining and culinary delights found throughout The Palm Beaches. From farm-fresh, organic, or sustainable to surf-and-turf or burgers and fries, the dining scene is savory and delicious variety. The restaurants participating in Flavor Palm Beach will satisfy your gourmet food cravings. Each restaurant has different entrees and a unique atmosphere from the others. Scroll through the menus of participating restaurants below and choose your favorite FLAVOR! Flavor Palm Beach – Participating Restaurants Includes Address, Phone Number, Lunch & Dinner Menus We highly recommend trying new restaurants this month during Flavor Palm Beach. Check out what others say about dining in The Palm Beaches. For more information, visit flavorpb.com. 2022 FLAVOR Palm Beach Restaurant List Palm Beach County September 1-30, 2022 2022 Flavor Palm Beach Official Logo COASTAL AMERICAN 3800 OCEAN, Singer Island AMBASSADOR GRILL, Palm Beach AQUA GRILLE, Juno Beach BLUE POINTE BAR AND GRILL, Tequesta BRANDON’S AT TIDELINE, Palm Beach BREEZE AT THE EAU, Palm Beach COOL’A FISH BAR, Palm Beach Gardens FIREFIN GRILL, Palm Beach Gardens FLORIE’S AT FOUR SEASONS, Palm Beach KEE GRILL, Juno Beach SEAWAY AT FOUR SEASONS, Palm Beach SEMINOLE REEF GRILL, North Palm Beach THE ATLANTIC GRILLE, Delray Beach TOMMY BAHAMA, Jupiter TWISTED TUNA, Jupiter MODERN AMERICAN ANGLE AT THE EAU, Palm Beach BARCELLO, North Palm Beach BRICK AND BARREL, Jupiter CAFE CHARDONNAY, Palm Beach Gardens CROSBY KITCHEN AND BAR, Jupiter FERN STREET, West Palm Beach GALLEY, West Palm Beach HONEYBELLE, Palm Beach Gardens JOSCO BAR AND OVEN, Tequesta PADDY MAC’S, Palm Beach Gardens PAVILLION GRILLE, Boca Raton RED LIGHT, West Palm Beach SEASONS 52, Palm Beach Gardens STADIUM GRILL, Jupiter TABLE 26, West Palm Beach THE WOODS, Jupiter SASSAFRAS, West Palm Beach THE SOSO, West Palm Beach ITALIAN AND GREEK CAFE CENTRO, West Palm Beach CASA MIA, Jupiter CUCINA CABANA, North Palm Beach EVO ITALIAN, Tequesta GRATO, West Palm Beach LA MASSERIA, Palm Beach Gardens LIMONCELLO, North Palm Beach POLPO AT THE EAU, Palm Beach SALUTE MARKET, Palm Beach Gardens TAVERN PI, Jupiter MANA GREEK FUSION, Jupiter FRENCH ALMOND PALM BEACH, Palm Beach CAFE BOULUD, Palm Beach CHEZ MARIE BISTRO, Boca Raton LA GOULUE, Palm Beach THE PARISIAN, Jupiter STEAK AND SEAFOOD AVALON STEAK AND SEAFOOD, Delray Beach RAINDANCER STEAKHOUSE, West Palm Beach RUTH’S CHRIS, Boca Raton RUTH’S CHRIS, West Palm Beach THE BUTCHER’S CLUB, Palm Beach Gardens WARREN, Delray Beach ASIAN INSPIRED KAPOW NOODLE BAR, West Palm Beach KAPOW NOODLE BAR, Boca Raton LATIN-INSPIRED CASA CANA, Tequesta CALAVERAS CANTINA, Jupiter SPECIALTY MELTING POT, Boca Raton MELTING POT, Palm Beach Gardens PADDY MACS, Palm Beach Gardens PLANTA, West Palm Beach WYNDHAM LOBBY BAR, Jupiter Now… to Real Estate in Palm Beach County Search Condos & Homes For Sale in SE Florida Ready to Buy, Sell, Rent, or Invest in Real Estate? Get tips from 40+ years of experience as Realtors® and Custom Home Builders. Let’s chat…. coffee on us! Schedule a FREE Consultation Doug Martin Realtor® Emeritus Broker 561-339-3299 Email Me Featured Articles Blog Posts Browse All Posts
Florida School Sales Tax Holiday for South Florida in July & January 1st – 14th 2024
Florida’s back to school sales tax holiday begins Monday, July 24, 2023, which means shoppers won’t pay sales tax on most of the things found on a student’s supply list! Sales Tax Holiday ends August 6, 2023.
Overcome Inflation With Real Estate Investments
The Top Home Design Trends for 2022 are represented in the above photo. Key words: warm, inviting, minimalist, back to nature, rounded, earth tones, variety of textures. These design trends will be covered in this article.
Higher Rates Short Supply Real Estate 2022
A high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are five tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.