There are a few recent developments we would like to share with you as our summer season draws to an end. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Now that we’ve entered into the second half of summer, it is time to take a look at what developments have taken place in our market lately. Inventory has been on the rise. This typically indicates a shift in the market, which is not necessarily a bad thing. It actually happens all the time, as real estate is v...
Jul 30, 2018
Many things can go wrong with your home purchase that can slow the closing process down. Today I am joined by Evan McDonough to give you five things that you should be aware of to keep your closing on track. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I am joined today by Evan McDonough of Family Mortgage to talk about pitfalls that can prevent a home closing from happening on time and how to avoid these common missteps as a buyer.There are a few important p...
Jun 22, 2018
What does it take to care for a guinea pig? More than you probably think. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Today we’ll be talking about a very important topic to us here at the Simmonds Realty Team: Guinea pigs. If you’re scratching your head right about now, allow me to explain. I’ve encountered many people who while trying to manage their real estate goals are also dealing with children begging them for a new pet. And when the begging begins, pa...
Jun 07, 2018
Studies show that buyers decide whether to purchase a home within 90 seconds of entering the property. So, today, we will discuss some important things sellers can do to make sure their home gives a good first impression. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Today we are going to look at the concept of “sold in 90 seconds.” What does this mean? Well, studies have shown that buyers make up their mind about whether to purchase your property within the f...
May 25, 2018
What does Florida 365 mean? I’ll explain how this new term applies to home sellers today. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search My video blog today is about a new term I’ve coined, “Florida 365.” What does that mean? One of the questions I get all the time is, “Is there a good time to sell my house?” Whether you have a single-family home on a golf course or a condo by the water, you can...
Mar 28, 2018
Whether you’re looking to rent, buy, or invest in a property here in Florida, now is the perfect time to do so. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search If you’ve ever thought about investing in a second home or changing your lifestyle and moving to a warmer climate, now is the perfect time to move to Florida. Did you know that you can buy a property for $350,000 or less just a block away ...
Mar 14, 2018
2017 was a great year. So now that we’ve reached 2018, where is the market now? What can we expect for the year to come? Here are my thoughts. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search What a great year 2017 was! Hopefully it was just as good for everyone else as it was for us. Since we’ve officially reached the new year, I want to give you all a market update. What are the market condition...
Jan 12, 2018
If you or someone you know loves tea, you should definitely check out the business I’m featuring today. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Although we normally give the title of Entrepreneur of the Month to someone who is local to the Jupiter or North Palm Beach area, we’re switching things up a little this month. As you might have noticed, specialty teas have become increasingly pop...
Nov 28, 2017
Don’t miss our third annual Great American Pie Giveaway on November 21. Pick up a free pumpkin or apple pie for your Thanksgiving feast! Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search We are hard at work in the kitchen, but we wanted to remind you about a tradition that we started three years ago. That’s right—it’s time for our third annual Great American Pie Giveaway! We are giving away pumpkin...
Nov 09, 2017
Right now, we are extremely low on inventory in our Jupiter-Tequesta area. As a result, demand is high and it’s a great time to sell. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Right now, we are extremely low on inventory in our Jupiter-Tequesta area. If you’ve been on the fence about listing your home, it’s a good time to start seriously thinking about doing so. Prices are still very high, ...
Nov 01, 2017
Do you know what a homestead exemption is? Either way, we’ve got a few tips about it to share with you today. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Do you know what a homestead exemption is? Do you know how to file one? If not, you’re in luck. We’re answering both questions today. When you are a permanent resident of Florida, you are able to file a homestead exemption based on the asses...
Oct 17, 2017
I’d like you to meet two of our rockstar buyer’s agents. To make the introduction a little more interesting, I sent these guys through a rapid-fire questionnaire on everything from football to superheroes. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Today, we’re doing things a little differently—and I don’t think you’re going to want to miss it. First of all, I want to introduce two of our ro...
Oct 04, 2017
Steps to take with your pool before Hurricane Irma hits. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search I got an email this morning from Graham Banks who owns America’s Swimming Pool Company. He sent out a list of what you need to do exactly to get ready for Hurricane Irma. Before the storm: You should be adding additional chlorine (or shock) to your swimming pool. This will help prepare your po...
Sep 06, 2017
There are three mistakes sellers often make that can be easily avoided. I’ll go over each of them today. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search There are three common mistakes you need to avoid when selling your house: 1. Asking for too much. Everyone wants to make as much money as possible for their house. Who doesn’t want to sell their house for double what it's worth? But the truth is...
Aug 31, 2017
Is it worth it to invest in a rental property? The answer is yes, but only if you’ve looked at the numbers first. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Just today, I took three calls about rental properties. Two of those calls were from individuals who aren’t making the money they need to cover rental costs, and the other call from someone who wanted to look into buying a rental propert...
Aug 14, 2017
Hiring the lender with the lowest interest rate possible isn’t always the best idea. There’s a good chance they will actually cost you more than you will save by hiring them. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Most people look for a lender with the lowest interest rate. While having a good rate is important, you need to take the total cost into consideration when deciding. You also n...
Jun 29, 2017
The Hybrid Chef "Personalized Meals For People On The Go" Website: http://www.thehybridchef.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHybridChef/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehybridchef/ Running short on time? Are you working a lot of late nights? Do the kids have soccer practice? Maybe it's dance lessons or a tutoring session, scouts or swim club? Like many on-the-go families, there never seems to be enough time in the day to plan, prepare and cook a fresh, healthy meal for the ones...
May 24, 2017
"If you can dream it, we can build it." Bubba's Exotic Motorsports https://www.bubbascustomcars.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BubbasMotorsports/ Our Mission We want to be the design / fabrication & build facility you turn to for all your automotive needs, wants, and/or desires! "If You Can Dream It, We Can Build It" Since 2004, when we opened our doors in small town Fairfax, VA, we have grown to be recognized as an international dominating force providing our clients with the best quality se...
Mar 22, 2017
Have you entered our “Share the Love” contest yet? If you want the chance at a $100 gift certificate for Valentine’s dinner, your time is running out. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search We had such a great time doing our “12 Days of Christmas” contest that we decided to do something fun for our clients for Valentine’s Day as well. It’s a contest called “Share the Love” and the winner...
Feb 10, 2017
This is our first in a series of videos highlighting local entrepreneurs. First up is Tim Vogel of Scenthound Plus Grooming. Looking to sell a home in Jupiter? Click here for a Home Price Evaluation Looking to buy a home in Jupiter? Click here to perform a full home search Meet the Vogels, Owners of Scenthound Website Facebook Bio In 2005 Tim Vogel, formerly of Flexcar in Washington DC, relocated to South Florida to turn his passion for dogs into a business. Vogel founded Pet Groomerie as a mobi...
Jan 26, 2017
