The summer months are usually a time for sunshine, beaches, and warm weather in South Florida, but this year, there's a different kind of forecast making headlines. A giant mass of seaweed called sargassum is floating in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to make it's way to Florida shores in the coming months. Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed that grows in large mats in the ocean, and it's expected...

GOATS, GIGGLES AND GOOD VIBES This event is for ages 5-18. It will be led by a board-certified music therapist. Music therapy has been proven to help those with stress, anxiety, and a person’s well-being. Group music therapy is also educational, fun and helps with social skills. The participants will take part in a 50 minute songwriting session using a variety of instruments and spend time...

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship between mortgage rates and a typical monthly mortgage payment: Even a 0.5% change can...

Florida Legislature Approves Condo Safety Changes Condo associations are a common feature of Florida's real estate landscape, particularly in densely populated urban areas such as Miami and Tampa. These associations are responsible for managing the common areas of condominium buildings, collecting fees from unit owners, and enforcing rules and regulations related to building maintenance, security, and...

This weekend my family and I had the pleasure of attending the Broadway musical, Wicked at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Wicked is a famous Broadway musical that tells the story of two witches, Glinda and Elphaba, from the classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The musical takes us on a journey through their lives before the arrival of Dorothy in the Land of...

In the month of April, there are many exciting local events taking place throughout the Treasure Coast. Overall, April offers a diverse range of events that cater to different interests. Check out my top 10 picks for local events this month. Elev8hope Lip Sync Battle This lip sync battle charity night offers a karaoke battle without the fear of sounding off-key. Multiple Martin County...

As we approach the spring real estate market, experts continue to forecast what they believe will happen with South Florida home prices this year. Over the past year, interest rates and home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that...

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert GuidanceTo sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market for a while, that’s a sign it...

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, and that includes a home that’s newly built. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on the Rise While there are more houses for sale right now than there were at this time last year, there’s still a historically low...

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates...