What Can I Buy In Palm Beach?

There are many great Palm Beach County homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (561) 352-3056 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.
Here in Palm Beach, we have every type of home you can think of. There truly is something for everybody here, and today we are going to demonstrate that by showing you some great properties that are available right now. 

Are you looking for something with ocean access? This 6,200 sq ft. home in Point Manalapan has a private dock, where you can walk right out to your boat. This is a beautiful property and is currently on the market for $3,450,000.

How about a bank-owned luxury property? This beautiful Del Rey Beach property with 6,300 sq ft. is on the market for a little under $2,600,000 a huge steal. 

Looking for something in Wellington? We have a brand new 4 bedroom/3 bathroom property on the market, and it's located right down the street from the polo fields. 

Want a little more land? We have a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home on an acre of land. The owner is currently entertaining offers between $550,000 and $579,000.

If these seem a little too pricey for you, don't worry. We have plenty of more affordable, great homes on the market. One is a 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom in Royal Palm that is priced really great at $230,000. 

If you still haven't heard what you are looking for, that's ok. We have even more properties available on our website. We have bank-owned, short sales, and overall great deals. If you have any questions for us in the meantime, we are just a phone call away. We can't wait to hear from you soon!

What Renovations Will Bring You Back the Most Money?

What Renovations Will Bring You Back the Most Money?

Today we are at a beautiful home we have for sale in Wellington. This property hosts many special features; we will highlight where you should spend your money and where you should save it!

A great place to spend your money is:

• The front door. Your front door is a big part of the curb appeal. Investing in a beautiful front door, plants and fountains can be very smart and will likely bring you a return on your investment.
• The kitchen and bathroom. From granite to custom cabinetry, you can give off an estate-like feeling. Double ovens and bun warmers are very easy ways to make buyers say “wow.”
• Pool. If all of your neighbors have pools, you probably want to have one. However, it depends on your area.
• Whole home generator. It depends on your preference; do like the comfort and peace of mind? Also, the closer we get to a hurricane, the more valuable it is to a buyer.

If you are thinking about doing any improvements, you need to recognize if you’re doing it for yourself or doing it for a return on your home sale. There also a few guidelines you must be aware of; 83% of kitchen will bring you a return if you are forward–thinking and make choices that buyers will appreciate. In addition, replacing windows will bring 81% of your investment back and save you money in energy costs. Updating your bathroom will bring 78% of your investment back. Finally, an inexpensive update you can do is painting.

If you're thinking of renovating, email us with your mailing address and we will send you a 10% off coupon to Lowes!

 

Also, if you have any questions about what makes sense financially in regards to selling your home, give us a call and we will be happy to help!

Learn more about renovations here: http://blog.treugroup.com/2013/12/20/what-renovations-will-improve-the-value-of-your-home/

What is Your Special Home Worth?

What is Your Special Home Worth?

Today I want to talk to you about the most common questions I’m receiving right now, “What is my home worth?” The first step that people tend to do is they go to Zillow or an online evaluation site, which is a great starting point. However, if you really want to know what top-dollar is, going to those sites won’t tell you that. Those sites compare your home as being equal to all the other homes in the area and what is you have a special home? You’re going to get cheated. It would be like comparing a giraffe, chimpanzee, a rhinoceros and zebra and saying they were all alike.

If you want to know what top dollar is, give me a call! The Treu Group is committed to getting top-dollar for your special home. Help is only a phone call away at (561) 352-3056.

Thanks and have a great day!

Is Anyone Buying A Home in December?

Delray Beach  Activities
December 5, 2013 6 pm - Delray’s 100 Ft Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5, 2013 6-10 pm - On the Ave Hoiday Event
December 13, 2013 6:30 pm -? Annual Holiday Boat Parade on The Intracoastal Waterway
December 14, 2013 6 pm - Annual Holiday Parade down Atlantic Avenue

http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/holiday-festivities       

Performances
11/29/13 - 12/1/13
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker performances – Presented by Marleen and Harold* Forkas, Boca Ballet Theatre’s beloved version of The Nutcracker features world-renowned guest artists, magical sets and sparkling costumes. Enchanting choreography by Co-Artistic Director Dan Guin, paired with a score by Tchaikovsky, brings this magical tale to life with a cast of more than 100 dancers, including American Ballet Theatre stars Sarah Smith and Roman Zhurbin. Friday, November 29- Sunday, December 1st at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Tickets and more information: www.bocaballet.org

11/29/13 - 12/8/13
Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes
Kravis Center in West  Palm Beach, FL.  Tickets Here!Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 / Coming to the Kravis Center and West Palm Beach for the first time ever, this beloved family holiday tradition features dazzling scenery and special effects, glamorous Rockette costumes and a 50-foot LED screen that will enhance the show with breathtaking imagery, including the amazing “New York at Christmas” scene. The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR , Starring THE ROCKETTES is the perfect show for all ages. Dates: November 29 - December 8, 2013.
Buy Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes Tickets Here!   

West Palm Beach Activities
Thursday December 5
City of WPB Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Waterfront, 100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL / Holiday Tree Lighting at the CBN Conchy Tonk: See “Sandi” the World’s only 35-foot, 600-ton Giant Holiday Sand Tree come to life in a synchronized holiday sound and light show. Hear National Recording Artist, Randy Houser live, singing his #1 hit “How Country Feels”, “Boots On” and more! Opening act Brooke Eden will start the Conchy Tonk party! See Santa arrive on the Waterfront, and shop for tropical gifts in the Lake Pavilion. Check the Santa Schedule here for all his appearance dates and times. Tree lighting ceremony will take place during the Clematis by Night. Time: 6-9pm.

Clematis by Night
Clematis By Night Looking for the area’s Hot Spot to Chill? Clematis by Night is it! Chill out South Florida style every Thursday night in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Centennial Square at the top of Clematis Street. This highly popular, award-winning weekly concert series is the place to be on Thursdays. Since June 8, 1995 the City of West Palm Beach has staged 750 Clematis by Night weekly celebrations on Thursday nights in Downtown West Palm Beach. Enjoy the same Classic Party with a New Spin! The party venue spins 180 degrees to take advantage of the city’s fabulous new waterfront. Each week brings something for everyone – the 1st week of the month is Classic Car Night, the 2nd week is Bike Night and week 3 features fun, funky shops from Northwood Village! For more information, call 561.822.1515 or visit www.wpb.org/clematis-by-night. Click here for local information.

What's Going on in the Market in Palm Beach County and Martin County?

Are You Tired of All the Doom and Gloom News?

When you turn on the TV or listen to the radio, you’re most likely greeted by the doom and gloom of the real estate market. Today I’m bringing you the market update for Palm Beach and Martin County so you have the information for yourself.

If you live in Palm Beach County, you are still in a seller’s market with inventory down 22.7%; which is great news. The days on market is down 48.2% or 44 days on market. Even though the market has had changes, it’s completely normal for the market to slowdown in September. Martin County is starting to experience the same great news Palm Beach County has been experiencing for a while. We’re starting to see the days on market diminish 47.3% to only 49 days on market and prices increasing 21.9%. Also, inventory is down 9.3% in Martin County

How can you use this information to win? Historically, inventory starts to fall over the next few months. You may want to consider listing your home soon instead of waiting until January when everyone else decides to put their home on the market. Another piece of information you may not have heard or noticed is that the hedge funds are back after going “M.I.A.” for the last few months. Now they are back and making cash offers on our properties for $350,000 or less, which could account for the 23.5% increase in cash sales in Palm Beach County and 34% in Martin County, making it a great time to consider selling.


If you have any other questions about these statistics, feel free to call me at (561) 352-3056 as I’m always here for you. Talk to you soon!

3 Things You Should Look For in Choosing Your Next Real Estate Agent!

3 Things You Should Look For in Choosing Your Next Real Estate Agent!

When choosing your next real estate agent, there are three important things you must consider. The first thing you must consider is their marketing plan. What are specifically going to do to get your home sold? It’s very important to have a detailed marketing plan that includes social media, video and international marketing from Palm Beach County and Martin County Real Estate.

Secondly, you must look at their team structure. Do they have the top agents in the marketplace that will allow you to get to the closing table? Will they have a marketing division, a closing division and a lender and title partner?

Finally, you need to look at experience. The great thing about the Treu Group is that we have been selling in Palm Beach and Martin Counties since 1989. We have the experience to handle anything that comes up during the transaction and get you to the closing table. We would love to share our team, marketing plan and experience with you. See you soon!

Martin and Palm Beach County Updates

Martin and Palm Beach County Updates

Welcome back to our video blog! A lot of people have been asking me whether we are still in a sellers market. The answer is yes!

Both Palm Beach and Martin Counties are experiencing increasing average sales prices. In Palm Beach County, inventory is at 4.8 months and the average sales price is almost $400,000! Plus, the average days on market has dropped by 45.6 percent to just 49 days.

Martin County trails just slightly. It is a great time to sell in both counties. So, give us a call. We’d love to help you with any of your real estate needs!

The International Market - How Florida's Market is Better

The International Market - How Florida's Market is Better

Hello, everyone! We are at the beautiful French Riviera today. Steve and I have visited seven countries in the past year to help us learn about the international market and how to reach buyers.

Did you know that one out of every four transactions in Palm Beach and Martin Counties involve either a foreign buyer or seller?

We have learned a tremendous amount while traveling. Florida is still paradise and has substantially lower prices than any other resort area.

Our goal is to market internationally and bring buyers into our Florida marketplace. We know now is the best time to buy and sell with our fantastic interest rates and great prices.

Thank you for watching! Please give us a call if you have any questions about how the international market affects us!

Below are some links for a few homes for sale in Paradise:
5 Milestone Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33415  - West Palm Beach Luxury Home on an Acre
4233 Hunting Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33467 - Lake Worth Home on the Lake with an Acre
10295 Osprey Trace, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 - Ibis Country Club Home with Golf and Water Views
2640 Lake Shore Drive, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 - Waterfront Condo with Intracostal and Ocean Views

Our New Office!

Our New Office!

Hi everyone! I am so excited to tell you about our new office, Treu Group Real Estate. We can’t wait to show you all of our innovative marketing and different ways we can help you now that we have our own real estate brokerage!

You can search for new listings, check the value of your home and so much more on our website www.treugroup.com! If you have any questions please call my personal cell at 561.352.3056! The Treu Group would love to help you!

June 2013 Market Update

Welcome back to our video blog. We have the news you have been waiting for – the June statistics for Palm Beach County and Martin County!

Let’s take a look at Palm Beach County first. If you remember back in May, we had four months of inventory. This made a very strong sellers’ market. We are no at 3.7 months. The market continues to get better and better if you are a seller. Now is the perfect to put your home on the market and take advantage of this moment! Prices in Palm Beach County are up 37% from 2012!

If you are buyer, you may be disappointed about buying in a sellers’ market. Don’t worry! With a great team, we can still help you get to the closing table.

Now, let’s look at Martin County. Martin County is trailing just a little behind Palm Beach County. Martin’s traditional sales increased by 44% from last year and their median sales price is up by 4.2%!

If you want to know how these stats directly impact your home, give us a call 561.352.3056. We’d be more than happy to help!