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The 4 Valuable Lessons I Learned in Greece


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Today I wanted to switch things up a bit and share with you the four lessons that I learned while on vacation in Greece. There are lessons all around us everywhere we go.

The first is to be open-minded. One thing I was really concerned about was the cuisine because I wasn't sure if I'd like it. I didn't like Greek yogurt, but what I discovered was that I just had never had great Greek yogurt. In Greece, we enjoyed fresh Greek yogurt every morning, and it was delicious! Imagine if I had been unwilling to try something new— I would have missed out on discovering one of my new favorite things.

The second thing I learned was to be willing to try something new. We also rented scooters and ATVs in Greece, which scared me a bit because we weren't familiar with the area, and honestly, they drive a little bit crazy over there. We decided to try something new, though, and we got to see parts of Greece that we would never have gotten to see if we hadn't been willing to just give it a try.


Always be willing to try something new.


Another thing I learned was to treat everything like an adventure. Even something like getting lost can be fun. Look at life that way— what are you doing in the moment, and how can you make it fun and exciting instead of just looking at what's wrong.

Finally, the fourth thing I learned was to set big goals and allow yourself to dream bigger. My husband and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, and we thought back to our honeymoon. It was very different than this trip; it was a very short weekend trip, which we thought was wonderful at the time. Because we've allowed ourselves to think big and dream big, we were able to take this amazing trip.

I hope you'll take these four lessons I've learned and give them a try to create something amazing for yourself. If you have any questions for me, please don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I'd love to keep this conversation going!

10 KILLER Design Tips to Improve the Selling Price of Your Home



10 KILLER Design Tips to Improve the Selling Price of Your Home

1.     Use paint to create the ambiance and style that you desire.  Painting an accent wall is always a great option to add a pop of color as well. 
2.    Use throw pillows and rugs to change the patterns and color schemes in a room. This is great especially if you like to change the look often.
3.    Decorating your table is an easy way to give a polished look to your Dining room.  You can use a runner, a tablecloth, and even a centerpiece to finish the look.  Simply recovering your dining room chairs can make this room more luxurious. 
4.    Update the light fixtures and lampshades.
5.    Add a custom headboard.  This is a great way to give the room your own personal touch, and a great DIY project. Adding texture will add some dimension to the room.
6.    The master bath should be a peaceful retreat. This can easily be accomplished by replacing the faucets, adding trim around the mirror and even as simple as adding luxurious towels and bathrobes.
7.    Do you love to cook?  Consider Re-facing your kitchen cabinets, adding a glass door to a kitchen cabinet to display some of your nicer tableware pieces, or upgrading your counter tops.  A very affordable change to the kitchen is to add lighting to the underside of your cabinets.
8.    Nothing says updated like wood blinds or plantation shutters.  Also, consider adding height and width to your windows and the room by placing your draperies higher than the windows. 
9.    If this is a new home, take your time and furnish your home with quality pieces that will last.  Using neutral colors on the main furniture will make it easy to keep up with the trends.
10.    Bring nature indoors with fresh flowers and plants throughout your home.

Thank you for watching and as always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me at (561) 352-3056

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!