251 Gregory Place! PRICE REDUCTION - $450,000 - OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, JUNE 10th - 1 - 4 p.m. West Palm Beach/Southside (SOSO)

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2,082 Sq. Ft. Mid-Century, Expanded Bungalow on a ~12,000 Sq. Ft., corner lot with Horseshoe Driveway. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Ample Kitchen with a Wall of Pantries, Huge Family Room, Open-air Screened Porch, Outstanding Owner's Suite (19' x 17') plus Master Bath with Integrated 12' x 8' Walk-in Master Closet. Newer, Dual Zone AC. Quality CBS construction, Fully Fenced Back Yard w/Room for a Pool & so much more! Great neighborhood & schools.

[Certified Appraisal Feb/16/2018 for $516,000!  Copy available for review.]

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COMING SOON - SUMMER CHASE - $320,000

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Spacious & well maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 2,320 sq ft (under air) home in an outstanding, gated 55+ community. Open floorplan is perfect for entertaining or large family gatherings.  Features include brand new roof, updated stainless steel Kitchen appliances & newer AC. Large Family Rm opens to Kitchen with breakfast bar. Sunroom w/2 ceiling fans. Huge Master Suite with luxury ensuite bath. Separate Laundry Rm. Tile & wood flooring throughout. Newer AC. Quality CBS construction with accordion hurricane shutters, charming garden in back yard, 2-Car Garage & so much more!

Call Kathie for a Private Showing - (561) 424-7227

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Call Kathie for a Private Showing - (561) 424-7224

April 14th Food Drive Results!

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April 14th FOOD DRIVE RESULTS

You all are the most awesome neighbors.

On April 14th we hit a new record for the Palm Beach County Food Project. The Western Areas District, of which we are part collected 359 Green Bags of donations. Our own group contributed 70 bags . . . WOW!! Seventy Green Bags!

Thanks to everyone that participates in this very worthy program. I know it sounds like a broken record, but it really helps so many in the county that are homeless or nearly homeless.

Your generosity is amazing! Please give a special shout-out for our contributors for the April 14th drive.

Also a special note about Gail Flynn, who also baked a huge platter of delicious cookies for the collection center volunteers. It was most appreciated.

APRIL 14th SUPPORTERS: (Reverse Alphabetical by Neighborhood)

WOODS WALK
Kim Matthews
Michaella Ripp
Karen Dempsey

VILLAGEWALK
Susan Boothe
Marge Watts
Pat Verna
Pat Vazquez

VERSAILLES
Lyn Sigman

SUMMER CHASE
Sandy Smith
Jessie Ciampa
Gerry Caulfield
Edie Alderton
Gerry Cohen

RIVER BRIDGE
Jessica Hollins

PALM BEACH FARMS
Briana Ingles

OLYMPIA
Pam Panitz

MEED RACQUET CLUB
Maricel Elizalde

LAKES OF SHEREBROOKE
Gail Flynn
Betsy Nicholson

FLORIDA GARDENS
Kathryn Hill
Prakash Sharma
Lillian DeJesus

COUNTRYWOOD
Alexis Petrusia

We only do this once, every other month. The Next Collection Date will be Saturday, June 9th.

Thanks and Blessings to all,

Clay & Kathie Kime - Summer Chase Volunteer Field Coordinators

 

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, APRIL 8th, 1 to 4 p.m. Fabulous New Listing in West Lake Worth

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Updated, meticulously maintained w/ spacious, open floor plan in outstanding, gated 55+ community.Upgrades & Updates throughout. Kit w/Silestone, Stainless Steel Appliances. Large Family Rm opens to Kit. Glass Enclosed SunRoom. Master Suite w/hi…

Updated, meticulously maintained w/ spacious, open floor plan in outstanding, gated 55+ community.

Upgrades & Updates throughout. Kit w/Silestone, Stainless Steel Appliances. Large Family Rm opens to Kit. Glass Enclosed SunRoom. Master Suite w/his+her's closets & luxury bath w/double sink vanity, soaking tub, separate shower & water closet. Separate Laundry Rm w/Washer/Dryer, laundry tub & extra cabinets.

Tile Floors throughout/no carpeting. Custom millwork detail. Newer AC. Nice fenced backyard. Quality CBS construction w/accordion hurricane shutters.

Summer Chase is the best kept secret in PBC w/low HOA dues (covers lawn maintenance, basic cable & rubbish pick up. Amenities incl Clubhouse, tennis cts, bocce, pool/spa, fitness ctr & fun, inclusive, organized events year round. Pet friendly!

18 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR NEW HOME

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FIRE PROTECTION

1. Install smoke/carbon monoxide alarms on every level. Test monthly and replace batteries each year.

2. Buy an ABC multipurpose fire extinguisher for the kitchen, where half of all fires occur. Check pressure annually.

3. Plug major appliances into wall outlets, not extension cords, which can overheat.

4. Create escape plans for all rooms and place escape ladders in upstairs bedrooms.

BURGLARY PROTECTION

5. Change locks on exterior doors and confirm that all doors and windows lock securely.

6. Add security bars to sliding glass doors.

7. Trim shrubs near home to reduce spots where burglars might hide.

8. Install motion-detector lighting to illuminate dark areas.

9. Consider adding a home alarm system.

FLOOD PROTECTION

10. Place wireless water alarms under washing machine and sinks.

11. Install flood-safe hoses on washing machine.

12. When leaving on trips, turn off water at main valve to prevent floods.

13. Confirm that homeowners’ insurance covers water and mold damage due to leaks and sewer backups. Some policies don’t.

STORM PROTECTION

14. Trim trees and shrubs so weakened branches won’t fall on home or be propelled into windows by high winds.

15. Install downspout extensions to carry heavy rains away from the foundation.

16. If you evacuate when a dangerous storm hits, turn off utilities to deter flooding and fires. (ready.gov/ utility-shut-safety)

WEAR-AND-TEAR PROTECTION

17. Inspect inside and outside of home monthly for signs of damage.

18. Repair/replace broken items before small problems become serious ones.

Thoughts About Home Staging

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1. Your home will shine online. Buyers first found 92% of the homes they visited on the Internet. Good staging can make your home stand out before buyers see it in person.

2. It shows off the potential. 77% of agents say staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home.

3. It spurs walk-throughs. Customers are more willing to walk through a home that’s been staged, according to 40% of agents.

4. Your home will sell faster. Nearly two-thirds of agents say staging decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market.
 

REALTORS’ ESTIMATE OF IMPACT OF HOME STAGING ON SELLING PRICE

  • About one-third of buyer’s agents say staging increases selling price by 1% to 5%.
  • 13% of agents say staging increases selling prices by 6% to 10%.
  • 5% of agents say staging adds 11% to 20% to selling price.

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Exceptional New Listing at Park Place Condominiums - 2,600 Sq. Ft; 3 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths

Click Photo for MLS Listing InfoClick for Video TourProfessionally Staged by Kathie Kime of Palm Beach StagingTwo Spacious Units combined creating 2,600 sq ft of absolute luxury living! Perfect for multi-generational families or home office. Shows b…

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Professionally Staged by Kathie Kime of Palm Beach Staging

Two Spacious Units combined creating 2,600 sq ft of absolute luxury living! Perfect for multi-generational families or home office. Shows beautifully--Professionally staged. Open Floor plan. 3 Bedrooms (2 Master suites), 3 Baths. Large Kitchen with Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances. Living/Dining Room, Separate Family Room plus Office/Den with private entrance. Gleaming 18''x 18'' porcelain-travertine flooring. New plush carpeting in bedrooms. 10' Ceilings. Lots of storage space. Community amenities include On-Site Management, Gated Entry, Security Guard, Pool, Fitness Center, Clubhouse & Sauna. Fantastic location - near PBI Airport, the Outlet Mall, Whole Foods, 2.5 miles to City Place, 3.5 miles to Beach.

Palm Beach County Food Project - Next Collection Date: December 9th - 10:00 to 12:00-Noon

 

Food Drive to help the neediest in Palm Beach County Collecting non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to help the least fortunate in our county.

We collect every other month and the next collection date will be Saturday December 9th.

We welcome past and present supporters to join us as you are able. This will be the only drive before the holiday season, so it has some greater significance.

For more information on the Project, including lists of needed items, please visit our website at http://thepalmbeachesteam.com/palm-beach-county-food-project/

If you need canvas donation bags, please let us know and we will be glad to drop them off to your home. Just let us know.

Feel free to call or text to Clay at 561-600-7117 OR Email to: ThePalmBeachesTeam@Gmail.com Thanks for supporting this important work. Clay & Kathie

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We are committed to the same goal you are . . . to get your home Sold Fast, for Top-Dollar with the Least Hassle!  To that end we "invest" substantial budget dollars and resources to actually "market" your home, Locally, Nationally and Internationally.

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NAHB/HMI Builder Confidence: Up 4-Points in October!

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WASHINGTON – Oct. 17, 2017 – Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose four points to a level of 68 in October on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). It was the highest reading since May.

"This month's report shows that home builders are rebounding from the initial shock of the hurricanes," says NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald. "However, builders need to be mindful of long-term repercussions from the storms, such as intensified material price increases and labor shortages."

"It's encouraging to see builder confidence return to the high 60s levels we saw in the spring and summer," adds NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. "With a tight inventory of existing homes and promising growth in household formation, we can expect the new home market to continue to strengthen at a modest rate in the months ahead."

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as "good," "fair" or "poor." The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as "high to very high," "average" or "low to very low." Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

All three HMI components posted gains in October. The component gauging current sales conditions rose five points to 75 and the index charting sales expectations in the next six months increased five points to 78. Meanwhile, the component measuring buyer traffic ticked up a single point to 48.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the South rose two points to 68 and the Northeast rose one point to 50. Both the West and Midwest remained unchanged at 77 and 63, respectively.

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