Real Estate Blog - Marco Island - January, 2022

Getting Offers on Your Home When It's Not Listed

If you are a lucky person that owns a home in a very desirable area it is a great feeling. You made a wise investment in the purchase of your home and should you decide to sell someday all signs point to a very profitable home sale.

Right now, homeowners in the most desirable neighborhoods across the country have not found it uncommon to receive communication from interested buyers even when their home is not for sale while inventory remains very low.

Some homeowners have reported receiving offers to purchase their home in the form of receiving a postcard in their mailbox, a flyer slipped underneath their front door, or even a phone call. These people are hoping to catch a homeowner living in their dream neighborhood before they actually list their…

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5 Things Luxury Buyers are Looking for in Vacation Homes

The ideal vacation can look different to every person. When it comes to vacation homes today’s high-end real estate buyers are elevating their expectations of what they expect a holiday property to look like and provide.

There are five items that luxury buyers are looking for when they shop for their next vacation home

Tranquil outdoor spaces where they can detox from digital items

Most Americans across the country lead very busy lives and this is certainly true of luxury homebuyers. An ideal and perfect vacation is often one where someone can turn off their phone and other devices and enjoy their outdoor surroundings in peace.

Locations that have amazing outdoor spaces that are luxurious, lush, and private are at the top of many luxury…

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10 New Housing Records Set in 2021

Over the past year, the real estate market saw several housing records hit a new level. Many of these are attributed to the strange and unexpected changes that were driven by the pandemic and how it had an impact on several areas of the economy and daily life.

Here are 10 of the housing records that hit a new number in 2021 according to research conducted by Redfin.

The average home sold for almost $400,000

The national median home sale price had an all-time high. The number as of June 2021 was an astounding $386,000 which is an increase of 24.4% from the previous year. And those numbers are not currently the all-time high. 2021 hit another record towards the end of the year due to double digit percentage increases.

Home supply drops to…

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How Much Does it Cost to Move?

As you consider a move, you may be asking yourself how much moving costs. According to one estimate, costs tend to range from $1,500 to $15,000.

It's wise to plan ahead for the costs associated with a move, so the price tag doesn't surprise you during an already hectic time.

Here are some factors to consider as you figure out how much to plan on spending.

How Much Will You Do Yourself?

One of the major costs associated with moving is hiring movers. Figuring out how much moving costs requires deciding how much you can do yourself, or with the help of friends and family, and how much help you will need from hired professionals.

Professional movers offer a range of services, from full service moving packages that include packing,…

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Making Your Luxury Home Help with Resolutions

According to estimates from the University of Alabama’s Medical School, UAB Medicine, less than 8 percent of people who make New Year resolutions stick to them. It is said that most resolutions involve something along the lines of health, eating, exercise, and organization and that most resolutions are dropped by the end of January.

Some say that one of the most common reasons people drop their new year goals is that they do not first make a plan and set themselves up for success in being able to achieve their new goals. Your luxury home can be a great means of help (or sabotage) in meeting your new year's resolutions.

Here are some ways in which you can make your luxury home work for you in setting you up for new year goal meeting success.

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10 Master Bathroom Design Trends for 2022

One of the best ways to add value to your home, for your own enjoyment and for home equity, is to add or remodel a master en suite. If you are in need of ideas for your master bathroom renovation, look no further. We have a list of 10 master bathroom design trends for 2022 to inspire you.

1. Twin Shower Heads

A great way to upgrade your shower is by adding an additional shower head. Both practical and beautiful, having twin shower heads makes an efficient place to get ready with your partner each morning and lends a symmetrical aesthetic.

2. All-in-One Shower & Bath

Not to be confused with a tub-shower combo, and all-in-one shower and bath is a tub and luxury shower encased in glass. It's a hot master bathroom design trend this year and…

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Super Luxury Home Sales Rose 35% in 2021

The major news outlet Bloomberg reported that in 2021 at least 40 residential properties sold for over $50 million across the country. They cite the source of data compiled by the appraisal company Miller Samuel.

This is said to be around an 835% increase in purchases of super-luxury homes over purchases made in the year 2020 which was also noted as a record year for luxury real estate. The surge in sales for this tier of real estate has been surprisingly unexpected by some real estate experts.

Some are attributing it to being fueled by the booming stock market and low mortgage interest rates coupled with a very large amount of homeowners spending a majority of their time in their houses. Staying in the lap of luxury was more highly sought out as…

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