Admirals Cove To Expand Marina!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Nov 22, 2014 in Home, Marina News, Real Estate, South Florida News | 1 comment
The Admirals Cove Country Club is one of the most prestigious yachting and golf communities that America has to offer. It offers its residents the convenience of backyard docks with over six miles of pristine warm and tropical inland waterways that boast easy Intracoastal access. Admirals Cove also offers golf enthusiasts 45 pristine and perfectly designed holes of championship golf with sweeping fairways and tropical views. Club membership provides access to a variety of fabulous amenities and services that include a full service salon and spa, fabulous five star dining venues, a state of the art fitness center, an outstanding tennis complex, and so much more sure to exceed any and all of your expectations. Plus the Club at Admirals Cove also features maybe the finest marina that the South Florida area has to offer. The marina offers 130 very desirable boat slips capable of accommodating watercrafts of all sizes. It also features a convenient location just eight miles north of the Port of Palm Beach and only a short two miles south of the Jupiter Inlet on the west side of the Intracoastal just north of Channel Marker 21 in the sunny South Florida town of Jupiter. On Tuesday, November the 18th 2014 the Jupiter City Council approved the Club at Admirals Cove for a renovation and redesign project. The project is designed to rearrange and move docks and pilings in order to add eight new slips and accommodate larger vessels. The project also intends to redesign the golf cart parking area next to the clubhouse in order to add 18 extra valet spaces. There will also be restoration done to two barrier islands along the marina side of the Intracoastal Waterway using riprap rock, mangroves, and other natural vegetation. There are a limited amount of marina memberships available so be sure and get yours as soon as you possibly can. The marina is patrolled 24 hours a day by water and by road with security vehicles. Plus...
Cato’s Beach Bridge in Hobe Sound
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Oct 29, 2014 in Home | 14 comments
The Cato’s Beach Bridge is a pristine and absolutely beautiful white sandy shoreline located near the Jupiter Lighthouse just north of the bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway in South Florida. It is not a beach in the true sense of the word but it is quite possibly one of Florida’s most majestic and truly outstanding natural areas. The waters there stay crystal clear all day long making it a highly sought after swimming hole for locals and visitors alike. It has created lasting memories for many of the Jupiter, Tequesta, and Hobe Sound residents who spend countless lazy days and nights at this magnificent South Florida oasis. This immaculate natural area features a very unique bio-diverse environment due to the bright blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean mixing with the fresh waters of the Loxahatchee River. The beauty here is sure to exceed any and all of your expectations and you truly never know what you will see. Locals love to frequent the area for beach picnics and BBQ’s, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Come visit this wonderful waterfront oasis and make your own memories maybe you will even catch a glimpse of a porpoise or manatee. Residents of Admirals Cove enjoy easy and convenient access to this magical South Florida oasis and many others...
The Guide To Staging Your Home’s Exterior!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Oct 8, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Selling your home is one of the most important transactions you will ever take part in and it is important you utilize any home selling tool that you can. We talked about the importance of staging a home in a previous article but it is important you understand how to stage your home’s exterior as well. So here is a guide on staging your home’s exterior that is sure to help boost the desirability of your home to potential buyers. Lighting Is Key: When staging the exterior of your home it is crucial that you remember that your lighting is key. You need to be sure all the lighting delivers the perfect amount of appeal. This is not only for the exterior lighting of your home you also need to consider the interior lighting of your home that you can see from the homes exterior too. Your potential buyers will definitely be checking your home out at night and you want to be sure it is lit up perfectly. Freshen Up The Driveway: Your driveway takes up a great deal of your front lawn and you want it to be in as perfect condition that it can be for optimum curb appeal. Adding a top coat of sealer is a very effective way to make your home seem more maintained and will boost its appeal to potential buyers. Typically, this will only cost you between $50 and $200 and you can expect a return on your investment of 100 to 200 percent. Maintain Your Yard: It is crucial that you get your yard cleaned up and maintain it until your home sells. A messy uncut yard can really bring down your curb appeal and in turn the overall desirability of your home. Consider hiring some professional help to ensure your home is always presenting a perfectly manicured warm and tropical yard. This goes for your backyard just as much as the front yard because trust us potential buyers will...
Mistakes To Avoid When Pricing Your Home For Sale!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Oct 7, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Selling your home is probably going to be one of the largest and most important transactions you will ever make and pricing it right is key. Unfortunately, pricing is not a simple process and home sellers are bound to make a mistake or two when pricing their home for sale. So here is a list of some of the top mistakes home sellers should avoid when setting their asking price. Not Doing The Right Or Forgoing Research: Before you even consider setting your asking price it is imperative that you do your homework and research what comparable homes have sold for recently. It is crucial that you at least use recent comparable home sales as a place to start when pricing your home for sale. It is important for you to know the recent comparable sales because your potential buyers will. Letting Your Emotions Get In The Way: Owning a home is much more than just that. It is an investment in your future and the future of your family and we understand that but it is a dangerous mistake to let your emotions get involved when pricing your home for sale. Because unfortunately potential buyers don’t care about sentimental value or about your feelings so be sure and price your home correctly and avoid allowing your emotions to get in the way of your home selling. Overpricing Because You Can Wait For It To Sell: Sometimes home sellers will overprice their home because they think they can wait and eventually get that asking price. But in today’s housing market overpricing a home and waiting to see if you can get it will typically lead you to lose money in the end. This is a huge mistake that you should avoid when pricing your home for sale. So be sure and price it correctly right from the start to avoid any potential lose down the road. Pricing High Because You Can Always Come Down: Some home sellers will make...
Hiring The Perfect Realtor To Sell Your Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Sep 10, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Selling your home is one of the largest and most important transactions that you will ever make in your lifetime. Due to the enormity of this experience it is critical that you hire the perfect realtor to help guide you through it. So our experts have developed some great advice on finding the perfect agent to sell your home. Finding Potential Agents: Ask For Recommendations: A great way to find the perfect real estate agent is to ask your family and friends for recommendations. If one of them has had success recently with a particular agent they are good choice to put in your pot of potential realtors to hire. However, remember just because your friend or family member had success with them doesn’t mean you will so be sure to check them out further before you go hiring them. Research Realtors Online: Another great way to find potential realtors is to go and do some research online. Go online and look up local area real estate agents for selling homes comparable to yours. There is also some very effective agent finding tools out there on the Internet like Trulia’s “Find a Real Estate Professional” that you might find useful in locating and contacting trustworthy potential real estate agents. Tips On Choosing The Right One For You: Check Out Their Online Presence: Experts say that the majority of homebuyers today start their home search online. Plus a good online presence will increase the reach of your home to potential buyers. That is why you need to check out your potential agent’s online presence to ensure it fits your needs and wants. Check Out Their Current Listings: It is important for you to ask your potential agents for data on their current listings. This data can deliver you a lot of information on how many clients they currently have, how long their listings have been on the market, and so much more that can help you make a decision. Contact...
Paying Your Mortgage Off Faster!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Sep 4, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Many people say it is a matter of personal finance but paying your mortgage off faster is just plan good old common sense. Plus owning your home outright might be the best feeling you can ever really have. So we have developed a list of what our experts say are the top five ways to pay off your mortgage faster. 1.) Refinance Your Mortgage: Refinancing your mortgage is probably the most effective way to pay down your mortgage faster. There are multiple ways that you can refinance your mortgage from shortening the length of the loan to lowering the interest rate on the loan. Just be sure to check with a mortgage professional to find the refinancing method that fits your situation best. 2.) Make Bi-Weekly Payments: Switching from monthly payments to bi-weekly payments can be a great way to help you pay your mortgage off faster without adding too much stress to your life. When you make monthly payments you make 12 payments a year and with a bi-weekly system because there are 52 weeks in year you end up making 13 payments a year. Which experts say can cut off about six years from a thirty-year mortgage. 3.) Just Pay More Each Month: Paying more than required each month is a great way to pay your mortgage down faster. Just impose some self discipline and each month add a set amount over your normal payment that you can comfortably afford. Adding even just a little amount each month to your principle will prove to be very beneficial and help pay your mortgage off faster. 4.) Double Your Monthly Payment Every Few Months: Another great way that you can pay off your mortgage faster is to double up your monthly payment every few months. By doubling up your monthly payment every three or four months you can really help pay down your mortgage faster than you might expect. 5.) Make A Substantial Payment Once A Year: One of...