Julie's Blog

The current fuel crunch and soaring airlines prices are driving travelers to look for closer resort destinations with cost effective and convenient travel.  Three major, international airports from Miami to Palm Beach as well as smaller executive airports in the Keys, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Pomp...

No matter how clear one's goals when buying or seller a property, decision making often becomes emotionally and sometimes irrationally driven when negotiating high-end purchases.  This is not bad, mind you, just a proven fact on how the human mind works when analyzing what most people regard as a...

An interesting article in the Summer 2008 Home of the Hamptons suggests that sunscreen protection isn't just for skin any more.  Protecting valuable interior finishes, such as floors, furniture and fabrics also require UV protection.  Installing windows with Low-E glass and finishing exterior do...

Change is never easy, especially on children.  While some may take moving in stride, other children become anxious at their loss of stability, watching their possessions becoming boxed up and realizing they're leaving family and friends.  Here are ideas to help smooth the road to a new move:  •· ...

While living and working in this marvelous Florida playground we call home, when driving on our highways travelers should continue to remain environmentally conscientious. Being aware of fuel conservation helps to cut down costs and protect the state's natural resources for future generations. Co...

One of the best perks about living in Florida is that we are one of the top vacation states.  Tourists travel from around the world to be here because here is a fabulous place to be. So, the next time you consider going away on vacation, consider staying right in your own state's backyard. You mi...

REALTOR magazine recently inquired of Senators Barak Obama and John McCain on their view of the most important action the federal government can take to ease the mortgage crisis and prevent a recurrence.  While both candidates praised President George W. Bush's Housing and Economic Recovery Act o...

An interesting article featured by the Kiplinger Report discusses the simple adjustments to viewing today's seller strategies that will aid in achieving satisfaction by selling your residence in the current buyer's market. Strategies in a buyer's market include hiring a top salesperson, setting a...

South Florida's strong international ties, especially to Latin America, are being cited as the reason for this region's 3% gain over the nation in exports.  The August issue of South Florida Business Journal reported that the US Census Bureau shows 44% gain in exports from $3.2 billion in May 200...

Luxury real estate buyers have increasingly high expectations of the master suite of their potential dream residence!Creating the ultimate inner sanctuary is one of the latest challenges to architects and builders of luxury residences.  The entrance to the master suite should create a sense of re...