Julie's Blog

There is such a temptation towards self focus in these challenging times where survival of the fittest seems to prevail.  However, I would like to share a fine example where the focus on team work and strong organization really impressed me.  You can imagine my horror in a recent arrival to the ...

Fort Lauderdale, as an internationally famed yachting capital, currently has many great berthing options available for those of you with vessels in excess of 100 feet! Extensive real estate inventory and bargaining opportunities make this an excellent time to purchase a tropical, waterfront prope...

In today's real estate market place, managing stress is critical for maintaining balance in all phases of one's life, not just work.  I was surprised to learn that stress in small doses is not only good for you, but can prevent certain types of cell damage.  Imagine!  Also, one's personality, gen...

Yesterday evening, while flicking through the latest Architectural Digest, a full page advertisement stood out among the beautiful American country houses and other ultra-luxurious features so beautifuuly displayed in that magazine.  The page that stood out most was celebrating the 40th Anniversa...

At the recent Luxury Real Estate conference I attended in Las Vegas many of the top brokers mentioned their concern that some buyers are so motivated by the deal that they are missing purchasing their first choice residence in the pursuit of the best price! Here in Fort Lauderdale, the appetite f...

I had a meeting with a potential seller who instructed me, "Julie, give me the advice that you would give you brother-in-law about marketing his residence."  His suggestion was a very interesting approach and it effectively enabled us to communicate very honestly and directly with one another (ev...

Or . . How to navigate contract-to-closing in today's market. On a recent flight from the Luxury Real Estate conference in Vegas, I sat watching the flights update on the air traffic monitor and realized there are some interesting similarities between flight scheduling and closing contracts.     ...

As an avid high heel fan I would like to raise the discussion as to whether it is acceptable to kick your heels off during business hours.   On extremely busy days of multiple property showings, I have been known to remove my heels to open 20,000 square feet of residence in ten minutes.  On the o...

On a recent SouthWest Air flight to a Who's Who In Luxury Real Estate conference in Las Vegas, I read story about a man with a profession I never knew existed.  Cameron Hughes is a professional crowd pleaser who literally makes a living by getting spectators out of their seats.  Hired by team man...