Page 10 - Palm City Spotlight - April '22

Page 10, Palm City Spotlight

reaL estate in Your CommunitY

Local Family-Match It creates a statewide pool of available children and
Treasure Coast Real Estate Outpaces State In Finding approved families, and that has made a big difference,

Report Adoptive Homes Kaiser said.

Should I Make Major Improvements Cupid’s arrow has found its mark in Okeechobee and the Upcoming Event
Before Selling My Home? Treasure Coast with a match-making program that identifies Here’s a golden opportunity to learn if you have a patriot
By Jim Weix prospective adoptive families with children waiting for homes. in your family who served during the American Revolution,
If you want to sell Using predictive data models similar to dating apps, the 1776 to 1783. The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of
your home right now, the Family-Match program has been finding adoptive placements Independence is 2026.
answer is no. for local children since 2018. And it’s met considerable success. The program is free and open to the public. It is being
Presently homes are Over the course of the program’s lifetime in Okeechobee hosted and presented by the DAR – Daughters of the
selling fast and at record and the Treasure Coast, 117 children have been entered into American Revolution – local Halpatiokee Chapter.
prices. You can’t be sure the system. Of that number, 74 percent have been matched No reservation needed, just arrive by Saturday, April 23
how long this hot market and/or placed, while 26 percent have finalized adoptions. at 10:30 a.m.
will last. This includes “These are tremendous
homes that do not have numbers to realize in just four
major updates. years, especially considering
W ill making we’re navigating these
major updates and adoptions around a pandemic,”
improvements result in a higher selling price? said Christina Kaiser,
Yes, they will. However, it is unlikely that you will community relations director
get back what you spent. for CCKids, the nonprofit
For instance, if you replace your older roof, you can that oversees foster care and
expect to get back about 60 percent of what the new adoptions in Indian River,
roof cost. A new kitchen or bathroom will give you a Martin, Okeechobee and St.
return on investment of about 52 percent. And given Lucie counties.
the rising costs and/or shortages of material, you may Numbers in the last three
not even get that much back. months are particularly
However, if your roof is old and leaking, a new roof impressive because they
may be better than repairing it. This is particularly true outperform the rest of the state,
if the repaired areas will not match the rest of your she said.
roof. “Of the 10 children matched
You should focus on things to give your home and placed in the last quarter,
more appeal. Power wash the exterior of your home, 60 percent were adopted,” she
particularly your driveway and walkways. Nothing said. Statewide, 49 percent of
says “Yuck” like a driveway with black mold on it. children matched and/or placed
Spruce up your landscaping. Trim bushes, plant were adopted.
some colorful flowers, and add some garden mulch. Family-Match is managed by
That builder grade landscaping put in during the mid- the Selfless Love Foundation
’80s or ’90s is as popular as avocado appliances. and used throughout 90 percent
Inside, repainting walls a neutral color will give of the state’s network of
your home a fresher look. Replacing older kitchen and community-based care systems.
bathroom faucets with something more modern will The community-based care
do wonders. systems – or CBCs – oversee
If your appliances are old, you may want to replace child-welfare services in their
them. Unlike the 52 percent return on investment for a respective judicial circuits.
new kitchen, you will do better with appliances. Buyers T he progra m use s a
tend to exaggerate what it will cost them to replace compatibility assessment tool
appliances and this results in a lower offering price. developed by the former lead
It is also a good idea to have your air conditioning researchers from eHarmony
unit checked. Buyers like knowing that your unit was and has successfully decreased
just serviced and everything is working properly. the time it takes to find adoptive
Carpet and grout cleaning is a must. It is not homes for children.
expensive and gives the entire house a clean look.
If you would like me to take a look at your house
and give you some suggestions, call me at (772) 341-
2941.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
estate full time. If you have questions or want the
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