Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - July '22

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rEaL EstatE

On the other hand, properly priced homes are still
Buyers however will need to plan and be prepared.
Treasure Coast Real selling quickly. Home prices are also still going up. It They will need to act quickly in many cases. They should
Estate Report remains a “seller’s market,” but is starting to shift. get an updated pre-approval from their lender as the one
from six weeks ago likely is no longer valid. If you are
What has changed is buyers willing to pay any price.

No Housing Crash Is Coming, But Even though the low inventory of existing homes for sale is paying cash, be sure to have proof that you have the cash.
Normalcy Is Returning creating an abnormal supply and demand situation, buyers Although they may not be forced to completely waive
are exhibiting some restraint. their inspection period anymore, they should make it quick.
By Jim Weix There are also fewer buyers and many of those buyers have A five-day inspection period should be adequate.
The number of existing had to adjust what they could pay for a home. Higher mortgage If your offer is going to be contingent upon the sale
home sales has dropped rates have caused changes in many buyers’ debt-to-income of your existing home, you should actually have a sales
compared to a year ago. ratios. That $400,000 mortgage that they could have qualified contract on it. Most sellers will not accept that contingency
Home sellers are lowering for a month ago, might be down to $300,000 now. if your home is simply for sale.
their asking prices at the Even cash buyers are being affected in many cases. Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
fastest rate since 2019. Those depending upon their stock portfolio to provide the Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
Applications for new needed funds are having to make some adjustments. estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
mortgages are the lowest The good news is that sellers can still get a good price of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-
in 22 years due to mortgage for their home and still sell it quickly. They just need to be 2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
rates as high as 6 percent. realistic in both their asking price and terms. They should
The stock market is steadily not expect buyers to throw common sense out the window
declining. The Feds again raised short-term interest rates. anymore by waiving their inspection period or making an
The rate of inflation keeps going up. open-ended offer that outbids any other offer by $10,000.

tip oF thE taiL

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Heatstroke is when a dog’s body temperature rises temperature reaches 102.5 degrees. If your pet does not
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emergency. Dogs are much more susceptible to heatstroke collapse, or seizures, emergency treatment is needed.
than people because they do not sweat as effectively to Transport your pet in an air conditioned vehicle covered
cool off. Humans have sweat glands all over their body, in towels moistened in lukewarm water to a veterinarian
however, dogs only have sweat glands in their paw pads. for emergency care. If your pet overheats or develops
A dog’s main method to eliminate excess heat is panting. heatstroke, prompt first aid can save them.
As moisture evaporates from a dog’s mouth it cools Keep your summer safe and fun for your pet by being
the body. This article will discuss the common signs of mindful of how quickly the heat can turn deadly. Monitor
heatstroke, how heatstroke can be prevented, and first aid for signs of overheating, especially if you have a dog
for heatstroke once it occurs. prone to heatstroke. Take measures to keep your pet cool
Your dog is playing at the beach on a hot summer day.
What do you need to watch for to make sure your pet is
not overheating? What are factors that would make your
pet more prone to heat related injury? The first signs of
overheating include excess panting and drooling. As the
body temperature rises additional signs of heatstroke can
include difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness,
incoordination, stumbling, collapse, and seizures. If any
of these signs are noted, quickly get your pet out of the
sun and take measures to cool them off. You need to be
especially mindful of the signs of overheating if your pet
is brachycephalic (dogs with short noses such as French
bulldogs or pugs), if your pet is overweight, older, or has
a history of heart or lung disease. All of these factors can
make your pet more prone to heatstroke. Heatstroke can
quickly turn deadly for your pet, so monitoring your pet
for signs of overheating is lifesaving.
There are several ways to prevent heatstroke. On hot
humid days, do not leave your pet outside unsupervised.
Make sure that when your dog is playing you provide
plenty of water and shade. Encourage your pet to cool off
in a pool or pour water over them. In the summer months,
do long walks or jogs in the morning or evening hours
when it is cooler. If you have a pet prone to heat stroke
such as an older, overweight bulldog, keep your pet inside
on hot days except for short bathroom breaks. Finally,

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