Page 10 - Palm City Spotlight - November '22

Page 10, Palm City Spotlight

real estate

Treasure Coast Real Estate Granted, mortgage
Report rates of 7 percent and
inflation are not helping,
but the low inventory of
Home Sales Continue To Decline, But The homes for sale is helping
Future Looks Good to prevent price declines.
With the snowbirds
By Jim Weix returning, we should see
As most people already an increase in sales.
know, real estate sales in Another interesting
Martin County are continuing development is people
to decline. Sales in September from the hurricane-
2022 were down 15.3 percent, ravaged west coast of
when compared to September Florida looking at the
2021. This follows several Treasure Coast. I have a
months of declines. number of these clients.
Nationwide, existing-home They kiddingly call
sales descended in September, themselves “refugees.”
the eighth month in a row of They have damaged
declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS . or destroyed homes, but
®
Three out of the four major U.S. regions notched month-over- can’t find anything to rent
month sales contractions, while the West held steady. On a over there, so they come
year-over-year basis, sales dropped in all regions. to the Treasure Coast. I
The good news is that prices are not collapsing in Martin have found them rentals Martin County homes sales are still down.
County. In fact, the median sales price was up 21.1 percent in and they are seriously
September 2022 when compared to September 2021. considering buying a home here, once their home over there is I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
The only thing that seems to be “collapsing” is unrealistic repaired so that they can sell it. Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company. Jim
asking prices. Fortunately, more and more of these sellers are The days of bidding wars and crazy prices are over. We are has 25 years of experience selling real estate full-time. If you
figuring that out. “Price reduced!” seems to be the most common now entering a period of a healthy real estate market. have questions or want the services of an experienced expert,
term when describing a property. Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your options. you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
good Works

Zweben Law Group Bike Event sponsors include Zweben Law Group, Stringers to help them regain
Drive Gets Rolling With Tavern and Oyster Bar, Stuart Family Practice, Treasure permanent housing
Coast Running and IBEW LOCAL 627.
and self-sufficiency.
Kickoff Party To Benefit The United Way Holiday Project engages the entire T he ce nt e r a l so
community to provide toys for Martin County children
has laundry and
United Way Holiday Project in need. United Way of Martin County is the official shower facilities,
coordinating organization for the Marine Corps Reserve as well as phone
For the ninth year in a row, Zweben Law Group is Toys for Tots in Martin County. and Internet access
partnering with United Way of Martin County on the Zweben For more information or to make a donation, visit www. for employment
Law Group Bike Drive to make the holidays extra special for unitedwaymartin.org/Bike. searches.
local families struggling to make ends meet. The month-long It’s the hub from
initiative aims to raise enough money to cover the cost of which transportation
300 brand-new bikes to be given to local children through to work, school,
the United Way Holiday Project. job interviews and
To launch the endeavor, Zweben Law Group will host a medical appointments
Bike Drive Kickoff Party on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 are offered by the Emmanuel and Carmen, a former
p.m. at Stringers Tavern and Oyster Bar in Stuart. The cost Fa m i l y Prom i se guest family that was served by
is $35 per ticket in advance and $40 at the door and includes driver and van or Family Promise. Photo by Family
one drink and appetizers. Tickets can be purchased online at public transportation. Promise
www.UnitedWayMartin.org/Bike. Now, in a stroke of
“Everyone remembers their first new bike because a almost divine intervention, the building in Stuart from
bicycle is so much more than a present,” said Gene Zweben, which the nonprofit (which was established in 2018 and
Zweben Law Group. “It represents a sense of freedom, a rite opened its doors in November 2020) has operated is
of passage and most importantly can mean the difference to available for purchase.
a kid getting to school safely.” Madeleine Bozone Greenwood, executive director of
The kickoff party raises a significant portion of the funds Family Promise of Martin County, says the building fits
for the bike drive through ticket sales and direct donations in their needs in virtually every way. “It’s close to stores,
amounts both large and small, but donations can be made at transportation, parks, medical facilities, just about
any time from now until Dec. 14 at the United Way website anything our guests may need, even if they don’t have
www.UnitedWayMartin.org/Bike. One hundred percent of their own transportation.”
the funds raised go toward purchasing bikes and helmets. Adds Cher Fisher, director of Development and
For the ninth year in a row, Zweben Law Group is partnering Community Engagement, “We’ve got a gathering place
Southern Exposure Technologies with United Way of Martin County on the Zweben Law for families, two offices, two bathrooms, a reception
Computer Install/Setup/Repair Group Bike Drive to make the holidays extra special for area, kitchen, laundry, garden with kids’ playground and
local families struggling to make ends meet. Pictured left to
a storage room for our guests to use. It’s perfect.”
(561) 315-0144 right: Tara Zweben and Gene Zweben The current asking price is $350,000. Family Promise has
getsetgo.annie@gmail.com Help Family Promise Of $40,000 that has been donated towards its purchase and is
* DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install engaging in its first Capital Campaign to raise the balance.
* Networking, Troubleshooting Martin County Buy A ‘Home’ Naming rights are available if you’d like to direct a
* Instruction contribution towards a specific room or part of the center
* Hardware/Software Installation Of Its Own and plans are being developed for opportunities like
* Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup personalized brick pavers.
* Business Consult/Startup/Move By Jackie Holfelder Family Promise, which is an affiliate of a national
* Website Design/Maintenance The mission of Family Promise of Martin County, a 501(c)(3) organization with a 35-plus year successful track
Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer nonprofit, interfaith hospitality network, is to provide record, is helping change lives every day. But as Bozone
and wireless network”! temporary housing, caring support, meals and a host of social likes to assure people, “Every cent we raise stays right
GET S.E.T. GO! services for families with children experiencing homelessness. here in Martin County. As a matter of fact, the way the
REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES The housing takes place in local religious congregations national organization is structured, they return funds to the
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR, that have joined in a consortium to support the guests who turn local affiliates – the opposite of many similar nonprofits.”
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH,
OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED to – or are referred to – Family Promise of Martin County. Since its opened, Family Promise has served 288 families.
BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR. The heart and soul of the nonprofit is its Family Center, If you’d like to find out more about Family Promise,
START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS, which is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or how your contribution can help them purchase their
QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND An on-site Family Service Coordinator, April Young, own “dream home” from which to service guests, visit
PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT!
(561) 315-0144 works with guests to develop an individualized plan www.mcfamilypromise.org or call (772) 266-9327.
CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS!