Irene Pernice Realtor -Powered By Plum Tree Realty-Port St Lucie

09/24/2026

Forget keeping up with the Joneses - it’s enough just to keep up with all the batteries, filters and personal items around your house that regularly need changing. Here’s a list of seven household items that need regular replacement.

Household items need replacing to maintain your home and your personal care. Here’s a reminder list of seven household items to replace regularly.

09/24/2026

I’m pleased to announce that I have earned the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource® (SFR®) certification from the National Association of REALTORS®.

This specialized education expands my ability to help homeowners understand their options when facing short sales, possible foreclosure, or other challenging property situations.

I serve buyers and sellers throughout St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties through PSL Homes For Sale, powered by Plum Tree Realty.

Visit the News & Announcements page on PSLHomesForSale.com to read the full announcement.

09/23/2026

Looking for a home in Port St. Lucie, Martin County, or Palm Beach County?

Explore up-to-date property listings, local real estate information, and helpful resources for buying, selling, or investing. Visit PSLHomesForSale.com and take the next step in your real estate journey with confidence.

09/22/2026

You want to jump into the real estate investment business but need capital. Here’s a short tutorial on available sources of money.

09/22/2026

Pricing is EVERYTHING when selling your home.

Overpricing may seem like a way to leave room for negotiation—but it can end up costing you far more than expected.

Every additional month your home remains on the market can mean more mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA fees, maintenance, and other carrying costs. As this example illustrates, those expenses can add up quickly.

A home that sits too long may also:

• Lose its “new listing” appeal
• Make buyers wonder what is wrong with it
• Receive fewer showings and offers
• Require one or more price reductions
• Ultimately sell for less than it may have if priced correctly from the beginning

The best strategy is not to price your home at the highest number you hope to receive. It is to position it competitively based on recent comparable sales, current competition, condition, and buyer demand.

The right price attracts attention. Attention creates competition. Competition helps protect your final sale price.

Thinking about selling in Port St. Lucie or the surrounding Treasure Coast area? Let’s review your home’s market position and create a pricing strategy designed to get it sold.

Irene Pernice, REALTOR®
Plum Tree Realty
📱 772-577-9339
📧 [email protected]
🌐 PSLHomesForSale.com

09/21/2026

A decade of rent—or a decade of equity?

Renting provides flexibility and fewer maintenance responsibilities, while homeownership may offer the opportunity to build equity over time. But buying also comes with property taxes, insurance, repairs, closing costs, and other expenses.

The better choice isn’t the same for everyone. It depends on your finances, lifestyle, future plans, and how long you expect to stay in one place.

If you’re wondering whether buying could make sense for you, let’s review your situation—without pressure.

Irene Pernice, REALTOR®
📞772-577-9339 Call or Text
🌐 PSLHomesForSale.com
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09/20/2026

For outdoor entertaining, do you prefer a covered porch or a pergola?

09/19/2026

If you have stainless steel appliances, you know how hard it is to keep them looking good. When selling your home, it's important to be on top of keeping them clean and smudge-free...especially if they will be included in the sale. Here are some tips on how to easily achieve that brilliant stainless shine before you show.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

09/19/2026

Every successful real estate move begins with a conversation and a clear plan.

Whether you’re buying, selling, relocating, or investing, I’ll take the time to understand your goals, explain your options, and help you move forward with confidence.

I proudly serve customers throughout Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Martin County, and Palm Beach County.

Visit PSLHomesForSale.com to explore local listings and start planning your next move.

09/18/2026

Interest rates are up—but that does not mean mortgage rates automatically increase by the same amount.

My latest article explains what the Federal Reserve’s rate increase could mean for home affordability, buyer purchasing power, pricing and negotiations in the Port St. Lucie real estate market.

Read the full article on PSLHomesForSale.com, and sign up to receive new articles and helpful local real estate updates:

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Whether you are considering buying, selling or simply watching the market, having accurate information can help you prepare for your next move.