Kelly With Keyes

09/04/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Neighborhood Development Plans
When searching for real estate, don't forget that the property you're considering buying and the surrounding area may change dramatically over the years. Looking into future development plans can help you avoid surprises, such as buying near a major construction project or a new commercial development.
Where...

Before you buy, it helps to find out what's planned nearby. Development plans can shape your daily life and your home's future value, so it pays to check.

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

Ways to Make Small Bathrooms Feel Larger
Small bathrooms tend to feel restrictive, but there's no need to break the bank to fix that. A few simple tweaks to lighting, color, and storage can make a real difference in how big a bathroom feels, and none of it requires a major renovation.
Let Light In (And Out!)
Bathrooms that are underlit tend...

Bounded by a small space? Add some layered lighting, a larger mirror, and smarter storage to make your bathroom feel almost twice as big without a full renovation.

08/20/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Boundaries
You might assume the fence marks the edge of your property. In many cases, it doesn't, and that gap between what you see and what the survey shows is where boundary disputes start. Before you fall in love with a lot size or a mature tree line, it's worth understanding what actually sets the edge of a...

Property lines aren't always where you think they are. Here's what buyers should check before closing so a boundary question never turns into a costly surprise.

08/14/2026

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes
Storage is rarely the first priority for buyers touring a home, and it shouldn't be the first thing they consider. Kitchens and floor plans usually command the most attention, while storage receives far less notice. But a home that looks spacious during a showing can feel cramped once the boxes are unpacked.
Inspect...

Storage often gets overlooked during a home tour. Here's what to check in closets, the kitchen, the garage, and other hidden corners before you make an offer.

08/08/2026

Go check out this beautiful villa in Palm City and visit with my friend, Destiny!

🏡 OPEN HOUSE IN PALM CITY! 🏡

Join us this Saturday, August 8th from 11-2 and tour this beautifully maintained pool home in Parkside at Martin Downs!

📍 2451 SW Parkside Drive
💲 Offered at $470,000

✨ Home Features:
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,540 Sq. Ft.
🏊 Private Screened Pool

Enjoy an open, spacious floor plan that’s perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Quiet cul-de-sac location with low maintenance living. The HOA includes lawn care, cable, and high speed internet, making homeownership even easier.

Centrally located in Palm City, you’ll be just minutes from top rated schools, shopping, dining, I-95, the Florida Turnpike, Downtown Stuart, Treasure Coast beaches, golf courses, marinas, and the popular Mapp Road district.

Whether you’re searching for your forever home, a seasonal getaway, or an investment opportunity, this move in ready pool home is one you won’t want to miss!

📅 Open House: Saturday, August 8th | 11-2
📍 2451 SW Parkside Drive, Palm City, FL 34990
👋 Hosted by 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐔𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 | 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫 & Eduardo Ureña Jr
📲 Call or Text: (772) 244-5444

We’d love to see you there! If you have any questions or can’t make the open house, reach out to schedule a private showing.

08/06/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

07/31/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.

07/23/2026

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

07/16/2026

What Summer Weather Can Reveal About a Home
Summer tends to be honest. A house can look perfectly fine during a mild spring showing. Then July heat rolls in, the afternoon sun hits the windows, a storm blows through, or the basement starts to feel damp. Suddenly, you're seeing things that weren't obvious a few months earlier.
That doesn't mean...