An October Surprise No More | This Week with Tropical Phoenix Homes

An October Surprise No More

Good evening, Friends,

I start this newsletter talking about what is no longer an October Surprise – the strength, frequency, and “later and later” timing of the hurricanes we experience in Florida and the rest of the region. First and foremost, I am wishing the best and praying for everyone and their friends and family that have been affected by the last two hurricanes. I have contributed to the EV Cares campaign, and if you haven't found your own way, I ask that you please visit their GoFundMe initiative and consider supporting. As much as we talk about it in the context of real estate, hurricane resiliency also comes through spirit, so let's help our region stabilize, recover and rebuild. 

The family of one of my colleagues, Sofia, was not so fortunate. Her mother, Nancy Carrero, lost everything and is currently displaced. Our shop is actively helping raise money to help her recovery, and if you’re feeling generous, I greatly appreciate you joining us with a contribution.

It’s tough to follow that subject, but I have some really exciting content and market updates to share with you this week – spend some digging in below!

I hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter, and I wish you a very happy and successful week ahead. To my Jewish friends observing Yom Kippur, G’mar chatima tovah.

With Gratitude,
Jennie

September Values: Key Takeways

As a companion to my quarterly, in-depth Values market report series, every month I provide a summary, which I call Key Takeaways, as a quick look at the South Florida markets that I love and work. This is a work-in-progress as I expand my marketing and team (Coconut Grove coming next month!), and I hope you find some useful insights with September's data. Enjoy the videos below and you can also read the updates on my blog here.

Fort Lauderdale $1M+ Single Family Homes

Fort Lauderdale $1M+ Condos and Townhouses

Coral Gables $1M+ Single Family Homes

Coral Gables $1M+ Condos and Townhouses

It's Better in The Bahamas

Building off my in-person presentations I previously shared with you (learn more here), I’m excited to present the first edition of my "Opportunities" video series, highlighting the luxury tropical real estate market in The Bahamas! In this video, I take a high-level look at opportunities on New Providence, Nassau, and nearby Paradise Island. Sharing the luxury tropical lifestyle isn’t just what I talk about — it’s what I live, love, and know. Connect with me to explore the best opportunities in The Bahamas, with the help of my expert local partners and advisors.* **

Featured Opportunity

Luxury Auction | Bay Colony, 26 S Compass Dr, Fort Lauderdale

Currently Listed for $8.495M. Starting Bids Expected Between $3M-$5.25M. Bids start October 16th and end October 30th at 4PM EDT. Connect with me to discuss the bidding process and this exceptional opportunity in the private and prestigious Bay Colony of Fort Lauderdale. Click the image above to visit my website and the property's detail page. Presented by Concierge Auctions. Learn more about the neighborhood here.

My Project: 7233 Los Pinos

Offered at $7.975M within the exclusive Coral Gables neighborhood of Cocoplum. This is my renovation baby that I'm truly proud to share with you. Watch the preview video above or the full property film here.

Life On The Water

Let Me Help Book Your Winter Caribbean Dream Vacation

My passion is to share the incredible luxury tropical lifestyle with you (with a full yachting and boating resource center coming soon to my website). As a part of the value to my clients, I can help you arrange for incredible time on the water within South Florida, The Bahamas, and the Caribbean at large. A very special yacht to me, Saint, will be in the Caribbean and Bahamas early next year. Allow my team and I to negotiate a great deal for you and yours with some special rates. Enjoy my video preview above and let's book an appointment to discuss further.

Capital Markets Overview

REIMAGINE Thought of the Week

Who wants to talk about toilets? Not many. But I love the Toto NEOREST toilets and placed some in my 7233 Los Pinos renovation project above. No joke, I was including the subject this week, and the WSJ also ran a story covering the subject (great minds think alike, right?). When so many things in the house have taken leaps in home tech, the toilet was long forgotten, then some clunky tech was introduced, and now they look and work like pieces of bathroom art. Your family and guests will thank you, and there's no doubt they'll add some property value to your home or investment project (their costs have held firm for years). Don't pay retail on these and I'll be happy to help you out.

Until next time!

Respectfully,

Jennie

*We work with referral partners who are licensed brokers for real estate transactions within The Bahamas in accordance with local laws. We have developed personal relationships with a very specific list of expert brokers per island / community / project that we trust to do business with our clients, and will advise as much or as little as needed to help ensure a smooth experience for you.

**We are real estate professionals and not investment advisors. Our objective is to be a useful part of your overall team, providing you with expert market information to help you make informed decisions along with other professionals in your ecosystem. Also, this is not a solicitation for investment.