Andy Spears, Realtor in Martin County Florida

Great Homes for Sale in Hobe Sound   Why do People Live here?Imagine enjoying warm tropical breezes and sipping drinks with friends on your covered pool lanai while you take in full lake and fountain views. The gated and private Osprey Cove community features a community. This home is a truly tur...

What is the first step when Looking for a home!Buying a home is a big deal. I have had a few buyers recently that just needed to listen to the advice they were given. Number 1 on the list is deciding how you will pay for the property. Cash or Finance? Before even looking at homes we need to have ...

Are Interest Rates going up?This is always a question will the feds be increasing the rate? Last year the 30-year mtg rate went above 4% it is predicted that the rate will reach 5% by the end of 2018.  How will this affect a buyer's monthly payment?  Prices have been climbing for the past two yea...

Time to explore good restaurants.It's all about what you enjoy. Do you find it relaxing to sit by the water while sipping on a cool drink watching the boats go up the river? Do you like the Key West feel of casual dining?  Pelican Cafe and BeachThe Pelican Cafe is located in downtown Stuart under...

Homes are expensive to maintain, do you not realize how you are throwing money away unnecessarily? Here are 10 things to be aware of.  1. The Lightbulbs you useIf you still use incandescent light bulbs in your home, you are throwing money away every month on inflated electric bills. Over its life...

Looking for a home that has great fishing nearby!Here in Martin County, it is not hard to find great homes and great fishing.  You don't necessarily have to have a boat there are many places to do the catching. Including Bridges, Piers, Inlets, Beaches, and along the river banks. You can fish off...

What are you Thankful for! It is this time of year that we often reflect on what we are thankful for. Here are a few things that many of us are thankful for: Our Health, Family, Time, Sunshine or just owning a Home.  Having the option to live where we doI am also thankful for where I live and how...

Where to begin your researchI try to give real-life situations so that looking for a home becomes easier. Often buyers will vacation in an area before deciding to move there. This is a good way to know what the cost of living in that particular area is. You should also be aware of climate and wil...

Getting samples to test color1. Often we get small samples of the color. Make sure you cover a big enough area so you can determine how the color is really going to look.  Choosing the wrong shadeRecently I just sold a 2000 sq. ft. home. The interior was all white. Buyers decided on a color and p...

1. Is Security one of your priorities?Recently I have been working with retirees and one of their priorities is to know that where they are going to buy is going to be a safe area.  Having a guard at the entrance of the community makes the neighborhood feel more secure than other neighborhoods.  ...