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Real EstateWiseFocus On the KitchenIf you’re selling your home, yourbest chance at cooking up a sale is inthe kitchen. For many of today’s homebuyers, the kitchen is the most importantroom in the house. This is an area wherefamilies spend the majority of their time.Children park themselves in the kitchenfor homework,the mail issorted dailyand evenguests at adinner partytend togravitatetoward thecenter of thehome … thekitchen. Thecondition of ahome’s kitchenis a major consideration when making apurchasing decision.A total extreme makeover is notneeded if you’re thinking of selling, butyou’ll want to help your kitchen to lookits best. Here are a few tips:Paint: A fresh coat of paint canmake a world of difference. Paint is aninexpensive way to brighten and reviveany room in the home. Stick with neutralcolors.Countertops: If your countertopsare old, cracked and in need of repair,think about new tile. This too can beinexpensive. Again, keep it neutral. Younever know what taste your potentialbuyers may have. Keep your countertopsclutter free. Place small appliances andcookbooks away. This is the time to ridyourself of old magazines and halfopenedmail.Knob check: Replacing yourcabinetry knobs and handles can lendA totalextrememakeover isnot needed ifyou’re thinkingof selling, butyou’ll want tohelp yourkitchen to lookits best28 April 2006ByJackie Ellisan entire new look to your kitchen.Home improvement stores have a grandselection. This will turn out to be the funpart of your mini-makeover.Faucets: Get rid of your old, dingyfaucet. Replace it with an updated,stylish model. The selection available isendless.Let the light shine in: Sunnykitchens are in. Open the blinds, cleanthe windows and tidy up any view thatyour kitchen is enjoying. If your view isa patio, tidy up the outdoor area andadd potted plants and flowers that canbe seen from your kitchen. Replace oldlight bulbs and double check that alllights are on during your showings.Above the cabinets: Addartificial greenery above your kitchencabinets. These faux plants can be foundin our local discount stores for just a fewdollars. Dress it up with a ceramic pieceor a vase not being used.Appliances: The cleaner thebetter. Buyers will sneak a peek in youroven. Hire a professional service to giveyour appliances a thorough cleaning.Aroma: When it’s time to sell yourhome, it’s time to grill your fish outdoors.Lingering smells can be offensive towould be home buyers. Go ahead …bake cookies.Now step back and admire yourwork. Is your kitchen inviting? Is it brightand cheery? Is everything in its place?You’re now ready for showings.For a quick reference guide toprepare your home for sale … giveJackie a call at 965-1225.— Jackie Ellis8188 Jog Rd., Suite 101Boynton Beach, FL 33437P: 561-965-1225JackieEllis.com ❂Out to change the wayyou think about real estateFor many people, your houseis your most importantinvestment. Don’t trust it tojust anyone.What makes Jackie Ellis suchan original in South Florida real estate?Quite simply, it’s the little things. It’s hercreative approach to marketing homes tomaximize their value. It’s her friendly,energetic personality. It’s her lifetime oflocal knowledge. And it’s her trackrecord of success more than 15 yearsstrong. When the time comes for yournext move, put your investment in thehands of A South Florida Original. GiveJackie Ellis a call today.Jackie Ellis, Realtor®Office: (561) 965-1225E-mail: jackie@jackieellis.comWeb sites: www.jackieellis.comwww.boyntonhomes.com8188 Jog Road, Suite 101Boynton Beach, FL. 33437
Let’s begin this month by stating theobvious. Our region is one of the fastestgrowing geographies in the nation.People are moving here in largenumbers, our economy continues togrow, and now, job creation promises tooccur at a much-quickened pace.Sounds great, doesn’t it? NOW,HOWEVER, WE MUST WORK TOOPTIMIZE OUR EFFORTS AT SOUND,RESPONSIBLE ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT!For South Florida to achieve itspromise, we all need to now beginbuilding a cohesive, regional, economicpowerhouse.With Scrippsas thecornerstone, afar morediverseeconomy islikely tobecomereality. It is nota panacea,rather a majorartery ofcommerce,and one thatwill take many years to fully develop.Make no mistake, there are thingswe must do in order to maximize theopportunities. Economic Development isnot all about one new employer --important as that new employer may be.It is about the “spinoffs” that we mustencourage and nurture. For example, forevery job at Scripps, more than twoadditional permanent jobs will be createdto serve business operations and residentsin our region. We, as citizens of thisarea, can directly increase our economy.Economic development is not somesort of mysterious corporate game. Thebottom line is it is all about investmentwith the goal being new and better jobsfor our residents! We all benefit by theattraction and retention of the best andbrightest.I am not commenting about someIt is critical thatarea businesses,governmentsand residentsdeal as much aspossible withregionallyoperatedvendors ofgoods andservicesDevelopment Dynamics in South FloridaByNeil M. Shpritzabstract endeavor restricted to a few. Atthe same time, I am not referring to aparochial approach. The regular readerof this column already knows that myview is one of regional economicdevelopment, not just a picture of onesmall piece of our expansive geographydominating at the expense of other partsof South Florida. That said, it is criticalthat area businesses, governments andresidents deal as much as possible withregionally-operated vendors of goodsand services.Let me be clear on this issue. I amnot advocating some sort of regionaleconomic protection policy. I am arguingthat it benefits our community as a wholewhen we deal with our “neighbors,”new and old. The thing to remember isthat we are talking about a regionalunity understanding that people can livein one jurisdiction and commute to awork site in another jurisdiction. Whenthis occurs, economic developmentsuccess is real and all jurisdictionsbenefit.Potential employers consider anarea for site selection and expansionopportunities. Put bluntly, they often arerelatively uninterested in politicalboundaries – they are looking for laboravailability, transportation infrastructure,strong educational opportunities, etc. Inaddition, they depend on a reasonableElisa A. Armetta, CPAOwnerelisa@cpaservices.orgwww.cpaservices.orgcommuting base from which to buildtheir respective labor forces.For example, if a businessoperation decides to locate a newfacility in central Palm Beach County,residents of local jurisdictions throughoutthe county may well be hired. There willbe employment opportunities for someBroward and Martin County residents aswell. Please do not consider this asgiving away something for nocontribution. Remember, thesecommuters will spend many dollars inretail stores and eating establishments,many professional service offices andeven educational institutions (as theyhone their work skills.) Concurrently, thetax base grows as well throughout theregion. To repeat my mantra – no onesmall piece of economic geography canexist as an economic island; nor do wewant it to try. In a proverbial “nutshell,”consider buying “local.” Just rememberthat the true definition of local is“region-wide.”If we are to become the economicentity that I believe our potential holds,we can point with pride to regionalcooperation and a healthy businessenvironment. And, yes, it begins bypromoting our own regional base forgoods and services. South Florida is onits way to a higher standard of living asjob opportunities expand and diversify.Let the games begin!See you next month.— Neil Shpritz has been an economicdevelopment professional for more than 35years. His national experiences encompassboth the private and public sectors. He canbe reached at P: 561-306-6860 or by email,nmsecon@adelphia.net. ❂Accounting Management AdvisorsCertified Public Accountants & Consultants561•357•8885Tax Returns Starting At $125...With Free E-File• Income Taxes & Accounting• Payroll & Bookkeeping Services• Wills & Trusts• Estates...4175 S. Congress Avenue, Suite JLake Worth, FL 33461Email your tax questions to advice@floridawisemagazine.comFloridaWise Magazine 29
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