Xenia Rojas your Real Estate Specialist -The Keyes Company

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro
Shopping for a mortgage can be difficult, since lenders present the numbers in so many different ways, and it's easy to focus on whichever number stands out first. Knowing what to actually compare is what helps you save money.
Know That the Interest Rate Isn't the Whole Story
The interest rate quoted...

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro Shopping for a mortgage means comparing more than the interest rate. Here's what buyers should check before picking the right lender and loan for their needs.

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...

Ways to Make Small Bathrooms Feel Larger 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.

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...

What Buyers Should Know About Property Boundaries 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.

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...

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes 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.

How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Open House
A summer open house asks more of a home than people realize.
Buyers may arrive warm from the car, distracted by weekend plans, or already tired from seeing other houses. They arn't always walking in with a blank slate. The house has to win a little patience from them.
That doesn't mean every room needs...

How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Open House Summer open houses bring heat, glare, and quick first impressions. Here's how to help your home feel comfortable before buyers start looking closely.

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting
Most people don't think much about outdoor lighting until something feels off. The front walk is hard to see, or the porch feels dim. The backyard is pleasant during the day, then disappears once the sun goes down.
Small changes can help more than a full redesign. The point is not to make everything...

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting Better outdoor lighting can make your home feel safer, warmer, and easier to enjoy. Start with the areas people actually use after dark.

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 214 Wimbledon Lake Dr , Plantation.

214 Wimbledon Lake Dr , Unit 57, Plantation, FL 33324 | MLS ID A12063765 - The Keyes Company Photos, maps, description of Property For Rent at 214 Wimbledon Lake Dr , Unit 57, Plantation, FL 33324, asking price of $2,200 / Monthly

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...

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think 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.

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 1366 SW 4th St, Miami.

1366 SW 4th St, Unit 3, Miami, FL 33135 | MLS ID A12063247 - The Keyes Company Photos, maps, description of Property For Rent at 1366 SW 4th St, Unit 3, Miami, FL 33135, asking price of $2,000 / Monthly

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 1715 SW 4th St , Miami.

1715 SW 4th St , Unit 1717, Miami, FL 33135 | MLS ID A12063365 - The Keyes Company Photos, maps, description of Property For Rent at 1715 SW 4th St , Unit 1717, Miami, FL 33135, asking price of $2,100 / Monthly