December 2021

Greetings!
 
This December, as we await the promises of a new year and wrap up 2021, we remember there is so much good that has happened this year - not just in real estate, but the financial sectors, energy, and environmental areas.  The news doesn't always remind us, but many great things have occurred in 2021. We want to reach out and wish you and your family a blessed and happy and healthy month. We hope you have a really great holiday season, and we want to let you know we are so appreciative of your business. Thank you!

In our December e-Newsletter you'll find information on some of our current news and listings, national and Florida real estate trends that are helpful to know about, and other local news.

At Mac Evoy™ Real Estate Co., we sell and negotiate for you with proven results! We will sell your property with seamless transactions. Our agents are area experts who are reliable with proven results to sell your property for the absolute best price! Our office is located on 800 20th Place (St Rd 60), Suite 1, Vero Beach. Our office hours are 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday, and Saturday & Sunday by appointment. CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER ~ 1-844-MAC-EVOY (622-3869), ext. #1.

Our firm is growing, and with that, we are hiring. If you know of anyone who is seeking a place to call their "real estate" home, please ask them to contact me below, for a confidential interview. Thanks!

Sincerely,


Carolyn Mac Evoy
Licensed Real Estate Broker
844-Mac-Evoy (622-3869) Ext. 1
Local News
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Vero Oceanfront Estate Sells for record $27 Million

A new real estate record for the barrier island was set last Saturday when an oceanfront home in the Estate Section closed for $27 million, the highest price ever paid for a piece of residential real estate in Indian River County.

Florida Real Estate Trends
Home prices shoot up and big demand makes it 'very...

Florida Trend Real Estate Home prices shoot up and big demand makes it 'very difficult' for buyers to win Home prices in South Florida continue to rise, with the market expected to grow even more competitive as the winter season starts. Winter is ...

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With travel ban lifted, international buyers could make...

Florida Trend Real Estate With travel ban lifted, international buyers could make the South Florida real estate market even hotter South Florida real estate agents are bracing for a wave of international buyers to flood the South Florida housing...

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COVID-driven real estate frenzy levels off: You can...

Florida Trend Real Estate COVID-driven real estate frenzy levels off: You can start looking for that home again The influx of these "COVID buyers" dramatically shook up the local housing market, leading to bidding wars and buyer mania unlike...

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New study finds vacation rentals spur long-term housing...

Florida Trend Real Estate New study finds vacation rentals spur long-term housing construction A major new study has found vacation rental homes spur long-term development of new housing in cities that do not have strict vacation rental regulation.

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Real-estate brokers brace for 'flood' of wealthy buyers...

Florida Trend Real Estate Real-estate brokers brace for 'flood' of wealthy buyers from overseas as travel restrictions lift Wealthy real-estate buyers from overseas are expected to descend on the nation's luxury housing markets Monday, giving a...

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When Will S. Fla. Rents Drop? Experts Say Not Soon

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - With rents on the rise in South Florida, many are wondering when, if ever, prices will become affordable. Rent in South Florida has increased astronomically over the past year. By the end of the third quarter in 2021,...

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NEW Residential Listing
1160 Cheval Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960
3 Bedroom Provence Bay Townhome End Unit! 
This lovely townhome backs to Nature Preserve!! Ideal location, just 2 miles to the beach, and very short drive to shops and restaurants. Gated community with pool and clubhouse. Low HOA dues include internet, cable, & all lawn maintenance. 
For more information, please contact:
Kristen A. Remling
Realtor & Licensed Sales Associate
Phone: (772) 633-3496
Some Current Listings
5333 San Benedetto Ct. Ft. Pierce, FL 34951
Better than New! This gorgeous, finished 1.5 year old upgraded home features 4BR, 2BA ranch with cathedral ceilings. 2 car garage, upgraded privacy fence in landscaped rear yard with paver patio, hot tub, and lawn sprinkler system, fed by well, wired for generator. Living room with glass doors to screened patio, split BR plan, Master BR w/walk in and large bath w/separate spa tub. Large eat in kitchen w/upgraded double espresso colored cabinets w/SS appliances, upgraded larger sink, pantry, tile floors, specialty lighting, 2 other BRS w/large upgraded full bath, extra herb garden and plants. Extra closets, and more than move in condition! Community features pool, pickleball and tennis courts, gym, clubhouse. Low association dues of $100/month! For more information, please call us 844-Mac-Evoy, Ext. 1. Price $349,900.

Click here to view video tour of home!
2340/2342 16th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960
Great Investment Property! Vero Beach Duplex!
This ranch style duplex features identical 728 sq ft., 2BR 1BA apartments --each one has separate central air and separate utility meters. Washer/Dryer hook ups inside and both have screened back porches and tiled patios. Off street parking in rear of home.  Great location in Vero Beach! For more information, call us at 844-Mac-Evoy (622-3869) Ext. 1. Price: $369,900.

975 29th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Very Nice Cottage! Single family residence on a 130 X100 lot, in a quiet street. It is a one bedroom with an office/potential 2nd bedroom.  For more information, please call us 844-Mac-Evoy, Ext. 1. Price: $224,900.
7408 Salerno Road, Fort Pierce, FL
Looking for a new home? 
Want to save money? 
This 2BR, 1.5BA Ranch in Lakewood Park, Fort Pierce has been updated to include a newer kitchen with all newer, (never used) SS appliances, and a brand new (2021) full bath with tiled floor and shower. Home features LR, open kitchen, enclosed back porch/dining area, and separate screened porch. Both bedrooms have louvered closet storage, and the whole home features Terrazzo flooring!  A one car garage has been redone to include a washer dryer area and half bath. Lovely, tree lined street, in sought after Lakewood Park. For more information, please call us 844-Mac-Evoy, Ext. 1. Price: $237,500.

Click here to view video tour of home!
Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. Team News
Community Events
Pictured left to right are Neil Flynn, Carolyn Mac Evoy, Michael Martino, Dante Deritis,
Kristen Remling, and Priscilla Warren. Photo taken by: Dyann Quinlan
The winner for the Sebastian Clam Bake Raffle drawing was Desiree Rivers.
The basket was picked up by Michael Martino (pictured here). Sebastian Clam Bake was held Nov 5-7, 2021 at Riverview Park in Sebastian, FL.
Shown here: Carolyn Mac Evoy and Dyann Quinlan attending Downtown Friday, Main Street Vero Beach.
Community Involvement

Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. attended the Chili Cook Off in St Lucie County to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie. Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. won 3rd place (out of 27) for best chili in the St Lucie County Boys and Girls Club Chili Cookoff. Mac Evoy Real Estate Co was a sponsor and prize donor.

Thank you to the Garman family for cooking up the greatest chili ever, and to Susan Garman for her wonderful tent decorating!
Attending Local Networking Events
Karen Clabaugh, from Vero Fitness, at the 11/12/21 Premier Women's Networking luncheon at Crab Stop in Vero Beach, and Carolyn Mac Evoy, Mac Evoy Real Estate Co.

A HUGE Thank YOU to Karen and Vero Fitness, for making exercise easy!
We're Hiring Licensed Realtors!
Mac Evoy Real Estate is hiring licensed Real Estate Agents to service our buyers and sellers along Florida's Treasure Coast.

*Our agents receive one-on-one personalized coaching & mentoring
*Available positions for full time or part time agents
*Unlimited potential for growth
*Friendly and professional team
*Leads provided to get you started and grow your sales
*Great compensation package
*All inquiries are confidential

Contact Carolyn Mac Evoy, Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. at 1-844-MAC-EVOY
 (622-3869), ext. #1 or via email at macevoy.realestate@gmail.com.
Local Business SPOTLIGHT
Scott and Sandra Redfield opened Studio 14 in 2008. They offer fun Zumba classes and so much more! Studio offerings include Mat & Apparatus Pilates and Butts & Guts classes, a five-hour self-defense class, therapeutic massage, micro-current point stimulation therapy to relieve many chronic pain syndromes, body sculpting and skin tightening, and indoor air quality and mold inspection.

Scott has more than thirty years' martial arts experience in four disciplines; he co-created and continues to develop the five-hour Sascom Systems Personal Defense class. He and his wife, Sandra, love teaching self-defense and seeing women evolve during the five hours to feeling empowered. Scott and Sandra Redfield also offer at their studio:

  • Butts & Guts and both Mat and Apparatus Pilates classes
  • massage therapy
  • personal training
  • micro-current point stimulation therapy to relieve many chronic pain syndromes
  • body sculpting and skin tightening that targets stubborn fat cells, increases collagen, and improves skin elasticity
  • and indoor air quality and mold inspection
  • Beauty by Lu is located within the studio. Lu does microblading of eyebrows and lips and also eyelash extensions.
  • Studio 14 also offers a five-hour self-defense class that is unique to the studio. Scott’s thirty plus years of martial arts experience in four disciplines led him to co-create the class. He and his wife, Sandra, have taught more than two thousand women of all ages and sizes how to be better prepared both mentally and physically to save their lives and how to prevent any kind of an attack altogether. They also offer lifetime retraining.

Scott & Sandra Redfield, Owners
Studio 14 LLC
1962 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
772.532.9277
Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. Team Corners
Carol's Corner
The Winner of the Sebastian Clam Bake is...
Celeste is shown here giving away a raffled gift basket from Sebastian Clam Bake event to the lucky winner. Shown below are photos of Carol attending the Sebastian Clam Bake Event.

Carol A. Franchini
Licensed Realtor & Sales Associate
Phone: 772.559.7447
Carol & Maureen from VNA Hospice
Carol & Susan Belgam Hunt
Carol Francini Fans
Carol with event attendees,
including Laura Moss
Carol at Sebastian Clam Bake
Priscilla's Corner
Priscilla Warren, of Mac Evoy Real Estate Co., is on the move! She is seen here at the Vero Beach Christian Business luncheon, and was the proud winner of a nice prize from Minute Man Press! Shown below, Priscilla attending the Rotary Club.
Priscilla Warren
Licensed Sales Associate, Rental & Leasing Division Manager
Phone: 772-643-0266
Dyann's Corner
Dyann and Priscilla Downtown Vero, Main Street Vero Beach
Statistics for Indian River County, FL Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, Sept. 2021

DyAnn Quinlan
Licensed Sales Associate Office Manager
Phone: 863-399-9028 
Treasure Coast Social Tea Club
CALLING ALL...

  • VENDORS! We have the space to allow 3 different people to set up a table if they want to sell products at the event. This is on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Carolyn via email to request a reserved space. You bring your table and goods!

  • SPEAKERS! We are seeking Sponsors/Speakers for 2022. Contact us if you wish to be the keynote speaker for any single month. What a great way to promote your business or non-profit. 

  • WEBSITE DESIGNERS/HOSTS! We need YOU! We are seeking someone to volunteer to set up the group website and create a volunteer web board of people to take turns adding photos and marketing information on it. Please contact Carolyn via email to volunteer for this.  
ABOUT TREASURE COAST SOCIAL TEA CLUB!
JOIN OUR CLUB
Our club is FREE to join, with no annual dues, and each member also has the ability to be a sponsor and guest speaker. The cost of lunch--the whole amount--goes directly to the restaurant where we meet monthly for our luncheons.

As our club evolves and changes--and grows, we hope to remain unique in some aspects--and to allow our members to grow within the Treasure Coast Social Tea Club community and receive the type of support that you would expect from family. NOTE: The Corona Relief Package includes a tax break for Business Lunch.

NETWORKING LUNCHEONS

  • Sebastian Luncheon - every 2nd Thursday of each month at the Marsh Landing Restaurant. This luncheon is specific to North Indian River County, Melbourne, Micco, Grant, and welcomes people from Vero Beach and surrounding areas.

  • Vero Beach Luncheon - every 3rd Tuesday of each month at the popular Counter Culture Vero in Vero Beach. This luncheon is specific to Indian River County and welcomes folks from surrounding counties.

  • Jensen Beach Luncheon - the 4th Friday of each month at the ever-popular Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House in Jensen Beach! This luncheon is specific to St Lucie and Martin County people and welcomes folks from Vero Beach & Ft. Pierce, as well.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We are a UNIQUE local business networking club for men and women, dedicated to serving our members and helping them to achieve their business and professional goals. We offer a tribute to God and pledge to Our Country at each meeting. Our group is a 'safe space' for people of faith, family and freedom, to gather and support each other.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We currently have sponsorship opportunities OPEN now for January 2022! There are only 12 months in each year--so grab your opportunity to sponsor and speak at a luncheon! Contact Carolyn and reserve your month, call (772) 925-4791.

JOIN OUR FB GROUP PAGE!
Join our Facebook Group Page: Treasure Coast Social Tea Club
(Formerly known as the Vero Beach Social Tea Club). It was renamed to reflect our newly expanded networking circles beyond Vero Beach and will cover more areas of our wonderful Treasure Coast. The are many benefits to joining, one of them is that you can post your business ads and promote yourselves for FREE!!! We will ask our Club Members to please follow our Facebook Group Guidelines and that you're respectful of each other, as well. By asking to be a member of that page and FB group, you will automatically be able to post, put pictures up, and news of your unique business, non-profit, or other social club/civic interests.
STAY CONNECTED!

Scan the QR Code shown here and
JOIN the Facebook Group Page or click: TREASURE COAST SOCIAL TEA CLUB
December Networking Luncheons
Sebastian Area Luncheon
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
NEW VENUE: Marsh Landing Restaurant, located on 44 North Broadway Street Fellsmere, FL 32948.
Vero Beach Luncheon

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021
Counter Culture Vero, located on Indian River Blvd. at 1620 Boulevard Tennis Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
Jensen Beach Luncheon

Friday, Dec. 24, 2021
Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House, located on 1401 NE Indian River Drive Jensen Beach, FL 34957.
Who wants some nice head gear? Contact Carolyn Mac Evoy at macevoy.realestate@gmail.com if you want a nice baseball cap!
Shown here are 3 nice options.
Seen here, Randy Holtzclaw, on the scene with his Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. logo-ed vehicle!

Thank you Randy for keeping our events running smoothly!
MacEvoy Real Estate Co.
800 20th Place, St Rd 60, Suite #1
Vero Beach , FL 32960
844-Mac-Evoy (622-3869) Ext. 1
Carolyn Mac Evoy, Broker
Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday | Saturday & Sunday by Appointment.