Neighborly News JANUARY

WELCOME! | January 2024

Happy New Year! 'Tis the season to be setting goals, whether it's to become more financially stable, spend more time with family, take a trip to a faraway place or maybe even accomplish an amazing feat such as surfing 80-foot waves in Portugal.

Experts suggest that the key to successful goal setting is not just in setting the goals themselves but in the consistent effort and dedication you put into achieving them.

At AMAC, our primary goal is to provide our clients the utmost professional service while always having their best financial interest at the forefront. It's why we're the longest-tenured, top, family-run real estate brokerage in Indian River County. We are proud to be celebrating 75 years of being Your Neighbor!

Best of luck with your goals for 2024!

We invite you to see what's happening in and around Our Neighborhood. We are always open to your feedback about our newsletter content. Click here for past issues and feel free to share this with your family and friends.

Coming up later in January there's an event that's sure to make you GROOVE, GIGGLE, and fill your heart with love.

The Sally Wilkey Foundation is hosting Lyrics and Laughs on Saturday, January 27th from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Vero Beach Heritage Center. It will be an evening of music and comedy. Funds for this event support the Sally Wilke Foundation's summer camp programs.

The Sally Wilke Foundation is a Vero Beach non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of underserved youth through tennis instruction, academic support and life skills development. They change lives through the power of tennis, mentors and meals.

There are so many things to do in our amazing piece of paradise. There is something for everyone, whether it's cultural, food-related, charitable, educational, or environmental.......

Our Neighborhood has it all.

Check out these links to see what's happening around town and where to get involved and give back......

Non-Profits/Charitable Groups

Flash Newsletter

Cultural Council of IRC

Vero Vine News

Looking for some great live music and fun? Come enjoy the bands and festivities at Riverside Theatre's "Live in the Loop". Be sure to stop by our AMAC table to say "Hi!" and grab some swag.

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November 2023 vs. 2022 STATS

Statistics developed by the REALTORS^®Association of Indian River County through its Multiple Listing Service and in conjunction with Florida REALTORS^® reflect the following Year Over Year (YOY) data for NOVEMBER 2023 vs. 2022.

SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES

Residential Closed Sales totaled 147 homes vs. 186 representing a 21% decrease YOY.

Median Price was $399,000 vs. $353,000 representing a 13% increase YOY.

Active Inventory totaled 900 vs. 837 representing a 7.5% increase YOY.

CONDOMINIUMS

Residential Closed Sales totaled 72 homes vs. 43 representing a 67.4% increase YOY.

Median Price was $319,950 vs. $250,000 representing a 28% increase YOY.

Active Inventory totaled 510 vs. 242 representing a 110.7% increase YOY.

Report Prepared on December 20, 2023

To learn more about the FLORIDA Market Update for NOVEMBER 2023, watch this video.

As we come across interesting content that we have found from various places around the web, we will share it with you here. Our blog, for example, is a great source for articles about our industry and Our Neighborhood.

Why Our Neighborhood is Called The Treasure Coast

Close to 310 years ago, a fleet of eleven Spanish ships wrecked offshore between what is now called Cape Canaveral and south towards Stuart. These galleons had sailed from Spain to collect new wealth from the American possessions of the Spanish Empire. On their way back to Spain, this treasure-carrying fleet was sunk by the winds of a hurricane, scattering gold, silver and jewels over the sea floor. In the early 1960s, an Indian River County resident found coins that he believed to be a part of the sunken 1715 Fleet. READ MORE

The year 2023 was a stellar one for space missions. Here are the vast things planned for space exploration in 2024, including a trip to Jupiter's largest moon, Europa.

If you tied one or two on during the holidays, you may be in good company of people who swear they will never drink cocktails again.

When each new year rolls around, many of us promise to eat healthier meals, but before you run to the grocery store rather than dash into a fast food restaurant, read this to see which healthier foods might cost more.

Does seeing red make you angry or does the color blue soothe you? Learn about Pantone's 2024 color of the year that's all about warm and fuzzy .

Celebrating our 75th year, we “Thank You” for allowing our family of compassionate professionals to work with you to bring our decades of firmly woven history and success to your front door. We truly appreciate your sharing your experience with your friends and family so that we may continue to welcome everyone to “Our Neighborhood, Your Home.^℠” for another 75 years! CHEERS!

A Global-Mindset For a Community Driven Brokerage. ^SM