Neighborly News JUNE

WELCOME! | JUNE 2025

June is here, cranking up the heat and officially kicking off summer! School’s out, which means the kids are diving headfirst into pool days, beach trips, and backyard adventures. The sun's blazing, the garden’s growing wild (hello, jungle vibes!), and the calendar is filling up with graduations, weddings, or big moving plans. Whether you're unpacking boxes, throwing confetti, or just trying to keep up with the lawn, June brings a lively mix of sunshine and celebration. Grab your shades, embrace the chaos, and let the long, lazy days of summer begin!

We are proud to celebrate 76 years of being your neighbor, and we enjoy sharing news about what's happening in and around Our Neighborhood. We are always open to your feedback about what YOU would like to see in our newsletter. Let us know! Click Here for past issues and feel free to share this with your family and friends.

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, don’t miss the 20th Annual Waterlily Celebration at McKee Botanical Garden—a full day of floral wonder, artistic inspiration, and community fun!

From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, explore more than 80 vibrant waterlily varieties, including McKee’s internationally acclaimed collection of 48 award-winning blooms, recognized as a Collection of Excellence by the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society.

Early birds will be treated to a rare and magical sight: the simultaneous bloom of night and day waterlilies. Throughout the day, enjoy live demonstrations, local artisan vendors, plein air painters at work, and insights into the vital role waterlilies play in sustaining aquatic ecosystems.

A favorite highlight of the Waterlily Celebration is the Waterlily Photo Contest, open to both McKee members and the public. Click Here for more info!

Our amazing piece of paradise has so much to do with 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......

Indian River County Centennial Celebration Events

Flash Newsletter

Summer Camps for Kids & Teens

Cultural Council of IRC

AMAC is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Live in the Loop at Riverside Theatre.

There are 12 more concerts to enjoy this month with a full bar and food available to purchase. You can reserve a concert cabana to stay comfortable and under cover. Riverside Theater members receive a 10% discount on bar purchases.

April 2025 vs. 2024 Statistics

Statistics developed by the REALTORS^®Association of Indian River County through its Multiple Listing Service and in conjunction with Florida REALTORS^® reflect the following data for April 2025 vs. 2024.

SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES

Residential Closed Sales totaled 261 homes vs. 279 representing a 6.5% decrease YOY.

Median Price was $389,450 vs. $430,000 representing a 9.4% decrease YOY.

Active Inventory totaled 1,309 vs. 1,137 representing a 15.1 % increase YOY.

CONDOMINIUMS

Residential Closed Sales totaled 96 homes vs. 104 representing a 7.7% decrease YOY.

Median Price was $286,298 vs. $280,000 representing a 2.2% increase YOY.

Active Inventory totaled 916 vs. 706 representing a 29.7% increase YOY.

Report Prepared on May 22, 2025

To learn more about the FLORIDA Market Update for April 2025, watch this video.

Click Here for our weekly local market report

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.

Beat the Heat: Cool Summer Living and Storm Safety Tips for Florida Homes

As summer heats up, Florida living is all about staying cool and making the most of the season. Swimming pools become the centerpiece of backyard fun— whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon floating the day away. A well-maintained pool isn’t just a summer luxury; it can also increase your home’s appeal and value. And for those looking to buy or sell, highlighting outdoor spaces and water features is a smart move during these hot months.........READ MORE

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Summer is the perfect time for Manu jumping.

Booking your next flight? Here are the airlines with the most and least complaints!

Since 1919, the MacWilliam family has been an integral part of the Vero Beach community. Year after year, we continue to serve the community in many ways including providing top notch real estate services to our clients. Professional and individual growth is the key to success for our AMAC team resulting in superior client satisfaction. We cultivate our team built on shared values, continued education and diversified thinking. With more than 76 years of success, we believe in the strategic evolution of our company, team and vision by refining our practice as the industry continues to change. We nurture our agents with ongoing training in industry advancements, technologies and customer service to strengthen the collective well-being of the AMAC team.

We at AMAC are dedicated and committed to our clients. Whether a client is buying or selling real estate, our agents are here to help make every step of the way as smooth as possible. Click here to view our current listings.

Click the video below for a short (1 minute) summary of what we are about.

Celebrating our 76th year, we “Thank You” for allowing our family of compassionate professionals to work with you bringing decades of firmly woven history and success to your front door. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with your friends and family so that we may continue to welcome everyone to “Our Neighborhood, Your Home.^℠”

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