Page 10 - Stuart Exposure - February '23

Page 10, Stuart Exposure

Cleveland ClInIC martIn health news

Minimally Invasive MitraClip™ procedure, have emerged as safe and effective medical therapy. However, patients for whom medical

Procedures For Patients alternatives for patients with advanced and complex valve therapy fails and for whom surgery is too much of a
risk may be candidates for less invasive, catheter-based
disease.
With Structural Heart And valve repair or replacement, but all offer the same benefits: options, such as MitraClip, the first device approved by
There are a variety of minimally invasive approaches to
the FDA to treat high-risk patients with degenerative
Valve Diseases a smaller scar, lower risk of infection, less bleeding and mitral regurgitation. Cleveland Clinic participated in the
trauma, a shorter hospital stay and a shorter recovery period. COAPT clinical trial for MitraClip, which has shown the
Open-heart surgery has long been the standard of Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR) device provides a tremendous benefit and improvement
care for most patients with valve disease. More recently, Open procedure valve replacement has been the in survival and quality of life when used in patients with
however, minimally invasive procedures, such as standard of care for most patients with aortic stenosis. reduced heart function.
transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the However, in recent years the minimally invasive Not all patients are candidates for minimally invasive
transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure treatment for structural heart or valve disease. Cleveland
real estate has revolutionized management of this condition. It is now Clinic Florida’s multidisciplinary team evaluates each
patient for the appropriate solution to their structural heart
a treatment option for some patients with severe aortic
stenosis who are too ill to have traditional open-heart disease or valve problems.
surgery to replace the aortic valve. To schedule an appointment with a Cleveland Clinic
Treasure Coast Real Estate MitraClip™ Martin Health heart specialist, call (844) 630-4968 or visit
Report Mitral valve degenerative disease is often treated with ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Heart.

Now Is The Time To Sell Your Home Or EXPLORE LUXURY SENIOR LIVING IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Condo!
By Jim Weix
There is a lot of negative
news about real estate sales.
Fortunately, it is based
on old news and doesn’t
represent what is happening
on the Treasure Coast right
now.
You might read that
sales are down from the
same month a year ago.
However, a year ago we
were in a low inventory and panicked buyer frenzy.
Competition for existing homes was driving both asking
and selling prices up to unsustainable levels.
That came to a sudden halt when record-low mortgage
interest rates ended. Depending upon which report you
read, anywhere from 40 to 75 percent now regret buying a
home or condo during those crazy times. Common sense
has returned to the real estate market.
Unrealistic and inflated asking prices are dropping.
The inventory of real estate for sale is increasing. And
“snowbird” buyers have returned. The number of showings
for properties for sale has increased dramatically.
This all points to a market where properly priced
homes and condos will sell. It also means that if you sell
your home or condo, you should have no problem finding
a new address at a reasonable price.
Everybody has heard that to sell a home you need to
spruce it up, etc. However, a big issue to consider now
is the insurability of your home if someone wants to buy
it. There is nothing worse than having your sale moving
right along and then the buyer can’t get homeowner’s
insurance. ELEVATE
It would be a good idea to have a 4-point inspection
done. You should be able to get one for under $200.
The inspection will cover the condition of your air
conditioning system, electrical, plumbing, and roof. A YOUR LIVING
buyer will need to have one done to get insurance and
knowing if there are any issues ahead of time will allow
you to address them in advance. The biggest issues seem
to be polybutylene plumbing, which was widely used
between 1978 and mid-1995, and the age of the roof.
Marketing your home or condo properly is also more
important than ever. Most buyers want to see a virtual Retire in style. Whether it’s fine dining and
tour of homes or condos, before deciding to go to see it.
The days of buyers spending the day with an agent and luxury spa experiences or personalized care and
looking at a dozen properties, most of which they know extraordinary events you’re seeking, our luxury senior
they wouldn’t buy the minute that they walk through the
front door, are long gone. living community allows you to thrive.
This means that you must have good-quality photos.
However, if you expect your agent to spend money on This is HarborChase. Come celebrate with us.
professional photos, you need to do your part. Your agent
can help you, but obviously, things like unmade beds,
cluttered kitchen counters, dirty dishes in the sink, and
bath towels on the floor, will not present your property
well.
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your Schedule your personalized
options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
jimweix.com. Experience experience today!
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes HarborChase
Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
estate full-time. If you have questions or want the services
of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772)
341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
650 NW Fork Road | Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 264-4846