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Helping Disorganized, forgot to turn it in. He waits until the last minute to start projects interactive activities to learn executive functioning skills
or studying for exams. What a hot mess!”
related to organization, planning, time management, memory,
Forgetful, And Scattered This mom was describing her son’s executive functioning and attention. The group size is limited to 10 students.
Adolescents weaknesses. The term executive functioning encompasses our We will use games, scenarios, and videos to illustrate
brain’s ability to manage different systems such as planning,
points and practice skills. Students receive written handouts
organizing, maintaining effort, remembering, self-regulating, to keep which summarize the new skills. We are approaching
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., attending, and completing tasks. School success depends, in this mastermind course for teens using a cognitive behavioral
Licensed School part, on having strong executive functioning skills. Executive framework. That means that if you can change your thinking
Psychologist functioning weaknesses can cause smart kids to become and learn new skills, you can change your behavior. Your
A parent described her scattered, disorganized, and forgetful. These weaknesses student can learn skills for success this year and beyond. Are
eighth-grade son to me, might be accompanied with ADHD or learning disabilities but you tired of being your child’s only executive assistant and
“He has struggles following can also be stand-alone difficulties. Our executive functions ready for your adolescent to hear about success skills from
multiple oral instructions at improve with age and fully mature in our late teen years to someone other than yourself?
the same time. His information early 20s. Thus, there’s hope for your student’s growth. Call (561) 625-4125 if you would like to sign up or if you need
retention in the short term Executive functioning skills can be learned, practiced and school neuropsychological testing to give you understanding and
is challenging especially for improved. This month I am offering an in-person executive answers. Learn more at JimForgan.com/executive.
unpreferred topics. He has functioning course for students in grades 6 through 9. Your
completed homework and student can join us for three, 90-minute sessions of fun,
real estate

Treasure Coast Real Estate
Report

The Market Is Set To Remain Strong
In 2025. Marketing Is The Key To Selling
A Home

By Jim Weix
“Lower interest
rates will unleash some
of the pent-up demand
for housing in 2025,”
says Bernard Markstein,
president and chief
economist for Markstein
Advisors. “This will
help keep mortgage rates
above their ultra-low rate
of just a few years ago,
[but] rates will be lower than current levels.”
However, recent changes in how Realtors can show
your home make online marketing more important than
ever. That is how 99 percent of buyers locate a home.
During those first 15 seconds, it is also what determines
if they look closer or move to the next one.
In today’s world, professional photos and aerial
photos of the property and surrounding area are a must.
Technology has given us some real advantages and
potential buyers expect more. There is no excuse for not
having professional photos, aerial views, and self-guided
walk-through tours of a home for sale. It should go without
saying that your home should look its best in the photos.
Since the first photo will likely be the front of your
house, walk outside and look at it. Most driveways need
power washing every six months. Nothing says “Ick!” like
a dirty driveway being your welcoming picture.
As long as you are power washing the driveway, a
quick power wash of the front of the house is a good
idea. Cobwebs and dirt are easy to get rid of and give the
house a better look.
I have a really good feeling about the real estate market
in 2025. Let’s make the most of it!
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
jimweix.com.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes 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.

See answer in this paper.