Join Marty Davis for an exclusive interview with Kelly Huguet, a top Fort Lauderdale realtor and waterfront specialist, as she shares insider tips on buying, selling, and investing in South Florida’s most sought-after waterfront properties. Discover how to make your waterfront dream a reality, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize your investment in 2025’s dynamic real estate market. Kelly draws on her 20 years of experience, from corporate America to full-time real estate, to provide actionable advice for buyers, sellers, and investors.Key Topics Covered:Waterfront lifestyle in South Florida.Buying and selling waterfront property.Location, lot size, and resale value.Hurricane risks and building codes.Maintenance and property management for out-of-state owners.Differences between condos and single-family homes.Investment tips for vacation rentals and Airbnb.Common mistakes to avoid when buying waterfront.Kelly’s advice for young professionals.Timestamps0:00 – Introduction: Meet Kelly Huguet, Fort Lauderdale waterfront specialist3:21 – From corporate America to waterfront real estate: Kelly’s career journey5:01 – Boating, family trips, memories: Life on and off the water7:07 – Who is waterfront living really for?9:20 – Critical costs: Seawalls, boat fit, property inspections13:36 – The truth about flood zones and remodeling in South Florida17:38 – Hurricane risk, protections, and maintenance advice18:56 – Navigating Fort Lauderdale’s canals, rivers, and neighborhoods23:15 – Current market trends: Inventory, pricing, buyer opportunities28:25 – Decision factors: Fixer-upper vs. move-in-ready, contract tips33:21 – Airbnb and investor advice for South Florida properties36:15 – Condos vs houses: Restoration, HOAs, assessments38:22 – Boating culture: Access to Bahamas, local lifestyle perks41:13 – Reputation, integrity, and mistakes to avoid with waterfront deals46:08 – Location, lot size, and future home value47:45 – Kelly’s personal reflections: Family, future plans, career insight49:24 – Advice to younger self: Entrepreneurship and risk52:34 – Rapid-fire lifestyle Q&A: Dream trips, routines, favorite homes54:08 – Insights on Fort Lauderdale’s marina, yacht culture, and living excitement55:22 – Closing: Integrity, lifestyle, and turning waterfront dreams into realityTags#WaterfrontRealEstate #SouthFloridaRealEstate #FortLauderdaleRealtor #RealEstateInvesting #MiamiRealEstate #CondoVsHouse #VacationRentalTips #AirbnbInvesting #HurricanePreparedness #PropertyManagement #RealEstateTips2025 #MartyDavisShow #KellyHuget #FloridaHomes #BoatLife #LuxuryWaterfront #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateMarket2025 #SouthFloridaLifestyle #InvestingInFloridaWaterfront homes for saleSouth Florida real estate trends 2025Buying waterfront propertyFort Lauderdale realtorReal estate investment tipsVacation rental investmentCondo vs single-family homeHurricane preparedness for homeownersProperty management for out-of-state ownersReal estate mistakes to avoidLuxury waterfront lifestyle