Barbara's Vero Beach Real Estate Blog

ARE YOU SELLING A HOME IN VERO BEACH?, THE THORPE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY "ADVANTAGE"

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:58:14 -0600

THORPE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, Vero Beach Florida, BARBARA MARTINO-SLIVA

If you are thinking of selling your home in VERO BEACH FLORIDA please contact me and let me
show you the THORPE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY "ADVANTAGE"!

772-321-4484

THORPE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, VERO BEACH FLORIDA

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY recently partnered with the WALL STREET JOURNAL
ONLINE ... Our properties are featured in their Real Estate Section! I can feature your
property where 40 million people visit a MONTH!

Within 24 hours your property will be advertised in countries such as ENGLAND, GERMANY,
SWITZERLAND, SINGAPORE, CANADA, FRANCE and many others!

FEATURE your home on the GREAT HOMES network websites where a link is accessible on
the following websites; TIMES via the GREAT HOMES link; INTERNATIONAL HERALD
TRIBUNE via the GREAT HOMES properties link; BOSTON GLOBE via the LUXURY
PROPERTIES link; and the SANTA ROSA PRESS via the LUXURY HOMES link.

THIS IS JUST A SMALL SAMPLING OF THE MARKETING AVNUES AVAILABLE TO ME AS A THORPE
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL AGENT ....... "THE THORPE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
"ADVANTAGE"

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              Thorpe Sotheby's International Realty
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LIVING BY THE BEACH, Island Club Of Vero, GATED ISLAND COMMUNITY

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:38:09 -0600

ISLAND CLUB OF VERO BEACH, Vero Beach, FL 32963

VERO BEACH, FL 32963

THE ISLAND CLUB OF VERO BEACH!
The Island Club of Vero Beach is a gated community showcasing 131 designer single family homes and courtyard homes each with exceptional architectural details. This popular community is tucked away between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Tile roofs, paver sidewalks, paver driveways and tropical landscaping are the signature of this appealing community. At the heart of The Island Club of Vero Beach is the Lake with the fountain and the tropical pool, cabana and tennis club.

Contact Barbara Martino-Sliva
for information on available properties in this Great Island Community!!
(772) 321-4484
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Island Club of Vero Beach

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Vero Beach Magazine, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, Living By The Beach

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:41:30 -0600

VERO BEACH MAGAZINE, Vero Beach Florida, VERO BEACH REAL ESTATE

I just picked up my December issue of VERO BEACH MAGAZINE!

LOVE IT! It is packed with places to go and places to be seen in VERO BEACH! If you are visiting
VERO BEACH FLORIDA.....you have to pick up this spectacular magazine. It is filled with great
information, pictures and events! A must for someone contemplating purchasing a home here!

If you are thinking of purchasing a home in VERO BEACH.... please contact me! Or you can visit
my website...www.VeroPremierProperties.com...where you can search the MLS yourself! I can
cut your search time in half.....let me know what type of property you are looking for!

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BEACH TOWN, Vero Beach Florida, BEACHSIDE TOUR

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:03:11 -0600

Beachside at Vero Beach Florida

Vero Beach, FL 32963

Ahhhh....Vero Beach Florida...

One of the last unspoiled beach towns on the east coast of Florida!

Quality of life is great here!

Come for a visit...and you may stay a lifetime......I DID!!

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OCEAN DRIVE SHOPPING, Vero Beach Florida, BEACH TOWN

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:12:11 -0600

VERO BEACH FLORIDA, shopping on ocean drive vero, BEACH TOWN

VERO BEACH FLORIDA offers some great one-of-a-kind boutiques, stores and shops!
It is a real pleasure looking through these quality stores for something special.

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Vero Beach Holiday Decorating, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, Decorations From The Beach

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:58:25 -0600

VERO BEACH FLORIDA......Holidays Coastal Style!

I love my new wreath! It was custom-made by one of our boutique shops in VERO BEACH!

I am working on my tree right now....a little music and some egg nog...bright blue skies and gorgeous weather!

I LOVE LIVING IN VERO BEACH FLORIDA!

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I Wish I Could Tell You What Your Agent ISN'T Doing to Sell Your Home...

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:59:44 -0600

A great post from my colleague in NEW YORK!

Via Donna Galinsky (Pugatch Realty Corp - Your Five Towns Real Estate Agent):

Have you ever wanted to contact a homeseller and say "Do you really know what your Agent is (or isn't) doing to market your home?"

I so want to do that right now. Just a shory anonymous note (don't want to get fined or anything).

Just want to say...

Dear Homeowner..

I just saw that you listed your house for sale. You have a lovely sign on your front lawn. A customer of mine saw your home on ListingBook the other day and had some questions.

She wanted to know the condition - Your agent only has 5 old photos of the outside of the house.
She asked about the kitchen and baths - I don't know, no pictures.
She asked when she could see it - Again, no idea says no showings until after open house.
She asked when the Open House was - I said, No idea, it is not on the listing.

I did call your agent, left her 2 voice mails, maybe when you speak with her you can ask her to return her phone calls.

Or maybe she is just keeping it quiet so she can sell it herself.

Want to wish you luck with your sale, and when you expire and are ready to really sell it - I'll be in touch!!

Signed
Anonymous

Agents who do things like this frustrate me. She is not a new agent, but she does this on ALL her listings. Guess she just wants to get both sides of everything. She has incomplete/incorrect listings, and if you do want to show one of her properties she makes you jump through hoops to do it.

She is the opposite of everything that I try to be and it just gets me angry when people list with people like her.

I put up the maximum number of pictures on MLS
I make sure to have complete ACCURATE information
Homes are displayed throughout the internet
Brokers and public Open Houses are scheduled and advertising.
I tend to get my listings written up in the local newspapers.

My job is to SELL your home I SELL houses, I don't collect them. If you have a customer, please show my homes.

Thanks for letting me vent, now maybe my head won't explode.

________________________________________________________
Donna Galinsky
FindYourHomeLI.com
Licensed Salesperson, Pugatch Realty Corp.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Southwest Nassau County ( Cedarhurst, East Rockaway, The Five Towns, Gibson, Hewlett, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Neck, Inwood, Lawrence, Lynbrook, North Woodmere, Oceanside, Valley Stream, Woodmere or Woodsburgh. Please visit my website for more information on buying and selling . You can also search the entire MLSLI . Let us tell you what makes us different from the rest.

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How NOT to Price Your Home

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:41:37 -0600

A great post from my colleague in NEW YORK!

Via J. Philip Real Estate LLC Briarcliff Manor, NY:

How not to price your home:

Take your mortgage balance.

Add your credit cards.

Throw in your cars.

Add a generous portion of all the money you borrowed from relatives.

Pile on your down payment for that other house you have your eye on.

Last but not least, give yourself an extra 50 grand just for being you.

Get a blank look on your face when you are told that the buying public doesn't care what you owe.

Wait.

Wait some more.

Decide you'll stay after all.

Here's a better plan:

Find out what homes like your have sold for in the past 90 days

Price the house at that number or 5% less.

As my son's teacher says "you get what you get and you don't get upset."

Pack your bags.

The buying public is utterly ambivalent about what you owe to whom as it relates to pricing your property. They only care about their own needs. What you need isn't on their radar, and if you aren't priced in line with the current perception of value, your listing will get stale and sit unsold for months as you chase the market.

Chasing the market is always being one price point behind what the public is willing to pay. You enter the market at $599,000 when you really ought to be at $549,900. You lower to $575 when the market for the house is $525,000. By the time you hit $499,000, it could be a year later and the public isn't willing to pay more than $450,000. Each price drop seems harsh, but your real enemy was starting out too high.

Sellers are in a war of attrition with buyers who lurk before they call, call before they look, and look at everything before they buy. You won't get a call, look or offer until your price conforms to what the public deems fair. The only offers overpriced homes get is low ball offers from bold types who wouldn't pay as much as fair minded people would on a fairly priced home. The only way to win the battle is to price as aggressively as possible and not allow your ego or personal preferences to cloud your objectivity.

Easier said than done!

J. Philip Faranda, Broker-owner, J. Philip Real Estate, LLC. 2010 Vice President, Westchester Putnam MLS. Read my short sale bog here. J. Philip Serves Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Croton, the River Towns, Westchester County, and the bedroom counties of New York City.

Subscribe to the 40 Somethings Group. Reach Phil at (914) 723-8900.

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BEACH FARMER'S MARKET, Vero Beach Florida, SATURDAY BY THE BEACH

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0600

BEACH FARMER'S MARKET, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, SHOPPING BY THE BEACH

VERO BEACH FLORIDA -- Every Saturday morning we have an awesome FARMER'S MARKET at the
beach. Today we had many of our INDIAN RIVER groves participating......."ORANGE JUICE" tasting
was the best today! NAPA VALLEY has their wines.....INDIAN RIVER has our citrus!

If you are in the VERO BEACH area...please stop by our impressive FARMER'S MARKET on
Ocean Drive just across the street from HUMISTON PARK!

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Luxury Homes for Sale in Breckenridge, Colorado - The Cottages at Shock Hill

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:05:16 -0600

This from my colleagues in Colorado....

Via Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty - Luxury Homes:

Luxury Homes for Sale in Breckenridge, Colorado - The Cottages at Shock Hill

The Cottages at Shock Hill. One word comes to mind when I think about the luxury homes for sale at this development. Bravo! I'll say it again, Bravo! I mean these homes have it all. They are all four bedrooms starting at $2,950,000. You can choose between the two floor plans. Cottage A, The Aspen Plan is 3,210 square feet and Cottage B, The Elk Plan which is a little bit bigger at 3,428 square feet. Let me just say if you are someone that is looking at luxury homes for sale in Breckenridge and this is in your price range, look no further!

Cottage A ~ The Aspen Plan: Features four bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

Cottage B ~ The Elk Plan: Features four bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

The interior finishes are defiantly top of the line. Everything from Wolf appliances to reclaimed red and white oaks. They spared no expense when designing and building these luxury homes for sale. And it gets even better! Everyone knows that if you own anything in the Shock Hill subdivision that you "Have Arrived". Shock Hill is one of the most prestigious areas of Summit County. Location, Location, Location! At Shock Hill you get your own private gondola stop, you are nestled in between undeveloped and protected Cucumber Gulch and one of the Nordic Trail areas. Your neighbors are the owners or Fairmont Residences at Shock Hill, which is luxury at its best. AND... being an owner at The Cottages at Shock Hill, you get special privileges to use ALL the amenities of the Fairmont. Which include, a wold class spa, and fitness facilities, year round infinity pools and hot tubs!

There are many luxury homes for sale but if you are looking for the best I say start here. You can always call any of our experienced agents at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty to help you with your property search. If you would like to view The Cottages at Shock Hill please try to call in advance so we can setup a private showing and tour of Shock Hill.

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BEACH ACCESS COMMUNITY, ISLAND CLUB OF VERO, MAINTENANCE FREE COMMUNITY

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:58:33 -0600

ISLAND CLUB OF VERO BEACH, Vero Beach, FL 32963

VERO BEACH, FL 32963

Details

Subdivision:

Island Club of Vero Beach

Contact Info

Barbara Martino-Sliva
Realtor®, TRC, CSP, e-PRO

Dir 772-321-4484
Email | Website

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VERO BEACH FLORIDA, BEACH COMMUNITY

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:51:33 -0600

"Barbara's" Vero Beach Florida

Vero Beach Florida

Take a little tour of "MY VERO BEACH"....

THE CHARMING VILLAGE

BY THE SEA!

Come for a visit....and you may stay a lifetime....I DID!

Call me and let me find the perfect piece of paradise for you......

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MOORINGS, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, GOLF BOATING AND BEACH COMMUNITY

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:37:53 -0600

The Moorings

Vero Beach, FL 32963

"THE MOORINGS"

VERO BEACH 32963

GOLF, TENNIS AND BOATING ARE THE WAY OF LIFE!

An Ocean to River Club Community.

Pete Dye golf course.

9 Har-Tru Tennis Courts.

State-of-the-art Fitness Center.

Pristine beaches.

8 miles of deep water bulkhead.

Spectacular new Riverfront Clubhouse.

Details

Subdivision:

The Moorings

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"Old Florida" Home and Community, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, Waterfront with Pool

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:51:58 -0600

"OLD FLORIDA CHARM" - Custom Built Home On Private Pond, 1/2 Mile To River And Boat Launch

Location: Winter Grove

Peace and Tranquility - "OLD FLORIDA CHARM" home overlooking pond and working groves just 1/2 mile to the Indian River and a boat launch.

Spectacular custom built home with wraparound porches, high ceilings and many windows and french doors overlooking an awesome heated pool!

You will enjoy brilliant sunrises over the river and the groves from your kitchen dining area or the impressive covered porch.

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Pricing

Price: $399,000.00

Flexibility: Negotiable

Additional Pricing Information: Just REDUCED!

Property Location

2945 70th Place
Vero Beach, FL 32967
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Subdivision: Winter Grove

Garage Size: 2

Square Footage: 2065

Agent Name: Barbara Martino-Sliva

Broker: Thorpe Sotheby's International Realty

Extra Feature: Private Pond

Extra Feature: Tranquil Setting

Extra Feature: Wraparound porches

Pool: Large Pool overlooking pond and groves

Community Features: Small Community of large custom homes

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Kitchen Island

Vaulted Ceilings

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Swimming Pool

Grass Lawn

Basketball Net

Secluded setting

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VFLYER ID: 2343917

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Waterfront Home In Vero Beach, GRAND HARBOR, Golf Marina Tennis and Beach Club Community

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:41:11 -0600

Lakefront Home In Grand Harbor! Golf, Marina, Tennis, Fitness, Dining and Beach Club Community

Location: Grand Harbor

Here is your chance to live the "GRAND" lifestyle in Grand Harbor! This charming mediterranean-style home sits on a prime lakefront lot with endless water and tropical landscaped views. Great open floor plan with high ceilings and plenty of windows for great natural light! You will be drawn to the Florida Room with the views of Victoria Lake and it's fountain! Spacious Living Room and Dining Area, large Kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and counter-space and a charming eat-in area. The Master Suite offers views of the lake and access to the Florida Room....the spacious Master Bath offers a large vanity with 2 sinks, tub and large walk-in shower...2 closets complete this space. 2 Bedrooms are split for privacy and are near the hall bath. Wonderful courtyard entry with 2 loggias perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Victoria Island offers a great community swimming pool and is a short walk away. Beautifully decorated and maintained this home is move-in ready! Grand Harbor is not just a place.....but a lifestyle.

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Pricing

Price: $359,900

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

1672 Victoria Circle
Vero Beach, FL 32967
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Subdivision: Grand Harbor

Garage Size: 2

Agent Name: Barbara Martino-Sliva

Broker: Thorpe Sotheby's International Realty

MLS #: 103140

Extra Feature: Dining

Lush Tropical Landscaping: Fitness Center

Extra Feature: Marina

Extra Feature: Tennis Club

Extra Feature: 2 Golf Courses

Community Features: Community Pool

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Tile Floors

Florida Room

Surround Sound

Plantation Shutters

Crown Molding

Water Views

Exterior Amenities

Grass Lawn

Secluded setting

Courtyard Entry

Loggia

Mature Tropical Landscaping

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VFLYER ID: 2952476

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STUNNING LAKEFRONT HOME WITH TRUE COOK'S KITCHEN, VERO BEACH FLORIDA

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:01:14 -0600

Stunning Home On Private Lakefront Lot With Huge Cook's Kitchen

Location: Sylvan Lakes

Stunning home on private lakefront lot with huge Cook's Kitchen! Awesome tropical setting on large private lot with mature landscaping and paver patio. Built for entertainment....with a true Cook's Kitchen! You will love the commercial grade Kitchen-Aid cooktop and the built-in water faucet, Kitchen-Aid built-in oven and warming drawer! The Bosch dishwasher and the Amana top-bottom refrigerator complete the appliance package. You will also love the built-in kneading board and also a built-in cutting board. 14' ceiling, skylights, recessed and accent lighting, plenty of counter-space, open cabinetry for display, plenty of windows for great natural light, surround sound and a fireplace! Great waterviews from the formal dining room with access to a screened and covered porch. Cozy living room/den and a split bedroom plan for privacy. The master suite offers french doors with great views of the lake and impressive landscaping....very private and tropical. The master bath offers a magnificent space with a large hotel-style shower, 2 walk-in closets and great vanity with tile sink. There is also a heater built-in above the shower for a great spa experience. This home is beautifully maintained and is in move-in condition!

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Price: $289,900

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

3924 58th Circle
Vero Beach, FL 32966
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Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Year Built: 1992

Subdivision: Sylvan Lakes

Garage Size: 2

Square Footage: 1907

Agent Name: Barbara Martino-Sliva

Broker: Thorpe Sotheby's International Realty

MLS #: 104086

Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Interior Amenities

Fireplace

Vaulted Ceilings

14' Ceilings

Skylights

Surround Sound

French Doors

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Grass Lawn

Secluded setting

Lakefront

Mature Tropical Landscaping

Large Private Paver Patio

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VFLYER ID: 2952450

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Chicago Neighborhood News - November 20, 2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:04 -0600

Always something to do in CHICAGO...

Via Dean Moss - Dean's Team Chicago Real Estate Team (Dean's Team - Keller Williams Lincoln Square Chicago):

Good Evening from Chicago, folks!

In this week's edition of Chicago Neighborhood News, our Team Member Cathy Mallers covers the Chicago Neighborhoods of Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Old Town, and The West Loop, as well as the Chicago Suburb of Naperville IL.

Any special holiday plans, parties, or events you would like Dean's Team to help you publicize? Let us know - we'll gladly help spread the word. Our Team offers the Number One Related Active Rain Blog in the City of Chicago.

LINCOLN PARK

You know, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Why not enjoy it with the best accoutrement, bacon.

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, a new "breakfast/lunch/brunch temple" opens at 3210 N. Lincoln Ave. The name of this soon to be nefarious locale, Bakin' & Eggs. And this place is all about the bacon. They have a bacon flight, so you can sample applewood-smoked, cured and jalapeño bacon in one fell swoop.

LAKEVIEW

Southport Corridor continues to be one of the places to shop and dine in the Lakeview neighborhood. Festivities run from 5-8 pm.

This Thursday store front Holiday lights will be turning on at 6pm. Come join the festivities sponsored by the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce. You'll enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, listen to strolling musicians, discover unique gift ideas for friends and family, and much more!

WEST LOOP

Cook County Hospital is a mainstay in the community in the Southwest Loop area and has been the talk of the town recently.

Jones Lang LaSalle discussed a report with the Cook County board's construction committee to convert the empty location into offices yesterday morning. While office space may be inexpensive, the least expensive would be converting the building to a dorm. There's more to the report and discussion here.

OLD TOWN

You've Gotta Get It, Pro Patio, and Garrett Popcorn will be raising money for Child Cause^TM this Thursday, November 19^th.

As the holiday giving season starts to kick off, you can head over to Spoon Bar located at 1240 N. Wells Street from 6-9pm. Your donation of $25 gets you three hours of domestic beer bottles, well cocktails and wine.

The Child Cause mission is to support kids around the world affected by AIDS, unsafe drinking water and homelessness.

NAPERVILLE

David Carlson was an antique dealer and owner of Nook and Cranny on south Vincennes in Chicago. For years, David's business also occupied booth #63 at the Antiques on Jefferson Mall in Naperville.

When David died last year, his daughter, Emily, moved the contents of the seven storage lockers to her workplace loft at 2010 W. Fulton where she is hosting an Antiques Estate Sale starting this Friday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm each day. The inventory is vast and varied.

Here's a link to Cathy's Chicago Neighborhood News Blog Archive, as featured on BlogChicagoHomes.com.

DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO

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FESTIVAL OF TREES, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, CHILDREN'S RIVERSIDE THEATRE

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:58:56 -0600

FESTIVAL OF TREES, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, CHILDREN'S RIVERSIDE THEATRE

JOIN US AT THE CHILDREN'S RIVERSIDE THEATRE

FESTIVAL OF TREES

NOVEMBER 20 -22

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TO BENEFIT THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF RIVERSIDE CHILDREN'S THEATRE

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Can You Understand an Offer?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:19:25 -0600

Great information from my colleague in Stuart, FL.....

Via Gabe Sanders, Stuart Florida Real Estate (Premier Realty Group):

When you receive an Offer to Purchase your home or property, most people are likely to focus on the price alone. With a full price offer, you might be ecstatic enough that you don’t read the ‘fine print’, the contingencies, and how these can affect the likelihood of a successful sale.

As an example, most offers have a mortgage contingency, stating that the buyer will secure financing at a certain rate and for a certain term. These factors have to be realistic. A buyer seeking a 30-year loan at 4% with no points may be hedging their bets. Your real estate agent should know what the current terms are for financing and can advise you. Unrealistic terms can allow the buyer to back out if they get cold feet or find another property they prefer.

Another sticky contingency more common these days is when a buyer states that they must sell their home before they can finalize the purchase of yours. There has to be a realistic time limit, so the buyer doesn't tie up your listing.

It may be wise to respond with a "kick-out" clause that allows you to keep your home on the market while the buyers promote theirs, offering them a 72-hour period to fulfill the contract if you should receive another offer in the interim.

Other issues are inspection periods and seller concessions.

These examples are just the tip of the iceberg, so sit and discuss each line of the offer with your agent before making your decision.

Gabe Sanders and Susan Maxwell

Stuart Florida Real Estate

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GREENHOUSE CAFE, Vero Beach Florida, NEW RESTAURANT IN TOWN

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:12 -0600

GREENHOUSE CAFE, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, NEW RESTAURANT IN TOWN

2045 13th Avenue
Vero Beach Florida 32960

What a great addition to the dining scene in VERO BEACH FLORIDA!

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Interest rates have only one way to go…

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:21 -0600

Via Joe Harris (Morgan Financial):

Let me make a statement, and I hope you truly digest what I am about to say: the interest rates on mortgages here in Brevard County, Florida are about 1/8% off of their lowest levels in history. That means that if you qualify for a mortgage, you could potentially get a better rate on your loan than just about anyone in history. With interest rates and home prices as low as they are, and with the first time homebuyer tax credit extended into 2010, people should be lining up to buy homes. However, these rates have only one way to go, and we are headed there soon.

One of the biggest factors in our low rates right now is not the Fed's decision to keep the overnight rate as low as it is, rather it is from their decision to continue to purchase mortgage backed securities in the many Billions of dollars per week. When this purchase program ends, the demand for Mortgage Backed Securities will be less, therefore the price will decrease, and the yield (or interest rate) will increase.

Another factor that is keeping rates low, has been the low threat of inflation. While inflation is not happening right now, there are many concerns of inflation coming once the economy starts to improve. We are already seeing signs of inflation as the Core CPI (Consumer Price Index) came in higher than expected, and a little higher than this time last year. It is inevitable that when you dump as much into the economy as we have, and when the cost of money is as low as it is that we will see inflation. In inflationary times, bonds are not as attractive because they become devalued.

So, with Inflation around the corner, and the Fed finishing their Mortgage Backed security purchasing program coming to an end in 2010, interest rates are going to increase. The increase in interest rates will affect buyer's purchasing power, as well as their cost of money. I have said it before, and I will say it again: Now is the time to buy! Rates are low, but rising; home prices are down, but will go up; sellers are generous, but they will be greedy. Please take advantage of this opportunity, before it goes away. If you are currently renting, talk to a professional to see if you can buy; if you know someone who is renting, encourage them to see if they can buy.

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BARBARA MARTINO-SLIVA JUST SOLD ANOTHER HOME IN VERO BEACH FLORIDA, THORPE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:24 -0600

BARBARA MARTINO-SLIVA JUST SOLD ANOTHER HOME IN VERO BEACH FLORIDA

We just closed today on this wonderful pool home just a short walk to the beach!

My client's are very happy with this great home and can't wait to move in.

IT WAS ON THE MARKET JUST 54 DAYS!

If you are thinking of selling or buying in VERO BEACH FLORIDA, please give me a call......

I CAN HELP YOU BUY OR SELL A HOME IN PARADISE!

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If you are looking for a great 55+ active community, PINE RIDGE CLUB, VERO BEACH FLORIDA is for you

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:10:15 -0600

55+ ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY, PINE RIDGE CLUB, VERO BEACH FLORIDA

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SMALL ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY IN FLORIDA?

"PINE RIDGE CLUB"

IS A 55+ GATED ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

VERO BEACH FLORIDA

PINE RIDGE CLUB of VERO BEACH FLORIDA is a small gated community with a great
location to shopping, golf, the beach and dining! Only 41 quality built homes in this
charming community......

PINE RIDGE CLUB offers community get-togethers by the pool and cabana. Neighbors
bring an appetizer to share and a drink of their choice and get to mingle and relax. Pool
walks, walk away the pounds, over 55 driving lessons, day trips, game days, community
garage sales, fundraisers are just a few on the things that the residents participate in.
There is also the PINE RIDGE CLUB NEWSLETTER with community information, recipes,
tips on health, lawn maintenance, restaurant reviews and sharing the names of good
service providers.

This is great if you are new to VERO BEACH.....you will have an immediate social life,
if you like.

If the PINE RIDGE CLUB sounds like the community you have been looking for.......

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WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, RIVERFRONT WITH PRIVATE DOCK

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:17 -0600

WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE, VERO BEACH FLORIDA, RIVERFRONT WITH PRIVATE DOCK

JUST LISTED!

If you are looking for a great waterfront home......this is a new listing! A spectacular home on
the gated and private island of Orchid Island....with this awesome view and private dock.

OFFERED AT $1,895,000

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55 + Active Adult Community, PINE RIDGE CLUB, Vero Beach Florida

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:55:19 -0600

55 + ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY, PINE RIDGE CLUB, VERO BEACH FLORIDA

PINE RIDGE CLUB - What a great gated community in the sought after area near the
mall, golf and dining. Charming small gated community of 41 homes with a community
cabana and pool! Friendly community offering many social activities and trips.

Contact me for more information on this great community.

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