A Halloween Tale that Will Make You Die Laughing - 10/31/09 03:40 PM
One late Halloween night, a man is walking home alone. 
Behind him he hears: BUMP BUMP BUMP
Walking faster he looks back and through the fog he sees the image of an upright casket banging it's way down the middle of the street toward him.
BUMP BUMP BUMP
Terrified, the man begins to run as fast as he can.
The casket is crashing down the street towards him.
BUMP BUMP BUMP
He begins running faster.
He reaches his home, reaches the door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in and slams and locks the door behind him.
BUT, the … (16 comments)

I'd Like to Buy A House Today... But, Wait... - 10/31/09 01:41 PM
I am on my way out to show houses. 
This first time home buyer has been actively looking for a house for over 2 months in a 5 mile radius of Palm Bay. She has realistic expectations.  She and her husband aren't looking for a home that is out of the ordinary. She'd like a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage about 1500 square feet of living. In the under $125K price range she should be able to find what she is looking for. She is an FHA buyer, so to stay within FHA guidelines the home she chooses must … (2 comments)

Just Catching the Sunrise - 10/30/09 06:58 PM

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.
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Ares 1-X Rocket Launch a Huge Success - 10/28/09 11:35 AM




Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman?
No, actually I think it's a bug that landed on my lens while I was taking the picture.





This was a successful mission. This rocket can be flown with or without people in it.
This test launch will allow NASA to determine if this rocket design will later replace the space shuttle.
Here's the full story with an incredible video of the launch.
These pictures were all taken in the driveway of my home. We are approximately 35-40 minutes from the … (13 comments)

Ares 1-X Rocket Launch Scrubbed This Morning - 10/27/09 10:49 AM

The Ares 1-X test rocket launch was scrubbed at 11:30 AM.  The launch was scheduled for 8:00 AM and kept getting delayed due to weather issues.  NASA was awaiting clouds to clear in order to launch the rocket.  As it got later in the morning the winds starting picking up. At one point, when the weather cleared a cargo ship was out in the ocean in the launch zone, thus they could not proceed.
NASA will decide whether or not it will try to launch the rocket again tomorrow.
Footnote;  We took this photo this morning as we were crossing … (11 comments)

House Not Selling? ...A Tale of Revenge - 10/21/09 01:25 PM

 
 
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We're Enjoying the Glorious Weather here on Florida's Space Coast - 10/20/09 06:13 PM

The last couple of days have been glorious. We are experiencing some beautiful, crisp cool weather.  It's been in the 60's in the mornings and has been getting up into the mid 70's during the day.
Now, I know that many are probably wondering what the heck I'm talking about, with crisp cool weather being in the 60's. I must be kidding, right? That's probably warm to some of you.
But, for us here in Florida this little cool snap has been quite a switch for us, as we've been having some hot, humid weather.  I was going swimming in … (11 comments)

Where Are Homebuyers Finding That "Perfect" House? - 10/19/09 06:37 PM
We've all heard that today over 80% of homebuyers are beginning their home search online. They spend about 2 to 3 weeks looking on the internet before contacting a real estate professional.
According to the National Association of Realtors buyers learned about the house that they eventually purchased as follows:
34 percent - from their real estate agent
32 percent - from the internet
15 percent - from the yard sign in front of the house or an open house
 7 percent -  from a friend, relative or acquaintance
 7 percent -  purchased through a builder or the builder's agent

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All Is Quiet on the Banana River Lagoon - 10/18/09 10:05 AM

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.
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Oktoberfest - Food, Fun and German Suds - 10/17/09 11:37 AM

The 32nd annual Oktoberfest will be held in Melbourne this weekend. 
There will be food, fun and entertainment.
Who doesn't love bratwurst & sauerkraut, funnel cake and potato pancakes?
And, for those beer lovers there will be Spaten Iager, Spaten Dark, Dinkel Acker and Hacker-Pachor.
The kids can enjoy the carnival rides and games.
They will have various bands performing throughout the weekend.
Today the festival runs from noon to midnight. It opens at 12:30 on Sunday.
So come and bring the entire family.
 

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
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Have You Ever Received a "Sign" That A House is Right for You? - 10/15/09 11:55 AM
I love working with homebuyers. They are so excited when they find that perfect property that suits their wants, their needs and especially their budget.  When the home inspection and termite inspections have been completed and there are no major areas of concern, there is a sigh of relief. 
The new buyer begins going through the house taking measurements and notes, placing furniture and getting those long honey do lists together.  There will be old wallpaper coming down to be replaced with a new fresh coat of paint. The old carpets will come up to replaced by wood floors and tile. 
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Wordless Wednesday - Stop the Car, Fast...I'd Better Get out Now - 10/14/09 06:51 PM

FOOTNOTE: Bailey was fine in this picture. It was early in the morning and I had just gotten him up.
I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.
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Dates are So Important to a Buyer - 10/14/09 08:29 AM
When selling a home, buyers like to know dates. They like to know how old the roof is, how old the A/C is, how old the appliances are.  Time flies and sometimes these dates slip away from sellers or they feel like they were just yesterday. 
In selling a home it's really important to try and gather all of those important documents to pass along to a buyer or help a prospective buyer in making a decision on a home.  It's great to have a property disclosure in which the seller completes and gives to the buyer.  But, if you have … (13 comments)

Should Sellers Leave Their Home During Showings? - 10/11/09 12:30 PM
Yesterday, a boisterous, opinionated seller drove my buyers and I out of his house.
This isn't the first time that I have experienced this type of situation.
Should listing agents ask their sellers to leave when buyers come to look at their home?
A buyer must feel 'comfortable' when they walk into a home.
They must be able to look at the amenities of the home at their leisure.
They must be able to envision themselves living in the home. They must have time to get a 'feel' for the home.
Often times listing agents have sellers remove excessive family photos, … (19 comments)

Friday's Foto- No Place From Here But Down - 10/09/09 08:33 AM

I love blogging here on Active Rain. 
But, I have been so busy this week working with first time homebuyers that are hoping to get in on the $8000 tax credit that I really haven't had a chance to write an article.
This picture was taken at the top of Sheikra at Busch Gardens, Tampa Florida.
I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. (Just for the record, I didn't take this one, as I really don't like heights.) If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however … (34 comments)

Will You Be the Next Victim of Identity Theft? - 10/06/09 12:10 PM
With all the talk of identity theft today, do you ever wonder how vulnerable you really are to having your identity stolen? Radio and TV talk show host, Clark Howard says that the Identity Theft Resource Center is working with MyIDScore.com.  Log on and take a test to determine how high your risk of having your identity stolen really is.
Click on the check my ID score banner. It will ask you to enter some of your personal information. Entering your social security number is optional. You may get a more accurate reading if you do.Scores range from 1 to 1000. … (13 comments)

A Little Bit of Faith Goes A Long Way - 10/03/09 03:16 PM
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Friday's Foto -A Walk to Remember - 10/02/09 07:42 PM

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.
 
 
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Property Descriptions - 'Needs a bit of TLC'...I Guess That Depends On Who's Looking at It - 10/01/09 09:17 AM
This week I have been out showing properties to several different buyers.  They are looking at homes under $125,000. And, and they are hoping to get in under the November 30 deadline for the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.
All are preapproved, FHA buyers, and two of them are getting bond money.
We have seen some beautiful properties on the MLS.  And, my buyers were excited to get out to these homes to go inside and take a look.
But, I had to keep checking the addresses on the houses we were pulling up to.
Surely, this couldn't be the house … (10 comments)

 
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Melbourne, FL

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