melbourne florida real estate: Living on A Busy Street - 11/10/09 12:46 PM

Yesterday, I got a call from someone driving by a home that I have for rent. The house is on a busy street.  There's great visibility when it comes to renting it, and it's a great place to have a real estate sign. It's free advertising for me. I get … (15 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: I Own this Land, I Own the Road and Now I Own You! Welcome to the Neighborhood! - 11/05/09 12:15 PM
Yesterday, I had a first time homebuyer close on their new home. They were tickled. They purchased a cozy house that has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for over 30 years.  They were happy to find an affordable property in an area of well maintained homes.
Prior to closing, … (12 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: 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 … (12 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: 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, … (11 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: 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 … (13 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: 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 … (13 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Think It, Believe it and Make it Your Reality - 09/08/09 11:14 AM

On our way driving to Orlando on Sunday we came across these hot air balloons.  There were about 10 of them sprinkled throughout the sky.  It was quite a sight to see. 

Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz came to mind, when she missed the hot air balloon to … (21 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Friday's Foto - Serene Sunsets at Lake Washington - 08/21/09 12:32 PM

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others.  If you would like to use any of my photos, please ask. I am usually happy to accomodate the request,  however I would like mention that I took the photo.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard … (18 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: First Time Homebuyer Forum Being Held In Melbourne - 08/07/09 06:55 PM
On Saturday August 8, 2009 a first time homebuyer forum will be held at the Maxwell King Center for Performing Art located on the  Brevard Community College campus from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is located at the corner of Wickham and Post Road in Melbourne, FL.  Information will be … (0 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Friendly Snakes in our Neighborhood - 05/03/09 04:11 PM
Now I'm not a big fan of snakes. but here in Florida we find small yard snakes quite often.
Florida has 4 venomous snakes, the coral snake, the cottonmouth, the Eastern Diamondback and the Pygmy Rattler.  People should stay away from these.
However, there are a number on nonvenomous snakes, including … (25 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Sleep Escapes Me - 04/09/09 10:49 PM

As long as I can remember, I've always had a problem falling asleep at night. It takes me longer than most people.  I toss and turn and toss and turn, no matter how tired I am.  It runs in my family.  I have parents and 2 sisters that have the … (19 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: I Wish All Listings Were As Immaculate As This One - 03/12/09 01:23 PM
Two weeks ago I placed a beautiful home on the market here in Melbourne Florida.  It is a home priced at $123,400 that shows like a model.  Everything in it is immaculate.  And, the sellers have impeccable taste. They have put many upgrades into the home and it shows. There is … (8 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: She Died Yesterday, The Day Her First Great Grandbaby Was Due - 03/06/09 10:12 AM
My husband's mother lost her battle with cancer yesterday. We got the call at 4:30 to come immediately as it would only be a matter of time.  We walked into her apartment 5 minutes too late. Her sister Joan and niece, Debbie were with her when she passed away. My teenage … (19 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: January 2009 Monthly Market Report - Brevard County Florida - 02/17/09 01:04 PM
According to the Melbourne Association of REALTORS here in Brevard County Florida,  Real Estate Statistics for January 2009 are as follows:
For single family residential units:
There were 692 new listings.
This is a decrease of 22.94% from Jan. 2008 of 898 new listings.
Year to date in 2008 there were … (2 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: People Work Hard, But Are They Getting Paid? - 02/12/09 07:12 AM
My daughter came home from school the other day and said, "Mom, did you know that there are kids in my class that don't have a savings account?" Now this is coming from the kid that makes us pay her interest when we're running short on cash and haven't made it … (14 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Hey Wait A Minute, I Must Have Landed on the Wrong Planet! - 02/10/09 10:55 AM
Recently, I was calling agents to set up showings on homes available for sale. We were going to be looking at a number of properties that day.  The buyer had picked out one property that he absolutely HAD TO SEE!  He was excited about!
I noticed that the property was listed … (24 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Buyer Incentives, Do They Work or Are They Just a Waste of Time? - 02/09/09 03:58 PM
Free car, free boat, free furniture...just buy this house.
Catchy idea...or is it?
I just saw an ad in the paper advertising...buy a house, and get a car.

Interesting idea, or it is just a waste of time?
Today some sellers are offering buyer incentives.  They are offering … (40 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Just Say No If It's Not the Right House for You, It Won't Hurt My Feelings! - 02/09/09 09:13 AM
A very old friend of mine called me on Friday from Georgia to tell me that her friend was in our town for a couple of weeks, from Indiana. She said he was looking for a home to live in and one to buy to use as an investment property.  She … (13 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: At the End of Your Life, Will There Be Regrets? - 02/07/09 05:21 PM
Morbid thought isn't it?  But, when you really take time to consider it, is it really?
Will you be saying?
I wish I had loved more.
I wish I had lived more.
I wish I had taken more vacations.
I wish I had spent more time with my kids.
(21 comments)

melbourne florida real estate: Try Rentometer - Free Market Rents in Your Area - 02/06/09 07:55 PM

Tenants and landlords often ask what the market rent is in a given area.
They can easily find the information on this free handy website.*
Type in an address across the country and it will provide an estimate of what approximate comparable rents are.
I have tried it in … (14 comments)

 
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