sandy shores melbourne: It's Time to Cut the Cord - 12/11/09 02:50 PM
The call came in this morning. Her voice was filled with excitement. "I did it, MOM!," as her voice echoed through the phone. "I did it, I passed my driver's test!" She was thrilled! She has been talking about it for over a week. "I'm so excited, I can't believe … (31 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Seasons Greetings from the Busch Gardens Clydesdale - 11/30/09 05:22 PM
All rights reserved. Clydedale taken at Busch Gardens in Tampa Florida. Copyright 2009
This photo cannot be reproduced without the express written permission of Sandy Shores, REALTOR.
Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County, Florida's Space Coast Real Estate & Investing
I specialize in … (18 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: October Market Report for Brevard County Real Estate - 11/16/09 09:14 AM
According to the Melbourne Association of REALTORS here in Brevard County Florida Real Estate Statistics for October 2009 are as follows:
For single family residential units:
There were 623 new listings.
This is an increase of 11.05% from October 2008 of 561 new listings.
Year to date in 2009 there have … (8 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: 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, … (14 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Are You Finding that Short Sales are Closing More Quickly and the Process is Becoming More Streamlined? - 11/03/09 05:39 PM
I recently read an article that indicated that in today's market short sales are becoming one of the most popular ways to help sellers in disposing of a property that they owe more money than it's worth. The article went on to say that the short sale process is becoming … (7 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: House Not Selling? ...A Tale of Revenge - 10/21/09 01:25 PM
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sandy shores melbourne: 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)
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sandy shores melbourne: 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:
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sandy shores melbourne: 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 … (23 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: 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 … (9 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: The Power of Suggestion Can Be Mind Boggling - 09/16/09 11:45 AM
I was listening to the radio earlier today about the power of suggestion.
The host was talking about test case studies done on individuals with sugar pills. They indicated that groups of people were told they would be given a pill that would cure a specific ailment. Different pills were … (40 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Buyers Won't Make An Offer If They Can't Get In to See The Property - 09/15/09 01:09 PM
Recently, I was out with a client, looking at condos. We were only looking at a few properties and the client had one day to look. I called for appointments ahead of time. One company had to wait to hear back from their owner, to be sure the owner was home … (14 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Speechless Sunday - Could This Be Paradise? - 09/13/09 01:42 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 … (23 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Those Remodeled Houses are Lingering on the Market - 07/25/09 04:00 PM
It seems that many of the phone calls that we have been receiving are from people interested in selling their homes. The faces change, but the story seems to be the same. Owners remodeled their homes over the past several years, many during 2005-2006 and are looking to sell. Some have … (10 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: June Market Report for Brevard County Real Estate - 07/22/09 01:55 PM
According to the Melbourne Association of REALTORS here in Brevard County Florida, Real Estate Statistics for June 2009 are as follows:
For single family residential units:
There were 571 new listings.
This is a decrease of 18.89% from June 2008 of 704 new listings.
Year to date in 2009 there have … (6 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Do the Words "AS IS" give a Negative Connotation in Selling A House? - 07/21/09 01:29 PM
Today, we see the words AS IS used quite a bit in advertising properties for sale. Foreclosures are listed in AS IS condition, as they are bank/lender owned. Often times these homes have deferred maintenance issues. Some have some high ticket repairs that need to be taken care of, but not … (15 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Taxes on Foreclosures May be More than A Buyer Bargains For - 07/10/09 03:55 PM
There are concerns with buyers of foreclosures here in Florida. Apparently, there are people that can afford the reduced cost of these properties, but they are finding that their taxes may be based on the original value of the property, and not on the discounted purchase price of the property … (14 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: What Kind of Plant is This? - 07/09/09 04:03 PM
A couple of months ago my neighbor brought me this green plant, with little prickles along the edges of the leaves. She said that everytime she walked past the plant or tried to water it she got scratched by it. So, she asked if I wanted it. Being a … (12 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Happy Father's Day - 06/21/09 04:45 PM
I love Bill Cosby during his stand up comic routines. Have you ever read his book entitled Fatherhood? It is an absolute classic. It is absolutely hilarious. If you have never seen him do a stand up routine, take the time to go see him. He's great - and all of … (4 comments)
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sandy shores melbourne: Pricing Today is Key to A Successful Sale - 06/01/09 01:45 PM
In addition to location and condition, the pricing of a house today is probably the single largest determining factor on how quickly a home will or will not sell. Some sellers have a tendency to put a large amount of emphasis on the price, without also focusing on condition. Often times … (12 comments)
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