sandy shores florida realtor: Look for Properties with the Right Things Wrong
- 07/07/15 11:48 PM
I had an appointment to meet an investor at a bank owned property that had just come on the market. As I waited for my buyer to arrive, there was a parade of potential buyers and Realtors looking through the house. I suppose the enticement was the very low advertised price. The house was a bank owned property and it needed considerable work. There was a poorly constructed addition at the back of the house and there was rotten wood all the way around. The outside stucco was unprofessionally done and was riddled with stair step cracks. One corner of the house … (4 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: If they Don't Like the Outside, They Won't go Inside
- 07/06/15 06:24 AM
Home buyers decide whether or not to look inside a house based on the exterior appearance. What they see when they drive by, or when they arrive for a showing sets the tone for that first impression. It often determines if a buyer even wants to go inside for a closer look. Back in the 1980's, before I was a Realtor, I was in the market to buy a house. The agent pulled up to a house that was rundown, unkempt and showed years of deferred maintenance. There were chickens, barricaded by wire fencing, roaming the overgrown front yard. I wasn’t in the market for … (9 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: 'Just Looking' at Homes for Sale... Those Days are Gone
- 06/28/15 11:07 PM
I was googling a search online this morning and found an article I had written in November 2008 about buyers ‘just looking’ at homes for sale. I had written that the number of homes currently in the Brevard County real estate market was plentiful. Buyers could look at a house multiple times and take their time in making a decision on whether they would make an offer to purchase it. Well, today, times have changed. Our inventory of homes available for sale is currently down. Today, buyers don’t have the luxury of looking at a home over the course of a couple … (2 comments)
There are over 350 wooded home sites with well-appointed homes situated on .75 acres lots or larger. Fawn Lake boasts tennis courts, jogging trail and a community club house. Various houses are situated on a lake.
Currently, there are 8 houses for sale in Fawn Lake. Home for sale range in price from $259,500, with 2020 square feet of living to $639,000, with 5208 square feet. They were built between 1989 and 2003. They are 3 to 6 bedroom … (2 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Where are Mortgage Interest Rates?
- 06/25/15 01:31 AM
In real estate, mortgage interest rates are always a hot topic. Interest rates have been hovering above 4.00%. The projection is that they are going up. When interest rates go up, that affects a consumer’s buying power. Higher rates often mean a lower purchase price of a home, as lenders look at the debt to income ratio of a borrower. Debt to income ratio is the percentage of a consumer’s monthly gross income that goes towards paying debts in comparison to their monthly income. The interest rate on my mortgage is currently 5.875%. I remember refinancing to get that rate. It wouldn’t benefit me to … (4 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Florida is the Lightning Capital of the US
- 06/24/15 04:43 AM
Yesterday, we headed out for a trip to the Tampa Amphitheater at Tampa Fairgrounds to see the Tesla, Styx and Def Leppard Concert. Tampa is just over 2 hours away, on the west coast of Florida. We arrived at the concert in the middle of a terrible lightning storm, that hung over the fairgrounds for over an hour. The first band, Tesla, cancelled their show, as the weather was showing no signs of subsiding. We waited in the van until the lightning passed. Here in South Brevard we’re fortunate to be located in an area that is central to some great venues that showcase very talented artists. Maxwell … (6 comments)
The weather here has been a sweltering 90 degrees, with high humidity. I can feel the sweat rolling down my back when I’m outside in the middle of the day. It’s hard to find a place to cool off. It seems like the air conditioner never clicks off, trying to keep the inside temperature comfortable. We’ve been swimming in the pool, at the end of these blistering days, to cool off. The water temperature is great! I remember when my girls were younger and they were in the pool all the time. They were like two … (2 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Melbourne FL Real Estate Market Watch Report
- 06/22/15 02:22 AM
Melbourne FL Real Estate Market Watch Report There are currently 476 homes (single family, half duplex, condo & townhouses) available for sale in Melbourne Florida compared to 514 in August 2014. Here's the breakdown, Under $100,000 - 79, compared to 123 in August 2014 $101,000 - $200,000 - 134, compared to 162 in August 2014 $201,000 - $300,000 - 123, compared to 125 in August 2014 $301,000 - $400,000 - 63, compared to 53 in August 2014 $401,000 - $500,000 - 37, compared to 18 in August 2014 $501,000 - $750,000 - 19, compared to 18 in August 2014 $751,000 - $1,000,000 - 17, compared to 10 in August 2014 $1,001,000+ … (1 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Don't Look Now, Snake in the Garage
- 06/20/15 12:35 AM
I was headed out to an appointment and found this guy in the garage 2 feet from my van. At first nearly jumped out of my skin. It surprised me. I think I scared the snake, too. Then, I grabbed a broom and gently guided him outside. He slithered into the bushes and disappeared. Occasionally, we see a snake, here. Usually they are outside in the bushes or hanging out in the garden. They like basking in the sun. There are approximately 46 snakes native to Florida and most of them are not aggressive. The best advice when you see a snake is to … (8 comments)
There are oodles of condo complexes here. When considering a condo or townhouse purchase, there are questions to ask, before making that purchase. What is the ratio of investor owned units to owner occupied units? What is the delinquency rate? How many units are in foreclosure? Does the homeowner’s association keep money in reserves to cover the fees for the delinquent units? Ask to review the association financials. Is there money on reserve for maintenance? They may not provide you with the information until you have a unit under contract. And, then your purchase will be contingent on review of those documents. How much are the association … (3 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Looking at Houses in the Rain Can Show Defects
- 06/11/15 04:58 AM
The afternoons have been filled with heavy rainstorms around here lately. We have being having storms with heavy thunder and lightning. Often we find the lights flickering off and on. Yesterday, I got a call from one of my sellers letting me know that the Realtor coming to see her house had not shown up for their 2:30 showing appointment. My seller likes to leave when potential buyers arrive. “Do you think they’re still coming, with all of the rain we’re having?” “I hope so,” I told her. I would find out. I like showing houses after a storm. (Provided the roads aren’t … (5 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Realtor Held for $50,000 Ransom, Husband Hangs up On Attacker
- 06/10/15 02:40 AM
Here it is in the news again… another Realtor attacked. This time the potential buyer called a St. Petersburg FL Realtor and asked to see a home for sale. The agent met the man, toured the house and then he held a gun to her head. He called her husband asking for $50,000 in ransom money. The husband hung up on the attacker, thinking it was a prank call. Realtors can never be too careful when showing houses. Yesterday, I received a call from an out of state area code. The call went to my voicemail, as I was out with … (5 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Too Much Color Can Drive Homebuyers Away
- 06/09/15 12:09 AM
Some of the nicest homes we see are full of color. But, some homes with color are often too personalized for homebuyers. I recently showed a house that was beautifully decorated, throughout. An interior decorator had taken time in having gorgeous murals painted on the walls, giving each room a unique ‘feel’ of its own. Stepping into one room took you away to a tropical paradise, inside a tiki hut on a beautiful island. The murals were beautifully done. The house had a uniqueness all it’s own. The home was in impeccable condition, with a beautiful pool overlooking lush landscaping. It was realistically … (8 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: Price Reduced on this Breathtaking Viera East Pool Home
- 05/28/15 04:57 AM
4958 Wexford Drive, Rockledge in Viera East Gorgeous 2 story pool home with hot tub, on the lake. could be a 4 or 5 bedroom, with bonus room upstairs. Built in 2002, Burgoon Berger Palm Beach Model Bennington is a gorgeous neighborhood of well maintained homes situated in Viera East, just off of Murrell Drive.
This lovely home boasts 2902 square feet of living with a spacious eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and center island.
Relax outside by the pool, with hot tub overlooking the lake. The home has room to roam. Close to A rated schools, shopping, dining, I95, Wickham Road, US1, Patrick Air Force Base, Melbourne Airport, the beaches and … (4 comments)
sandy shores florida realtor: 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Melbourne Home for Sale
- 05/28/15 03:02 AM
2105 Lucille Lane, Melbourne in Croton Manor. Melbourne Comfortable 4 bedroom, 2 bath, concrete block construction home built in 1966. Situated on quiet cul-de-sac. Large, long carport may fit 2 cars. Attached inside laundry room/storage shed.
Diamond polished terrazzo floors and ceramic tile for easy cleaning. This home has 1372 square feet of living, with a total of 1632 square feet.
Enjoy the outside patio area, overlooking the large backyard.
All grade level schools are within walking distance. One block North of Eau Gallie Boulevard. And minutes from I 95, US1, the Melbourne Airport, shopping, dining, Patrick Air Force Base, the Indian River and Beaches. Set sail on Carnival, Royal Caribbean or Disney Cruise … (3 comments)
Brevard County Real Estate on Florida's Space Coast
Residential, Relocation, New Construction & Investment
19 Years in Real Estate / 39 Years in Brevard County
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I had an appointment to meet an investor at a bank owned property that had just come on the market. As I waited for my buyer to arrive, there was a parade of potential buyers and Realtors looking through the house. I suppose the enticement was the very low advertised price. The house was a bank owned property and it needed considerable work. There was a poorly constructed addition at the back of the house and there was rotten wood all the way around. The outside stucco was unprofessionally done and was riddled with stair step cracks. One corner of the house … (4 comments)
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