In recent Vero Beach economic news, it appears home buyers and home sellers are entering the coming spring selling season with a feeling of optimism. Despite interest rates moving slightly upward and home prices continuing to rise, housing sentiment is increasing as well. Fannie Mae publishes an index each month that ranks buyers’ sentiment. The most recent report showed buyers’ […]
Vero Beach Real Estate Interest Rates and Affordability
Recent trends have seen Vero Beach real estate interest rates rise slightly over the past couple of months. While prospective home buyers may feel disillusioned by rising rates, let's take a look at what it may mean for them and the possibility of becoming homeowners. As mortgage rates increase, naturally, the amount of home you can purchase decreases. In other […]
Vero Beach Mortgage Rate Outlook: Rates Rising?
The Vero Beach mortgage rate outlook this spring is creating a sense of urgency on the part of prospective home purchasers. With interest rates having edged up slightly and home prices rising continuously, many borrowers are making a beeline to apply for home loans. Their rationale is the sooner they act, the more they potentially will save – on interest […]
Vero Beach Home Improvement Ideas: Ready, Set, Sell!
Vero Beach home improvement ideas usually are reserved for homeowners who want to make their homes bigger, more attractive or more modern. However, many home improvement steps can be taken to prepare your home when it comes time to sell. If you’ve made the decision to sell your home, it’s not just a good idea – sometimes it’s a necessity […]
Vero Beach Real Estate News Trends
Vero Beach real estate news trends seem to indicate an increasing number of Americans in search of the proverbial American Dream of home ownership may not be able to experience it. In a nutshell, they either can’t afford the prices of new homes or are unable to save money for a down payment. Recent statistical models show prospective home buyers at […]
Vero Beach Home Buying Strategies: Our Best Advice
Vero Beach home buying strategies can be vital as you enter the market this spring in search of a new home. While a home search is always an exciting and challenging one, in what is currently a sellers’ market, it can be especially daunting. Chances are pretty good that a seller will have his choice of buyers and offers from […]
Vero Beach Home Insurance Claims: Winter Perils
Vero Beach home insurance claims – especially during the winter – can be expensive. And, whether you live in a colder climate or a warmer winter one, damages caused by a number of perils can put a damper on things. Let’s look at a few winter – and some all-season – claims and how you can best reduce the risk of […]
Vero Beach Home Selling Issues
If you’re selling your home or contemplating doing so, there are some Vero Beach home selling issues to consider. While to ultimate goal of any real estate transaction is for complete satisfaction for every party involved – from the buyer to the agent to the seller to the lender – sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. What happens if […]
Vero Beach Home Improvement Issues and Solutions
As a homeowner, no doubt you’re familiar with Vero Beach home improvement issues. Every home has those nagging problems that arise from time to time. Many times they are too minor to call in a professional, but they still require attention – and repair. The good news is you can easily tackle these and other issues all by yourself. Let’s […]
Vero Beach Homes for Sale Listing: What is a Sale Pending?
If you’re shopping a Vero Beach homes for sale listing, you’ve no doubt seen the designation “pending” or “contingent” next to the listing online, attached to a yard sign, or in the newspaper. If you’re like many prospective home buyers, you may not fully understand exactly what those terms mean. Some buyers mistakenly assume that a “pending” message means the […]