Vero Beach credit scores are a genuine concern among a growing number of young consumers considering entering the home buying market. First-time home buyers that could potentially exchange their rent payments for equity-building house payments are remaining on the sidelines. They are fearful their credit scores may not be good enough to qualify for a mortgage. The scary thing is, […]
Vero Beach Homes for Sale: 10 Things to Know
Vero Beach homes for sale are a lot like those in other markets across the country. Searching for a home is a process – and it can be a painstaking one in a competitive real estate market. With fewer houses for sale and more potential buyers than sellers, it's a classic scenario of the law of supply and demand. When […]
Vero Beach Real Estate: Smarter Homes
The Vero Beach real estate market contains a relatively tight supply of homes for sale. During market conditions in which demand exceeds supply, you'd ordinarily assume that the chances of selling your home would be pretty good. However, homeowners selling older or outdated homes are finding it a little more difficult to sell. To combat this, smart sellers are turning […]
Vero Beach Economy: Homes “Underwater”
The Vero Beach economy has some things in common with other housing markets throughout the country. Despite substantial improvements in home prices in 2015, there are still a large number of borrowers "underwater" on their mortgages. This article will look at the reasons why this dilemma is still true for many homeowners. Vero Beach Economy Challenging for Some As home […]
Vero Beach Insurance for Older Homes
Vero Beach insurance can be challenging for older homes. Older homes – especially homes that may have been built in the late 1800s or early 1900s – often present issues, both seen and unseen. Even in a well-maintained older home, behind the gracefully aging walls may lie unsafe electrical wiring. Beneath the unique bathroom fixtures, bath tubs and sinks there […]
Vero Beach Home Buying Tips – 3 Strategies
Vero Beach home buying is neither an art nor a science, but somewhere in between. There are a number of factors to consider when you’re ready to buy. In addition, there are some proven strategies that will help you buy a home that is likely to appreciate more quickly. Let’s take a brief look at a few ideas that may […]
Vero Beach Home Selling Preparations
The Vero Beach home selling market continues to improve and, as prices steadily rise more homeowners are considering selling their homes. Informed sellers are aware there are a number of considerations prior to putting their homes on the market. Let's examine a few factors to consider if you're planning to sell. Vero Beach Home Selling: Timely Tips Naturally, the first question you […]
Vero Beach Mortgage Rates – Find the Best
Vero Beach mortgage holders agree, a mortgage is probably the single largest financial obligation most American homeowners will ever assume. Unlike personal loans, car loans or other consumer loans, the interest rate on a home mortgage loan can add up to a substantial amount over the life of the loan. Conversely, the lower your mortgage interest rate, the more you can […]
Vero Beach Tax Advantages for Homeowners
Vero Beach tax advantages are one of the many perks to home ownership. Tax deductions are important to those homeowners who itemize when they file their personal income tax returns. With the tax deadline quickly approaching, it's important to know how to calculate your homeowner tax benefits. Here's a brief analysis of how your tax advantages work. Vero Beach Tax […]
Vero Beach Home Improvement: Avoid a Money Pit
Vero Beach home improvement is popular these days, especially among first-time home buyers. Starter homes or “fixer-uppers” often give first-time buyers the opportunity to purchase a home with a remodeling plan in mind. However, the phrase “buyer beware” is never more cautionary than when you’re buying a home whose “potential” turns into a “money pit.” Here are a few tips […]