Recent statistics show Americans are saving faster than they are spending. The shift in consumer spending habits in the Vero Beach economy began during the most recent recession. The trend looks like it will continue heading into the holiday shopping season and beyond. The Frugal Vero Beach Economy Americans saved over $40 billion in October alone. The savings rate grew to 5.6% […]
Vero Beach Home Buying in December
When you think about "shopping" in December, it's normally in retail stores, not the Vero Beach home buying market. However, the month of December could be a great time to shop for a new home. This may be especially true for potential buyers who may have been outbid during the more active home buying months. A Good Vero Beach Home […]
Vero Beach Housing: Rent on the Rise
Rent increases seem to be the norm rather than the exception in the Vero Beach housing market. While increases affect renters at all income levels, those near the bottom are being hardest hit. Rent Inflation Affects Vero Beach Housing Higher rents are having a greater impact on the lower-cost housing units than on the higher-cost units say researchers for the Federal Reserve […]
Vero Beach Home Improvements Include Painting
If you’re a homeowner, you probably already know that a remodeler’s best friend is paint. Painting is relatively easy, it’s cheap and it can make a big difference in the appearance of your home. Therefore, it should be at the top of your Vero Beach home improvements checklist. Here are a few tips and tricks to help your next paint […]
Vero Beach Real Estate Myths
If the Vero Beach real estate market isn't confusing enough at times, many people have misconceptions that make it even more so. Often these myths dissuade others from entering the home buying or home selling maze. Don't believe everything you hear. Here are a few popular real estate myths. Vero Beach Real Estate – Misconceptions Myth: With all the information available online […]
The Vero Beach Economy: A Scam is Born
A scam tied to the new "smart-chip" enabled credit and debit cards has reached the Vero Beach economy as millions of Americans await their banks to send the new cards. While the chips are designed to put an end to counterfeiting, as usual, the bad guys have other things in mind. Crooks Target The Vero Beach Economy Because it’s new, scammers are […]
First-Time Vero Beach Homebuyers Decline
While housing continues to make a steady recovery, the percentage of first-time Vero Beach homebuyers remains very low. At only 32% of all home purchases, first-time buyer totals have fallen to the lowest level in almost thirty years. Why Vero Beach Homebuyers Aren’t Buying Despite market conditions seemingly being favorable for first-time buyers, they simply aren’t getting involved. Low mortgage rates, […]
Vero Beach Home Selling Tips for Newbies
So, you’ve decided to sell your home? Before you do, consider these Vero Beach home selling tips for the best results. Follow These 4 Vero Beach Home Selling Tips Choose the right real estate agent. Of course, you can try to sell your home yourself, but most people seek the aid of a professional. Once you choose a capable and knowledgeable […]
Vero Beach Home Improvements – Seriously Solar
When it comes to Vero Beach home improvements, going solar probably isn’t your first thought. Adding solar panels to an existing home sounds to some like an idea that will never see the light of day. However, it may be time to seriously consider going solar — a new day is dawning. Vero Beach Home Improvements: Let the Sun Shine From […]
5 Reasons to Use a Vero Beach Home Selling Expert
Real estate agents are experts at Vero Beach home selling. If you’re in the market for a home, it’s always best to work with a professional. Here are five important reasons to work with a real estate professional. Vero Beach Home Selling: Why Use an Agent? A real estate agent is a licensed professional — trained and dedicated to the legal […]