When it comes to real estate, just about everything is negotiable, so don't ever let anyone tell you that services like Vero Beach title insurance and closing costs (escrow services) aren't. Vero Beach title insurance companies are hired, in part, to issue title insurance protection for Vero Beach home buyers and lenders. Lenders require the service to protect them against […]
Vero Beach Real Estate News – September 2014
In our Vero Beach Real Estate News for September 2014: Vero Beach Home Sales Outlook Stronger Economists are more optimistic about the outlook for Vero Beach home sales over the next two years due to stronger job creation. The annual pace of existing home sales nationwide will likely rise to 5.25 million units in the first three months of 2015 […]
Setting a Price for Your Vero Beach Home
When setting a price and trying to sell your Vero Beach home, conventional wisdom would have you think low-ball price. That thinking is not necessarily correct, however. In residential real estate, the asking price is often as much about psychology as it is reality. Most home buyers don't realize that setting an asking price is primarily a negotiating tactic. When […]
Credit Repair Companies: Should You Pay?
There are a lot of credit repair companies out there that promise to improve your credit score, for a price. But are they doing anything for you that you can't do yourself? Should you pay someone else to do these things? . Whether you decide to pay one of these credit repair companies to work on your credit, Do Not […]
Vero Beach New Home Sales Down Again in July
Vero Beach new home sales fell for a second straight month in July, but a surge in the stock of properties on the market and a moderation in price increases should help to stimulate demand in the months ahead. Other data released recently showed activity in the vast services sectors slowed again in August. The reports, however, did little to […]
Selling a Vero Beach Home – Watch Curb Appeal
If you're currently selling a Vero Beach home, or just considering selling, one thing you need to remember: You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. That's why you must watch your curb appeal, and make sure you kick it up a notch to stand out in the neighborhood drive-by. Even if your budget is limited, […]
FICO Changes for Vero Beach Mortgages
Vero Beach mortgages may be easier to get soon. A new calculation of credit scores will soon make it easier for millions of Americans to qualify for car loans and credit cards. The new methodology also could provide easier access to Vero Beach mortgages after tight post-recession lending standards shut millions of potential new homebuyers, particularly young Americans, out of […]
5 Ways to Lower Mortgage Closing Costs
Mortgage closing costs have risen 6% over the past year, according to a recent Bankrate.com report — averaging $2,539 on a $200,000 loan. But mortgage closing costs aren't set in stone. Especially in today's market, you can definitely negotiate your origination and lender fees. It's like any other service. They have the power to give you a discount, if they […]
Reasons for Buying a Vero Beach Home Now
Thinking of buying a Vero Beach home? You may be better making the decision sooner rather than later! If you qualify for a mortgage and choose not to buy now, you will be kicking yourself a year from now. Thanks to very low inventory, Vero Beach home prices are projected to increase by 6.3 percent through April 2015, according to […]
Growth of Vero Beach Home Prices Slows for July 2014
The growth of Vero Beach home prices, both the quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, are lower than they were 12 months ago, but wages are not keeping up. This word according to data released from Trulia for July 2014. The month-over-month increase in asking Vero Beach home prices of 0.8% was in line with the average monthly gain over the past year, […]