The Vero Beach economic outlook will likely become a little bit clearer – or not – now that the presidential election has been decided. And for an election that was largely based on campaign rhetoric regarding the U.S. economy, the nation’s housing concerns have been largely ignored by both candidates. Let’s take a brief look at each party’s view on […]
Vero Beach Housing Market: Looking Back and Ahead
The Vero Beach housing market deserves an analysis of what's happened so far this year – and what we can expect in 2017. With the end of the year quickly approaching, let’s take a look at some of the important facts impacting the real estate market this year. Refinancing is on the decline. It took the better part of the […]
Vero Beach Reverse Mortgage: Questions and Answers
If you’ve paid attention to the Vero Beach mortgage industry, no doubt you’ve seen and heard all sorts of ads for a Vero Beach reverse mortgage. Just exactly what is a reverse mortgage, you ask? A Vero Beach reverse mortgage enables a homeowner to extract the equity in his home to use as monthly income. These mortgage instruments can sometimes be […]
Vero Beach Home Buying Advice: 5 Biggest Fears
Many potential purchasers seek Vero Beach home buying advice as they prepare to search for a home. These prospective homeowners usually have several things in common – they are all concerned about issues that may arise during the home buying process. Let’s take a look at the five biggest fears first-time homeowners have as they enter the market. “What if there’s a […]
Vero Beach Homeowners Insurance: Could it Happen to You?
If you’re like most homeowners, you have questions about your Vero Beach homeowners insurance. Unless you’re an insurance expert, very few of us understand all the ins and outs of our homeowner’s insurance policy. More importantly, few homeowners truly understand how losses caused by natural disasters affect their insurance premiums. Believe it or not, homeowners across the country have decided […]
Vero Beach Millennial Homebuyers on the Move
After several years on the sidelines, a new report shows Vero Beach millennial homebuyers are finally starting to enter the market. The recently published survey included more than 13,000 homeowners, renters, buyers and sellers and is part of the Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report. The survey shows millennials are participating in the market and, indeed, making a larger impact […]
Vero Beach Kitchen Home Improvements: Including the Sink
Vero Beach kitchen home improvements include remodeling and renovation to one of the most important rooms in any home. Because it’s so important, it’s imperative that homeowners hoping for a successful kitchen remodeling project start with a realistic budget – and stick to it! Establishing the budget is a definite "must do." In addition, the budget should always rule every decision during […]
Selling Vero Beach Homes: What Buyers Really Want
Selling Vero Beach homes has been described as equal parts art and science. Of course, the ultimate goal for any seller is to sell their home as quickly and at as high a price as the market will bear. However, when that doesn't happen it can be frustrating to say the least – especially when other houses in your neighborhood or similar […]
Selling a Vero Beach Home: Is Now a Good Time?
Homeowners in the Vero Beach real estate market are often motivated by the merging of two age-old cliches: “Jumping on the bandwagon” and “Strike while the iron is hot.” Homeowners thinking about selling a Vero Beach home have seen prices continuously climb during the last year as a result of a number of factors – most notably a higher demand […]
Vero Beach Home Buying Market: 5 Considerations
The Vero Beach home buying market is full of experience as a dynamic, ever-changing process. Because it’s a “slice of life,” shopping for a home can often present you with challenges at best and disappointments at worst. To be prepared for the challenges and to minimize the disappointments we’ve identified five ways you can re-position your home search requirements – and make […]