Doing a home repair job yourself can save you a ton of money. But if you're not careful, it can cost you even more than hiring a professional to do the same home repair job for you. Here are some "Do it Yourself" mistakes you need to avoid if you really want to save money on the project. To get […]
Reasons Your Vero Beach Home Isn’t Selling
Ever wonder why your Vero Beach home isn't selling and others around you are snapped up in a matter of days from the time they go on the market? While a lot of it has to do with price and local inventory, a whole host of factors can combine to make a home sit and stagnate on the multiple listing […]
Fannie Says Rates Won’t Hurt Vero Beach Housing Recovery
Fannie Mae still believes that higher mortgage rates won't hurt the Vero Beach housing recovery. After looking at mortgage rates going back to 1990, Fannie Mae's researchers came to the surprising conclusion that while rising rates were likely to hurt the number of home sales, they had virtually no impact on actual home prices. The study, which compared historic mortgage […]
Vero Beach Real Estate News – September 2013
In this Issue for September 2013: Mortgage Rates Move a Bit Lower Will Flood Insurance Cost You More? Preparing for the Next Big Storm Mortgage Rates Move a Bit Lower Mortgage rates moved a tad-bit lower over the past week or so, basically remaining in a holding pattern. Freddie Mac says the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage […]
What Smoking Can Do To Your Vero Beach House
If all the warnings about what cigarette smoke does to your health aren't enough, consider what it's doing to your Vero Beach house, especially when the time comes to sell it and move on. In a survey of real estate agents, about 44 percent of those surveyed said smoking will reduce a home's value by some measure. Of these, one-third […]
Vero Beach Home Sales and Prices Rise in July
Vero Beach home sales rose in July to their highest level in over three years, with year-over-year prices again showing double-digit gains. Rising interest rates as well as rising prices are expected to tamp down both prices and the number of Vero Beach home sales in coming months, as homes get less affordable. The shortage of homes for sale, particularly […]
Don’t Rent a Vero Beach Home on Craigslist
We've said it before, you've probably heard others warn of it, but we're saying it again. Don't rent a Vero Beach home on Craigslist! More and more people all over the country are falling prey to an all-too-familiar scam. They pose as the owner of a property they find listed on Craigslist and collect rent or a deposit to rent. […]
Asking Parents For Help To Buy A Vero Beach Home
When couples these days head out to buy a Vero Beach home, often times, down payment is the biggest hurdle. Most young people starting out today have not worked long enough to save to buy a house, even if they can swing the monthly payments. Loans from family members can cause problems however, and financial experts warn against it. Lenders […]
Mortgage Scams Can Be Prevented
When times get tough, it seems the scammers come out of the woodwork. Now there are several emerging mortgage scams hitting people where it hurts. This one particular scam is a cash stealing system. It preys and targets vulnerable homeowners when they're at their weakest point and feel like they're cornered with nowhere to turn. If you're behind on your mortgage, […]
Benefits of Installing a Vero Beach Home Security System
You probably already know that installing a Vero Beach home security system will give you and your family peace of mind, but are you aware of all the benefits of adding a security system to your home? Maybe you question whether it's worth the added cost to install a security system in your Vero Beach home. Do they really prevent […]
