Among the various Vero Beach home selling tips are the usual recommendations such as decluttering your home, cleaning the carpets, sprucing up the landscaping and perhaps doing a little painting. While those are certainly good suggestions designed to maximize the curb appeal and presentation of your home to prospective buyers, here’s another important “to do” to add to the list. […]
Beware of Financial Fraud in Vero Beach’s Economy
Hardly a day goes by without Vero Beach's economy being adversely affected by financial fraud. The reported fraudulent activity ranges from hackers being able to access a business’ computer network to various types of identity theft. Despite new chip-enabled credit cards and the general heightened awareness of phishing scams, hackers are becoming much more sophisticated and consumers are at greater […]
Vero Beach Home Buying Market โ Maximize Your Return
The Vero Beach home buying market is comprised of prospects looking to buy. Some of them are empty-nesters planning to purchase their downsized “forever home.” Others are moving up, looking for a larger home in a more popular neighborhood. Still others may be shopping for their very first home, after weighing their options of continuing to pay rent versus building equity […]
Vero Beach Home Improvements: Hey Big Spenders!
As Vero Beach home improvements heat up, homeowners are spending money on their homes in greater numbers than almost ever before. Fueled by the added home equity rising home values have produced in the last few years, savvy homeowners are investing money in those Vero Beach home improvements that will give their homes the greatest returns on investment – in the […]
Vero Beach Homes for Sale Seeing Higher Prices
The inventory of Vero Beach homes for sale continues to feature prices that have grown over the past year. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National HomePrice NSA Index, home prices increased 5% between May 2015 and May 2016. The growth in home values during that period and beyond prompted The Wall Street Journal to declare the increase as […]
Vero Beach Mortgage Lenders Anxiously Awaiting Revisions
Vero Beach mortgage lenders are anxiously awaiting revisions to the “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rules. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – acting on a promise made this past April – recently released updates to the rules in response to the mortgage industry’s requests for better clarity on the regulations. However, there are still nagging concerns regarding the […]
Vero Beach Real Estate – Which Comes First, Buying or Selling?
The Vero Beach real estate market has probably changed quite a bit since the last time you were part of a home sale closing, if ever. Not only has the housing market changed dramatically in recent years, but so have mortgage lending requirements. In addition, as a homeowner your needs and desires for your next home have probably changed, too. So, […]
Vero Beach Real Estate News: What to Expect Moving Forward
Vero Beach real estate news includes one recurring question: “Where are all the houses?” It’s a question real estate professionals, economists and prospective homebuyers have been asking for some time now. While home buying demand is high and home prices have been on the rise, the real estate market has still not completely recovered. In addition, home ownership today is […]
Vero Beach Home Selling Tips – Selecting an Agent
Vero Beach home selling can often take time and try a homeowner’s patience. To successfully accomplish the goal of selling your home, planning ahead is vitally important. One of the best plans a prospective seller can have is to hire the right real estate agent. Vero Beach Home Selling – Ask an Agent It’s important to select a real estate agent […]
Vero Beach Insurance – Tips For First Time Home Buyers
Vero Beach insurance experts report many first time homeowners find buying home insurance more than a little intimidating. Insurance professionals recommend prospective buyers consider a few common questions before they begin shopping for coverage. Doing so may give first time buyers a better understanding of Vero Beach insurance and a greater comfort level as they discuss their insurance needs. Vero […]