According to an article in Housingwire, recent research has shown that many Vero Beach homeowners are failing to take advantage of lending programs that could be hugely beneficial to them. It's estimated that around 20% of households who could benefit from refinancing are potentially missing out on savings of over $10,000 each year, simply by failing to take action. The […]
Young Vero Beach Homeowners Hurt by Employment Woes
Young Vero Beach homeowners, as well as those "wanting to be homeowners" are struggling in the job market, which points to possible bad news for the housing industry. According to the Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, only 74.8% of young adults are working — the lowest number in 12 months and far below normal levels. During the recession, between […]
Vero Beach Homeowners Know They Need Flood Insurance
According to a survey by Bankrate.com, 81% of Vero Beach homeowners know that a standard homeowners insurance policy doesn't cover flood damage, but a separate survey by the Insurance Information Institute found that only 13% of Vero Beach homeowners had a flood insurance policy. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) identify flooding as […]
Tax Breaks For Vero Beach Homeowners
Vero Beach homeowners will soon be turning the calendar and looking squarely at April 15, the day income taxes are due. If you haven’t already done your taxes, you should be gathering up your W2s, 1099s, bank statements and receipts. If you’re missing anything, you don’t want to wait until April 14th to figure that out. A few Congressional scares […]