Yesterday, I got a call from someone driving by a home that I have for rent. The house is on a busy street. There’s great visibility when it comes to renting it, and it’s a great place to have a real estate sign. It’s free advertising for me. I get a lot of calls on this house. But, not everyone wants to live on a busy street. It has a big fenced yard, with beautiful big shade trees. But, for people with little ones they may be afraid that their kids may run out into th... Read Full Story
It’s a bit cloudy and overcast today, as we are seeing the remnants of Hurricane Ida that passed through the panhandle of Florida yesterday. It was quickly downgraded to a tropical storm. For some, tropical storms and hurricanes mean waves. And, waves mean it’s time to hit the beach to go surfing.
Today, with the Veteran’s Day holiday, schools are closed. Hooray!
So many are at the beach, taking advantage of the waves that Tropical Storm Ida left behind.
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Yesterday, I had a first time homebuyer close on their new home. They were tickled. They purchased a cozy house that has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for over 30 years. They were happy to find an affordable property in an area of well maintained homes.
Prior to closing, the buyers visited the neighborhood and walked the perimeter of the property several times to envision their plans for a garden, picnic area and perhaps a new fence. They were kindly greeted by the next door ... Read Full Story
This picture was taken in Cape Canaveral Florida, just minutes from where the cruise ships come in to port.
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Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.
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It seems almost impossible that Fall is already here.
But, I love the Fall, when the air is crisp and clean and the leaves begin to change color and drop from the trees. Being in Florida we feel less humidity. The cool air starts creeping in.
But, I can’t help but wonder, where did the time go?
Summer was here and gone in a blink.
I was in the store yesterday and the shelves are bulging with Halloween and Christmas items – oh my goodness – not already. Christmas, not so fa... Read Full Story
When people sign a lease to rent a property of mine, I always remind them to get renter’s insurance. I explain that my insurance policy covers the building itself, the applicances and liability issues that may arise. However, my policy does not cover their belongings in the event of fire, theft, and natural disasters.
Renters insurance typically covers your belongings in the event of:
fire or lightning strikes or smoke
wind or hail storms
explosion
theft
vandalism or theft
damage fro... Read Full Story
Today, it seems that we have passwords for everything. On some days it feels like I have about a hundred of them, and I can’t always remember what they all are.
So what do you do?
According to talk show host, Clark Howard, there are some passwords to avoid.
The top 10 are:
1. password
2. password 1
3. 123456
4. abc123
5. letmein
6. monkey
7. qwerty
8. blink182
9. myspace 1
10. your name
These are the first passwords that a hacker tries, when they are attempting to a... Read Full Story
I love blogging here .
But, I have been busy working with first time homebuyers that are hoping to get in on the $8000 tax credit that I really haven’t had a chance to write an article.
This picture was taken at the top of Sheikra at Busch Gardens, Tampa Florida.
I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. (Just for the record, I didn’t take this one, as I really don’t like heights.) If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to obl... Read Full Story
With all the talk of identity theft today, do you ever wonder how vulnerable you really are to having your identity stolen? Radio and TV talk show host, Clark Howard says that the Identity Theft Resource Center is working with MyIDScore.com. Log on and take a test to determine how high your risk of having your identity stolen really is.
Click on the check my ID score banner. It will ask you to enter some of your personal information. Entering your social security number is optional. You may ... Read Full Story
This week a client was referred to me that wants to buy a house.
During our initial phone conversation, one of the first things I always ask is whether they have a lender and are pre approved for a loan.
He indicated that he did have a lender, that he found online. (Uh-oh). And, that he was preapproved. The Brevard County Real Estate market is considered a distressed market. It is so important for a buyer to have a local lender and a local appraiser that understands our market.
My nex... Read Full Story
