These are the properties currently available through the Melbourne Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, MLS on January 16, 2009 MLS Current Active Listings 5953 Residential 2253 Rental 1769 Condo 491 Townhouse 2984 Vacant Land 143 Income 792 Commercial/Industrial This a
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01/16/2009
"Smart Investors do the opposite of what the majority of people are doing. When everyone is selling, it's time to buy. When everyone is buying, it's time to sell. Don't follow the crowd."-Bill Mallery, M & M Real Estate, Inc. My broker told me this 14 years ago, when I started in real estate. Th
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01/15/2009
Welcome to Florida living! GREAT LOCATION! Charming, well appointed, original owner home! Wood burning fireplace! Newer roof! Separate living, dining & family rooms! PLUS, 25 x 09 sun room, w/ A/C not included in living footage. WOW -Bring the family! Great yard w/ room for a pool! Highly sough
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01/15/2009
Fannie Mae has been working on new policies for landlords in foreclosure. The majority of time, in the past, a tenant was evicted from a property in the event of a foreclosure. They were forced to leave, often forfeiting a security deposit and last month's rent. Even if they were current on the
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01/15/2009
Let's face it, everything in real estate is about follow up. Everything we do revolves around following up with our potential clients, existing clients and past clients. It's what makes us successful in this business. We want that buyer that we have been in touch with for six months to eventual
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01/14/2009
In this busy world, we must reminded of the influence that we have on our children on a daily basis. They are like sponges. They watch everything we do, as their parents. I have this poem in a frame above my desk so I am reminded of the important role that we play in our children's lives. A
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01/14/2009
If you own a home in Florida, and live in it as your primary residence, then Florida law typically allows you a $25,000 tax exemption on the property. If you purchased the property in 2008 then it is time to file for homestead now, as it doesn't automatically transfer to a new owner, at the star
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01/13/2009
I heard today that the National Safety Council is trying to completely ban the use of all cell phones, both hand held and hands free, while driving. According to the group, talking on a cell phone, whether it is hands free or not is comparable to getting behind the wheel while driving drunk. They
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01/12/2009
According to the 2008 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Florida Report released by Florida Association of Realtors and compiled by National Association of Realtors, here are the statistics regarding the home search process: 29% of recent buyers indicated that their first step in their search for
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01/11/2009
The endangered loggerhead turtle nest numbers increased by 50% over 2007. In 2008, there were 9,502 nests on Brevard County Florida Beaches. This is more than was expected. It was feared that with Tropical Storm Fay which brought over 30 inches or rain to some parts of the county, would decr
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01/11/2009