Melbourne & Brevard County FL Real Estate & Investing

Time to Turn the Page on Another Chapter in the Book of our Lives

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:55 -0700

Well, this past weekend was it... High school graduation for so many seniors across the country. And, time for my youngest, Sam to move forward and graduate, too. It hardly seems real, that the years have gone by so quickly.

But, here we are... I am so proud of the incredible young lady that Sam has become.

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Listed & Sold in 6 Days, Melbourne Beach FL $341,000

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:09 -0700

Congratulations to Del and Marilyn on the sale of your home! You both took such care in preparing the home for sale. You were great to work with throughout the entire transaction. Thank you for hiring me to professionally market and see your property to closing.

I feel so fortunate to have worked with you both, as you have become great friends to me!

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Different Forms of Homeownership

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:28:18 -0700

There are several different ways in which a person, or two or more people can take title to a house. So often buyers ask me how they should take title to a property. As a REALTOR, I am unable to provide legal advice to clients. Each individual homebuyer's situation and portfolio must be looked at on a case by case basis.

There are many different options in which buyers are able to purchase a property and hold title to it. They can hold title to it individually, jointly, in a trust, as a co op, or as a corporation.

I am attaching an article from the New York Times, explaining the various forms of homeownership.

If you have questions on which form of homeownership may be right for you, a CPA or an attorney may be your best guide.

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Save on Electricity Costs, With Summer Right Around the Corner

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:12:51 -0700

We feel it when we walk outside... the warm, balmy weather is creeping up on us. Summer is right around the corner. So, here's a couple of tips to help prepare your home and help keep your electric bill down:

Check out your thermostat. Do you have a programmable one, that can be adjusted to set different temperatures at different times of the day and night? If you don't have one, consider having one installed at a small cost. What is your thermostat set on? Set it for a couple degrees warmer in the house while you are away at work. And then when you're home, have it drop back down. (Don't forget about your pets during the day. Be sure it remains comfortable for them).

Clean or replace your A/C filter every month.

How much insulation do you have in your attic? Take a peek and look. A lot of hot air escapes from the attic. A well insulated attic can help save hundreds on your electric bill.

Check your windows and doors. Are they properly sealed? If not, add weather stripping where necessary and apply silicone or caulk around the windows.

Avoid pre rinsing dishes when putting them in the dishwasher.

Reset the temperature on your hot water heater, now that warm weather is here.

Reset the water level on your washing machine for each new load.

Clean your dryer lint trap before each new load.

Run your pool pump 6 hours a day, at the most, in the summer.

Turn off lights as you leave a room.

Turn off all ceiling fans when you leave the house for the day.

Turn off your computers. A computer that remains on for 24 hours a day can use up to $7 a month in electricity.

Keep your shades drawn on your windows during the day, while you are gone. It keeps the house a bit cooler.

Install the new CFL light bulbs. Each bulb can save as much as $30 to $50 a bulb, over the lifetime of the bulb.

Contact FPL and have them install an On-call box on your home. It can save you up to $100 a year.

Check for suggestions on cutting back your energy costs.

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Get your Free Annual Credit Report Today!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:44:06 -0700

Do you know what's on your credit report?

I never get tired of reminding consumers to check your credit report.

Do you review your credit report on a regular basis? Do you know what's on your credit report? It's important to review your credit report so you can check for errors. if you are considering buying a home soon, it puts you in the drivers seat when you know what info your credit report contains before starting the process.

According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2003 FACTA requires the nationwide credit bureaus to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report, at their request, once every 12 months from the 3 major reporting agencies Equifax, Experian & Transunion. Consumers who want to access their credit report online can go to AnnualCreditReport.com

or by Telephone:(877)-322-8228

or by mail: Complete the Annual Credit Report Request form and mail it to the following address: Annual Credit Report Request Service P.O. Box 105281 Atlanta, FL 30348-5281

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Just Reduced - Stunning Melbourne Waterfront Pool Home

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:57:36 -0700

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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A Wish for Simpler Times...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:39:40 -0700

A wish...

for simpler times,

for people to come together,

and for peace to all across the nation!

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Landlords: Do You Collect Last Month's Rent Upfront? Be Careful

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:05:00 -0700

I see rentals advertised all over town. Move in with first, last, and security deposit. Hmmm. That's a lot of money. How many people can afford to do this? But, does the landlord understand what they're really asking for? Not always.

As a landlord for nearly 17 years I have always required first month's rent and a security deposit from tenant's moving in. The security deposit is typically about $150 to $200 more than the rent amount. So, for $800 rent, the deposit is usually $1000.

Many landlords require first month's rent, last month's rent and a security deposit for move in. Let's think about this for a minute. On an $800 rental, that's $800 first, $800 last and $1,100 security. If they have a pet that can be another $250 nonrefundable FEE. So, a perspective tenant could be looking at $2950.00 to move in. And, that's a lot of money that many people just don't have!

I find problems with doing this:

As a landlord, asking for this much you may be potentially ruling out over 3/4 of tenants in the market. H

As a landlord you are responsible for keeping track of the last month's rent. Often times, we hear of landlords spending the last month's rent, and it's gone by the end of the lease term.

If the tenant remains in the home for multiple years, and the rent continues to be raised over multiple years, will the last month's rent be enough to cover that rent?

As simple as this sounds, the last month's rent is to be used for the last month of the lease term only and NOTHING else.

Now look at this... this has not happened to me personally, but I have seen it happen to other landlords.

A tenant doesn't pay their rent, The landlord evicts for non payment of rent. There is also some damage to the rental unit. The lease usually provides the landlord with the right to retain the tenant's security deposit to cover the lost rent and/or damages (with proper notification to the tenant). But, maybe there is not enough money to cover the unpaid rent and/or damages. So, the landlord assumes that he has a right to the tenant's last month's rent. Makes sense, right? Well, maybe NOT!

BE VERY CAREFUL! You may want to check on this.

This may not be the case at all. In 2 instances, I have seen landlords in court, fighting for the tenant's last month's rent. EVEN THOUGH THE TENANT OWED THE LANDLORD MONEY FOR UNPAID RENT AND/OR DAMAGES I HAVE SEEN JUDGES AWARD THE LAST MONTH RENT BACK TO THE TENANT! (WHAT???) I have heard them say the money is to be used for the last month of the lease term, ONLY. If the tenant is not staying the last month (but being evicted), I have seen it go back to the tenant (with money still owed to the landlord for nonpayment of rent and damages!)*see note below -and check the current laws in your area. I am certain that a judge must review every aspect of each case to make a final determination.

UNBELIEVABLE, RIGHT?

So as a landlord, you may consider collecting first, last and security from a tenant moving in, but how about collecting just first and security. If you are feeling a bit uneasy, then increase the security deposit. Be careful if you decide to collect last month's rent (and read my note below*- be sure to check with a real estate attorney in your area and follow their recommended guidelines).

*NOTE: I am not an attorney and I do not profess to practice law. I do not know the laws in your state nor do I profess to preach the law here in Florida. So, please check with a real estate attorney. Find out what they advise in your area. Be sure the you know and understand the laws here in Florida, as well as in your state.

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Listed & Sold $131,450, Treasure Island Club Condo, Cape Canaveral FL

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:30:15 -0700

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Clutter will Scare the Buyers Off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:58:27 -0700

The National Association of Realtors conducted a study to find out why houses don't sell. Well, not surprisingly, price topped the list. An overpriced listing will sit on the market for months, and sometimes even years, without selling, and often without ever receiving an offer.

The study went on to indicate the second reason a house doesn't sell is because it's not ready to be put on the market. The attention to the small details has been overlooked. The house hasn't been cleaned and cleared of clutter.

So, before the for sale sign goes up a good cleaning from top to bottom is ideal. Neutral paint and wall coverings appeal to a wider variety of buyers. And, clearing out the excess clutter, knick knacks and furniture help to show off the beautiful features of the property. If a buyer can't see past the furnishings and the mess, the buyer will either make a low ball offer, or the buyer will turn away and never take a second look at this property.

FOOTNOTE: This is an extreme example of clutter. This was a house I showed to a buyer that was filled will garbage. At one time it had been a gorgeous house. It was situated in a well appointed neighborhood. It was a real shame to see it in this condition.

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Satellite High School Track & Field Traveling to Regionals this Week

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:01:45 -0700

Some members of the Satellite High School Track and Field team traveled to Merritt Island High School for Districts last week.

Congratulation to Sam Shores, Charlie Zilatis, Nick Guest and Nathan Knox (not pictured) who

will be moving on from districts to Regionals this week at Astronaut High for discus throwing.

Go Scorps, Track and Field!

Don't forget the sunscreen next time! Lol

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Serving Brevard County Florida for 16 Years

Brevard County Resident for 37 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

Subscribe to my blog

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Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Stunning Beachside Pool Home on Large Corner Lot

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:48:57 -0700

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Serving Brevard County Florida for 16 Years

Brevard County Resident for 37 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

Subscribe to my blog

____________________________________________

Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Another Melbourne FL Short Approved, Sold & Closed

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:27:44 -0700

Congratulations to Kenny & Mary C. on the closing of your short sale.

You were both so conscientious through the entire process!

You stayed on top of things by getting all of your

documents in ahead of time!

What a pleasure it was to work with both of you!

Thank you for hiring me to sell your property!

We wouldn't have made it to closing without the hard work and expertise of

Tracey Kandell and her short sale team over at Supreme Title!

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Serving Brevard County Florida for 16 Years

Brevard County Resident for 37 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

Subscribe to my blog

____________________________________________

Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Stunning One Owner Waterfront Pool Home, Melbourne FL

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:07:12 -0700

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

Subscribe to my blog

____________________________________________

Serving Brevard County Florida for 16 Years

Brevard County Resident for 37 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

______________________________________________

I buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

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Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne FL Real Estate / Brevard County FL Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080

www.SandyShoresMelbourne.com

Email me at SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

Subscribe to my blog

____________________________________________

Brevard County FL Real Estate for 17 Years

Brevard County FL Resident for 38 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims,

Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach,

Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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What do you Mean, Keep the Change?

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:40:30 -0700

Times are tough, and today you don't hear people complaining that they have too much money left after they've paid all of their other bills. Sadly, many fall short each month of covering their monthly bills.

It's so important to watch those pennies.

The other day I headed to the store to pick up the items on my shopping list. My bill came to $35.56. I gave the cashier $35.60 and waited. He laughed as she was handing me my change, almost as if she were uncomfortable handing me a bunch of pennies. "Sorry." "That's fine, I like getting my change back. All those pennies add up," I said.

I remembered being in this type of situation before, where the cashier asked if I wanted the change. Of course, I always want the change. This cashier told me a story about a clerk that she knew that worked in the store for over 5 years. She said that so often customers never took the time to get, nor wanted their change back from their purchase. So, this cashier would keep their change. Over a nearly 6 year period of time he collected nearly $30,000 in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters of other people's money!

It really does add up.

When I was little my parents taught me to pay myself first. Out of every single paycheck you pull out 10% to 15% and save it. Then you pay your your electric bill, water bill, telephone bill, etc. You've got to be sure that you're on that list. Everytime I got birthday or Christmas money, I had to save at least 25% of it, so I could pay myself. As an adult the amount that I've paid myself has varied. My teenagers have learned that anytime they get money they need to save at least 50% of it. They better do that now, because I know that when they get out on their own they'll be lucky to save anything at all, in the beginning.

Times are tough for so many people today. If you can't pay yourself, look at the ways that you are wasting money. If you're spending $6 for that gourmet cup of coffee, on your way to work each day, that can add up fast. You could be spending $1500 a year. WOW!

For 8 years I had a tenant that would sign his paycheck and hand it over to me each month The check was always several dollars more than the rent. "Hold on, let me get you change." "Forget it, don't worry about it," he'd say. "Well, I'll apply it to next month's rent." "No, it's only a couple of bucks. I don't care." And, often he would complain about not having any money. Every month he tossed away $3 to $5 extra on rent. I stuck the money in a jar. At the end of 8 years his extra change that he didn't want amounted to over $450!

If you're not in a position to save any money, look at the ways that you can stretch your dollar farther. It's amazing to find the places where we throw our money away on a daily basis.

Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Broker-Associate

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Residential, Investment, New Construction and Relocations

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Market Report - Fairview Estates, Lake Washington Area, Melbourne FL

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:54:15 -0800

Fairview Estates, Lake Washington Area, Melbourne FL

Fairview Estates is a small, well appointed community of just under 60 custom built, single family homes, situated on half acre lots or larger. Fairview feels like country living in the city. As of this writing there is no Homeowners Association in place.

Fairview is located south of Lake Washington Road, one block west of Wickham Road. Location is key in this desirable neighborhood. Walk to shopping, Burger King, Taco Bell, Ice Cream, Dunkin' Donuts. Just minutes to I-95 and US 1 and the Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts.

Fairview is situated near top rated Brevard County Schools.

There is one house for sale in Fairview Estates. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pool home situated on 1 acre with 2246 square feet of living. And, currently there are no houses under contract. There were no homes sold in 2012. And one sold in 2013 at 1935 square feet of living. Fairview is a well established neighborhood, and typically there is not much owner turnover.

There were no sales in the neighborhood in 2011.

Many of the houses in Fairview boast a three car garage.

Fairview is located between the Pineda Causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeways.

A drive to enjoy beautiful Brevard County beaches takes about 15 minutes.

The Lake Washington area of Melbourne is a short drive across the Eau Gallie or Pineda Causeway to the beaches.

Hop on your bicycle and head down to Lake Washington to catch a glimpse

of an incredible sunset.

The Lake Washington area of Melbourne, near Fairview Estates, boasts many beautiful neighboring

communities at incredibly affordable prices.

Take a drive down Fairview Drive in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne Florida using Google Maps.

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Market Report - Kingsmill Melbourne FL

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:39:19 -0800

Kingsmill, located just off of Lake Washington Road is a quiet, well maintained community of over 300 houses built between 1986 and 1988. It is situated between Parkway Drive and Aurora Road, just west of Wickham Road in Melbourne Florida.

Kingsmill is just minutes to shopping, dining, churches and schools. Publix grocery store is within walking distance. Access to I-95, US 1 and the causeways to the beach are within 5 minutes.
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The west end of the community boasts custom built homes by Joyal and Tiffany Builders. Several of the homes are situated on half acre sites. The other homes in the neighborhood were built by Maronda Homes.

Kingsmill association fees are currently $135 per year, per house. This covers maintenance of the common grounds, the 2 parks, and the retention ponds that border the east and west side of the neighborhood.

There is currently one house for sale in Kingsmill, with a list price of $115,000. The living square footage, under air is 1854 feet. This house has a pool. It is a bank foreclosure. Acccording to the listing it has an addition that was not properly permitted on the back of the house, as well as the garage.

There is one house in Kingsmill under contract for sale. The list price on it is $160,000.00. We don't know what the agreed upon price that was negotiated between buyer and seller until the property gets to closing.

There were 12 houses sold in Kingsmill in 2012. The sales prices ranged from $105,000 a short sale at 1554 square feet of living to $180,000, a standard listing (not a foreclosure or a short sale) that was completely remodeled, with a pool at 1868 sq. ft. Eight of the 12 sales were traditional sellers, and 4 were short sales (where the owners owed more on the houses than they were worth in today's market.) 4 of the 12 were pool homes. The average sales price in 2012 was $140,880. The average days on the marker for these homes was 89. I think that number is a bit miscontrued due to 2 short sale that were on the market for 262 and 456 days.

In 2013, there has been one house sold for $158,000 at 1864 square feet of living, a traditional sale. And, there is one house currently under contract at an asking price of $160,000.

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Just One More Reason to Live in Melbourne, FL

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:24:13 -0800

Just one more reason to live in Melbourne FL..

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Take A Second Look Before Making An Offer on a House

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:30:46 -0800

Recently, I was out showing houses to local buyers. We looked at a number of houses. The buyers narrowed the selection down to the two that were there favorites. Lucky, because today buyers can't always find two. They were weighing their options and looking at the pros and cons of which house they wanted to buy. I recommended we go back and look at them a second time.

It's good for a buyer to look at houses a second time, on a different day, at a different time of day (if possible, in our market of multiple offers).

A house can look different the second time around. The buyer had seen numerous properties, so their perception has changed. The way they look at houses has changed, as they get a better idea of what's on the market, what they want and what their money can buy them.

Lighting, shadows, temperatures and neighborhood activity change throughout the day.

Often, buyers don't remember certain aspects of a particular property. Or, at first, they didn't think to look for certain things in a property. They often see things differently in a house, the second time around.

So, whenever possible, it's always a great idea to take a second look, before you write that offer to purchase.

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Market Report - Brevard County FL Real Estate January 2013

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:47:45 -0800

Market Report - Brevard County FL Real Estate January 2013

Brevard County FL Real Estate, including single family residential, condo, and townhouses:

Statistics through the Melbourne Association of Realtors for January 2013 are as follows:

There were 930 new listings.

There were 332 sold listings.

Average sales price was $138,779.

Average days on the market were 102.

For single family residential units only:

There were 682 new listings.

This is an increase of 20.71% from January 2012 of 565 new listings.

There were 250 sold listings.

This is a decrease of 4.94% from January 2012 of 263 sold listings.

The average sales price in January 2013 was $151,313.

This is an increase of 3.35% from January 2012 of $146,410.

Average days on the market were 84, a decrease of 32.26% from January 2012 of 124 days.

Source: Melbourne Association of Realtors

Brevard County showed a 5.73% increase in the number of total properties (single family, condo & townhouses) sold in January 2013 compared to January 2012. We saw a decrease of 6.55% in average sales price from last year to present.

We are finding that clean, well priced properties are still moving off the market quickly. 139 of the properties sold in January sold within the first 30 days on the market. This is a great reminder that a well priced property will move off of the market quickly.

We are still finding a large percentage of investors in the market, scooping up properties, in multiple offer situations.

Cash buyers are still out in the market in full force, with 168 buyers paying cash. There were 84 buyers that used conventional loans to purchase properties in January.

Our second/vacation home market is still strong. This is the time of year that snowbirds are considering purchases in our area, because of the great weather. They'll be leaving to head back up north, in the next couple of months, and some would prefer to own, than to rent again next year.

In some areas, in some price points, the inventory of properties for sale is down by 50% to 60%. So, many lower priced houses are in multiple offer situations.

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Rising Prices & Dwindling Inventory, Again

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:39:32 -0800

I recently read an article asking if house prices are, again, rising too quickly. The CNBC article indicated that inventories of homes for sale are down. Thus, causing an increase in property prices. Prices in some areas increased by 8% from December 2011 to December 2012.

For those in our area, buyers have to move quickly on a house when they see one they want to buy.

The scope of the market is continually changing. We are seeing multiple offers on houses under $125,000. The "good ones" are going first and quickly. That may be the most important information we are trying to get out to our buyers.

International buyers, second home buyers from Northern states, and investors are all scooping up deals on Brevard County real estate. We have heard that 20% to 40% of the buyers in the market today are investors, with 60% of them being new investors. 50% of our buyers are paying cash.

We've been in situations where we've had buyers find a house that suits their wants, their needs, and their budgets. The buyers are tickled. However, some buyers want to take time to think about the house they see and do some research before making a decision, and understandably so. This is the biggest purchase of their lives. However, a week or two later, when they are ready to make an offer, the house they want is under contract with another buyer.

It's a difficult situation for a discouraged buyer that doesn't get the house they have their heart set on. So, they begin their search again, looking for a house to suit their wants, their needs and the type of financing they are applying for. Then, it's only natural for them to compare the other houses they see to the one that got away.

So, when out looking for a house in Brevard County FL, remember we are back to multiple offer situations. The good ones are moving off the market, quickly. Be sure you've got your preapproval letter in hand when you head out. And once we've done our homework, be sure you're ready to go.

To read the full CNBC article on rising prices and dwindling inventory check here.

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Just Listed - Stunning Home in Cypress Bend, Melbourne - Move in Ready

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:20:17 -0800

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A Day at the Beach in Indialantic FL

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:38:52 -0800

It was a gorgeous weekend at the beach in Indialantic.

Some of us had our jeans and light sweaters on. While others were in the ocean swimming.

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Stunning Furnished Waterfront Condo in Treasure Island Club

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:22:20 -0800

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Real Estate Inventories at Lowest Levels Since 2005, Prices are Up

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:47:38 -0800

The National Association of Realtors has released their 2012 Year End Statistics for existing home sales.

In 2012 existing home sales increased by 9.2% from 2011. This is the highest increase since 2007.

The National average home price increased from December 2011 to 2012 by 11.5% to $180,800. This was a 10 month year over year increase.

The national average median price increased by 6.3% to $176,600. This is the largest increase since 2005.

Our inventories of homes for sale at 2012 year end are at the lowest they have been since the housing boom in mid 2005. With just 1.82 million units, this is only a 4.4% suppy of inventory.

Chief economist, Lawrence Yun, for the National Association of Realtors predicts that, "both sales and prices will again be higher in 2013."

So, those that are holding out for "that great deal" you may want to rethink your strategy and start moving forward on those good deals, if you can still find them. Every day we are seeing fewer properties on the market for sale.

Check out the National Association Year End Statistics.

Interesting, but we are hearing no mention of the "shadow inventory" of foreclosures that will eventually be coming on the market.

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