tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237348002008-07-18T14:34:47.045-04:00Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-49795169447875411202008-07-17T12:29:00.002-04:002008-07-17T17:39:56.357-04:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SH-8BQbt5NI/AAAAAAAAAe0/i7D6qca-9lg/s1600-h/eye+on+money.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224100822550176978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SH-8BQbt5NI/AAAAAAAAAe0/i7D6qca-9lg/s320/eye+on+money.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#000066;">I was reading a post on the Internet today that discussed <strong>seller expectations regarding pricing.</strong> Actually, it dealt more with the <em>net proceeds after the real estate sale</em>.<br /><br /><strong>Many times I encounter sellers who have expectations of getting a windfall return on the sale of their property.</strong> This is often the result of not being <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">familiar</span> with the market and sales process. This is understandable.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">The truth is this is just not the case anymore. This is a buyer's market. Prices have dropped. The number of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">competitive</span> listings is high. <strong>I have an obligation to establish realistic expectations early on in the process. </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Now that does not mean sellers can't sell.</strong> It is just sometimes the initial expectations are not being met. I see that most frequently with sellers who have purchased their homes in the last 2-3 years. </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Unfortunately, those homes were purchased at the height of the run-up during a seller's market. I still recall having buyer clients who <em>lost </em>out on homes because we did not offer enough over the list price! </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>If you are selling your home in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Viera</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Suntree</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Rockledge</span> areas of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Brevard</span> County, Florida, pricing is critical. </strong>Homes that <em>were </em>commanding upwards of $300,000 "back then" are now in the low to mid $200,000 range.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>The key first step in the selling process is to know the numbers.</strong> If you have a mortgage, know the payoff. Then consider the selling costs which can run anywhere around 6-8 percent of the sales price. That 6-8% cost is a general guesstimate. </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>When you list your home your agent should provide you a good idea as to what the costs will be. </strong>[I always provide my listing clients an estimated net proceeds breakdown which is based on known estimated expenses at an established sales price.]</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>The bottom line is that, as a seller, you should know within a reasonable range what your net walk away proceeds will be.</strong> </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">If you are considering selling your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Viera</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Suntree</span> or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Rockledge</span> home, give me a call. I would welcome a chance to discuss a marketing price and what your proceeds would be.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Baytree</span> Realty, Melbourne, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Florida</span>, 321-693-3850, email </span><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><span style="color:#000066;">agent@moving2brevard.com</span></a><span style="color:#000066;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-5616294205040681042008-07-17T11:06:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:18:30.186-04:00<strong><span style="color:#000066;">Vacations – Everyone needs one....<br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Vacations are nice. A lot of folks from all over the world come to "my backyard" for their vacation or holiday. With Orlando 40 minutes away, Cocoa Beach 15 minutes, Daytona an hour away…..<span style="color:#006600;">Viera and Suntree are truly a great location.</span> </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Oh well, I was not really writing about vacations. What I was writing about was…OK, vacations. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Our office receptionist is on vacation this week. I came in this morning to cover “floor duty” and as a result am the acting receptionist. I now must admit…the job is a lot more involved than I thought! Multiple lines ringing, agents calling to schedule showings, telemarketers, people stopping by for directions….Lots of stuff happening.<br /></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Another call from a lady who wants to sell her house in Indialantic (beach side). I do enjoy working with sellers! Yes, this is going to be a productive day – once I get some relief on the phones! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"><br />If you are considering <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">selling your home in Viera or Suntree</span></a>, go ahead and give me a call. I may very well be at the office trying to be the receptionist for a day! It sure is easier selling houses!<br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. I can be reached by phone at 321-693-3850 (direct), 321-255-2600 (office) or by email at agent@moving2brevard.com.<br /></span><br /></span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-43836532376063218962008-07-16T12:29:00.002-04:002008-07-16T12:33:30.429-04:00<p><strong>You found this on the Internet</strong> - simply amazing! If you are considering <strong>selling your Viera home</strong> then the power of the Internet should be where your marketing efforts go!</p><p><strong>And the real estate professional you choose to market your home MUST have an Internet presence.</strong> The studies are numerous and vary slightly in there results but they all say the same thing - buyers start looking for their new home on the Internet!</p><p>As a <strong><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Viera, Suntree and Rockledge real estate</a></strong> professional I don't try to "cover" all of Brevard County. I specialize in this area because I live in the area (12+ years) and have been a full time Realtor in this area for 5 years! I know the Viera area and real estate IS VERY VERY LOCAL!</p><p>If you are considering selling your Viera area home, please give me a call. I want to be your marketing professional!</p><p><strong>Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne Florida.</strong> I can be reached at 321-693-3850 or by email to <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.</p><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SH4h6bvU2nI/AAAAAAAAAek/e-4ScaoR4B4/s1600-h/C21logowtag%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="153" alt="C21logowtag" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SH4h7IHJsxI/AAAAAAAAAeo/DvBAjVhytVY/C21logowtag_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" /></a> In this market you need a local agent! And, remember, you found this on the Internet. Buyers will find your home on here as well! </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-18232657614530780872008-07-16T12:00:00.002-04:002008-07-16T12:38:20.356-04:00<p>I was speaking with a former client yesterday regarding<strong> a golf course town house</strong> they own. We had previously attempted to sell but then chose to lease the property. The tenant is moving out and the owners are facing <strong>a decision to sell or lease it once again</strong>. </p><p>I did a quick comparative property analysis (CMA). I also checked the rental market to see what was happening. Being a full time real estate agent serving the Viera, Suntree and Rockledge areas of Brevard County Florida, I already had an opinion.</p><p><strong>However, it is always preferable to have the data to support that answer.</strong> And, you know what they say about opinions!</p><p>My CMA showed no surprises. <strong>There are lots of properties for sale in Viera and Rockledge.</strong> Some priced at very attractive prices! Sure the rental market has plenty of choices but in this situation we decided (<em>actually the owner decides, I recommend</em>) to rent it out again.</p><p><strong>If you are an owner and you do not have to sell, why not hold the property for a little while?</strong> Although the rental income may not cover all the expenses, it does cushion the hit. <u><span style="color:#ff0000;">The market will turn around. It always does! </span><span style="color:#000000;">[I make my living selling real estate but if your home will be lingering on the market for sometime, I do not want to put it on the market.]</span></u></p><p><strong>If you are considering selling and <u>do not</u> need to, take a hard look at the market.</strong> Your best option at this time may be to lease the property until the inventory drops. There are over 6800 single family houses for sale in Brevard County as of today.</p><p><strong>If you <u>do need</u> to sell and your home is in <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Viera, Suntree or Rockledge</a>, please give me a call.</strong> I would welcome a chance to assist you in the process. If you are in a position to buy a home, give me a call. I work with buyers and sellers in the Viera, Suntree and Rockledge areas, including Melbourne Florida (Baytree, Heritage Isle, Lake Washington, and other central Brevard communities).</p><p>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, <a href="http://www.c21baytree.com/" target="_blank">Century 21 Baytree Realty</a>. Email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a> or call me directly at 321-693-3850.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-80026061798630687652008-07-16T09:21:00.002-04:002008-07-16T09:59:04.200-04:00<p><span style="color:#000099;">If you are considering </span><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;">buying a Viera, Suntree or Rockledge home</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> in Brevard County, Florida, one thing you need to know up front - <strong>It is <u>a process</u> that takes a buyer's commitment</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Here are a few of what I consider to be keys to the process.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Buying requires...</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Effort</strong>. Going through the process of <em><strong>selecting your real estate agent is more than just choosing a name from the phone book or Internet.</strong></em> If you are in Viera, choose a company and agent who knows your neighborhood. After all, real is <u><em>very, very local</em></u>.</span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Preparation</strong>. Take the time to learn the area. If schools are an issue (they always are), research the schools. For Brevard County school information, </span><a href="http://www.brevard.k12.fl.us/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;">click here</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">. Another excellent site is </span><a href="http://www.schoolmatters.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">www.schoolmatters.com</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">. </span><span style="color:#000099;">Get that mortgage in line. Contact a lender and start the paperwork. <em>Knowing your housing budget up front is key</em> to the process! Know your timeline. The typical closing takes about 30 days for a purchase with a mortgage. </span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Flexibility</strong>. Sellers are usually living in the home while it is being marketed. Scheduling showings a day or two in advance is considerate and appreciated by sellers. Most sellers are flexible and will try to accommodate your schedule. <u>Of course, the requested showing times must be reasonable!</u></span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Give &amp; Take</strong>. This refers to the negotiation and closing process. Buyers expect to negotiate in this market. Sellers expect to negotiate (it they are being realistic). This is where your confidence in your real estate agent is key. Your agent will gather as much information as available and work with you on recommending a negotiating strategy.</span></li><li><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Emotional Detachment</strong>. Sellers "love their <em>home</em>." They probably experienced a lot of wonderful events while living in the home. You can expect the seller to have an emotional attachment to the house. <strong><u>But, as a buyer the <em>house</em> is a physical structure until it becomes your <em>home</em>.</u> </strong>Don't let your emotional attachment to the "perfect house" cloud your judgment.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Buying is a process</strong>..from selecting your real estate agent to getting to the closing table. The process may take a while. Stay the course. <strong>Keep focused</strong> on the end result. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><u><strong>If you are a first time home buyer and would like to discuss the process, please get in touch with me.</strong></u> Even to the experienced buyer, the process can look daunting!</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">If you are looking for a real estate professional in the Viera, Suntree and Rockledge area, I would be honored to have the opportunity to discuss how I can assist you. Please feel free to contact me at 321-693-3850 or email me at </span><a href="mailto:Agent@moving2brevard.com"><span style="color:#000099;">Agent@moving2brevard.com</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-31130273563675884732008-07-15T11:57:00.002-04:002008-07-15T12:03:49.864-04:00<p>I saw a sign on the side of the street in Cocoa, Florida yesterday. It was obviously an investor or FSBO attempt at marketing a house.</p><p>The sign said "2 bedrooms and 1 bath, minimal work required." I don't believe that is an effective way to be selling any house in this market!</p><p>The <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Viera, Suntree, Rockledge and Cocoa areas of Brevard County Florida</a> is like all other markets in the state at this time. <strong><u>Buyers do not want to "perform minimal work,"</u></strong> regardless of the extent. <strong>Besides, the terminolgy is a little ambiguous</strong> - minimal to me means one thing, to you, something possibly different!</p><p><strong>And to sell a home you have to have it ready to sell.</strong> You have to make it move in ready and not just put a sign next to the street!<br /></p><p>As real estate agents we are always advising sellers on methods of preparing to sell their home. <strong>One of the most important keys is to make it standout form the competition by pricing it right and making it look better than the rest! </strong></p><p>My advise to you is to accomplish the work <u><em><strong>prior </strong></em></u>to putting that sign up! If you are considering selling a property in Brevard County Florida, please feel free to give me a call. I would welcome a chance to discuss how I can market your home.</p><p><strong>Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne Florida. I can be reached by phone at 321-693-3850 or by email to </strong><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><strong>agent@moving2brevard.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-71353106471634048452008-07-14T08:31:00.002-04:002008-07-14T09:15:01.303-04:00<p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHtLVenAbeI/AAAAAAAAAeM/-weV1IrBFlg/s1600-h/deercroft%20front1%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="184" alt="deercroft front1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHtLV0yHSiI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/OJQ7W2hHPug/deercroft%20front1_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" /></a> Take a look at this Viera Florida pool home for less than $230,000!</span></strong> This 2001 built concrete stucco construction home is close to great schools, shopping, restaurants, 40 minutes to Orlando and more!</p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;">Featuring 4 bedrooms and two baths, this 1900+ square foot 2-car garage home</span></strong> is ready for its new owner! Sit on the trussed, covered back porch beside <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHtLWCJooeI/AAAAAAAAAeU/jj1L0hCFsCQ/s1600-h/deercroft%20pool2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="184" alt="deercroft pool2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHtLWTMb_RI/AAAAAAAAAeY/XiwyUUZIg9Y/deercroft%20pool2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" border="0" /></a> your<span style="color:#0000a0;"><strong> solar heated pool</strong></span> and relax!</p><p>All appliances stay, including the washer and dryer! For more information on this property (located in Bayhill subdivision, 2397 Deercroft Drive) call me at 321-693-3850 or drop me an email to <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a> .</p><p><a href="http://www.brevardmls.com/brv/maildoc/a006Xq8915.html" target="_blank">Viera the MLS entry here.</a></p><p>You may also contact my Associate, John Feeley, at 321-636-9798 to see this home.</p><p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHtLWvVGL7I/AAAAAAAAAec/lAtykicdLrY/s1600-h/baytree%20logo%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="92" alt="baytree logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHtLWqSygjI/AAAAAAAAAeg/Pyj0blgPJtE/baytree%20logo_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="153" align="left" border="0" /></a> Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Conveniently located in Viera next door to Denny's restaurant.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-31312154021762294622008-07-14T08:19:00.002-04:002008-07-14T09:17:44.728-04:00<p>Those who have read my posts previously know I am always promoting <strong>the "new town" of Viera in Brevard Country, Florida.</strong></p><p><strong>One of the things I always like to point out is our proximity to Orlando.</strong> Only 40 minutes or so from Viera to most places in the tourist capital of the world!</p><p>On July 3rd I had to take my son over to the Orlando International Airport (OIA) for a trip to Washington, DC. No problem, in 35 minutes I was in the parking garage.</p><p>Saturday night I had the opportunity to attend the <strong>Drum Corps International</strong> show in the Florida Citrus Bowl. If you have never heard of DCI or what these folks do, take a look <a href="http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=4d0e2f29-154c-46f8-be79-a06effd38c95" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>Getting to the Citrus Bowl is a little further than the airport but still was only an hour. Of course I will admit to taking the toll roads. </p><p>Regardless of where you are headed in Orlando, it is pretty easy to get there from Viera. Viera offers proximity to some of the most popular vacation spots in the world - and only an hour or less to travel!</p><p><strong>If you are considering relocating to Florida, Viera deserves your look.</strong> For information on homes for sale in Viera and its surrounding areas of Rockledge and Suntree, please contact me.</p><p>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-82636069996765659492008-07-12T11:42:00.001-04:002008-07-12T11:57:44.568-04:00<table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="6" width="100%" background="http://www.gurueffect.com/parchment.gif" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="100%"><p></p><p>I have written about the Viera planned unit development in Brevard County, Florida quite a bit over the past year or so. After all, I work and live in the area. </p><p>My office, <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Century 21 Baytree Realty</a> is at the exit off I-95 and we do have a huge billboard at the exit so...<strong><span style="color:#009900;">we sell a lot of homes in Viera and Suntree!</span></strong> </p><p>In the office this Saturday morning I got a chance to read the newest issue of the <span style="color:#006600;"><strong>"Viera Voice."</strong></span> This is a nice little local periodical that is all about <em>Viera - nothing else.</em> </p><p>A great source for information on Viera and its amenities, neighborhoods, businesses, and recreational activities. [Sure you can read the local countywide paper, <a href="http://www.floridatoday.com/" target="_blank">Florida Today</a> but this is neighborhhod specific!] </p><p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">If you are "out of the area," you can still acess the Viera Voice at </span></strong><a href="http://www.vieravoice.com/"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">http://www.vieravoice.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">.</span></strong> Just another resource if you are considering a move to Viera.</p><p><strong>And as one of my buyers in Heritage Isle (55+ community in Viera) stated "Viera - Florida's best kept secret!"</strong> </p><p>Of course I am trying to get the word out! If you are considering a move to Florida, check out Viera. Call me or drop me an email for any information I can provide. </p><p>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida, 321-693-3850 or email <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>. Please visit my other blog at <a href="http://www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21/">http://www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21/</a>.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-21068744229517158512008-07-12T11:42:00.000-04:002008-07-12T11:57:22.236-04:00<table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="6" width="100%" background="http://www.gurueffect.com/parchment.gif" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="100%"><p></p><p>I have written about the Viera planned unit development in Brevard County, Florida quite a bit over the past year or so. After all, I work and live in the area. </p><p>My office, <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Century 21 Baytree Realty</a> is at the exit off I-95 and we do have a huge billboard at the exit so...<strong><span style="color:#009900;">we sell a lot of homes in Viera and Suntree!</span></strong> </p><p>In the office this Saturday morning I got a chance to read the newest issue of the <span style="color:#006600;"><strong>"Viera Voice."</strong></span> This is a nice little local periodical that is all about <em>Viera - nothing else.</em> </p><p>A great source for information on Viera and its amenities, neighborhoods, businesses, and recreational activities. [Sure you can read the local countywide paper, <a href="http://www.floridatoday.com/" target="_blank">Florida Today</a> but this is neighborhhod specific!] </p><p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">If you are "out of the area," you can still acess the Viera Voice at </span></strong><a href="http://www.vieravoice.com/"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">http://www.vieravoice.com/</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">.</span></strong> Just another resource if you are considering a move to Viera.</p><p><strong>And as one of my buyers in Heritage Isle (55+ community in Viera) stated "Viera - Florida's best kept secret!"</strong> </p><p>Of course I am trying to get the word out! If you are considering a move to Florida, check out Viera. Call me or drop me an email for any information I can provide. </p><p>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida, 321-693-3850 or email <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>. Please visit my other blog at <a href="http://www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21/">http://www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21/</a>.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-75701077901199789922008-07-11T17:49:00.003-04:002008-07-11T18:16:14.010-04:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHfbJgOiSCI/AAAAAAAAAeE/ZofxjD8qoc8/s1600-h/100_0976.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221883249275586594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHfbJgOiSCI/AAAAAAAAAeE/ZofxjD8qoc8/s320/100_0976.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong>Wonderful home located on the 10th fairway of the gated Baytree National Golf Links in Melbourne, Florida - $449,000.</strong><br /><br /><p>Located near great shopping, restaurants, beaches, Orlando (45 minutes), Viera recreational areas, great schools, and more! <em>Custom built in 2000 </em>by Joyal Builders, this home features almost 2,200 square feet of living area under air conditioning, three bedrooms (plus an office), two baths, two-car garage and features all the touches you expect in a Baytree home!<br /><strong></strong></p><br /><p><strong>Hurricane ready with electric shutters, even the screened porch has electric shutters, this home is move in ready</strong>! </p><p>You will be impressed from the moment you pull into the circular driveway all the way to the spacious screened porch with golf course view. </p><p>Enjoy the nearby <strong>community pool, playground, tennis courts and club house, this home offers the Florida golf course lifestyle you seek!</strong></p><p>With a preservation area view across the street and the 10th fairway out back, you will enjoy your privacy on this .31 acre homesite. </p><p>Three sets of glass doors lead to the 37 ft porch (from master bedroom, second bedroom and living room). Lots of nice touches!</p><p><br /><strong>This home promotes carefree living!</strong></p><ul><li>All appliances including washer and gas dryer stay, </li><li>Tile roof </li><li>Sprinkler system, </li><li>Gated community, golf course living at its best! </li><li>Ceiling fans in most rooms, </li><li>Recessed lighting in kitchen and living room, </li><li>Plantation shutters throughout, </li><li>Built in cabinets in laundry room, </li><li>Triple sliding glass doors from living room to porch, </li><li>Solid surface counters in kitchen and bathrooms, </li><li>10 ft ceilings in living and dining rooms. </li></ul><p>Offered for sale by Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. To view this home or any other Baytree golf community home, please contact me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a> or by phone at 321-255-2600 (321-693-3850, direct).</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-81745866286185216822008-07-10T18:21:00.002-04:002008-07-10T18:28:34.166-04:00<p><span style="color:#00ff00;"><strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHaLdFKv6WI/AAAAAAAAAd8/mvrfQ5vC5Xk/s1600-h/lipstick%20pig%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="184" alt="lipstick pig" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHaLdfBv8oI/AAAAAAAAAeA/R3f8FYjrG8o/lipstick%20pig_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="left" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#800040;">Its still a pig!</span> <span style="color:#0000a0;">It never fails to happen. You show a house listed for sale at a reasonable price. The MLS narrative paints a pretty picture. This is definitely one my client must see. Then...</span></span></strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;">You arrive and wonder if the house you just pulled up to is the same one. It looks even better than the photo! The yard looks nice. You pause to admire the landscaping. And that new coat of paint really does look nice. Then...</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;">You get inside. Cluttered. Pet and smoke odors. [What is the old saying? Oh yeah, <em>if you can smell it - you <strike>can't</strike> <u>won't</u> sell it!</em>] Too much furniture. Beds unmade. Bathrooms filthy. What a disappointment as you leave as quickly as you arrived! Then...</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#800040;">The seller's agent wants feedback. OK, here it is....You can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;">If you are selling your home, prepare it! Certainly the MLS entry should paint a picture. The MLS entry should make the potential buyer WANT to see the property.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;">You have done part of the job. Curb appeal and a nice exterior appearance are critical. After all, first impressions are key to selling your home!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;"><em>But don't stop there.</em> Get busy. Clean, de-clutter. depersonalize. What is the the old saying? "Spic and Span" clean! </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;">If you are considering selling your <a href="http://www.brevard-homes-for-sale.com/" target="_blank">Viera, Suntree or Rockledge</a> home I would welcome a chance to discuss how I will market your home. And, yes, I will give advice on preparation for selling. <em>There is more to selling in this buyer's market than taking care of the exterior.</em></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#800040;"><strong>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Proudly serving the communities of Baytree, Suntree, Viera, and Rockledge.</strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000a0;">Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.</span></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-1712056739444162062008-07-10T16:38:00.002-04:002008-07-10T17:23:54.265-04:00<strong>I have been working with several buyers lately and their views on homeowner associations and deed restrictions are nowhere alike.</strong> <em>Some want rules</em> to make sure things stay pretty much the way the neighborhood looks today. <em>Some want the freedom</em> to do as they please. Not surprising as we all have an opinion of these entities. <div><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHZ8JwBUA9I/AAAAAAAAAds/sHU3W3ikRSk/s1600-h/rv.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221497324933743570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" height="127" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHZ8JwBUA9I/AAAAAAAAAds/sHU3W3ikRSk/s320/rv.jpg" width="250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>I was watching a news broadcast a couple of nights ago on an Orlando station, <strong>WKMG Channel 6</strong>. It was an expose on HOAs that were in some opinions "oppressive." Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.local6.com/problemsolvers/16816232/detail.html" target="_blank">story</a>. Apparently some owners were dismayed and frustrated by the rules and regulations.</p><p><strong>In the </strong><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Viera and Suntree</span> </strong></a><strong>areas of Brevard County you will find no escape from HOA rules.</strong> Both of these areas are planned unit developments consisting of many newer (and some older) developments with lots of rules.</p><p><strong>A few of these have rules that sometimes throw up a roadblock for potential buyers.</strong> I know of areas where you can not have a pickup truck in the driveway at night. I know some where any commercial vehicle (including a vehicle with a magnetic sign such as a Realtor sign) from being visible. I know of one agent that had to remove the sign from her car every night when she came home!</p><p>There are plenty of other rules like changing paint colors, having a fence (or not), a boat being kept....and the infamous NO RV can be parked overnight. The rules exist to promote uniformity and consistency in the homes. <strong>I can understand the rules. Likewise I can understand when buyers do not want the rules!</strong></p><p>When you are looking for a home in Florida one of the documents you must be provided and given an opportunity to review is the HOA disclosure. If I am the seller's agent I ensure I deliver a copy of the rules to the buyer's agent and get a signature. If I am the buyer's agent I ensure they are delivered and signed for by my client. The reason is simple - you must be given an opportunity (three days) to review the documents. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHZ8Ve2yCHI/AAAAAAAAAd0/JQdT2SUnkCU/s1600-h/flamingo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221497526484600946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 129px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" height="244" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHZ8Ve2yCHI/AAAAAAAAAd0/JQdT2SUnkCU/s320/flamingo.jpg" width="172" border="0" /></a></p><p><strong>If you are the buyer - read the disclosure.</strong> Know what you are getting into <em>before proceeding</em>. Of course your real estate agent should ensure you receive the documents. It is up to you to read them - thoroughly!</p><p><strong>As a buyer, you know your lifestyle.</strong> Please ensure these rules do not become an obstacle. By the way, if you travel in some areas of Brevard County (not located within a development) you will see all sorts of things.</p><p>Sure there are some things that code enforcement will patrol for - but that may not stop the neighbor from painting the house pink and placing pink plastic flamingos in the front yard. OK, that may be a little extreme, however, save yourself some heartache and frustration- read the documents early! </p><p>I would go a step further. <strong>These documents are written by lawyers</strong>. If you have concerns get an attorney to review them for you. <strong><em><span style="color:#660000;">Don't accept the sellers interpretation of what you can or can't do.</span></em></strong></p><p>Considering a home purchase in <strong>Brevard County, Florida</strong>, please feel free to give me a call. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent,<a href="http://www.c21baytreerealty.com/"> Century 21 Baytree Realty Melbourne Florida</a>. Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-5690556299299573162008-07-10T09:21:00.002-04:002008-07-10T09:54:24.972-04:00<p><span style="color:#0000a0;">I ran into an acquaintance a couple of days ago at the local<strong> CVS</strong> pharmacy. At my age I do occasionally get a prescription filled! Anyway, she asked if I had gotten a real job or was still trying that real estate stuff. </span></p><p><span style="color:#0000a0;">Her inquiry was not intended to be negative at all and I did not take it that way.</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000a0;">Everyone knows how challenging the market has been over the past couple of years. Things got more challenging for sellers. Things got more challenging for Realtors! But, some of us - myself included - have persevered. [I think back on my 20 year career as a U.S. Navy officer. There were plenty of times, especially early on while enlisted, that I could have walked away but it isn't in me!]</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000a0;">When the market changed. my marketing methods changed. <span style="color:#800040;">I<strong> primarily make <em><u>initial </u></em>contact with my buyer and seller clients via the Internet</strong>.</span> Of course that is a result of folks being more tech savvy. This helps as well now that gas is four bucks a gallon!</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000a0;"><strong>I do things the "old fashioned" way as well.</strong> You know, <em>mail, meetings, print advertising,</em> and a few others like Open Houses! Yes, I still do <strong>Open Houses</strong>!</span></p><p><span style="color:#0000a0;">So, if you are buying or selling a home in </span><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800040;">Rockledge, Viera, Suntree (including Baytree),</span></a><span style="color:#0000a0;"> give me a call. And if a Viera new construction home (including the<u> 55+ community of Heritage Isle</u>)is in your plans, I would love a chance to assist you. </span></p><p><span style="color:#0000a0;"><strong>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty,Melbourne, Florida (Viera). Email me at </strong></span><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><span style="color:#0000a0;"><strong>agent@moving2brevard.com</strong></span></a><span style="color:#0000a0;"><strong> or call me direct at 321-693-3850.</strong></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-31035835386517731252008-07-10T08:39:00.002-04:002008-07-10T10:11:48.685-04:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHYWjMplhAI/AAAAAAAAAdk/-VBRW047ArI/s1600-h/A+Schools.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221385611929551874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHYWjMplhAI/AAAAAAAAAdk/-VBRW047ArI/s320/A+Schools.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) grades are out! Regardless of wether someone has children attending school, homeowners like to know the test results. After all, the quality of one's neighborhood schools impacts desirability of living in the area and thus the property values! </p><p><strong>Continuing its trend, Brevard County Public Schools' results were outstanding!</strong> To see the list, <a href="http://www.floridatoday.com/content/databases/schoolpages/schoolgrades.shtml?appSession=431103683595180" target="_blank">click here</a> . </p><p><strong>Brevard County School District has developed a reputation of being one of the best in the state.</strong> The number of schools receiving "A" grades has consistently increased from 72 (2006), 79 (2007) to 82 (2008). <span style="color:#660000;"><strong>No school in the County received a grade below "C" and 77% received "A" this year (99% received an "A" or "B").</strong></span></p><p>As I primarily work (and live) in the <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Viera, Suntree and Rockledge</a> area, I wanted to highlight some of "our" schools and how they performed this year. Some of these schools are not located in the area however the students live in the area (district assignment).</p><p><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Elementary Schools:</strong></span> </p><ul><li>Anderson (Rockledge) - A</li><li>Golfview (Rockeldge) - A</li><li>Willams (Viera) - A</li><li>Manatee (Viera) - A</li><li>Quest (Viera) - A</li><li>Suntree (Suntree) - A</li></ul><p><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Middle Schools</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000;">Kennedy (Rockledge) - A</span></li><li>McNair (Rockeldge) - A</li><li>Delaura (Satellite Beach) - A</li><li>Johnson (Eau Gallie) - A</li></ul><p><strong><span style="color:#660000;">High Schools</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000;">Viera - A</span></li><li>Rockledge - B (A rated last year)</li><li>Eau Gallie - A</li><li>Satellite - A</li></ul><p>If you are considering purchasing, renting or selling a property in Viera, Rockledge or Suntree (or any other area of Brevard County), please give me a call. I can be reached at 321-693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>. </p><p>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-88217506524361327512008-07-08T09:28:00.002-04:002008-07-08T09:42:40.354-04:00<span style="color:#000099;">I saw an advertisement this morning about a condo for rent on the "beach." It said "<span style="color:#990000;">water <u>view</u></span>" in the ad so I looked at the photo the agent had included. It looks to be about a half mile, between a couple of larger condo buildings. Yep, I could see the ocean and the distance blurred the power lines that were streaming across the roadway at the bottom. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Yep, water <u>view</u>! Sure, water <u>view</u>! </span><br /><p><span style="color:#000099;">I showed a condo on the beach that said it had a <span style="color:#990000;">direct ocean <u>view</u></span>. Well, if you went to one corner of the balcony, turned your head a little sideways, peered between the two buildings in the complex and focused you could see the ocean. <em>It was so beautiful for a few seconds until my neck twinged!</em></span><br /></p><p><strong><u><span style="color:#000099;">This got me to thinking about how those properties with a "view" all mean different things!</span></u></strong></p><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHNuKykWdiI/AAAAAAAAAdU/ihC3P7S6q-8/s1600-h/100_0980.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220637524704523810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHNuKykWdiI/AAAAAAAAAdU/ihC3P7S6q-8/s200/100_0980.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000099;">Very often the advertisement will say <span style="color:#990000;">lake <u>view</u></span> but in reality it is a man made drainage pond (also called reclamation pond). Likewise, <span style="color:#990000;">golf course <u>view</u></span> can mean get a pair of binoculars and concentrate! Or, it can really mean direct golf course view.</span></p><span style="color:#000099;">I<strong><u> have a home listed in the Baytree Golf community of Suntree (Melbourne Florida) that is direct golf view.</u></strong> It is on the 10th fairway....a short iron to the green! </span><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#990000;">My point is simple..."<u>view</u>" can have different meanings to each of us. The only way to tell is to "<u>see</u>" for yourself.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#000099;">If you are interested in golf course view, lake view, wooded view or any property in </span><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;">Viera, Suntree or Rockledge, Florida</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">, please give me a call. I have been working with buyers and sellers in Viera and Suntree (and Rockledge, as well) for the past five years!</span></p><span style="color:#000099;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Give me a call a 321-693-3850 or drop me an email at </span><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><span style="color:#000099;">agent@moving2brevard.com</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-2046905770568890662008-07-07T13:40:00.002-04:002008-07-07T14:30:31.565-04:00<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHJgiujnS1I/AAAAAAAAAdM/1b34cgQrIxY/s1600-h/Golf+in+Brevard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220341067805051730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHJgiujnS1I/AAAAAAAAAdM/1b34cgQrIxY/s200/Golf+in+Brevard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p><strong>Hidden behind the <em>Turtle Creek Golf Course</em> in Rockledge, Florida you will "find" the Augusta Trace subdivision offering newer homes in a fantastic location.</strong></p><p>This 56 home development is off Barnes Blvd near the Interstate-95 access at Fiske Blvd. Unless you take drive past the golf course clubhouse you will never know that Augusta Trace exists!</p><p>At this time there are <strong><u>7 homes listed for sale with prices ranging from $349,900 to $499,900.</u></strong> These homes are all located on nice sized lots from about a quarter to almost a half acre. These homes were all built in 2004 and 2005. </p><p>Plenty of space, close to great shopping, easy commuting to anywhere in Brevard County, 40 minutes to Orlando International Airport, <u>near excellent schools</u> and more! Just minutes to the only ice skating rink in Brevard County - hockey anyone?</p><p>A word about <a href="http://www.cityofrockledge.org/" target="_blank">Rockledge, Florida</a>. Rockledge is the oldest town in Brevard County with a population under 30,000. There are some very nice older, established neighborhoods as well as newer construction such as Phillips Landing and Chelsea Park subdivisions! </p><p><em>If you are into golf then this is an excellent location.</em> Not only do you have the <strong>Turtle Creek Golf Course</strong> (my favorite) right out your door, there are also several others within minutes! Course such as <strong>Duran Golf Club</strong>, <strong>Viera East Golf Course</strong>, <strong>Rockledge Country Club</strong>, <strong>Baytree National Golf Links</strong> and, for retired military folks, Patrick Air Force Base's<strong> Manatee Cove</strong>! </p><p>If the Viera area is in your home search area, don't overlook the nearby communities of Rockledge, Florida!</p><p>If you would like information on <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Rockledge and Viera homes for sale</a>, please feel free to contact me. Having lived in Rockledge and Viera for 12 years I know the area!</p><p><strong>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, 321-693-3850 or email</strong> <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-57499794102920492642008-07-07T11:38:00.002-04:002008-07-07T12:03:01.440-04:00<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Brevard</span> County Florida market has plenty of "<span style="color:#990000;">short sale</span>" and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pre</span>-foreclosure properties listed for sale.</strong> There are a number of <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>bank-owned</strong></span> or<span style="color:#990000;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><strong>REO</strong></span></span> properties as well.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>As a buyer, how do you know what the appropriate offer price would be?</strong> First of all, there is no good rule of thumb. <strong>Every property has variables impacting pricing which is different from the next</strong> (unless they are in the same neighborhood).</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">It would be nice to think fifty cents on the dollar owed on the mortgage. If it were only that simple!</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">In my opinion (and that is what this blog is about) <strong>your first consideration should be the "why" answer. </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Why are you considering the purchase?</strong></span> If it is for an owner occupied property then the answer may be different than the investor "why."</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><u>An investor may be looking to "flip" the property although that may be a little risky in this current market. </u>An investor may be looking for a rental property. After all, rentals are pretty popular right now. A rental property that can be purchased at a reasonable price my create a break even income or maybe a profit. In a few years the market will turn around - it always does - then the property may be "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sell able</span>" at a nice profit. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Of course, investors know all this stuff!</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>So the answer to "why" is your first clue in determining an offer price.</strong> My experience in the </span><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Viera</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Suntree</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Rockledge</span></span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> area is that the short sale properties are listed are really reasonable prices already.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Consult your real estate agent about pricing.</strong> Even though it is a "<span style="color:#990000;">distressed sale</span>" taking a look at the comparable properties is still necessary!</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">If you are interest in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Brevard</span> County short sales (especially <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Viera</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Suntree</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Rockledge</span>), please give me a call. Drop me an email to </span><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><span style="color:#000099;">agent@moving2brevard.com</span></a><span style="color:#000099;">.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Baytree</span> Realty, Melbourne, Florida.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-29408588266585720162008-07-06T12:37:00.002-04:002008-07-07T11:58:35.147-04:00<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0sqRej7I/AAAAAAAAAcw/wIoGz64n6qM/s1600-h/100_15497.jpg"><img style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" height="104" alt="100_1549" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0s0osccI/AAAAAAAAAc0/9NvnKcV5JSg/100_1549_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="144" align="left" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0s_XXo7I/AAAAAAAAAc4/PQz6eoh2sOc/s1600-h/floridapalms5.gif"> </a> <p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">What does 55+ living in Florida mean to you? </span>I was wondering about that last night. Each of us has our own expectation so there is no "right answer" that fits all.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;">Some folks see themselves living on the golf course. Some folks are drawn to the water so they are inevitably found sailing, at the beach, going on a cruise, <strong><span style="color:#0000a0;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0tAuVVoI/AAAAAAAAAc8/byWIaIFToXo/s1600-h/big%20fish%5B4%5D.gif"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="67" alt="big fish" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0tDELGxI/AAAAAAAAAdA/rFgFD8i-Bb4/big%20fish_thumb%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="60" align="left" border="0" /></a></span></strong>fishing...anything near water!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;">Some like the structured activities found in a <u><span style="color:#ff0000;">55+ community like Heritage Isle </span></u><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0tV908II/AAAAAAAAAdE/Ba2uROKwydI/s1600-h/golfer%5B5%5D.jpg"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" height="104" alt="golfer" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SHD0trZwXGI/AAAAAAAAAdI/AUjienhtAx4/golfer_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="87" align="right" border="0" /></span></a><u><span style="color:#ff0000;">in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Viera</span> Florida.</span></u> At Heritage Isle you will find poker rooms, fitness center with trainers available, a huge heated pool, planned activities, dinners, movies, a nearby golf course, nearby shopping and more! All in a new community featuring a 21,000 square foot clubhouse, concierge services, tennis and more. A very active lifestyle at Heritage Isle.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;">Perhaps you are a retired military service member. A nearby facility such as <span style="color:#ff0000;">Patrick Air Force Base</span> offers services and a chance to be the military again. The golfing, clubs, commissary, base exchange and other facilities offered by Patrick are wonderful!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;">So, 55+ living in Florida....it means many things to many folks. If you are considering a move to Florida and a 55+ community, then <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Viera</span> Florida deserves a look! The communities of Heritage Isle, Grand Isle and Indian River Colony Club...55+ living to suit your needs!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Feel free to contact me at 321-693-3850 or email me at </span><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><span style="color:#ff0000;">agent@moving2brevard.com</span></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"> . Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Baytree</span> Realty, Melbourne, Florida.<br /></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#0000a0;"></span></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-22529371696790729042008-07-05T12:43:00.002-04:002008-07-06T09:11:37.985-04:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHDD2S-0FCI/AAAAAAAAAco/KNlhGX5wI9c/s1600-h/j0433118.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219887305698055202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SHDD2S-0FCI/AAAAAAAAAco/KNlhGX5wI9c/s200/j0433118.jpg" border="0" /></a> There are still lots of homes on the market in the <a href="http://www.brevard-homes-for-sale.com/">Viera, Suntree and Rockledge </a>areas of Central Brevard County Florida. The inventory of homes for sale is down somewhat than previous months but the inventory is still pretty high.<br /><p><strong>As of today there are about 6800 homes for sale in Brevard County.</strong> In the Suntree (including Baytree), Viera and Rockledge area there are 833 single family homes listed as "active" in the Brevard MLS system. <strong>There were 70 single family homes in the Viera, Suntree and Rockledge areas that closed during the month of June 2008.</strong> That is a lot for buyers to choose from!</p><p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Because the inventory is so high there are a couple of scenarios that suggest price may be an issue.</span></strong></p><p><strong>Scenario One:</strong> You have lots of showings with no offer. For example, if you have 50 showings in two months but no offers, then price is probably a consideration.</p><p><strong>Scenario Two:</strong> You have no showings for your listing in two months. No interest at all indicates that there are similar homes being seen and sold without considering your property. </p><p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Both of these suggest that price may be an issue.</span></strong> In scenario one the price is probably pretty close as it is still getting the potential buyers in the door. Unfortunately, it looks like the competition may offer just a bit more for the price.</p><p>Price is critical in this market. <strong>You must distinguish yourself from the competition</strong>. A good place to start is with the price.</p><p>If you are considering <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">buying or selling a home in Rockledge, Viera or Suntree</a>, please give me a call. I would welcome a chance to discuss my services and marketing plan.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#990000;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. I can be reached at 321-693-3850 or by email to </span></strong><a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">agent@moving2brevard.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;">.</span></strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-11950765251819982012008-07-05T11:15:00.001-04:002008-07-05T11:37:02.705-04:00Looks like there has been a lot of activity in Auburn Lakes subdivision over the past month or so! As of today, <strong>there are only 6 properties for sale in this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Viera</span> East subdivision.</strong><br /><br />Over the past month two have closed and six are under contract! A<strong><span style="color:#000099;"> lot of activity but it is certainly no surprise as prices have become very attractive!</span></strong> The two properties that closed sold for $183,000 (1618 sq ft) and $187,000 (1925 sq ft). Looks like nice prices as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">these</span> homes are only 3 or 4 years old!<br /><br />Of the properties currently <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">active</span> the prices range from $199,900 (2 properties) to a high of $249,975 (1911 sq ft...why is this one so high?). <strong>With three properties priced at $200,000 or less (only 1 is a short sale), Auburn Lakes deserves a look if <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Viera</span> living is in your future!</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong>For information on<strong> homes for sale in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Viera</span></strong> (and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">surrounding</span> <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/">communities of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Rockledge</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Suntree</span></a>), please contact me. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Baytree</span> Realty, Melbourne (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Viera</span>). Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-88943249185731505722008-07-05T09:23:00.004-04:002008-07-05T09:54:17.550-04:00<p><strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SG9131tanmI/AAAAAAAAAcg/j2t19JOg7cs/s1600-h/deercroft%20front1%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" height="184" alt="deercroft front1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SG914Bn37fI/AAAAAAAAAck/h3WvKUxHi-E/deercroft%20front1_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" align="right" border="0" /></a> Bayhill development is located in the planned unit development of Viera</strong> in central Brevard County, Florida. Located near excellent schools, shopping, restaurants, easy access to Orlando and more, homes in Bayhill were primarily built in 2001 and 2002 and very attractively priced. </p><p>As of today there are seven homes currently for sale in Bayhill. The property at the right is <strong>my key listing in the neighborhood. It is a 4 bedroom 2 bath home with over 1900 square feet under air! The back porch (under trussed roof) overlooks the solar heated inground pool. What a deal at $231,900!</strong></p><p>The six other properties in the development are priced from $154,000 to about $221,000. There are a couple of short sales on the market as well if you are considering a Viera short sale.</p><p align="left"><span style="color:#003300;"><strong><span style="color:#800080;">Homes are selling in Bayhill as there are three properties currently under contract! The prices are attractive and buyers are taking advantage of the opportunity!</span></strong></span></p><p align="left"><strong>If you are interested in any Bayhill home, please contact me.</strong> My office (Century 21 Baytree Realty) has 3 of the homes listed for sale so we know the area very well!</p><p>Gary Waters, Realtor, 321-693-3850, email <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-5204315033161498722008-07-04T17:53:00.002-04:002008-07-05T08:37:09.120-04:00<p>I received an inquiry a couple of days ago regarding <strong>short sales</strong> and <strong>REO (bank owned) properties </strong>in the south <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/">Brevard County </a>beach side community of <strong>Melbourne Beach</strong>.</p><p>I did a search of the <a href="http://www.brevardmls.com/">MLS</a> and found a few properties which were indeed short sales. The lowest priced property was $286,000 for a 2 bedroom condo. I sent the information to the inquiring party.</p><p>I received a response that he was authorized to offer $45,000. My response - <strong>too low for this area.</strong> In fact I have not heard from him.</p><p><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">If I could get a $300,000 beach condo for $45,000 - I would buy it! </span></strong></p><p><strong>I represent buyers and sellers.</strong> <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">I list homes for sale that will sale at a realistic price in a reasonable time. I work with serious qualified buyers who are looking to get the best buy on their desired property on their time schedule. </span></strong></p><p><strong>If you are a qualified buyer or serious seller, give me a call.</strong> Let me show you how I can serve your needs.</p><p><a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/" target="_blank">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent</a>, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida - serving Brevard County Florida one client at a time!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-85131149115778977342008-07-04T13:38:00.002-04:002008-07-04T16:32:37.283-04:00<p><strong> OK, the price of petro is climbing.</strong> I am not a recreational vehicle owner but I have an idea that operating one these days is pricey! </p> <p><strong>As I travel up and down I-95 here in Brevard County Florida I see lots of RVs on the highway.</strong> <strong><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SG5f9yemBmI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/P46ysdMhqIg/s1600-h/vacation%20home%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="vacation home" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/gwatersc21/SG5f-N49XAI/AAAAAAAAAcU/e7u7p3hmJ-Q/vacation%20home_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" align="left" border="0" width="244" height="143" /></a></strong>Some really large ones, some being pulled by trucks such as the Ford F-250 or F-350. Some of these RVs come from Canada, and many of the furthest north states. A long drive for some of these folks. And you see them staying in Florida for maybe six months out of the year.</p> <p><strong>With home prices down and petro prices up, this may be the right time to consider a second home purchase in Viera Florida. </strong></p> <p>If this thought has crossed your mind recently, drop me an email and let me tell you about what is available in the <a href="http://www.moving2brevard.com/">Viera area of Brevard County, Florida</a>!</p> <p><strong>Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne Florida (conveniently located next to Denny's right off Interstate 95).</strong></p> <p>Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23734800.post-4010119085617276552008-07-04T13:24:00.002-04:002008-07-04T16:28:06.687-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SG6HFV2eCHI/AAAAAAAAAcY/5dJbKhytNPc/s1600-h/100_0976.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xBPbY64cCB8/SG6HFV2eCHI/AAAAAAAAAcY/5dJbKhytNPc/s320/100_0976.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219257544003684466" border="0" /></a>If you are looking for a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">gated Melbourne Florida golf course community, you owe yourself a look at the communities within the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Baytree</span> National Golf Links community!</span> <p>I will admit that I have a home listed for sale in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Baytree</span> which I want to promote. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pr</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">omoting</span> the community is a great way to promote my listing at 8197 National Drive!</span></p> <p>Within <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Baytree</span> you will find 30 properties actively listed for sale. My listing at 8197 National Drive is a great custom built home on the 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> fairway, only a few hundred feet from the clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and playground. A great location at a great price!</p> <p>Within <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Baytree</span> you will find several sections/developments. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Isles of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Baytree</span> is the maintenance free community in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Baytree</span>.</span> There are 8 homes for sale in this section with prices ranging from $223,000 to about $389,000. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">At the higher end of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Baytree</span> homes you will find a dozen homes listed for prices at and above $600,000.</span> The highest priced active listing in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Baytree</span> is $1,085,000 for about 4400 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 4 baths!</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;">There are about 10 listings (not including the Isles of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Baytree</span> section) listed at the $300,000 to high $400,000 range.</span> By the way, my listing at 8197 National Drive is being offered at $459,900.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">There is something for everyone in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Baytree</span> community!</p> <p>If a gated Melbourne Florida golf course community is in your plans, call me for information on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Baytree</span> golf course communities!</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Baytree</span> Realty, Melbourne, Florida (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Viera</span>). Call me at 321--693-3850 or email me at <a href="mailto:agent@moving2brevard.com">agent@moving2brevard.com</a>.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-1292020791768399"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script</div>Gary Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565449159024268567noreply@blogger.com