Posts Tagged ‘Vero Beach Home Sales’

Vero Beach Real Estate – Distress Sales

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
I can be argued that anyone who has their home on the market now
is a motivated seller. Why don’t they just wait a while for home prices
to recover and avoid losing their equity? Many reasons actually:
-Death, Divorce, Job loss, Health Issues ect……
-Relocating and don’t want to manage a rental from afar
-An Opportunity elsewhere – lose here, gain there
Whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for the Vero Beach home buyer.
Many potential home buyers do not want to deal with some of the issues
that can arise when a home must be sold as a “short Sale or is a foreclosure:
- Lengthly response times from the lender to a purchase offer
- Deffered maintenace because of the seller’s financial situation
- The need to make repairs, some of which can make financing difficult
By carefully analysing the time on the market, prior sales history,
comparable sales and current value, these bargain homes can be found.
Buyers who limit themselves to just foreclosures or short sales are
missing a good portion of the current market of Vero Beach homes for sale.
Many buyers today are not realistic about the price they will pay for a
home. Perhaps they watch too many late night TV infomericials claiming you
can buy homes for a few thousand dollars. The lowest price is often
determined by the potential cashflow to an investor. The recent sales increase
in 3/2 homes under $100k has been driven by investor purchasers seeking
a decent return on their investment.
There is also a common misconception that lenders will do anything to avoid
a costly foreclosure situation. The truth is that they are partially
insured against some losses and will write off others. They have a very
good idea of current value from their selling agents and price accordingly.
Lenders are motivated to sell quickly, since they must stay below a predetermined
ratio of good to bad debt, but are still targeting close to value.
Whether a home is a distressed sale, short sale or foreclosure, an informed and
prepared buyer will always get the best deal! Studying the market, analysising
specific properties and pre-qualifying with your lender are critial components.
I can be argued that anyone who has their home on the market now
is a motivated seller. Why don’t they just wait a while for home prices
to recover and avoid losing their equity? Many reasons actually:
-Death, Divorce, Job loss, Health Issues ect……
-Relocating and don’t want to manage a rental from afar
-An Opportunity elsewhere – lose here, gain there
Whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for the Vero Beach home buyer.
Many potential home buyers do not want to deal with some of the issues
that can arise when a home must be sold as a “short Sale or is a foreclosure:
- Lengthly response times from the lender to a purchase offer
- Deffered maintenace because of the seller’s financial situation
- The need to make repairs, some of which can make financing difficult
By carefully analysing the time on the market, prior sales history,
comparable sales and current value, these bargain homes can be found.
Buyers who limit themselves to just foreclosures or short sales are
missing a good portion of the current market of Vero Beach homes for sale.
Many buyers today are not realistic about the price they will pay for a
home. Perhaps they watch too many late night TV infomericials claiming you
can buy homes for a few thousand dollars. The lowest price is often
determined by the potential cashflow to an investor. The recent sales increase
in 3/2 homes under $100k has been driven by investor purchasers seeking
a decent return on their investment.
There is also a common misconception that lenders will do anything to avoid
a costly foreclosure situation. The truth is that they are partially
insured against some losses and will write off others. They have a very
good idea of current value from their selling agents and price accordingly.
Lenders are motivated to sell quickly, since they must stay below a predetermined
ratio of good to bad debt, but are still targeting close to value.
Whether a home is a distressed sale, short sale or foreclosure, an informed and
prepared buyer will always get the best deal! Studying the market, analysising
specific properties and pre-qualifying with your lender are critial components.
I can be argued that anyone who has their Vero Beach home for sale now is a motivated seller. Why don’t they just wait a while for home prices to recover and avoid losing their equity?

Many reasons actually:

-Death, Divorce, Job loss, Health Issues ect……
-Relocating and don’t want to manage a rental from afar
-An Opportunity elsewhere – lose here, gain there
Whatever the reason, it creates an opportunity for the Vero Beach home buyer. Many potential home buyers do not want to deal with some of the issues that can arise when a home must be sold as a “Short Sale” or is a foreclosure:
- Lengthly response times from the lender to a purchase offer
- Deffered maintenace because of the seller’s financial situation
- The need to make repairs, some of which can make financing difficult
By carefully analysing the time on the market, prior sales history, comparable sales and current value, these bargain homes can be found. Buyers who limit themselves to just foreclosures or short sales are missing a good portion of the current market of Vero Beach homes for sale. Many buyers today are not realistic about the price they will pay for a home. Perhaps they watch too many late night TV infomericials claiming you can buy homes for a few thousand dollars. The lowest price is often determined by the potential cashflow to an investor. The recent sales increase in 3/2 homes under $100k has been driven by investor purchasers seeking a decent return on their investment.
There is also a common misconception that lenders will do anything to avoid a costly foreclosure situation. The truth is that they are partially insured against some losses and will write off others. They have a very good idea of current value from their selling agents and price accordingly. Lenders are motivated to sell quickly, since they must stay below a predetermined ratio of good to bad debt, but are still targeting close to value.
Whether a home is a distressed sale, short sale or foreclosure in Vero Beach Fl, an informed and prepared buyer will always get the best deal! Studying the market, analysising specific properties and pre-qualifying with your lender are critial components.

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Vero Beach Ocean Drive Redevelopment Will Improve Property Values

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

The ongoing redevelopment of the beachside retail and commercial district will have a great positive impact for the value of residential areas on “Central Beach”in Vero Beach Florida. The recent rebuild of Sexton Plaza, the addition of several upscale hotels, and the planned improvements at Humiston Park will increase the appeal of a central beach address.

Vero Beach Real Estate owners and residents alike will benefit from the great selection of retail on Ocean Drive and many fine restaurants. With easy walking access to the beach and many opportunities for shopping and dining, central beach will once again be the place to stay.

The opportunity for investors and prospective homeowners is the recent decline in the price of property listings. The are several current listing for single family homes under $300,000 and condos under $200,000. Although these listing may need updating and or renovation, these prices haven’t been seen since 2003.

Now is the time to take advantage of a great selection of homes for sale, a strong buyer’s market and historically low interest rates!

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