It seems that every area of the Country has numerous events for running or walking. The largest and most important here on the Space Coast is probably the Melbourne Music Marathon Weekend. We have two full days worth of events including 5k and 8k runs, a kids run, a half marathon, a half marathon relay...and of course a full 26.2 mile marathon. Here is a list of what participants can expect:   Big medals (recycled metals) to all 1/2 marathon, 1/2 relay and full marathon finishers Tech tees made from partially recycled materials to ALL pre-registered participants Embroidered Melbourne Marathon bridge logo hats to half marathon, relay, full marathon and handcycle participants Post-race concerts both race days Pizza and fruit to runners on Saturday Pancakes, pizza and brews courtesy of Fl... 11/18/2013

You should consider the hiring of an agent as a job interview...why should you hire that agent to work for you? Here are my qualifications: 1. I have been in sales for 32 years: I have learned in that time how to properly negotiate a win-win scenario for my clients...without making the person on the other side of the transaction feel as if they just got taken for a ride. Remember, once we have arrived at an acceptable price we have inspections and closing to worry about. When everyone leaves the closing table feeling good I will be satisfied. I have a full understanding of all contracts and addenda so nothing will get slipped by you! 2. I am an Internet and Online Real Estate Expert: Approximately 95% of all buyers go to the Internet first before purchasing a home. If your agent is not ... 11/08/2013

The 27th Annual Space Coast Fair is in town from November 7 through November 17th. There will be food, games, live entertainment and fun for the entire family. Fair times and prices are: Thursday, Nov 7: 5pm: $10 admission Friday, Nov 8: 5pm-12am: $12 admission Saturday, Nov 9: 1pm – 12am: $12 admission Sunday, Nov 10: 1pm-11pm: $12 admission Monday. Nov 11: $10-OPENS AT 1PM – SCHOOLS HOLIDAY FOR VETERANS DAY Tuesday- Thursday: 5pm-11pm: $10 admission Friday, Nov 15: 5pm- midnight: $12 admission Saturday, Nov 16: 1pm- 12am midnight: $12 admission Sunday, Nov 17: 1pm – 11pm: $12 admission Here is the fair line up of fun and entertainment: SPACE COAST DAILY.COM GRAND OPENING NIGHT AT THE FAIR Torres Family Circus: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.World Famous Aerialist Carla Wallenda Show 8:30 p.mDanny ... 11/06/2013

I love taking buyers out and showing them homes; helping them find a home that suits both their wants and their needs. To me it can be a juggling act. I need about 4 more hands to hold all of the things that I  have with me when I walk inside to show a property.  Now, I know there are many REALTORS out there that are in the same boat that I'm in. If I wear clothes without the right amount of pockets that day, I'm really in a pickle. As REALTORS we carry: our car keys our lockbox key our cell phone a copy of the listing a pen and piece of paper to take notes a business card to leave in the house, to let the owners know we were there. While we have all of these things in our hands we have to type the code into the lockbox, or enter the combination into the combo lockbox, to open it.  Whe... 11/05/2013

  Congratulations to Stephanie on the construction & purchase of your new townhouse in The Arbors at Longleaf. You worked so hard to make sure you dotted every "I" and crossed every "T". You stayed on top of every single detail. Construction was long and often tedious, but you did a wonderful job! You should be so proud of yourself...your first home! Great job!   Thank you for hiring me to represent you in the purchase. I know you'll be happy there!     11/05/2013

I love tempura, yet I find that it isn't often made well.  Here is a great recipe to make it at home!                                               Shrimp Tempura Ingredients 3 quarts vegetable or peanut oil 1 1/2 lbs colossal shrimp peeled, deveined, tails left on. 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons shichimi (7 flavor Japanese chili pepper) 1 large egg 1 cup vodka 1 cup seltzer water or club soda kosher salt to taste Directions Preheat oven to 200F. Add vegetable oil to dutch oven, and heat oil over high heat to 385F. Use a clip-on candy thermometer to check temperature. While the oil is heating, whisk together flour, shichimi, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Whisk egg and vodka together in a second bowl, then whisk in the seltzer water into the egg mixture. Once oil is at... 11/01/2013

  This is a question that I have heard from people throughout my 20+ years in the real estate business.  I will run through some of the biggest problem for this.   Your price is too high This is the most common reason that a property does not sell.  The reasons for setting the selling price too high are many: an over-enthusiastic listing agentunrealistic seller expectationsI “need the money”My neighbors home sold for $XXX,XXX.etc, etc, etc.  Regardless of the reason, if you've priced your property too high, you will have problems selling...period.  Even if you are lucky enough to get an offer you have to contend with the property not appraising or the buyer being denied financing.  If you price your property too high, you won't have many showings.  And rememberfewer showings = fewer off... 11/01/2013

If you are looking for an experience, you may want to consider Brevard County's Super Flea and Farmers Market.  The Super Flea Market is located at 4835 W Eau Gallie Blvd which is on the southwest corner of Eau Gallie and I95.I have become familiar with the Super Flea Market over the past year, and I have to say, I like it!  I originally went to the Super Flea Market when my dear, dear, dear friend Stephanie Hudson came to visit me from Denver.  Interestingly enough, Stephanie introduced me to the flea market in Denver, and when I told her about seeing the Super Flea Market from the road she wanted to go.  Well, alrighty then!  Off we went!  Located on over 20 acres, the Super Flea Market was originally opened in 1987, and has parking for over 500 cars.  There are over 800 vendors at t... 11/01/2013

 Congratulations, Sally, on the sale of your property. Thank you for hiring me to professionally market your home and bring you a buyer. I know in 28 years you made a lot of memories there. Thank you to Tom and Linda and the rest of the family for working so many late nights and weekends to get the property market ready. It's been such a pleasure working with all of you... What a great family! You had me laughing so hard.  You're blessed to have each other! Best wishes to you, Patrick, on your new home. 10/31/2013

Embraer, the forth largest builder of Jets in the World is expanding on the Space Coast...and they are bringing 600 new jobs along with them. Embraer, the large Brazilian based Jet maker, plans to open a 250,000sqft assembly plant at the Melbourne International Airport in Melbourne, FL The plan is to build the Legacy 450 and 500 executive Jets. Embraer already has over 250 full time employees in the Melbourne area Embraer also plans on opening an Engineering and Technology Center. It is schedule to open in the first half of 2014. The center, when staffed, calls for another 200 full time engineers. This is great news for all the available high tech talent available on the Space Coast since the scaling back of the rocket programs at NASA and the Cape. 10/30/2013

Bridget Sentz, Realtor & Carolyn Smith, Realtor ~ Coastal Estate Team - Life in Brevard County, Florida: Melbourne Air and Space Show 2013 View the Air & Space Show from your oceanfront home! Brevard County, Florida is an amazing place to live - fantastic weather, year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches - plus lots of fun events, including this weekend's Melbourne Air & Space Show, which takes place in the sky over Paradise Beach Park in Indialantic. Imagine viewing this spectacular event from your own oceanfront home, townhome, or condo?! Image courtesy of www.airandspaceshow.com With so many options for waterfront living available in Brevard County, Florida, The Coastal Estate Team can find you the perfect oceanfront home, townhome, or condo from which to view not only this weekend's A... 10/29/2013

This weekend will be ripe for remembering that old saying, "Spring Forward and Fall Behind".  This coming Sunday November 3rd at 2:00am, it will be time to change the time of your clocks back one hour.  I admit, I love knowing that I have an extra hour to sleep in this weekend!   10/29/2013

This is a video blog post about how many potential home buyers will spend time worrying about how much money they save off the price of a home they are considering purchasing...instead of how good the deal is on the specific home they like. I give details on how to overcome this pratfall...and how you can get the best deal on the home you love :)   Thanks for watching :-) 10/29/2013

As we come out of the hideous recession we have experienced in the past few years, I have potential Buyers ask me if it is a good reason to Buy rather than rent on the Space Coast.  I enthusiastically respond that they should Buy!  Here are 10 reasons why... Top 10 reasons to own rather than rent 1. You own it: There is no landlord that you have to talk to if you want to paint your family room red. 2. You can deduct your interest: Mortgage interest, property taxes and a good chunk of the costs that are a part of buying a home can be deducted from your taxes. 3. Interest rates: The cost to borrow money is still at a great low rate.  If you’re going to buy, this is the time to do it, and DON'T get an ARM unless you know for certain you will be in the home only a short time. 4. You invest ... 10/29/2013

  Did you know that approximately 1/3 of homeowners don't have a mortgage? Who are they? Many would think that they are the wealthiest people.  But, that isn't always the case.  Some wealthy owners enjoy the tax advantages of carrying a mortgage on their home. Often they are able to itemize their deductions, and this includes mortgage interest paid. Some of the humblest home owners are the ones that have no mortgage payments on their homes at all. Some families with shaky credit are pooling their resources with other family members to purchase a small, inexpensive home together for all cash.  We are hearing of more and more multi generational families moving in together, to make living a bit more affordable for all.  Today, many couples reaching retirement age, are doing what they can t... 10/23/2013

Financial Planners Receive Reverse Mortgage Education...Part 2 of 2 Security One Lending, a subsidiary of Reverse Mortgage Solutions, is making strides in educating financial planners about the reverse mortgage. The recent changes, in a sense, have lit a spark. Presently, many financial institutions are taking advantage of the change by educating new employees and consumers about the benefits of the program, not as a "last resort," but as a "financial planning tool." According to an article published in Reverse Mortgage Daily, the first step, in what Security One Lending hope will be many, was a a webinar titled "A Fresh Look at Reverse Mortgages," which attracted 500 financial advisors. The webinar featured guest speaker Michael Kitces, who has outlined the benefits of a reverse mortga... 10/23/2013

When a house goes up for sale, should the personal family photos stay in the house or should they be put away before the sign goes up? I have mixed feelings on family photos. My response would be that it depends on the pictures, how many, their location, etc. Maybe as a seller this thought has never entered your mind.  Put my family photos away to sell your own home...what do you mean?  Why? What's the big deal?  Well, it depends on who's looking at it (or should I say; who's looking at them). When placing a home on the market a REALTOR's job is to be sure the house shows in it's best light. It should be staged to showcase it's great amenities.  We want it to appeal to as many buyer's as possible.  Today, many homes are professionally staged. Kudos to all of you professional stagers, yo... 10/23/2013

Here in Brevard County we are still in the midst of Tropical Storm Season.  Thank goodness it's been quiet, to date.  But, my question is, when was the last time you reviewed your insurance policy? What about REALTORS and Lenders, do you know when your previous clients last reviewed theirs? When was the last time you contacted your insurance agent to discuss your policy? I have had homeowners tell me that they haven't spoken to their insurance agent in over ten years, nor have they updated their coverage! I am shocked and I tell them so! Do you know what your policy covers? Do you have enough coverage on your home? Does your policy cover flooding? Do you have a separate flood policy? What does that policy cover? Does your policy cover mold and mildew? Does your current insurance policy ... 10/23/2013

As Realtors, we are all independent contractors. Our average demographic would be much older than the national average...and we (because we all own our businesses) must fight to find decent priced health care.  In short: We should be poster children for Obamacare! My nightmare all started two days before the October sign on started. I wanted to get info on the four plans available (if you do no know, or have not gone on the site yet...you can choose from bronze, silver, gold and platinum). I was not looking for a price...just the differences in what the four plans would cover. The only response was: Come back later for details. I started to wonder why I could not get any details 48 hours before roll out??? On day one I went onto the website. I tried for two hours...every time I would be... 10/23/2013

Moon's Amazing Seafoodstore on US 1 is holding their 1st Annual October Seafood Festival this coming Friday.  You are invited to sample both Seafood and Wines from around the world! The When and Where: Friday October 25thFrom 4:00-7:00pmAt Moon's Amazing Seafood461 N. Harbor City BlvdNO RSVP required                         I'll see you there!!! 10/21/2013