Melbourne, FL Real Estate News

By Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty, Florida Space Coast Homes
(Waves Realty)
The sought after Waterford Pointe section of the Master Planned Community of Suntree on Florida's Space Coast has a new "Coming Soon" Listing!It will also have an Open House on Saturday 4/1 from 11am to 2pm!!!The Home Features: 3 bedrooms with split floorplan 2 full baths an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances a formal living room/dining room combo open floorplan with kitchen open to the family room large screened in patio with a quadruple sliding glass door! big laundry room vaulted ceilings a new Tile Roof (just a few months old) master suite with separate shower & jetted tub, dual sinks and walk-in closet backs to preserve land! CBS Construction The Neighborhood Features: small neighborhood park sidewalks cul-de-sac street Award Winning A-rated Brevard Coun...
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By Kerry L Klun, Broker/Owner, 321-626-5868
(Palm Realty)
Palm Realty's own Irina Litwak has SSSOLD!!!  2697 Empire Ave in the Kingsmill subdivision in Melbourne. This lovely home CLOSED at $398,000 and featured:3 bedrooms                                          2 bathrooms1638 square feet2 car garageBuilt in 1987.23 acre lotKitchen with granite counter topsStainless steel appliance packageNew flooringMaster bedroom with en suite bath Master suite walk-in closet Gas fireplaceLarge fenced backyardPergolaStorage shedCentrally located close to shopping. dining and entertainment close byIf you are looking to purchase a property or sell the one that you have, call Irina at 321-987-5928. Irina would love to help you find your next home or sell the one you have! #PALMREALTY #PALMRENTALS #PALMLEASING #PALMPROPERTYMANAGEMENT #SPACECOASTHOMES 
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STAGE it RIGHT! has just been nominated for "Rookie Stager of the Year" by the national Real Estate Staging Association.  STAGE it RIGHT! was nominated for showing outstanding attention to staging detail, excellent customer service, and professional business acumen.  As our business continues to grow here in Brevard County, we couldn't be more pleased with this prestigious nomination.  Our goal for 2008 is to continue to provide home sellers and real estate agents with our personal touch services and look forward to a prosperous year, helping our clients present their homes and listing in the best possible light in order to "make that sale".  To RESA and all our clients past and present, THANK YOU for making 2007 a success.  We look forward to serving you in 2008!!
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
I'd like to introduce you to my two newest assistants, Jake and Elwood.  They've joined my ever growing family of assistants and are now working their first assignment.  Siblings, Ricky and Lucy, and Fred and Ethel have been "guarding" vacant homes for several months now.  Seasoned pros!  Jake and Elwood will be expected to carryout their duties, just as soon as they wake up from their naps! 
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By Nora Marek, Melbourne Home Staging - (321)795-8761
(Home Stager Brevard County, Florida)
   When you are marketing a property, the way you live in it and the way you sell it are two different things. Staging brings out the best features of your home by de-cluttering, cleaning, furniture arrangement and neutral colors that will always appeal to the broadest market. People used to be able to put a house on the market and it would get bids. But now, there is a need for Home Stagers to represent the seller. You really need your home to stand out and be the best house on the market.   Please call today, because the sooner you stage, the sooner you sell! Melbourne Home Staging,LLC  Nora Marek, Owner Licensed, Certified and Insured Please visit our website: www.MelbourneHomeStaging.com                                            
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
Ever wanted to do something with those boring, naked, unframed bathroom mirrors but weren't sure what to do or how to do it?  Never fear Mirr.Edge is here!  I stumbled upon this little gem at Lowe's the other day.  So easy to install anyone can do it.  Because the corners are covered with matching corner pieces, you don't have to be precise in measuring.  I like that a lot, because I'm a measure twice cut it wrong once, run back to the store, buy more, and try it again, kinda person.  The only tool you need is a box cutter.  The "kit" has glue with which to afix the frame to the mirror, but I opted to use Command Picture Hanging Strips.  Its like self stick velcro without the permanent "stick".  For the corner pieces I used dabs of silicone sealant.  It takes all of about 30 minutes to ...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
I think we all agree, the current housing market is beginning to get us all a bit down.  Home sellers are looking at months of real estate showings and open houses, real estate agents are working on new creative ideas to promote their listings, and home stagers are busy staging homes for sale.Unfortunately, not everyone has embraced the idea of home staging as a very effective marketing tool.  New concepts are hard to grasp, and sometimes even harder to sell.  However, statistically, staged homes sell for more and sell faster than unstaged homes.  Given that, why would anyone put off having their home staged for sale?  Afterall, every home seller NEEDS every advantage to make their homes outshine all the others.Home staging is a very cost effective method of preparing a home for sale.  ...
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By Nora Marek, Melbourne Home Staging - (321)795-8761
(Home Stager Brevard County, Florida)
                                              IT IS STILL A BUYERS MARKET HERE IN BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA *REALTORS AND SELLERS alike, should make sure that the house is styled to sell.  That every room invites the buyer in.  This goes beyond decluttering and cleaning and entails purposeful design and placement. REMEMBER, THE "OUTSIDE"  IS THE NEW "INSIDE":  All outside areas are now considered "outside rooms" here in Central Florida.  Remove your barbecue grill to garage or cover it and place outside. Be ready to grill outside and not in a screen room or garage.  Patios are no longer for storage and clutter. Set your patio area as an extension of a living space. Make it warm and inviting and install a ceiling fan whenever possible.  This is Florida. Showcase the lifestyle! JUST DOING T...
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Old and dated appliances don't help to sell a house, especially when buyers are looking for all the new bells and whistles that come with today's modern kitchen's.  However, with a little creativity and even less cash, we can update appliances to give that "new modern" look, and appeal to the esthetic senses of the potential buyers.  The below pictures show a relatively new dishwasher before and the same dishwasher after, transformed for a recent client.  This transformation was accomplished by spray painting the top part of the door, which was white plastic, with hammered black spray paint made especially for plastic.  The bottom portion of the door was covered with "stainless steel" looking contact paper.   This transformation may not last the life of the appliance, but it should last...
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By Denise Shockey, Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate
(RE/MAX Aerospace Realty)
Denise Shockey | RE/MAX Elite | 321-446-4994 2761 Maderia Circle, West Melbourne, FL Immaculate and Ready to Move In! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $163,900 Year Built 2000 Sq Footage 1,292 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .15 acres HOA/Maint $16 per month DESCRIPTION This home is immaculate and in move in condition. The pride of ownership is obvious. An extra bonus is the screened porch, surrounded by beautiful landscape and looking out onto the lake. Take a moment to enjoy the tranquil sound of the fountain in the lake. It features a large pantry and cathedral ceilings. It sits on a corner lot and boast wonderful curb appeal. Please visit http://www.DeniseShockey.com Virtual Tour: www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1231466 see additiona...
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By Steve Johnson
(National Realty of Brevard, Inc.)
Profile Type: Residential Prop Type:   Status: Active  Photo Gallery PALM BAY, FL 32905Offered at: $69,900  Area: 340 NE Palm Bay County: Brevard Remarks:  BRING YOUR TOOLS...THIS HOME NEEDS YOU! This three bedroom, two bath, one car garage home is in a great location near schools and shopping. If your a first time home buyer or an investor, this is the home for you. Its ready for you to do some work and make it your own. The home has a nice back porch which overlooks the woods and the huge back yard. What a great place for the kids to play while the family gathers for a barbecue. Res Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Waterfront: No Baths: 2 Waterfrnt Type:   Half Baths: 0 Lot Dim: X Split Bed: No Acreage: .26 Year Built: 1981 Furnishings:   Home Warranty:  No Living SqFt: 918 Fireplace:...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
Much has been written about the relationship between home stagers and their clients, the homeowners selling their homes.  Often times, in the process of preparing a home for sale, the client has trouble "letting" go of either personal belongings or personal decorating tastes.  We all love our "stuff" and we've all decorated our homes to fit our personal tastes.  Unfortunately in the world of real estate selling, de-personalization of the home is the goal of every home stager.  When potential buyers walk into a house they need to envision themselves living there.  It's a hard sell if we allow our daily lives to intrude on the "perspective" of the potential buyer.  Keeping that in mind, hiring a home stager can be of huge benefit to the seller.  We can see a home through the "eye of the b...
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By Nora Marek, Melbourne Home Staging - (321)795-8761
(Home Stager Brevard County, Florida)
  Is staging tax deductible? YES! This may be old news to some, Home Staging services can be considered an advertising fee (See IRS Publication 523) and these selling expenses include commissions, advertising fees*, legal fees and loan charges paid by the seller. *Staging a home for re-sale is considered an Advertising fee.  There are no time limits on the Advertising Fees related to the sale for the IRS.  However, it is important to note that if a property does not sell and is taken off the market; expenses for that transaction are NOT deductible in the future. Check with an accounting professional for full details and see how it applies to your sale. Main Source: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p523/index.html Call Melbourne Home Staging Today ...because...the sooner you stage, the so...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
We've all been in the position, at some point, of listing our homes for sale.  At best the process is stressful.  First we have to find a real estate agent.  The rule of thumb is to interview three.  Then comes the comp, which of course is lower than what we expected.  And lastly the signing of the real estate agreement.  And this is just the beginning.  NOW we have to address all those little DIY items we've been putting off.  Afterall, home buyers aren't in the market to purchase our "procrastination".  Given all of the above, its no wonder home sellers are reluctant to involve themselves in one more home selling process, which is, to hire someone to professionally evaluate the home and address the cosmetic needs.  Listed below, in order of priority, are the top 10 reasons I believe h...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
Last year on Living With Ed, Ed Begley Jr. was shown cooking using his solar oven.   I found that interesting enough to research the use of solar energy for cooking, and also how to obtain a solar oven, or better yet make my own.  And because I live in the "sunshine state", Florida, I figured solar cooking is a doable venture. Under the proper circumstances, if properly made, the solar oven can reach up to 400 degrees. The following are my step by step instructions.Step 1 - decide on what size and what materials to use to make the box.  Several internet articles suggested cardboard boxes.  Because I wanted something more substantial I opted for making a box out of wood.  As luck would have it, last week I spied a wood medicine cabinet put out for the trash.  Double benefit here, I got a...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
I love this time of year in Florida, when we can escape from the inside of our homes and sit outside in the cool mornings, read the paper and listen to the birds.  Only this year I'm not hearing any birds.  Usually I have the beautiful singing of the Mockingbirds, the coo of the Mourning Doves,  the cackles of Starlings, and whatever else happens to be hanging around in my neighborhood.  I thought maybe it was just me, or maybe just my neighborhood.  But then the other morning while at the dog park, I noticed the same, deafening silence.  No bird sounds.  And now I'm wondering, is this a harbinger of what is to come, or just a quiet time for the birds.  I have the uneasy feeling that we are losing our bird populations at a faster rate than has been reported and I am already mourning the...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
Attention real estate agents and home sellers!  Have you been wondering just what "home staging" can do for your listings?  Have you been sitting on the fence, trying to make the decisions as to whether to contact a home stager or let your listing sit and hope for a sale?  Statistically "staged" homes sell faster than homes that are not staged.  So why wait?  STAGE it RIGHT! is available for home staging consultations, and staging services, in your neighborhood.  We stage vacants, condos, rentals, and occupied homes!  Call today for an appointment (321) 956-2495.Click on the link to take you to the virtual tour of our latest staging.http://bethere360.com/vt/413470/TourWeaver_413470.html
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By Steve Johnson
(National Realty of Brevard, Inc.)
Melbourne is a safe place to liveIt has great weather and lots of sunIt’s easy to travel and get to work and there are good job opportunities..There is a wide variety of recreational facilities.It’s easy to get involved in the community.It’s a great place for creative people.Three out of four would recommend a friend or family member to relocate to Melbourne.Melbourne has the amenities that a larger town would have yet it has a small town atmosphere.I call it user friendly.All that and the Real Estate is a good deal. As of this writing (summer 2007) single-family homes, minutes from the beaches can be had from 200,000 up.Melbourne, and its landside communities of West Melbourne and Melbourne Village, plus its beachside communities of Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, and Floridana (going so...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
Realtors, there is no better time than today to include home staging as part of your marketing arsenal.  STAGE it RIGHT! in Brevard County Florida can make the difference between "stale" and "sale".  Don't wait, make that call today to arrange a customized consultation of your listings.STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 - Licensed, Insured, Certified
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
The answer to that question is a resounding NO!  Today I made the 2.5 hour trek to Florida's first ever IKEA in Sunrise.  I just couldn't wait any longer.  If you've ever been to IKEA you know it is miles and miles of mazes, winding throughout two floors of anything and everything you could possibly need or want.  And of course, at the end of the maze is the grand prize, the cafeteria, where you can rest your weary feet and mind, and feast on all things Scandanavian.  Today I came home with two end tables and a coffee table, all for $50.  Two bedside tables $40, and too many accessories to list.  At the end of the check out line is the "rainbow", the Scandanavian food market.  That little side trip cost me almost more than I spent on staging inventory!  IKEA is truely a home stagers gol...
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
Have you ever thought how much energy your traditional oven uses while cooking that lone casserole?  For one thing it runs on 220 electricity which costs more than 110.  Second, your oven has that big cavity that has to heat up, just to cook a small item.  It would benefit you and the environment to invest in an energy efficient toaster oven for cooking single items.  We've been doing that now for about a year.  While I can't attest to the amount of energy saved, I can attest to the fact that the food cooks faster in the toaster oven, probably given the size of the inside of the oven.  As an aside, when I have something that needs warming, I place it on top of the hot toaster oven surface.  So while cooking I am also warming.
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By Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495
(Stage it Right!)
                              Master Bedroom                                                 Master Bedroom                          Living/Dining                                 Living Room                                Guest Bedroom                               Master Bath STAGE it RIGHT! stages condos, single family homes, rentals, and occupied homes.  Call today for an appointment for your personalized consultation!  (321) 956-2495 
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