Charolais Estates – Viera Florida: Market Report February 2010

Charolais Estates is a newer gated community in Viera Florida’s newer section west of I-95 in Brevard County.

As of February there are five active listings in Charolais Estates priced from $460,000 (a short sale) to $549,000.

These homes are larger (four over 3,000 square feet) with either 4 or 5 bedrooms so there is plenty of room! There are three short sale homes that have been under contract and are awaiting lender approval. 

Two homes sold  in Charolais Estates and closed in January ($422,500 and $520,000).

For information on homes for sale in Charolais Estates or any other area in Viera, please drop me an email to agent@moving2brevard.com or call me directly at 321-693-3850.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Bucci Realty, Rockledge, working exclusively with Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge.

Please read my blogs Florida Homes for Sale and Observations of a Viera Florida Real Estate Agent for tips and information on the Brevard County Florida real estate market.

Pay attention to interest rates…or you will “Pay!”

As we approach 2010 interest rates are still at relatively attractive rates – historical lows.

The variation in interest rates can have a tremendous impact on your payments. Think of that over impact a 1% interest rate increase can have over the life of your loan.

Point is, the interest rate has an impact on your finances for many years to come!

Gary L. Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region. Whether your interest lies in a 55+ community such as Heritage Isle, a golf course community such as Baytree National Golf Links or water front, give me a call or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com.

Buying a home in Viera Florida

If you are planning to move to or purchase a home in the planned unit development of Viera, Florida, please feel free to contact me.

As a real estate agent with Century 21 Baytree Realty in Rockledge, I know the area and have the resources to make your experience a pleasant one!

Email me at agent@moving2brevard.com. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

Read my blog Florida Homes for Sale and Observations of a Viera Florida Realtor, please.

Some things are not that hard to sell....

If you lose your hard drive or drop your laptop, in this age, the salesman down at Best Buy may not have to twist your arm too badly to take that new bundle of joy home.

The same can be said for that Blackberry or I-phone... as one can not be without a phone!

Even a plumber can sell a repair pretty easily if your plumbing is backed up because your little helper decided to toss something down the toilet!

But, if your house is on the market at an incorrect price even Bernie Madoff could not sell it!

In this market you (and your real estate agent) need to look at what has sold - not just what is "for sale!"

Prices have dropped considerably and continue to drop as we move toward the end of 2009.

But, in the end, it is supply and demand that determines what the price will or will not be.

It is a function of the REO/bank owned and short sale market in your local area as well.

The local area may be a narrow like your neighborhood such as Capron Trace in Viera Florida or a wider area like central Brevard County, Florida.

Real estate really is local!

The key is pricing in such a manner as to achieve your goal as a seller.

If you are considering selling your home in Viera, Suntree, Rockledge or Cocoa Beach, Florida, call me to discuss how I may assist you.

Gary L. Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region. Whether your interest lies in a 55+ community, a golf course community or water front, give me a call at 321-693-3850 or email agent@moving2brevard.com

$8,000 FIRST TIME BUYER TAX CREDIT ENDS DECEMBER 1, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, known to most as the first time home buyer program, is slated to end at midnight on November 30, 2009.

There is some lobbying going on for the program to be extended. But you can never count on the government to do so therefore the time to act is now!

The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. The IRS says a first-time home buyer is someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.

Unlike some previous incentive programs the tax credit does not have to be repaid.

The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.

For more information on the first time buyer program, contact your local mortgage lender and then call me if you are in Brevard County, Florida! Don’t know a lender, call me at 321-693-3850 or email agent@moving2brevard.com.

Gary L. Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region. Whether your interest lies in a 55+ community, a golf course community or water front, give me a call!

Condo For Sale Viera Florida Reduced to $62,000!

Viera, the master planned unit development in Melbourne, Florida, offers some of the best deals around for Florida living.

If you are in the market for a condo, this two bedroom two bath 937 square foot unit in The Greens at Viera East has been reduced to $62,000. This is a great price for a ground floor!

The Greens at Viera East is ideally situated near excellent schools (Ralph Williams Elementary and the new Viera High School), great shopping (The Avenues at Viera Mall), great golfing (next door is the Viera East Golf Course), and more.

Only 15 minutes to Patrick Air Force Base and the beaches, 45 minutes to Orlando, lots of parks and bike paths, and more!

The Greens at Viera East complex offers residents a community pool, exercise/fitness room, hot tub/spa, putting green, car wash area and more.

To read more about the Viera East Communities, visit the Viera East Community web site.

Short sale requires third party approval. Sold "as is.

For information on Viera Florida real estate contact Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida at 321-693-3850. Email me at agent@moving2brevard.com.