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Best Tips for Selling in a Softer Market
May 14, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Although selling in a recovering market can be a challenging task, there are still steps sellers can take to entice buyers to bite. If you've already followed the usual protocol for staging and curb appeal, try the following: Get a professional opinion. Knowing what a professional appraiser deems your house to be worth will help… Read More
Question of the Day
May 14, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Q: Should I avoid an adjustable rate mortgage? A: Because adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs, fluctuate with the market, they offer less stability than fixed-rate loans. If an ARM is adjusted upward, monthly payments will increase, and for a lot of people that can be too big a risk to take. On the other hand,… Read More
Historic Cocoa Village
May 14, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, Stone Street (formerly Magnolia Street) came all the way through from U.S.1 to Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village. There was no tranquil little park, carefully tended plants and flowers or a charming gazebo. In the 1960’s there was a wonderful woman, a city councilperson who loved Cocoa and devoted herself to… Read More
10 Tips for Homebuyers
May 14, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Making the decision to buy a new home is a life-altering event…in a good way. But the process can be daunting. Take the following advice from CNNMoney into consideration before heading out on your home-buying journey. 1. Don't buy if you can't stay put. Given today’s challenging marketplace, don’t buy a home unless you can… Read More
Short Sales: A Viable Alternative to Foreclosure
May 14, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
By John Voket One of the things we hope to see less of in 2012 is short sales. This brings me to a blog by Bion Grady, (bionsellshomes.com) who specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Paulding County, Ga. Grady says if the only alternative for distressed homeowners is to walk away from… Read More
3 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal for Under $100
April 30, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Want to add curb appeal, but don't have much money to spend? Here are some simple things you can do for under $100. • Clean up the yard. Put away unused items, like lawn furniture. Clear leaves and branches out from under shrubs, other plants, and the house foundation. Make sure the lawn is free… Read More
Guidelines for First-Time Investors
April 30, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Whether it’s for a down payment for a home, college tuition or a retirement nest egg, investing in the future is a wise financial decision. The two most pressing questions are, understandably, “How much can I afford to save?” and “What is the best way to make my money grow?” Financial experts agree that long-term… Read More
The Housing Recovery Is Slow Going, but Things Are Improving
April 30, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
There has been a flurry of media stories regarding the latest housing data that suggest the recent momentum in the housing market has stalled and the industry is heading toward another downturn. Although the latest monthly housing data showed modest declines, the less volatile quarterly data have continued to show modest improvement. Consequently, there is… Read More
Color Trends 2012: Soothing Palettes, Subtleties in Focus
April 30, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
By John Voket, RISMedia Consumer Confidant I recently looked over the earthy and Easter egg varieties of new colors that designers and DIY-ers will be slapping on this season. From chili pepper oranges and yellows to cool grays or blues, there's plenty to soothe or stimulate. Don't just say blue. Sample deep cobalt blue or… Read More
Brevard’s Community of Aquarina in Melbourne Beach.
April 30, 2012 By ERA Showcase Leave a Comment
Many folks work in Orlando and live here. That's why we're called Orlando's Seaside Suburb that stretches 70 miles along the Atlantic Coast. There are many communities that are unique to Florida's Space Coast. Aquarina is a… Quiet and peaceful ocean-to-river Aquarina Country Club in Melbourne Beach – The South Beaches. Rich wildlife thrive on… Read More
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