Melbourne Real Estate News, Brevard County Florida by Sandy Shores Melbourne FL Realtor

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman?

No, actually I think it's a bug that landed on my lens while I was taking the picture.

This was a successful mission. This rocket can be flown with or without people in it.

This test launch will allow NASA to determine if this rocket design will later replace the space shuttle.

Here's the full story with an incredible video of the launch.

These pictures were all taken in the driveway of my home. We are approximately 35-40 minutes from the Kennedy Space Center.

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

The last couple of days have been glorious. We are experiencing some beautiful, crisp cool weather.  It's been in the 60's in the mornings and has been getting up into the mid 70's during the day.

Now, I know that many are probably wondering what the heck I'm talking about, with crisp cool weather being in the 60's. I must be kidding, right? That's probably warm to some of you.

But, for us here in Florida this little cool snap has been quite a switch for us, as we've been having some hot, humid weather.  I was going swimming in my pool, everyday, up until last week.  Did I mention that I like the water to be around 82 degrees?  Bathtub temperature, I know.

We've turned off the air conditiong, and opened all the windows. On Sunday night I was in blue jeans and had to throw a sweatshirt on.  It's that thin Florida blood, I know. You'd never know that I was born in Illinois, would you?

So, we are basking in the glorious 70 degree weather.  I've tried to get outside every spare moment that I can. My daughter, Stephanie and I have been taking the dog to the park for long walks. I love it.

But, as the days progress, we can feel that thermometer inching it's way up again.

I just hope that it doesn't go back to being too warm again.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

We've all heard that today over 80% of homebuyers are beginning their home search online. They spend about 2 to 3 weeks looking on the internet before contacting a real estate professional.

According to the National Association of Realtors buyers learned about the house that they eventually purchased as follows:

34 percent - from their real estate agent

32 percent - from the internet

15 percent - from the yard sign in front of the house or an open house

 7 percent -  from a friend, relative or acquaintance

 7 percent -  purchased through a builder or the builder's agent

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

The 32nd annual Oktoberfest will be held in Melbourne this weekend. 

There will be food, fun and entertainment.

Who doesn't love bratwurst & sauerkraut, funnel cake and potato pancakes?

And, for those beer lovers there will be Spaten Iager, Spaten Dark, Dinkel Acker and Hacker-Pachor.

The kids can enjoy the carnival rides and games.

They will have various bands performing throughout the weekend.

Today the festival runs from noon to midnight. It opens at 12:30 on Sunday.

So come and bring the entire family.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

I love working with homebuyers. They are so excited when they find that perfect property that suits their wants, their needs and especially their budget.  When the home inspection and termite inspections have been completed and there are no major areas of concern, there is a sigh of relief. 

The new buyer begins going through the house taking measurements and notes, placing furniture and getting those long honey do lists together.  There will be old wallpaper coming down to be replaced with a new fresh coat of paint. The old carpets will come up to replaced by wood floors and tile. 

It's so exciting.  They lose sleep as they are considering how wonderful it will be to own their first home together.

It's such a treat to be a part of the process. 

And while they are going through the process, buyers like to know that they have made the right choice, in the house they picked. Some get cold feet. Some second guess their choice.  Some never look back...and just move forward in eager anticipation.

And sometimes, just sometimes, buyers receive a "sign" that shows them that the house they picked was definitely meant for them.

There is a beautiful, sweet, friendly little kitty that has become the welcoming committee for the local neighborhood at a home that my buyer has under contract. Each time we arrive at the home, within minutes, this little kitty comes out of nowhere to greet us.  Her beautiful blue eyes are piercing!  She purrs and rubs against us while we are talking, as if to welcome us to the area.

My buyer absolutely LOVES animals.

She is especially fond of cats. 

She told me today, 'See, this is my sign that I have definitely picked the right house. This little kitty loves me!"

This little kitty has put her mind at ease, as she feels that she now knows she had made the right decision in the home that she has chosen to buy.

Animals work in mysterious ways, don't they?

Have you ever had a "sign" that reinforced that a house was the perfect one for you or for your buyer?

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

FOOTNOTE: Bailey was fine in this picture. It was early in the morning and I had just gotten him up.

I take pictures as I enjoy sharing them with others. If you would like to use one of my photos, please ask, I am usually happy to oblige, however I would like to receive mention of having taken the picture.

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.