Entries by jons

What Is An Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement?

So what is an exclusive buyer agency agreement, anyway? An exclusive buyer agency agreement is a written contract that says you will work with one agent to find and buy a home, spells out what that agent does for you, and states how much they get paid. Since August 17, 2024, you have to sign […]

How To Bid On A House

How do you bid on a house, anyway? In most of the US, you don’t “bid” on a house the way you would at an auction. You submit a written offer, and the seller can accept it, reject it, or counter it. A strong offer is about more than the number. Your earnest money, contingencies, […]

Moving From California To Florida: Not As Odd As You’d Think

 Overview of moving from California to Florida Californians are leaving for Florida in large numbers, drawn by no state income tax, far lower home prices, and a calmer pace, and Vero Beach is one of the places they land on the Treasure Coast. The money math is dramatic: California’s top income tax rate is the […]

Businesses for Sale in Vero Beach

A guide to business for sale in Vero Beach Most Vero Beach businesses that actually sell never hit a public listing site. The good ones move quietly through brokers, attorneys, accountants, and word of mouth. The local market leans toward hospitality, marine and waterfront services, home services, retail, and established main-street operations, not tech startups. […]

Vero Beach New Home Builders: Know Before You Buy

Overview of Vero Beach new home builders The friendly people in the model homes are sales agents who work for the Vero Beach new home builders, not for you, and bringing your own agent costs you nothing because the builder already budgets the commission into the price. The active Vero Beach new home builders right […]

The Best Burgers In Vero Beach: A Local’s List

Overview of the best burgers in Vero Beach Ask in any Vero Beach neighborhood group where to get the best burger and one name comes up before all the others: Casey’s Place on Azalea Lane. The rest of the list splits into clear lanes: casual outdoor joints, waterfront bar-and-grills, a family spot with a one-pound […]

The Best Pizza In Vero Beach: A Local’s List

Who has the best pizza in Vero Beach? The best pizza in Vero Beach is not at one single spot, it depends on whether you want a grandma slice, NY style, wood fired, or a quick beachside slice after a beach day. For grandma slices and old school NY style, Pizza Mia and Focaccia 14th […]

The Best Coffee In Vero Beach: A Local’s List

Who has the best coffee in Vero Beach? The best coffee in Vero Beach depends on what you want that morning. There’s a clear winner for the cup itself, a clear winner for atmosphere, and a few spots that nail the in-between. For the best cup in town, Night Owl Coffee Bar is the one […]

Moving To Vero Beach From Miami: Why So Many Are Heading North

Overview of people moving to Vero Beach from Miami: People are leaving Miami for Vero Beach to trade traffic, density, and price for 26 miles of quiet coastline and a slower pace, and the trend is real enough that Realtor.com covered it in December 2025. The money is the headline: Miami’s median home price sits […]