Entries by jons

Do cash offers have closing costs?

Do cash offers have closing costs? A straight answer for Vero Beach sellers Yes, cash offers still have closing costs. The difference is that a cash deal skips the lender side fees like loan doc stamps, the intangible tax, and the appraisal, which can take 1% to 2% off the total. In Florida, the seller […]

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 […]

Buying A House Sight Unseen

Buying a House Sight Unseen: How to Do It Without Getting Burned Buying a house sight unseen works when your process is disciplined and fails when speed is the only thing driving the decision. Photos, video, and 3D tours flatten out exactly the things people end up regretting: noise, smell, slope, light, and whatever is […]

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 […]