I just listed a three bedroom, three bath courtyard pool home in Vero Beach, Florida.  Located on a beautiful lake, there are lake views from both the courtyard and the private screened patio off the Living Room.  Priced at $449,000 this light and bright home offers a granite kitchen, with upgraded white cabinets.  Neutral carpet and tile can be found throughout the home. 

• Separate Cabana with bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.  Perfect for guests or an in-law suite.
• Home is light and bright, with high ceilings.
• Air Conditioner replaced in 2013
• Pool is heated 

This very attractive house is located in The Island Club of Vero Beach.  Island Club has two clubhouses and pools; tennis, a day dock on the river; deeded beach access; and lawn care is included in the maintenance fees.  Island Club is a wonderful community where you can be as active or as private as you would like to be.  

If you would like to make an appointment to view this Vero Beach Courtyard Home, please call Debbie Bell at (772) 473-7255.

It’s a Good Time to Sell your Home. But are you Emotionally Attached?

For most people, selling a home is a process that is fraught with emotion. Many have lived in their homes for years, using them as sanctuaries in which to raise families and weather different seasons of life. Others are facing moves necessitated by painful circumstances, such as divorce or financial difficulties. Even sellers preparing for a voluntary and desired move are likely to face some feelings of attachment that threaten to interfere with the home sale process.

Despite the inherent difficulty, emotionally detaching yourself from your property before listing it is the first step in ensuring a smooth sale. Here are some tips to help you dissolve the bond:

• If the move is necessary but unwanted, be honest with your agent and tell him or her that you will require some patience.  Realtors are accustomed to working with sellers facing all sorts of difficult situations, and being upfront with your agent about potential problems that you foresee will enable him or her to act in your best interest.
• Preserve memories with the help of technology. As you are preparing to pack your belongings, take photos of your favorite spots in your home, and scan letters and other important papers into the computer. This will help you eliminate paper to reduce your moving burden while still maintaining a permanent copy of the things that are important to you.
• Invoke the assistance of a professional stager.  He or she will help you remove your personal items and neutralize the home so that buyers will view it as a blank slate. This should help accelerate your process of moving on and seeing your home for what it is when it is for sale: a commodity that must be marketed and purchased by the right buyer.
• When buyers come to look at your home, leave the property and allow your realtor to handle the showing. Lingering sellers can cause potential buyers to feel uncomfortable and may interfere with their perception of the property, and observing any negative reactions that buyers may have will only make the process of letting go more difficult for the seller.
• Focus on your next step and the freedom and new opportunities that selling your current home will provide you. Even if moving is not your preference at the time, researching the highlights of your new neighborhood and starting to think about how you will decorate the next home may help you begin to sow the seeds of excitement about this transition.

If you are thinking about selling your Vero Beach home, call me at (772) 473-7255 to discuss the current real estate market.  It would be my pleasure to work with you and ease you through this process. 

Vero Beach Castaway Cove Wave III

Response to new listings on the barrier island of Vero Beach can be an indicator of this very tight market, especially in a community like Castaway Cove Oceanside, East of A1A.  Castaway Cove Wave III & VI has one of Vero’s most beautiful beaches.  This community has a 24 hour guard & gate with a private beach access.  

Castaway Cove is conveniently located just south of the 17th Street Causeway and a short distance to Ocean Drive shops & restaurants, the Riverside Parks and St. Edward’s school.   Sought after by growing families and both seasonal and year round residents, there is a wonderful mix of people all enjoying the community amenities.

Within hours of listing this 4 bedroom 2 bath home, there were immediate requests for showings.  This is no surprise considering the popularity of Castaway Cove, it's access to the beach and the fact that there are very few listings East of A1A.  This beautiful listing has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, plenty of room and an expanded and peaceful lanai with a large heated pool and spa.   This home is listed for $529,000.

Vero Beach is a highly desirable community for savvy Floridian buyers.  Castaway Cove is known for its easy lifestyle, beautiful beach and proximity to everything.  Following these new listings will be a way to monitor this heated market.  Stay tuned! 

If you would like to view this or any other Vero Beach property, please call me at (772) 473-7255.

Vero Beach Riverfront Homes

Ah, that amazing sunset over the Indian River Lagoon.  A spectacular backdrop while sipping a glass of wine, reading your favorite book or for the more adventurous, paddle-boarding or kayaking.  Now for a moment, imagine yourself in your home, overlooking the river.  The dream sounds even better!  There are currently 44 riverfront properties listed for sale in Vero Beach.  Perhaps now is the time for you to buy?  

There is something available in all price ranges -- from a two-bedroom riverfront cottage priced at $450,000, or perhaps a 5 bedroom two-story riverfront home for $650,000 and of course the prestigious Riomar riverfront properties in the mid $4 million range.  

In Vero Beach, lifestyle is very much the allure of the island.  Vero Beach has opportunities for:

• boating
• fishing
• kayaking
• paddle-boarding
• golf
• tennis
• art museums
• theater
• and more!

Call me today to find out how you can purchase a Vero Beach home, either on the river or elsewhere on the barrier island.  I look forward to helping you find your Vero Beach dream home!

Vero Beach Florida Barrier Island Market Update

I am happy to report another strong month of real estate activity on the barrier island in Vero Beach, Florida.  Inventory is low, and prices are starting to increase. 

In the month of September 2015, 56 properties sold on the barrier island (29 single family homes and 27 condos); twelve of those properties were sold for more than $1,000,000.  

100 properties on the barrier island are currently under contract and waiting to close.  

Current inventory of Vero Beach Real Estate on the barrier island shows 280 single family homes and 117 condos for sale.  

To view the Vero Beach Barrier Island listings that sold in the month of September 2015, please click here.  If you would like more information regarding these or other Vero Beach barrier island properties, please feel free to call me.  It would be my pleasure to update you on the current market.  You may call me at (772) 473-7255 or contact me via email at verobeachdebbie@gmail.com

 GRACEWOOD LANE EXCLUSIVE VERO BEACH COMMUNITY EAST OF A1A

$1,599,000

Highly sought after for its designer homes, canopied oaks and short walk to the beach, the gated Gracewood Lane is one of the most exclusive addresses in Vero Beach east of A1A on the barrier island.  Seasonal and year round residents enjoy immense privacy with convenience to shopping, restaurants, theatre and the arts.  

• PRIVATE 
• GATED 
• ONLY A FEW HOMES

This stunning 5BD/5 1/2BA home is approximately 4,000 sq. ft. with office, upstairs bonus room and resort style pool. Updates totaling a half million dollars include a 505 sq. ft. bedroom/bath addition, high end kitchen features, upstairs bonus room and a summer kitchen with gas fireplace. There is a full house generator and newer roof and garage door, 3 A/C units and 2 water heaters. A mud room and laundry with two dryers are perfect for a busy family. Tile and wood floors, tray and coffered ceilings, crown molding and plantation shutters are just a few of the high end details. 

WALK TO BEAUTIFUL BEACH JUST MINUTES TO PRIVATE SCHOOL, SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS

Privacy, elegance, luxury lifestyle and a beautiful beach: 1475 Gracewood Lane.   

Price Reduced to $849,900 in River Club!

This stunning home in River Club is by far the best value per square foot on the barrier island, priced at only $219.5 per square foot.  This property is located at 1108 Baywood Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963.  Call me today to schedule a showing appointment (772) 473-7255.

This Imperial floor plan is located on a corner lot, on one of the largest lots in River Club.  The rear boasts eastern exposure, allowing natural sea breezes.  It is light and bright, with three large bedrooms and an office.  Volume ceilings, crown moldings, marble floors and high-end finishes adorn this spacious home.  

The kitchen opens to family room which overlooks the heated pool.  Gourmet island kitchen with sub zero fridge, granite counters and double sinks.  The large formal dining room can equip a large dinner party.  Great for entertaining.  

Glass double doors at the entry open to formal living room with gas fireplace and French doors to pool area.  Windows and doors are impact.  The expanded master suite offers his and her walk-in closets and baths.  

River Club has 24 hour guarded security, two clubhouses, tennis, guest suites, beautiful grounds, lawn care.  Access to a beautiful public beach is close by. 

Vero Beach Barrier Island Real Estate

Market Report / August 2015

It is my pleasure to provide you with valuable market information for houses and condos sold on Vero Beach's barrier island within the month of August 2015.  There are currently 399 properties for sale, with 108 under contract.  A total of 42 properties sold on the Barrier Island, as compared to 34 properties during the same time period last year. 

Click here to view the Vero Beach Real Estate listings that sold during the month of August 2015 on the barrier island.

BEST OCEANFRONT VALUE IN FLORIDA

12800 Highway A1A

Ask most south Floridians where they want to go to get away from the traffic and hustle bustle of Miami and Boca Raton and they will tell you beautiful Vero Beach, a barrier island situated between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean.  Part of the Treasure Coast, Vero Beach has miles of pristine beaches, quiet luxury communities, upscale shops, fine dining, theatre, museums and more.

Ambersand is a unique Ocean to River enclave north on the island of Vero Beach.  This two story 4BR/3Bath home has an open floor plan, wonderful for family and entertaining and features high ceilings, fireplace, updated baths and kitchen and a fabulous balcony overlooking the beach.

The property is just under a half acre east and west of A1A including the riverfront. To the west of the beach is your own riverfront parcel and extended dock for boating, kayaking, jet skis and sunset picnics.  

BEACH BY DAY SUNSETS BY NIGHT

Ambersand is a few miles from Ocean Drive, The Pelican Wildlife Preserve  and the Wabasso causeway to the South and the Sebastian Inlet to the north. Sebastian Inlet is well known for fishing, surfing and family beach outings. 

OCEANFRONT PARADISE RARE OPPORTUNITY 

This property has exceptional value with oceanfront and river access in beautiful Vero Beach. This Ambersand property has a lucrative rental history and is a popular vacation destination. This is an excellent investment for those who want part time in paradise with family and friends and part time income generation. 

Ambersand Beach Oceanfront Homes

Vero Beach Oceanfront Homes

Vero Beach Riverfront Homes