New Year"s Weekend - Your best bets for fun.

Treasure Coast news and information in Indian River County, Martin County and St. Lucie County, Florida

Source: Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun | Dec. 30-Jan. 1

6 Weird Real Estate Laws (That are Actually on the Books)

What weird real estate laws are still on the books? Redfin did some digging to find out what rules homeowners break without even knowing it.

Source: 6 Weird Real Estate Laws (That are Actually on the Books) – @Redfin

Updated Crosstown Parkway Animation

The Crosstown Parkway Extension Project will provide a new bridge crossing over the North Fork of the St. Lucie River in the City of Port St. Lucie, connecting the existing Crosstown Parkway from Manth Lane to U.S. 1.  The project extends along the existing West Virginia Drive, crossing over the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and connecting into U.S. 1 at Village Green Drive.

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4 ways to pay off your mortgage early and calculate the savings

For many people, their mortgage carries an interest rate that’s lower than they could average in retirement or investment accounts. And that means the “extra” money you could throw at

Source: Dana Dratch: 4 ways to pay off your mortgage early and calculate the savings | Public | fredericknewspost.com

Holiday Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun Dec. 23-25

Treasure Coast news and information in Indian River County, Martin County and St. Lucie County, Florida

Source: Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun Dec. 23-25

RE Marekt Update - Nov 2016

We’ve taken monthly and annual housing market statistics straight from Florida Realtors®

Source: RAPB – Local Market Statistics

7 Craziest Real Estate Stories of 2016

Here’s a roundup of the top real estate stories that shocked and thrilled us in 2016.

Source: Pandas, Communes? 7 Craziest Real Estate Stories of 2016 | realtor.com®

What’s the Perfect Home Size?

We asked you to tell us your ideal home size. For some, it’s 337 square feet. Others find that 5,000 square feet is still too small.

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Community Searches For Child Who Launched Xmas Balloon For Dad in Heaven

When Stuart McColl found a mysterious letter attached to a balloon in Scotland, he posted on social media to help the boy’s dreams come true.

Source: Community Searches For Child Who Launched Xmas Balloon For Dad in Heaven – Good News Network

Weekend picks: Dec. 16-18

Got time for some fun between shopping trips? Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

Source: Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun | Dec. 16-18

Big Expectations That’ll Drive Housing in 2017 | Realtor Magazine

More first-time buyers will emerge, and the suburban home is going to be in high demand in the new year. Learn more from realtor.com®’s first look into the 2017 home buying season.

Source: Big Expectations That’ll Drive Housing in 2017 | Realtor Magazine

How Unmarried Couples Can Co-Own or Take Title to a Home

Here’s an overview of different ways unmarried couples can hold title to a house and the pros and cons of each.

Source: How Unmarried Couples Can Co-Own or Take Title to a Home | Nolo.com

Calendars for city events and public meetings, Community Center and Civic Center.

The City of Port St. Lucie maintains three calendars on this website: the City Events and Public Meetings Calendar, the Community Center Calendar, and the Civic Center Calendar.

Source: Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website

Market Update Oct 2016

Median price increased 12% from Oct 2015, inventory increased 8.2%, for Martin and Palm Beach Counties, click on read more.

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8 Winter and Annual Maintenance Tips

Check these items off your rental management to-do list before winter sets in.

Source: 8 Winter and Annual Maintenance Tips for Landlords – Rentals Resource Center

10 facts about Cyber Monday

Since 2010, Cyber Monday is the highest online spending day.

Source: 10 facts about Cyber Monday

Septic to Sewer PSA

Watch to learn about a way you can help protect the quality of water in the St. Lucie River.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Find out more about the history of History of Thanksgiving, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

Source: History of Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving – HISTORY.com

Watch How These Public Pianos Create Peace in a Chaotic City

These 29 different pianos are impacting thousands of pedestrians simply by making them slow down and enjoy the sound of music.

Source: Watch How These Public Pianos Create Peace in a Chaotic City – Good News Network

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate

Without a high credit score, you won’t qualify for the best mortgage rates available, which could mean you’ll end up paying more money over the term of your mortgage. Even with rates at historic lows right now, the difference between 3.5% and 3.75% can add up, especially if you’re applying for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.

Source: How Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate – Metro

11 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Florida

You probably know Florida is home to Disney World and is nicknamed the

Sunshine State. You may even know that Key West is the southernmost

point in the continental U.S. and that St. Augustine is considered the oldest

city in the country. Here however, are 11 things you may not know about

Florida.

Source: 11 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Florida

Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun | Nov. 18-20

In between shopping for Thanksgiving groceries and preparing for next week’s long weekend, squeeze in some time for fun.

Source: Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun | Nov. 18-20

What Really Makes Sellers Want to Move

Take a look at these seven motivators of potential home sellers. Use them as inspiration to weave into your marketing outreach.

Source: What Really Makes Sellers Want to Move | Realtor Magazine

A Nation United—and Divided—by Our Homes" Architectural Styles

The United States is vast and incredibly diverse in its geography, its people—and in the architectural styles of the homes they live in.

Source: A Nation United—and Divided—by Our Homes’ Architectural Styles

Bear Literally Can"t Stop Jumping For Joy After Being Rescued (WATCH)

We don’t think we’ve ever seen such pure unbridled happiness in a bear before, unless it was the animated Baloo in The Jungle Book.

Source: Bear Literally Can’t Stop Jumping For Joy After Being Rescued (WATCH) – Good News Network

How Much Mortgage Can I Get? Home Loan Math Made Simple

Of all the questions you may have when buying a home, one of the biggest that may stump you is this: How much mortgage can I get? The post How Much Mortgage Can I Get? Home Loan Math Made Simple appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice – realtor.com.

Source: How Much Mortgage Can I Get? Home Loan Math Made Simple | Fox News

Mom, will you co-sign?

So your daughter and son-in-law found their dream home and the only way they qualify for the mortgage is with a co-signor, and you get the famous phone.

Source: Mom, will you co-sign? – News – Wicked Local Waltham – Waltham, MA

Can I Get a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt?

Student loans may actually help you to get a mortgage, depending on your credit score and debt-to-income ratio.

Source: Can I Get a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt?

PUD vs. Condo, what"s the difference?

If you are in the real estate business you may have heard the terms PUD and Condo, but if you’re not in the business then these words are probably foreign to you.

Source: PUD vs. Condo, what’s the difference? • Birmingham Appraisal Blog

Glossary of Real Estate Industry Terms

As the Latino market grows, NAHREP has identified a need for tools which assist Spanish speaking consumers in the homebuying process.

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Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun Nov. 4-6

Good thing we have an extra hour this weekend. You’ll need it to squeeze in all the events happening on the Treasure Coast.

Source: Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun Nov. 4-6

Veterans Home Lottery | Port St. Lucie, Florida

The City of Port St. Lucie will honor the men and women who have served our country by selecting a Veteran on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. to become the owner of a newly renovated house.

Source: Veterans Home Lottery | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website

6 Ways to Avoid Losing Your Mortgage After Pre-Approval

There are many ways you can accidentally ruin your mortgage application. Here are some ways to avoid him.

Source: 6 Ways to Avoid Losing Your Mortgage After Pre-Approval | Credit.com

The 50 Highest Rated Small Towns

When someone says “small town” it makes you think of Main Street, Friday night football under the lights at the high school, and friendly neighbors. We all have our favorite small towns in America, and so do the reviewers on Apartment Advisor.

Source: The 50 Highest Rated Small Towns on ApartmentAdvisor.com – Apartment Advisor Blog

November Calendar | Port St. Lucie, Florida

The City of Port St. Lucie maintains three calendars on this website: the City Events and Public Meetings Calendar, the Community Center Calendar, and the Civic Center Calendar.

Source: Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website

NICU nurse makes costumes for tiny preemies

As a charge nurse in the NICU at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, her job is to ensure the health and well-being of the tiny babies that are born too soon to go home.

Source: NICU nurse makes costumes for tiny preemies – | WBTV Charlotte

Halloween Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun Oct. 28-30

Got your candy purchased and your costumes ready? With Halloween falling on Monday, the entire weekend is full of parties and events celebrating All Hallows’ Eve.

Source: Weekend picks: Your best bets for fun | Oct. 28-30

4 Quick Tips For Marketing And Selling A Home In A Hurry

Sometimes a home seller needs to move fast. It happens. All sorts of extenuating circumstances can prompt a hasty departure, but whatever the reason, the goal remains the same: a quick sale.

Source: 4 Quick Tips For Marketing And Selling A Home In A Hurry

The 8 Fastest Growing Housing Markets

Home prices are rising the most in the Western and Southern portions of the United States, while the Northeast is seeing more moderate growth or even some declines, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Source: The 8 Fastest Growing Housing Markets | Realtor Magazine

The Great Housing Debate: Buying vs Renting

With the tide in the market shifting and homeownership levels at 50-year lows, one could assume that changing financial considerations dictate that the average consumer would have a greater incentive to rent. But that is not necessarily the case.

Source: The Great Housing Debate: Buying vs Renting – DSNews

RE Market Update Sep 2016

As we move through the fall season, here are two single family housing patterns to watch. First is median sale price. At the end of July, August, and September, we recorded $183,000, $185,000, and $184,000 . If this pattern continues, our median home price could remain relatively level in the coming months. To see Martin and Palm Beach Counties, click read more.

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Weekend Picks: Best bets for fun Oct. 21-23

Treasure Coast news and information in Indian River County, Martin County and St. Lucie County, Florida

The Treasure Coast has a big weekend of entertainment. Stand-up comedy is at the Sunrise and Riverside theaters and the Indian River County Fairgrounds will host three days of live music. There also are lots of fairs this weekend, too, including a fire festival and country, science and Halloween festivals.

Source: Weekend Picks: Best bets for fun | Oct. 21-23

Home Inspection Tips for Sellers

You’ve probably already spent time sprucing up your home by making some quick cosmetic fixes. Before your inspection, do a walk-through for any additional safety fixes you can.

Source: | Bargain Outlet

Lunch With Our Local Realtors

MMG proud to sponsor continuing education lunch for our local realtors, we always cooperate with our local association.

 

Selling Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Through Virtual Reality

Once upon a time, real estate brokers hoping to move expensive properties had to rely on perfectly-angled photographs and well-designed marketing campaigns to initiate interest.

Source: Selling Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Through Virtual Reality

Best bets for fun Oct. 14-16

If Hurricane Matthew hadn’t wobbled a mere 20 miles east, we still might be without power or even without our homes. Instead, the storm seems to have lowered the humidity and ushered in autumn.

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12 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Home For Fall

The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. The kids are trudging off to school again with their backpacks and light jackets, and leaves are starting to fall from the trees.

Source: 12 Easy Steps to Prepare Your Home For Fall – Zillow Porchlight

Solar Panels: Are They Worth the Cost?

Environmentally friendly and more energy efficient, solar panels have a lot of pluses to them. But do they make sense for your home?

Source: Solar Panels: Are They Worth the Cost? | RISMedia’s Housecall

Reclusive Neighbor Facing $3K in Code Violations Rescued by Next-Door Couple

Before the Polhemus couple came along, Anne’s house was more than just an eye-sore – it was an accumulation of violations costing thousands of dollars.

Source: Reclusive Neighbor Facing $3K in Code Violations Rescued by Next-Door Couple – Good News Network