Beginning in 2007, foreclosures rocked the real estate world. Like an out-of-control freight train, they began decimating the market, peaking in 2009. Myths and rumors began propagating like mushrooms as consumers struggled to understand the new reality. Although many misconceptions have come and gone, we still encounter five myths on a regular basis.

Click here to view the 5 most common myths about foreclosures: http://pro.truliablog.com/news/5-foreclosure-myths-for-2012/?ecampaign=tnews&eurl=pro.truliablog.com%2Fnews%2F5-foreclosure-myths-for-2012

Click here for a current list of beachside foreclosures: http://www.carpenterkessel.com/Brevard-County-Beachside-Foreclosures-6-10080.html

The DeWayne Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Homeselling Team just sold the property at 242 Waterside Drive, Indian Harbour Beach for an effective price of $310k

This property was a difficult Short Sale. In the end we were successful in negotiating a closing with the Seller’s Lender that resulted in FULL FORGIVENESS on both mortgages for the Seller. This means that the Seller’s lender released their rights to go after the Seller for a deficiency judgement.

We would like to give a special thanks to Bobbie Dyer of Wells Fargo who facilitated the financing for the Buyer over the Thanksgiving Holiday. While other mortgage brokers we enjoying the holiday, Bobbie Dyer was closing loans in record time! www.BobbieDyer.com

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Current Buyer walked! New Buyer needed for this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, pool home located in Harbour Lights. This presents an amazing opportunity to purchase this home at under market value.

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The Business Insider recently listed Melbourne as having one of the best housing markets in the US, for the years to come.

Click here for the full article: http://www.businessinsider.com/best-housing-markets-next-5-years-2011-7#13-melbourne-florida-3

We agree with this article as many of our pending listings currently have back up buyers.

Contact us, with over 42 years of combined experience, it is no coincidence that more Waterfront buyers and sellers have used The Carpenter / Kessel Team than any other agent in the area.

DeWayne Carpenter 321.693.2593

Kirk Kessel 321.544.9993

The DeWayne Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Homeselling Team listed the property at 132 Ocean Terrace, Indialantic, FL for $278k.

We listed this property and received an acceptable offer within 3 days! This 3 bedroom + office / 2 bath pool home is just steps to the beach access.

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The DeWayne Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Homeselling Team just listed the property located at 1875 River Shore Drive, Indialantic.

Located in a highly desirable area, this home really brings the water views right into the home. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,  an office, game room, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, wet bar, wine closet dock w/remote lift system, outside pool bath and summer kitchen. This short sale is available to qualified buyers…offered at $875k

Click here for the picture tour: http://www.kevinoler.com/addresses/1875rivershore/

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Existing-home sales have risen in six of the past eight months, so we feel we maybe on a recovery path.  With rising jobs and excellent affordability conditions, we project moderate improvements into 2012, but not every month will show a gain – primarily because some buyers are finding it difficult to obtain a mortgage. For those fortunate enough to qualify for financing, monthly mortgage payments as a percent of income have been at record lows.

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The DeWayne Clyde Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Homeselling Team recently listed this immaculate home on a HIGHLY desirable lot.

The property at 353 Amberjack Place features just under 3000sf of living with an amazing pool. Offerd at $459k.

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The DeWayne Carpenter / Kirk Kessel Team just sold the property located at 487 Bella Camino Way for $360,000. This property featured 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on a 1/2 acre with 2700SF+ living area. Click on the picture for details