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Cocoa Beach Real Estate Reports
Cocoa Beach Fixed or Adjustable?
The fixed rate mortgages offer Cocoa Beach real estate buyers peace of mind with predictable monthly payments. Taxes may go up but the principle and interest will remain fixed throughout the life of the loan. When interest rates were rising rapidly in the late 1970s, lenders came up with ARMs or Adjustable Rate Mortgages. With an ARM, the borrower assumes the risk of rising interest rates. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Cocoa Beach Real Estate Cycles
One problem with attempting to time your purchase to the business cycle is that even experts have problems accurately predicting the future economy. Even when they can, the Cocoa Beach market does not necessarily move in tandem with the stock market or the economy as a whole. Cocoa Beach is a unique situation.
When the economy is doing well, interest rates are generally higher. The result is that fewer people can afford houses, and Cocoa Beach is no exception. When the economy slows down, interest rates fall, the "affordability index" moves up and more people can afford houses. The Cocoa Beach market will take the lead.
The Benefits of Selling Cocoa Beach
As you know, you are allowed to sell your Cocoa Beach principal residence once every two years and exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple) of the gain of the sale on your Federal income tax. Please note: This is not a once in a lifetime tax savings and you don’t have to be any certain age or buy a more expensive property. If you meet the two-year residence test you can sell your principal residence every two years if you are so inclined and the market cooperates. But this tax saving does not affect rental property unless you convert the rental to your personal residence, live in it for two years and then sell it.
The Benefits of Selling Cocoa Beach
If your Cocoa Beach holdings consist of both a personal residence and a rental, you can sell your personal residence and exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple) on the gain. Then you move into your rental, live in it as your personal residence for two years and then sell it, again benefiting from the $250,000 or $500,000 exclusion. This is true even though most or all of the increase in value occurred before you converted the property to your personal residence.
What Makes Cocoa Beach Sell?
People often ask me when is the best time to sell my Cocoa Beach? I usually reply that if you want to get the best price for your home, it is wise to give yourself as much time as possible to sell it. However peak selling seasons vary in different areas of the country, and Cocoa Beach is no exception, and weather has a lot to do with an area’s peak season. For example, late spring and early fall are the prime listing seasons in many areas because houses tend to show better in those months than they do in the heat of summer. Having said that, houses sell in every season in areas where there is a demand. By demand, I mean a significant number of prospective buyers moving to the area for a variety of reasons.
Cocoa Beach SALES
When you are thinking of buying Cocoa Beach, it may make sense to get a clear picture of the Cocoa Beach market before you get too far into your search. It is important to know the current market’s strengths and weaknesses so that you can make wise real estate decisions accordingly.
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Robin
Taylor Ritchie
Broker
Associate
GRI, ABR, e-Pro
Licensed
Real Estate Broker in the State of Florida
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Titusville,
FL 32780
321-698-8731 |
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