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Demand for building lots mirrors the frenzy of the island housing market

A historically low number of homes for sale in Vero is driving a demand for building lots and ...

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Property Appraiser in midst of ‘road show’ to promote upgraded website

Indian River County Property Appraiser Wesley Davis is proud of his office’s new website, likening his affection for ...

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Island’s newest community, Seaglass, about to break ground

Ground-breaking is expected “any day now” for what will become the island’s newest community, Seaglass, located across from ...

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Prime lots, great river views, but few houses

Grand Harbor is the scene of the Great Vero Real Estate Mystery of 2021. For reasons unknown, 142 ...

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Massive home on Ocean Drive sells for $16.8 million

An oceanfront home once listed for $35 million – a record asking price for Vero at that time ...

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‘Hidden inventory’ fueling record sales of island real estate

With the number of homes listed for sale on the island at a historic low, real estate agents ...

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GHO Homes takes over development at The Strand

GHO Homes bought out mega-homebuilder Lennar’s interest in The Strand subdivision this month, acquiring all the remaining lots ...

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Sebastian leads the way for rising home values

The housing market is on fire in Sebastian. That’s not surprising, since the entire county is in the ...

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News analysis – Big jump in property values won’t bring lower tax rate

Despite an exhilarating jump in Indian River County property values in 2020, most residents probably won’t see the ...

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Huge price jump for property on ocean and river

Oceanfront and riverfront real estate prices on the island have jumped dramatically over the past year and especially ...

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Classic, ‘one-of-a-kind’ Royal Palm Place home on market

Good news for anyone looking for a house in Vero Beach who loves historical architecture: A classic Mediterranean ...

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Surfsedge homes sell at record pace during pandemic

When real estate developers from Florida’s Gulf Coast bought a 5.2-acre tract of land in Indian River Shores ...