March 2022
View of Ft. Pierce waterfront from Crabby's Restaurant window. Photo by Carolyn Mac Evoy.

Greetings!

This winter season we are seeing record sales numbers and are still battling a shortage of housing per price category. Commercial sales are ticking upwards as are land sales. There seems to be a trend of storage facilities and specifically storage facilities for automobiles.

At Mac Evoy™ Real Estate Co., we sell and negotiate for you with proven results! We will sell your property with seamless transactions. Our agents are area experts who are reliable with proven results to sell your property for the absolute best price! Our office is located on 800 20th Place (St Rd 60), Suite 1, Vero Beach. Office hours are 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday, and Saturday & Sunday by appointment. CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER ~ 1-844-MAC-EVOY (622-3869), ext. #1.
Sincerely,


Carolyn Mac Evoy
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Mac Evoy Real Estate Co.
844-Mac-Evoy (622-3869) Ext. 1
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What's New at Mac Evoy Real Estate Co?
 Listed & sold in 24 hours! Tropic Villas North Townhome, List Price $229,000.
Thinking of a Move? We have Buyers for your Property! Call us today!
1-844-MacEvoy
Custom Home Priced To Sell!
A 3/2 well-constructed custom home with stunning features, including: coral fireplace and planter, 6 skylights,
accordion shutters, island kitchen with skylights, roman tub in main bathroom.
One-year full master protection plan on all appliances, including: air conditioner and furnace. A 75 x 115 buildable adjacent lot with shed included and much more!
Price: $369,000
Listing Agent: To view, call Carol A. Franchini at 772.559.7447 or email AgentCarolFran@gmail.com
Verona Trace Townhouse
10162 W Villa Circle, Verona Trace, Vero Beach, Florida

Take advantage of this gorgeous (2020) newer townhome with 3 BRs, 2.5 BTH, one car garage and lake view. Large rooms, kitchen with granite and SS appliances, and brand-new master bath going in right now! Verona Trace is a great community with large clubhouse, tennis and pool, just minutes to RT 95 and State Rd 60. No rental restrictions, no age restrictions community.
Price: $339,000
To view call Carolyn Mac Evoy at 1-844-MacEvoy, Ext. #1 or email MacEvoy.RealEstate@gmail.com
Great Commercial Opportunity!

7250 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967

540 feet of Prime US 1 frontage w/8 acres. ONLY $178 per acre. This clean land (w/previous soil tests & surveys) is zoned for light commercial space, retail strip/grocery chain, stores, offices, and more. Approx. 29K cars a day (DOT average) pass by. Hard corner of 73rd street allows access and US 1 Great opportunity, surrounded by new GHO - Orchid Landing, existing Oak Harbor, & Grand Harbor housing developments Near to beaches & shops.
Price: $1,550,000

To view, call Carolyn Mac Evoy at 1-844-MacEvoy, Ext. #1 or email MacEvoy.RealEstate@gmail.com
Waterfront Condo!
2800 Indian River Blvd, Vista Harbor, Vero Beach

This delightful 1BR condominium on 1st Floor located on the water and just minutes from beaches & shops! Vibrant, active 55+ community.
Price $180,000

Listing Agent: Neil T Flynn
To view, call 772-643-2506 or email NeilTFlynn@macevoy.org.
IRC County Housing Statistics
Jan 2022
Realtors® Association of I.R.C., Inc. MLS Stats

Statistics developed by the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County through its Multiple Listing Service and in conjunction with Florida REALTORS® reflect the following for January 2022 /2021. The Residential closed sales of single-family detached homes totaled 225 units for January 2022. This compares to a total of 229 units in January 2021. The median price of single-family detached homes sold by members of the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County MLS for January 2022 was $355,500. This compares to a median price of $293,000 for January 2021. Current active inventory of residential single-family detached homes total 358 for January 2022. This compares to the active inventory of 619 for January 2021.

The Residential closed sales of condominium homes totaled 65 units for January 2022. This compares to a total of 85 units in January 2021. The median price of condominium homes sold by members of the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County MLS for January 2022 was $235,000. This compares to a median price of $190,000 for January 2021. Current active inventory of condominium homes total 82 for January 2022. This compares to the active inventory of 322 for January 2021.
Brevard County Housing Statistics
Jan 2022
Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data &
Analysis Team

You will find monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports of Brevard County Sales, detailed by Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos, on our website. In addition, there are Yearly Distressed Market Summaries for both types of properties.
A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for January 2022:

  • Closed Sales are up +6.4% for January 2022 in which the number of units closed was 770 compared to 724 in January 2021, with an increase in cash sales of +42.7%.
  • New Pending Sales are down -7.7% and New Listings are down -4.5%.
  • The Median Sales Price for Brevard Single Family homes is up +21.9% to $329,000 compared to a year ago, which was $270,000.
  • Months' Supply of Inventory is down -33.3% to 0.8 months, a decrease from 1.2 months in January 2021.
  • Traditional Sales are up +6.3% with a median sales price of $329,500.
  • Foreclosure/REO Sales are 0.0% with 5 closed sales and a median sales price of $233,000.
  • Short Sale Closings are up +100% with 2 closed sales and a median sales price of$158,000.
A quick recap of the Brevard County Townhouses/Condos for January 2022:

  • Closed Sales are up +8.5% for January 2022 in which the number of units closed was 230 compared to 212 in January 2021, with an increase in cash sales of +18.4%.
  • New Pending Sales are down -12.3% and New Listings are down -14.7%.
  • The Median Sales Price for Townhomes/Condos is up +15.7% to $265,000 compared to a year ago, which was $229,000.
  • Months' Supply of Inventory is down -57.1% to 0.9 months in January 2022 from 2.1 months in January 2021.
  • Traditional Sales are up +8.5% with a median sales price of $265,000.
  • Foreclosure/REO Sales are down -100.0% with a median sales price of (no sales).
  • Short Sale Closings are N/A with 1 closed sale in January 2022 and 0 closed sales in January 2021.
We're Hiring Real Estate Agents!
Mac Evoy Real Estate is hiring licensed Real Estate Agents to service our buyers and sellers along Florida's Treasure Coast.

*Our agents receive one-on-one
personalized coaching & mentoring

*Available positions for full time or part time agents

*Unlimited potential for growth

*Friendly and professional team

*Leads provided to get you started and grow your sales

*Great compensation package

All inquiries are confidential. Contact Carolyn Mac Evoy, Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. at 1-844-MAC-EVOY (622-3869), ext. #1 or via email at macevoy.realestate@gmail.com.
Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. Team Corners
Shown here: Dante & Priscilla at Barefoot by the Lake Festival, Barefoot Bay,
Sebastian, FL - Feb. 2022
Neil's Corner
Rambling on about Vero Beach
Real Estate...

The real estate market is not static. In 2022 mortgage interest rate increases, record homeowner equity, limited incremental supply, and crushing demand will all affect our market. Whether you are buying or selling, the trick is to find a realtor that can guide you through the real estate minefield so that you maximize your investment dollars...


Disclaimer: "Please note, the opinions and views expressed in Neil Flynn's attached editorial do not reflect the views of broker or affiliated Realtors of Staff. This article is meant for educational and entertainment value. It has been compiled from various news sources and is attached for your review"
Chad's Corner
Shown here: Chad holding the Mac Evoy Real Estate Gift Basket donated and ready to be given away as raffle prize to the lucky winner, Sylvia Miller (resident of Barefoot) at Barefoot by the Lake Festival, Barefoot Bay, Sebastian, FL. Feb. 2022

Testimonial:  “We have to thank Chad, He definitely worked hard on our sale. We appreciate all the effort he put in to make it happen. We loved hearing his cheery voice every time he called, moving the process along. Whew, we had no idea it would be so involved. We thank him for his hard work and persistence. 5 Star Rating.” ~ Ted & Elizabeth Baker, Sent from Fairbanks, Alaska
Kristen's Corner
Cynthia's Corner
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Home of Pelican Island

Sebastian resident and Mac Evoy Realtor, Cynthia Fitzpatrick, shown here. Let her help YOU find a new home on the Treasure Coast. Call Cynthia at 772.388.5711.
Carolyn's Corner
Providing Quality Service!
Mac Evoy Real Estate Co. Broker, Carolyn Mac Evoy, shares a meal with smiling neighbors and clients Dana and Glenna Bjornberg. Seen here at the beautiful Crabby's Restaurant in Fort Pierce, FL.
Local Business SPOTLIGHT
Nichole Fisher Johanson, the granddaughter of world-famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher, is the Director of Operations at Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum & Gift Shop in Sebastian.

Mel Fisher's Treasures is the world leader in historic shipwreck recovery and the source for authentic shipwreck treasure! Mel Fisher was a dreamer, a visionary, a legend and most importantly, the World's Greatest Treasure Hunter. We carry on Mel's dream of sharing with the public the priceless historical and cultural heritage that these treasures represent. We continue to actively search for and recover the remaining lost treasures of the Atocha and the Santa Margarita while also searching for other yet to be discovered shipwrecks.

Nichole Fisher Johanson will be the Speaker/Sponsor of the month at the Treasure Coast Social Tea Club: Sebastian Area Luncheon at March Landing Restaurant on Thursday, March 10, 2022. To register & prepay (via Paypal), please please go to our NEW Website at https://TCSocialTeaClub.org.


Nichole Fisher Johanson, Director of Operations
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum & Gift Shop
1322 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: 772-589-9875
Website: www.MelFisher.com
Online Store: store.melfisher.com Toll Free #: 800-434-1399
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12pm - 5pm
JOIN US!
We are looking for Volunteers!
If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact Carolyn Mac Evoy at 772.925.4791 or email macevoy.realestate@gmail.com. Click HERE for more information and details. All proceeds of the event go to Friends of LaPorte Farms, a nonprofit.
Visit Our New Website!
Treasure Coast Social Tea Club has a NEW Website you can go to visit, sign-up and pay for your local Networking Luncheon tickets: tcsocialteaclub.org
March Networking Luncheons
SEBASTIAN AREA

Thursday, March 10th
Marsh Landing Rest., located on 44 North Broadway Street Fellsmere, FL 32948.
VERO BEACH

Tuesday, March 15th
Counter Culture Vero, located on Indian River Blvd. at 1620 Boulevard Tennis Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
JENSEN BEACH

Friday, March 25th
Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House, located on 1401 NE Indian River Drive Jensen Beach, FL 34957.
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Fort Pierce Marina. Photo by Dana Bjonberg
MacEvoy Real Estate Co.
800 20th Place, St Rd 60, Suite #1
Vero Beach , FL 32960
844-Mac-Evoy (622-3869) Ext. 1
Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday | Saturday & Sunday by Appointment.