Real Estate Ink

This week as we sit down with Karen Skurla with The Loan Depot, we discuss options and programs for first time home buyers. Real Estate Ink (www.realestateinksolutions.com) located in Downtown Melbourne can make the home buying experience less stressful for a smooth transaction. Karen Skurla is happy to assist buyers with knowing what programs are available for first time home buyers and what to expect for their loan and closing cost. Not sure if you qualify for a mortgage? Call Karen today and she can let you know what you qualify for or give you steps to take to becoming a new home owner. Karen can be reached by phone 321-403-7216 or KSkurla@loandepot.comOnce you are pre approved then the fun and excitement of finding a new home begins. Lisa, broker/owner of Real Estate Ink can meet with you and discuss the type of home you are looking for as well as the location. She will be able to put together a list of homes for you and then schedule showings for the homes you would like to see. Call Lisa today and she

Join Mark and Lisa to hear the fundamental facets of the real estate market along with other positive occurrences that are happening in our lives despite COVID-19.  Learn a few of the reasons why those real estate fundamentals remain strong in Brevard county, the Space Coast, and several reasons that real estate remains a solid investment strategy as a retail buyer or investor.If you are experiencing feelings of uncertainty in the current environment that we find ourselves, well… you certainly are not all alone.  As with all things this too shall pass in time.  In the interim, we will likely experience increased listing inventory, but bear in mind our overall local Palm Bay/Melbourne/Titusville inventory was extremely low before this pandemic (

The downtown Melbourne south expansion is well underway to revitalization with the completion of a redevelopment project on Stone Street.  This 11 unit apartment and mixed use building is now ready for occupancy.  Mark and Lisa talk about this project in more detail and touch on some of the exciting happenings in the area including the new high speed train, streetscape project for both US1 and the south expansion, Riverview Park improvements and in the not so distant future the Crane Creek pedestrian bridge.  All 11 units are affordable compared to area market rents which have continued to rise in a high demand market and 7 of the units are specifically marketed to potential residential tenants in the community who earn 80% of area median income for Brevard County.

Exceeding client’s expectations with knowledge and professionalism. Renee Wiebelt of The Closing Place Inc. has closed thousands of real estate transactions over the past 35 years. You can count on Renee to provide outstanding customer service and dedication to close transactions quickly and on time by working closely with your lender and Realtor. Whether refinancing, selling, or building, you get to choose the title company, so call Renee to handle your next closing at 321-779-0903 or email her at renee@theclosingplace.com

Frank Beltran is an Air Force veteran and a professional aircraft mechanic. He has worked several years overseas, and became interested in buying real estate in the Melbourne area after working temporarily at Patrick AFB. Impressed by a seemingly large amount of aerospace employers moving into the area, combined with relatively low housing prices, Frank decided to finally take the plunge into real estate. Despite not having any previous experience with real estate or being a landlord, he has found success so far. He wishes to share his positive experiences with listeners and hopes to encourage them to get started in one of many ways to make money in real estate. || Real Estate Ink is brought to you by the XV XIII Network ||

Brad Brewer is the new Executive Director at Melbourne Main Street, a company that exists for the main purpose of facilitating the growth and health of Downtown Melbourne, FL. Melbourne Main Street is part of the Florida Main Street program and advocates for a 4 point approach to revitalize Downtowns including organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. The program is assisting in preserving our Florida History and enhancing Florida Downtowns including our own Historic Downtown Melbourne. Brad Brewer is the Executive Director at Melbourne Main Street, a company that exists for the main purpose of facilitating the growth and health of Downtown Melbourne, FL. In episode 07 of Real Estate Ink with Mark & Lisa we find ourselves once again having a vibrant discussions around the growing vitality and future health of our Downtown Melbourne area. We have talked with builders, investors, Vice Mayor's and in this episode we get to hear from Brad, a man who's full time job now consists of creating

We were honored to host Vice Mayor Debbie Thomas for our podcast this month. Debbie Thomas was elected to office on November 4, 2014 and re-elected in November 2018 by the city at large to serve on the Melbourne City Council as the representative of District 4. Vice Mayor Thomas also sits on the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport Authority Board as well as staying heavily involved in the community. We chose Vice Mayor Thomas for our first City Council interview because of her recent successful re-election campaign and her vicarious support of Downtown Melbourne which falls outside her elected District 4. We anticipated she would place emphasis on all Council being elected to serve the City at large regardless of District and she definitely did not disappoint us with her enthusiasm for all things Melbourne. You will enjoy hearing Debbie’s background and pro-business approach to all the exciting developments in both Downtown Melbourne and throughout our City from a Council person’s perspective. Tune in

Welcome back to Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa. This is the second part of our discussion with Sam Zimmerman who is developing the Highline here Downtown Melbourne. If you have not heard part one of this discussion then we suggest going back to our last episode to get caught up on how this vision began. Sam has really partnered with the City of Melbourne to make this dream become a reality and you hear about that process in Episode 4. Enjoy part 2 of our discussion with Sam on Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa. produced by XV XIII Network in partnership with Real Estate Ink

In Episode 04 of Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa we are continuing on with our Downtown Melbourne development discussions. The week Mark and Lisa speak with Sam Zimmerman who is developing the Highline which just recently broke ground. "Nearly four years in the making, the $30 million Highline complex on New Haven Avenue will feature 171 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with 9-foot ceilings, front-load washers and dryers, and balconies." - Florida Today This is the first half of our discussion with Sam about the journey of this project and its monumental impact to Brevard County. This project would not be possible with the City Of Melbourne and Sam gives us some great insight on how lucky we are to have them in Brevard County. If this episode does not get you excited about the future of our Downtown Melbourne area then nothing will! Enjoy Pt. 1 and feel free to share with a friend :) produced by XV XIII Network in partnership with Real Estate Ink

Welcome back Real Estate Ink with Mark & Lisa. This is the second half of our interview with Miguel Rivera Principal of Willow Street Capital. Willow Street Capital is leading the development of the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to be built from the ground up. To be located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, the property will be the only hotel in the market within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It will feature a fun and stylish rooftop bar & lounge with 360° water and city views. Fully custom-designed by an award-winning team, the property will cater to all residents and visitors to Melbourne. Downtown Melbourne Hotel Real Estate Ink XVXIII.com

Welcome back to Real Estate Ink with Mark & Lisa. This month we interview Miguel Rivera with Willow Street Capital. Willow Street Capital is leading the development of the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to be built from the ground up. To be located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, the property will be the only hotel in the market within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It will feature a fun and stylish rooftop bar & lounge with 360° water and city views. Fully custom-designed by an award-winning team, the property will cater to all residents and visitors to Melbourne. Downtown Melbourne Hotel Real Estate Ink XVXIII.com

Welcome to Real Estate Ink with Mark & Lisa. In this first episode you will get to know a little bit about us and our business. We are proud to offer this podcast as a resource to assist you in learning more about real estate nationally and our local market here on the Spacecoast of Florida. @xvxiiinetwork