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PETS

Bonz says this pooch has much to be ‘Merry’ about

Hi Dog Buddies! poo, I forgot to innerduce you. This is my Mom an Dad’s moms were also
Mom, Pam. My Dad, Ira, is elsewhere.”
This week’s innerview reminded Mary. Which was a lotta Marys.
me how lucky most of us poocheroos “No worries, Miss Merry. You went
are to have loving Forever Famlys an through a lot. How did you finally find They didn’t wanna confuse me
never hafta worry about havin’ food- your Forever Famly?”
stuffs an water an a comfy bed an toys by changin’ my name, so they
an snacks. We take all that for granite. “OK, so, all us hurricane pooches
But lots of pooches don’t. Pooches like got scooped up from Puerto Rico. We just changed the spelling.”
Merry Alderman. got put inna big sorta BIRD, which was
scary at first, but we were dry an safe so “What’s life like now?” I
Merry’s a pretty black an white grrrl, that was OK. Then we flew in the sky,
4 anna half, she figures. She was one of an ended up inna a shelter, Tri-County asked. “Any special pooch
about 200 pooches who were rescued Animal Rescue, in a place called Rat’s
from Puerto Rico after that scary hur- Mouth. The humans use the Spanish pals?”
ricane, Maria, back in September 2017. name, I guess it sounds better. I know
Human egg-sperts say Maria was a CAT cuz I’m tri-lingual. Dog, human Eng- “I love makin’ new pooch
5, which, I found out, has nothing to do lish, an human Spanish.”
with ackshull cats: the 5 part means it frens. My nextdoor snow-
was Very, Very Bad. “Pawsome, Miss Merry!”
“Anyway, Mom had NEVER had a birddog neighbor Bernie’s
Soon as the door opened, Merry came dog. Amazing, right? They’d just moved
flyin’ up, leapin’ an barkin’ like a liddle here, an once they settled in, Dad want- my BFF. He’s a MIX-ture, an
black-an-white CAT 5 hurricane, with a ed a dog. Mom was, like, OK, but not
lady right behind her. a big one. They both wanted a rescue also a rescue from Puerto
pooch, thank Lassie, so they started
“Good afternoon,” I said, bracing my- looking an found my pickshur on the Rico like me. Me an another
self. “Miss Merry, I presume?” Tri-County website, an drove down to
check me out. By then I was all tidied up neighbor, Rusty, hang out a
Woof, could that liddle pooch jump. an lookin’ good, I must say.
An bounce. “As soon as we saw each other, Mr. lot, too. He’s a Dashchund PHOTO Merry. JONES
Bonzo, I knew it was Meant To Be. mix. I go to Paw Prints day
“BARK! BARK! BARKIDDY BARK, They were kind an fun, an they ’preci- care two times a week an BY KAILA
BARK, BARK!” ated how playful (an smart) I was. They
’dopted me the day after New Year’s. I have The Best Time runnin’ around
The lady showed us to the couch. admit I was pretty nervus at first, inna
Merry did a bunch more leaps. new place an all. I was shakin’ like a leaf with all the other pooches. I boss ’em chasin’ those liddle lizards.
all the way home. It took a liddle while
“I admire your energy, Miss Merry,” for me an Mom to get use to each other. around, but they’re cool with it. Other Me an my pooch pals agree those silly
I said, steadying my notebook. “An you Now I’m a Momma’s Grrrl. Dad’s the
certainly have a lovely, strong voice.” one who makes me behave. We wrestle than Mom an Dad, my best human pal twerps are totally irresistible. Inside, I
around a lot. I’m not a snuggly, lapdog
By then, the lady had hooked the kinda grrrl, but I always want Mom an is my brother Tyler. He’s great at rough- enjoy running full speed up an down
leash on, an Merry had come to a stop. Dad nearby. If they’re doin’ other stuff
A wiggly stop. an I wanna play, I bug them – er – skill- housin’. I don’t like ridin’ in the car, the hallway. Dad says I gallop. I’m not
fully convince them – to stop what
“Oh, Mr. Bonzo! I get SO ex-CITED they’re doin’ an play with me.” Merry ’cept when we go visit Tyler in Gaines- at all fond of water (except in my dish),
when I meet new pooches an HUE- lowered her voice. “Ackshully, Mr. Bon-
muns. I LOVE comp-nee but I guess I do zo, I Rule the Roost.” ville. My human sister Donna’s blood- probly cuzza my hurry-cane experi-
get a teeny bit too ex-ZOO-buh-rent.” “My shelter name was Mary, and both
hound Maggie lives in South Carolina. ence, but I love my bath an mani-pedi
She trotted over for the Wag-an-Sniff.
“It was SO Crazy Kibbles scary when She’s older than me an way mellow. at Paw Prints. I do enjoy being a grrrl.”
that hurry-cane came, anna buncha us
pooches got separated from our famlys, When I get a liddle too bouncy, she Heading home, I was thinkin’ about
an our homes got washed away, an we
were wanderin’ around totally lost. Oh, just sorta bats me away. I don’t take of- charmin’, barky, bouncy, uber-ener-

fense, though. getic Merry, a rescue pooch who over-

“When Mom an Dad go away, I stay in came a lotta scary stuff, never gave up,

my cozy kennel. When I see Mom get- an found her Forever Famly. Dog, I love

ting dressed up, I know she’s goin’ out, happy endings, don’t you?

so I go get in my kennel. Sometimes

I just like to hang out in it, even when Till next time,

they’re here. I have my favrite knotted The Bonz
rope an my heavy-duty toys to chew on.
I’m a very enthusiastic chewer. Before I

learned the House Rules, I chewed some Don’t Be Shy
of Mom’s clothes. I no longer do that.
We are always looking for pets
“As you perhaps noticed, I am very with interesting stories.
athletic.”
To set up an interview, email
An understatement, I thought, nod-
ding.

“I get four walks every day. If it wasn’t [email protected].

for the constraints of my leash, I’d be

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ARTIST GALLERIES

Except where noted, summer hours are by ap- Gallery 14
pointment or chance.
1911 14th Avenue. 772-562-5525 | Website: gallery14verobeach.com
BEACHSIDE GALLERIES Gallery 14 Artists: Lila Blakeslee, Barbara du Pont, Beth-Anne
Fairchild, Mary Ann Hall, Barbara Landry, George Pillorgé, Deborah
J.M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art Morrell Polackwich and Dorothy Napp Schindel.
2465 Ocean Drive. 772-231-3900 Artists represented: Walford Campbell, Joan Earnhart, Terry
Website: jmstringergallery.com Green, Viola Pace Knudsen, Mia Lindberg, Francis Mesaros, Mi-
Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday chael Robinson and Carol Staub.
through Saturday or by appointment
Renewal Sale of works by working artists, an-
tique paintings, furnishings, sculptures, object
d’art, and private collections.

Koman Fine Art
2905 Cardinal Drive. 772-231-4500 or
772-473-1646, Instagram: komanfineart
Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
through Saturday or by appointment
Summer selections: Living artists, from realism
to abstraction.

Laughing Dog Gallery Meghan Candler Gallery
2910 Cardinal Drive. 772-234-6711
Website: thelaughingdoggallery.com 6160 Hwy. A1A, Village Shops. 772-234-8811 | meghancandlergallery.com
Collected works of contemporary American Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
craftsmen, including Treasure Coast’s largest Curated collection of paintings and sculpture by over 40 artists.
collection of art glass.
Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday A diversity of international artists’ exhibits, Judy Mercer, Dawn Mill, Patrica Padoll, Judy through Friday.
through Saturday programs, workshops and events. Rixom, Fran San Miguel and Rita Ziegler. Resident Artists: Barbara Sharp of Sharp Art
Designs and Clair Brunetti of Jewelry by Clair,
Ocean Drive Gallery Artist Bungalow Flametree Clay Art Gallery September Featured Artist: Stephen Hillman,
3349 Ocean Drive, Suite 8, 2nd Floor. 772-579-7667 1905 14th Avenue. 772-205-7631 2041 14th Avenue. 772-202-2810 woodworker and furniture maker.
Website: oceandrivegalleryverobeach.com artistbungalow.com Website: flametreegallery.com
Gallery Artists: Gail Fayerweather, Elise Geary, Artists Jeff and Patti Hall own this boutique Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Vero Beach Art Club Annex
Margaret Goembel and Andrea Lazar. artisan gallery featuring such items as original through Friday. 1791 Old Dixie Highway (next to Raw Space).
Summer-long inventory sale with most artwork art, prints and textiles. September exhibit: The Art of Hand Building. 772-217-3345
at 50 percent off. Resident Artists: Rae Marie Crisel, Keko Eko- Website: verobeachartclub.org
Artists Guild Gallery nomou, Heidi Hill, Kim Mayo, Marie “CoCo” Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday
Palm House Gallery & Studio 1974 14th Avenue. 772-299-1234 Martin, Judy Nye and Maria Sparsis through Saturday.
3227 Ocean Drive (Upstairs). 772-231-6816 Website: artistsguildgalleryofverobeach.com Art-Ti-Ni exhibit: Works inspired by coronavi-
Website: palmhousegallery.com Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday Main Street Vero Beach Studios & Gallery rus quarantine. Virtual art classes taught via
Gallery Artists: Wendy Douglas, Rick Kelly, through Friday. 2036 14th Avenue, Suite 103. 772-643-6782 Zoom by VBMA instructors from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kathy Kemp, Madeline Long, Suzy Mellott, Lee Gallery Artists: Merana Cadorette, Sue Dinenno, Website: mainstreetverobeach.org every Thursday. Register online; $20 members;
Moore, Jack Staley, Emily Tremml and Janet Annette Gelke, Barbara Glover, Sherry Haaland, Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday $25 nonmembers.
Tribus, specializing in original works of art.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT GALLERIES
All are open during 5 to 8 p.m. First Friday Gallery Strolls

Art Concept Alternative at Raw Space
1795 Old Dixie Hwy. 772-410-9126
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CALENDAR

In light of frequent COVID-19 cancelations, please dio Days (Fri.) and Souljam (Sat.), 5:30 to 9:15 9/26, lines in 7 a.m.; lines out 2 p.m., with Family 3-6 Brevard Symphony Orchestra, conducted
Awards Banquet, 4 p.m. at Walking Tree Brewery. by Christopher Confessore, presents a
check with organizations directly for updates. p.m. Free but tickets required. 772-231-6990 $30 registration includes awards dinner, t-shirt & professionally filmed performance streamed online
goody bag. Linesinthelagoon.com beginning Oct. 3 at 7 p.m., with Ravel’s Pavane pour
ONGOING 19|20 Mayors Cup Matches at une infante défunte; Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Ma-
Bent Pine Golf Club host- 25|26 Comedy Zone at Riverside jor featuring soloist Colleen Blagov; and Beethoven’s
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Virtual Museum ed by Indian River Golf Foundation, honoring Theatre, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Symphony No. 6 in F Major “Pastoral.” $10 or more
Extras: Anke’s Art Moment, VBMA Flick Pick, area golf professionals, with 12:45 p.m. Sun. with comedians La Hardy and Travis Howze. $14 donation requested. Brevardsymphony.com
Museum Stories, Art Tutorials and Museum Awards Luncheon. 772-713-9593 - $18. Live in the Loop concerts Joey Tenuto
Fun. Vbmuseum.org/extras Band (Fri.) and Kings Highway (Sat.), 5:30 to 9:15 10 6th annual Running of the Weiners, 1
22 27th annual Media Auction, 6 p.m. at p.m. Free but tickets required. 772-231-6990 p.m. at Pareidolia Brewing Company
First Friday Gallery Strolls in the Downtown Pareidolia Brewing Company present- to benefit H.A.L.O. No-Kill Animal Shelter, with
Vero Beach Arts District, 5 to 8 p.m. along 14th ed by Sebastian River Area Chamber of Com- 28 14th annual Bernard & Betty Egan Me- dachshunds racing for prizes, costume contest
Avenue and surrounding area, the first Friday of merce, offering reduced-rate advertising and morial Golf Classic to benefit the Sa- and live entertainment. pareidoliabrewing.com
each month. Masks required indoors. marketing packages. 772-589-5969 maritan Center for Homeless Families, 8:30 a.m.
shotgun start at Vero Beach Country Club. $200 10 Tropical Night Luau to benefit Youth
Virtual Art Classes offered by Vero Beach Art 25 Community Concert Series presents includes breakfast, lunch, and games such as the Guidance Mentoring Academy, 7 p.m. at
Club instructors, 1 p.m. every Thursday. $20 a Dual Piano Concert, 6:30 p.m. at Golf Ball Launcher. 772-770-3039 Oak Harbor Club, with tropical buffet, auctions and
members; $25 nonmembers. Register online at Community Church of Vero Beach featuring Jill dancing to Gypsy Lane Band. $125. 772-492-3933
verobeachartclub.org or call 772-231-0303 Truax and Andrew Galuska. Tickets and masks OCTOBER
required; seating limited. 772-778-1070 10|11 Vero Beach Arts and Crafts Expo
3|4 Treasure Coast Marine Flea Market and Vero Beach Home & Re-
SEPTEMBER 25|26 Lines in the Lagoon Tri and Boat Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at model Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Indian River County
County Junior Fishing Tour- Indian River County Fairgrounds, featuring all Fairgrounds. Free admission/parking. Festivalnet.com
18|19 Comedy Zone at Riverside nament planned and created by youth to raise things nautical, including new used and surplus
Theatre, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. awareness of declining health of Indian River marine related items. $7 adults; children 12 and 11 Opening reception for Fall Art Instal-
with comedians Dean Napolitano and Anria Lagoon and benefit local nonprofits including under free. FLNauticalFleaMarket.com lation at the Galleries, 4 to 6 p.m. at
Turney. $14 - $18. Live in the Loop concerts Ra- ORCA and Coastal Conservation Assn. Captain’s First Presbyterian Church, featuring local artists
meeting 5:30 Fri. 9/25 at White’s Tackle; Sat. Jemal Hayes, Suze Lavender, and Maciek von
Ato. Face masks required; social distancing and
Solutions from Games Pages ACROSS DOWN safety protocols in place. 772-562-9088
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shotgun start at Sandridge Golf Club
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includes breakfast and lunch. 772-584-9511

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CLASSIC OLD RIOMAR RESIDENCE
EXUDES CHARM AND SERENITY

725 Sandfly Lane in Old Riomar: 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 4,518-square-foot home
offered for $2,795,000 by Kay Brown of Premier Estate Properties: 772-321-8626

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REAL ESTATE

Classic Old Riomar residence exudes charm and serenity

BY SAMANTHA ROHLFING BAITA
Staff Writer

The home and grounds at 725
Sandfly Lane are nestled on a sandy,
sun-dappled lane in Old Riomar, one
of Vero Beach’s most serene and trea-
sured neighborhoods.

Owner Pud Lawrence expresses the
ambiance beautifully: “Even after 21
years, every time I turn onto Sandfly,
I get a soothing, peaceful feeling, and
I think what a wonderful place it is to
come home to.”

Behind a vine-covered wall,
through a green gate into the lovely
garden courtyard, the home bids wel-
come from within the embrace of
a magical secret garden to the rear,
where gnarled, 300-year-old oaks
form a lofty canopy – a green cathe-
dral beneath which thrive tropical
shrubs, palms and a lush, well-mani-
cured lawn. The aroma of jasmine fills
the air and mossy green resurrection
fern clothes the oaks’ stout branches.

“Everything grows here,” com-
mented listing agent Kay Brown, who
is one of the home’s previous owners.

The home’s interior glows with dap-
pled, natural light through wide arch-
ways, picture windows and doors; the
creamy pale ceilings and walls, and
the warm, earthy browns and reds
of the glazed Saltillo tile and wood
floors seamlessly flow toward the glo-
rious woodland garden beyond.

In addition to possessing extraor-
dinary interior and exterior beauty,
the home is perfect for entertaining.

Over the years, Pud says, the 3-bed-
room, 4.5-bath, 4,518-square-foot
house (which she shared with her hus-
band, the late George Lawrence) has
seen hundreds of parties and events:
The courtyard, spacious interior, wide
patio and long, lush yard and sur-
rounding garden have welcomed as

Central Beach Area

Unique Opportunity

Beautiful 1/2 acre barrier island
homesite on oak canopied street
close to the beach, shopping, and
restaurants.

For Sale or Will Build to Suit
Call Steve Owen, Broker
(772) 473-0825 or (772) 234-6500

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REAL ESTATE

many as 80 for dinner and other oc- cream and rose wall covering.
casions such as afternoon teas, Easter This wing includes a skylight; a
egg hunts, neighborhood Halloween
parties, St. Edward’s school functions, spacious, en suite guestroom; and
garden parties, brunches and Cinco a wet bar with marble counter, dark
de Mayo festivities (complete with a wood, glass front cabinets, wine cool-
mariachi band). er, wine rack and ice maker.

“So many wonderful memories,” Also occupying this wing is a con-
Pud says. venient, all-white catering kitchen
with double oven and plenty of stor-
Step inside: To the right from the age and counter space, which greatly
south-facing front door is the spa- enhances the entertaining possibili-
cious living room, featuring a hand- ties of this amazing home.
some gas fireplace with white wood
mantle and surround. Left from the foyer, beneath a soar-
ing ceiling, is the lofty great room,
The living room flows into a which accommodates the large, light-

charming garden room that opens filled family room and beautiful kitch-
via French doors onto the beauti- en. The family room has plenty of space
ful terrace. A high oval window and for seating or game table, and there’s a
transom windows above the French charming built-in corner cabinet with
doors enhance the natural light and additional storage. A vast window/dou-
provide splendid views of the tran- ble-door wall to the north, and another
quil secret garden. large arched window to the west offer
splendid garden views.
Just off the garden room, an elegant
formal dining room reveals the gar- The open kitchen boasts stainless,
den through a bank of double picture high-end Viking/Bosch appliances;
windows along the north and west gas cooktop; creamy custom cabine-
sides, making the dining experience try topped with lighted display cabi-
feel almost al fresco. nets; green tile splash; and glowing
quartzite counters. The island holds
Also adjoining the garden room is a a deep sink and has snack bar seat-
spacious, flexible den/office. ing; and a kitchen terrace invites al
fresco dining.
A lovely powder room charms
with crisp white sink, gold oval mir- The owner’s suite is an irresistible
ror, candlelight sconces and delicate

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REAL ESTATE

haven: Its cool green and cream pal- tub beneath an arched garden-view
ette nods to the verdant garden, offer- window with white curtains; and a
ing a peaceful respite from the day’s dressing table.
fast-paced bustle. Enter the sitting
room, close the mahogany doors be- A guest bedroom, full bath, laundry
hind you and relax. The perfect place and garage access complete the sec-
for a chaise or comfy easy chair, its tion.
picture window wall offers a view of
garden and ancient oaks. The wall Among the features Pud Lawrence
covering is a charming mossy green/ added is an air-conditioned attic, ac-
cream design. cessed via a staircase in the garage.
Here, she has created a tidy exercise
The bedroom features white mill-
work; a tray ceiling; wall-to-wall VITAL STATISTICS
picture window with unsurpassed 725 SANDFLY LANE
view; and a full wall built-in unit with
bookshelf, drawers and, flanking the Year built: 1957
bed, two window alcoves. Recessed Neighborhood: Old Riomar
Construction: CBS/stucco
down lights above the headboard in-
vite curling up with a good mystery or Lot size: .69-acre
the Times crossword. The suite con- Home size: 4,518 square feet
tains three custom walk-in closets.
Bedrooms: 3
There are two bathrooms (aka Bathrooms: 4.5
“Partner Baths”). The walls feature View: Wooded garden
white decorative tile chair rail and Additional features: Impact
white tile wainscoting, with the windows; storm shutters; hard-
same green-and-cream wallcover- wood and Saltillo tile floors;
ing above. The cabinetry and coun- central vac; wine cooler; sur-
ters are white. Her bathroom features round sound; custom built-
gold-framed mirrors; a large white ins; upstairs storage; security
system; propane tank; motor
court; landscape lighting; crown
molding; split plan with 2
wings; downstairs owners suite;
2 driveways and 2.5-bay garage;
irrigation sprinkler; pantry;
volume ceilings
Listing agency:
Premier Estate Properties
Listing agent:
Kay Brown, 772-321-8626
Listing price: $2,795,000

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space overlooking the garden, and a REAL ESTATE
commodious storage area.
side Park, home to Riverside Theatre
As utterly private as this home and (Equity) and the Vero Beach Museum
its neighborhood are, the new owner of Art; and just a short drive away
will be only moments from Vero’s from St. Edward’s Upper and Lower
charming seaside village, with its Schools and Beachland Elementary.
shops, restaurants and resorts; River-
You must see this beautiful home
for yourself to fully appreciate it. 

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REAL ESTATE

Fixed mortgage rates again fall to lowest levels in history

BY KATHY ORTON age 0.8 point, according to the latest
The Washington Post Freddie Mac data. (Points are fees
paid to a lender equal to 1 percent of
After rising three out of the past the loan amount and are in addition
four weeks, fixed mortgage rates to the interest rate.) It was 2.93 per-
plunged to a new low. cent two weeks ago and 3.56 percent
a year ago.
The 30-year fixed-rate average,
the most popular mortgage product, The 30-year fixed rate has not
sank to its lowest level on record last been this low since Freddie Mac be-
week. gan tracking mortgage rates in 1971.
It surpassed the previous low of 2.88
It fell to 2.86 percent with an aver- percent, set last month. This is the
ninth time since March that the 30-
year fixed rate has fallen to a new
record.

Freddie Mac, the federally char-
tered mortgage investor, aggregates
rates from about 80 lenders across
the country to come up with weekly
national average mortgage rates. It
uses rates for high-quality borrow-
ers who tend to have strong credit
scores and large down payments.
These rates are not available to ev-
ery borrower.

The 15-year fixed-rate average
dropped to 2.37 percent with an av-
erage 0.7 point. It was 2.42 percent
two weeks ago and 3.09 percent a
year ago.

The five-year adjustable rate aver-
age jumped to 3.11 percent with an
average 0.2 point. It was 2.93 percent
two weeks ago and 3.36 percent a
year ago.

“Mortgage rates have hit another
record low due to a late summer
slowdown in the economic recov-
ery,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s
chief economist, said in a statement.

Last week’s stock market swoon
helped push down mortgage rates.
The three major U.S. indexes posted
sharp losses last week as technology
stocks were battered.

“(The) Freddie Mac report shows
the 30-year fixed mortgage rate de-
clined due to investors moving away
from the steep drop in equity mar-
kets and towards the relative safety
of bonds,” said George Ratiu, Re-
altor.com senior economist. “Low
rates continue to provide strong tail
wind for real estate markets, stoking
demand.”

The stock market bounced back
last Wednesday, which may mean
the dip in mortgage rates will be
short-lived.

Ken Johnson, a real estate econo-
mist at Florida Atlantic University,
expects long-term rates will move
up slightly.

“The Fed’s open market activities
remain consistent, serving to keep
long-term mortgage rates near re-
cord lows,” Johnson said.

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Logan Mohtashami, a housing an- week to a new MBA survey high of an MBA economist, said in a state- amounts above the limit set by the
alyst at HousingWire, predicts they $368,600.” ment. Federal Housing Finance Agency –
will be unchanged. in 2020, it is $510,400 for most of the
The MBA also released its mort- “Credit continues to tighten be- country and $765,600 for areas with
“Even with some movement in gage credit availability index cause of uncertainty still looming high home values – are categorized
the stock market and some vaccine (MCAI) that showed credit avail- around the health of the job market, as jumbo loans.
headlines, the bond market has ability decreased in August. The even as other data on loan applica-
been stable and in a tight range,” MCAI sank 4.7 percent to 120.9 last tions and home sales show a sharp “Jumbo credit availability has fall-
Mohtashami said. “The economic month. A decrease in the MCAI indi- rebound. en around 59 percent since the pre-
data has been holding up well con- cates lending standards are tighten- pandemic months, and data from
sidering what has happened in 2020. ing, while an increase signals they “A further reduction in loan pro- MBA’s weekly applications survey
We still don’t have a full disaster are loosening. grams with low credit scores, high showed that jumbo mortgage rates
relief deal, but if we get some clar- [loan-to-value] and reduced docu- stayed over 30 basis points higher
ity on that, it should move the bond “Mortgage credit supply fell to mentation requirements also con- than conforming rates in August,
market.” its lowest level since March 2014, tinued to drive the overall decline in which is another indication of the
driven by a reduction in supply from credit availability.” reduced investor appetite for those
Meanwhile, mortgages applica- both conventional and government loans,” Kan said. 
tions rebounded two weeks ago. Ac- segments of the market,” Joel Kan, Jumbo loans have been particu-
cording to the latest data from the larly difficult to obtain. Loans for
Mortgage Bankers Association, the
market composite index – a measure
of total loan application volume –
increased 2.9 percent from a week
earlier.

The purchase index rose 3 percent
from the previous week and was 40
percent higher than a year ago. The
refinance index also rose 3 percent
and was 60 percent higher than a
year ago. The refinance share of
mortgage activity accounted for 63.1
percent of applications.

“The mortgage market headed
into the Labor Day weekend with
another strong week of activity, as
applications for both refinances
and home purchases increased on a
weekly and annual basis,” said Bob
Broeksmit, MBA president and CEO.
“Despite high unemployment and
overall economic uncertainty, ap-
plications to buy a home have now
increased year-over-year for four
straight months. Record-low mort-
gage rates are increasing the pur-
chasing power of prospective buy-
ers, and rising home prices and the
demand for larger homes pushed
the average purchase loan size last

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: Sept. 4 to Sept. 10

The barrier island real estate market barely skipped a beat over Labor Day with 17 transactions recorded,
including five for more than $1 million.

Our featured sale of the week was of an oceanfront home on Ambersand Beach. The residence at 13000
Highway A1A was placed on the market March 20 with an asking price of $2.35 million. The home sold on
Sept. 4 for $2.15 million.

The seller in the transaction was represented by Cindy O’Dare and Richard Boga of Premier Estate
Properties.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$2,150,000
$2,350,000 $1,900,000
AMBERSAND BEACH 13000 HIGHWAY A1A 3/20/2020 $1,995,000 $2,350,000 9/4/2020 $1,600,000
ORCHID ISLAND 920 ORCHID POINT WAY 5/18/2020 $1,800,000 $1,995,000 9/10/2020 $1,035,000
$1,150,000 $855,000
MARBRISA 701 MARBRISA RIVER LN 11/20/2019 $899,000 $1,750,000 9/9/2020 $585,000
$599,000
AMBERSAND BEACH 12576 HIGHWAY A1A 4/29/2020 $1,100,000 9/8/2020 $2,400,000
$875,000
VERO BEACH ESTATES 585 BOUGAINVILLEA LN 5/26/2020 $879,000 9/4/2020 $618,000
$610,000
SURFSIDE ESTATES 1985 SURFSIDE TER 6/29/2020 $599,000 9/4/2020

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

WINDSOR 10895 SAVANNAH DR, #202 7/21/2020 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 9/10/2020
SOMERSET BAY 9049 SOMERSET BAY LN, #302 6/16/2020 $899,000 $899,000 9/4/2020
GABLES OF VERO BEACH 2700 OCEAN DR, #408 7/22/2020 $618,000 $618,000 9/4/2020
POINTES 1903 BAY RD, #108 12/2/2019 $640,000 $625,000 9/10/2020

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Orchid Island, Address: 920 Orchid Point Way Subdivision: Marbrisa, Address: 701 Marbrisa River Ln

Listing Date: 5/18/2020 Listing Date: 11/20/2019
Original Price: $1,995,000 Original Price: $1,800,000
Recent Price: $1,995,000 Recent Price: $1,750,000
Sold: 9/10/2020 Sold: 9/9/2020
Selling Price: $1,900,000 Selling Price: $1,600,000
Listing Agent: Sally Woods Listing Agent: Kathy Nystrom &
Andrew Gonzalez
Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc. Selling Agent:
Coldwell Banker Paradise
Anne Torline
Elizabeth Morris
Orchid Island Realty
BHHS Florida Realty

Subdivision: Windsor, Address: 10895 Savannah Dr, #202 Subdivision: Somerset Bay, Address: 9049 Somerset Bay Ln, #302

Listing Date: 7/21/2020 Listing Date: 6/16/2020
Original Price: $2,400,000 Original Price: $899,000
Recent Price: $2,400,000 Recent Price: $899,000
Sold: 9/10/2020 Sold: 9/4/2020
Selling Price: $2,400,000 Selling Price: $875,000
Listing Agent: Betsy Hanley Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: Windsor Properties Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Ambersand Beach, Address: 12576 Highway A1A Subdivision: Surfside Estates, Address: 1985 Surfside Ter

Listing Date: 4/29/2020 Listing Date: 6/29/2020
Original Price: $1,150,000 Original Price: $599,000
Recent Price: $1,100,000 Recent Price: $599,000
Sold: 9/8/2020 Sold: 9/4/2020
Selling Price: $1,035,000 Selling Price: $585,000
Listing Agent: Jeff Zurface Listing Agent: Matilde Sorensen

Selling Agent: Sebastian Realty, Inc Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Not Provided Kristina Peterson

Not Provided The Lafferty Group RE

Subdivision: Vero Beach Estates, Address: 585 Bougainvillea Ln Subdivision: Gables of Vero Beach, Address: 2700 Ocean Dr, #408

Listing Date: 5/26/2020 Listing Date: 7/22/2020
Original Price: $899,000 Original Price: $618,000
Recent Price: $879,000 Recent Price: $618,000
Sold: 9/4/2020 Sold: 9/4/2020
Selling Price: $855,000 Selling Price: $618,000
Listing Agent: Kathleen Provancher & Listing Agent: Kim Small
Sherri Jacobs
Selling Agent: Selling Agent: Keller Williams Realty
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
Ashley Lombardo &
Michelle Clarke Kristi White

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Keller Williams Realty

Subdivision: Pointes, Address: 1903 Bay Rd, #108

Listing Date: 12/2/2019
Original Price: $640,000
Recent Price: $625,000
Sold: 9/10/2020
Selling Price: $610,000
Listing Agent: Erika Ross

Selling Agent: The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

Terri McConnell

The Moorings Realty Sales Co.