If current owners were expecting rising prices to moderate, it’s time to move. NAR’s latest survey finds 46% believe it’s the best time to sell. The latest consumer findings from a National Association of Realtors® (NAR) survey demonstrate that more and more Americans feel that now is the best time to sell a home. Homeowners … » Learn More about It’s the best time to Sell
Florida Housing 2018
Wealthy Get Paid Based on Results
Did you ever notice how some people seem to have so much wealth, while most people live a comfortable but modest life? We are not talking about inherited wealth, but wealth acquired by that person. Look closely at the life of the wealthy and you might find this to be true: Most choose to work … » Learn More about Wealthy Get Paid Based on Results
FHA loans more affordable
Aims to limit mortgage insurance premiums for FHA borrowers. The House Financial Services Committee passed a bill Wednesday that will limit mortgage insurance payments on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans more affordable The bill – H.R. 3141, “The FHA Loan Affordability Act of 2019” – would repeal FHA’s policy … » Learn More about FHA loans more affordable
May 2019 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report
ATTOM Data Solutions’ the May 2019 U.S. Foreclosures Market Report finds that foreclosure filings – default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions – were up 1% from the previous month but down 22% year-to-year – the 11th consecutive month having an annual decline. Foreclosures drop 50% in a year – except for in Florida. … » Learn More about May 2019 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report
Your retirement housing strategy
One of the most important aspects of retirement planning is making housing plans. The truth is you must have a place to live in retirement and you will find many different options. Furthermore, even if you opt to just keep the status quo and age in place, there are a lot of things to think … » Learn More about Your retirement housing strategy
Millennials understand the right way to sell
In excess of three-quarters of millennials really feel confident regarding how to sell a home, but only a few have actually done so, as outlined by a recent survey by sold.com. 3 out of 4 millennials think they understand the right way to sell a home Despite millennials’ high confidence in understanding how … » Learn More about Millennials understand the right way to sell
Surprise Dad with DIY Projects
For Father’s Day this year, surprise your dad something he’ll really appreciate – help tackling his home improvement to-do list. Below are a few suggestions: 5 Ways to Surprise Dad with DIY Home Improvement Projects 1. Rather than a fancy shaving kit… … trim the yard. But don’t stop at simply mowing the … » Learn More about Surprise Dad with DIY Projects
Bills on open permits & online notaries
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signed two bills into law recently, HB 447 and HB 409 – a move applauded by Florida Realtors®. New bill on open permits, online notaries HB 447: Open and expired permits HB 447 allows local governments to close a permit six years after issuance, provided that no apparent safety hazards exist. … » Learn More about Bills on open permits & online notaries
Successful People Focus on Opportunities
Most things that happen to us can be seen as either an opportunity or as an obstacle. It depends on what we focus on, or how we choose to view it. Those who are successful, choose to see more things as a reason to be grateful, or as a blessing. Opportunities are a stepping stone … » Learn More about Successful People Focus on Opportunities
Sales can die over petty disputes
Home-buyers and sellers sometimes disagree over seemingly frivolous issues – however the disputes don’t seem nearly as frivolous if and when they jeopardize a sale. Sales can die over petty disputes Realtor.com recently interviewed real estate professionals and inquired about common petty disputes that can show up in a transaction. Missing cover plates … » Learn More about Sales can die over petty disputes