One of the first indications that the real estate market is in trouble is foreclosure rate - so it’s helpful to maintain a close eye on that. Black Knight Financial Services, which provides technology, data and analytics for lenders and servicers, released its “Mortgage Monitor” for April 2016. ... » Learn More about How does Florida compare well to national foreclosure rates?
Buying a home
Predicting the ‘Right Time’ to purchase or Sell a Home
Buying or selling a home at the ‘ right time ’ is tougher than it sounds. People usually take these actions as a result of life event or financial issues. The economy and real estate forecasts are typically secondary considerations. Yet both sellers and buyers often pose the question, “When is the ... » Learn More about Predicting the ‘Right Time’ to purchase or Sell a Home
Tampa firm invests by way of an unusual bankruptcy method
Two years ago, a new Tampa company called RE-710 declared bankruptcy to halt foreclosure of nearly 50 homes it had been renting out for 1000's of dollars. The company was so new it didn't have employees, equipment or furniture. It had acquired the majority of the properties just a few days before ... » Learn More about Tampa firm invests by way of an unusual bankruptcy method
Buyers Beware: You may well be Under Surveillance
Surprise, home buyers: You might be on hidden camera. You may believe you’re having private discussions about the merits of a homeowner’s wallpaper, the ugly, orange tiles inside the bathrooms, or perhaps the to-die-for bay windows while you tour a property. But what people often don’t realize is ... » Learn More about Buyers Beware: You may well be Under Surveillance
Smart homes? Wait until you see this
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in household gadgets is "gigantic," reported by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. Speaking to the Code conference here, Bezos, whose company has a hit on its hand together with the Echo connected speaker, said, "It's hard to ... » Learn More about Smart homes? Wait until you see this