Real Estate Market Trends

June 5, 2024

The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes


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If you’ve been looking for a home at the high end of your market, but haven’t found the right one, you may have put your search on hold. But according to recent data, now may be the time to jump back in. Here’s why.

There Are More Luxury Homes To …

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June 4, 2024

What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June




June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year. So, if you’ve got a move on your mind and you’re looking to make it happen this month, here’s a snapshot of what you need to know to make …

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June 3, 2024

More Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership

More Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership




With all the headlines and talk about housing affordability, it can be tempting to get lost in the financial side of buying a home. That’s only natural as you think about the dollars and cents of it all.

And while …

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May 30, 2024

The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Today




Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply of homes for sale, there’s a lot to consider.

But, there's one way to avoid getting tripped up – and that’s leaning on a real …

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May 29, 2024

How an Agent Helps Market Your House




You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers and found one of the top things they were looking for is help marketing their house to potential …

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May 28, 2024

How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home?




Climate change is impacting where people buy homes. As the experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explain:

“Sixty-three percent of people who have moved since the pandemic began say they believe climate change is—or will be—an issue in the place they currently live.”

If you’re planning …

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May 27, 2024

How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home




For over 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you know has served in the military, it's important to learn about this program and its benefits.

Here are some key things to know about VA loans …

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May 23, 2024

Questions You May Have About Selling Your House




There’s no denying mortgage rates are having a big impact on today’s housing market. And that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house and make a move.

Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and …

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May 22, 2024

How Many Homes Are Investors Actually Buying?


Florida Custom Homes

Are big investors really buying up all the homes today?

If you’re trying to find a house to buy, this may be something you’re wondering about. Maybe you’ve read about it or seen reels on social media saying investors buying all the homes is making it even harder to …

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Jan. 14, 2015

New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program

New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program: Helping or Hurting?
New Fannie Mae Appraisal Program: Helping or Hurting? | Simplifying The Market 

Every home must be sold TWICE! Once to the buyer, and once to the bank appraiser if a mortgage is involved.

The second sale may have just become more difficult.

A new program announced by Fannie Mae may slow down the …

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