by Elsa Soto | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Homeowners, Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, Real Estate News
Existing-home sales climbed substantially in February after a slight decline in January, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Of the four major regions, only the Northeast reported a drop in sales, while other areas saw increases, including sizable...
by Elsa Soto | Mar 13, 2020 | Blog, Homeowners, Investment Property in Florida, Real Estate Components, Real Estate News
Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest levels since before the 2016 presidential election.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.45% during the week ending Feb. 6, a decrease of six basis points from the previous week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. This was...
by Elsa Soto | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Buyers, Homeowners, New Listing, Real Estate News, Sellers, Testimonials
How Much Does Curb Appeal Affect Home Value?How Much Does Curb Appeal Affect Home Value? Homes with high curb appeal tend to sell for an average of 7% more than similar houses with an uninviting exterior, according to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the...
by Elsa Soto | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Buyers, Press Releases, Property for Sale in Orlando, Real Estate News, Renters, Sellers
More Couples Put the House Before the RingIs the declining number of marriages contributing to fewer first-time home buyers? In the 1980s, the number of married couples in the ranks of first-time buyers peaked at 75%. Flash forward to today, when only 53% of...
by Elsa Soto | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog, Buyers, Homeowners, Homes, Villas and Condos, Investment Property in Florida, News, Press Releases, Real Estate News, Renters, Sellers
Existing-home sales declined in January, continuing a fluctuating pattern of monthly increases and declines, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Significant declines in the West region dragged down nationwide numbers, with the other three major U.S....
by Elsa Soto | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Buyers, Real Estate Components, Real Estate News
How to Save for Your First HomeLet’s start with the basics. A down payment is the cash you bring to the closing table when buying a home. You may borrow money from the bank in the form of a home loan or mortgage, but a portion of the total cost must come directly from...
