Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting

Some Highlights

• If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider.
• Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation.
• If you’re ready to take advantage of
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4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these [...]

An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your House

If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with [...]

When selling your home it is important to listen to your real estate professional on marketing strategies. The current market can be hard to maneuver, but with the right real estate partner at your side things can run smoothly. [...]

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What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a [...]

U.S. Owners Lost Equity – But Not Many Floridians

By Kerry Smith

Americans lost an average 4.9% of their home equity since June ($2.3T). But many Fla. metros bucked the loss trend, with Miami up 19.7% year over year ($77B).

SEATTLE – The total value of U.S. homes was $45.3 trillion at the end of 2022, down 4.9% ($2.3 trillion) from a record high of $47.7 trillion in June, according to [...]

Parade of Homes-March 4-26, this is an exciting time of year when builder showcase their professionally decorated model homes (72 models are part of the Parade of Homes this year) from Parrish to Venice. [...]

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:

“Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial

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How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

However, it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in the coming year. [...]