Real Estate Corner

The early months of the year are quieter in real estate, providing homeowners a valuable opportunity to reflect and plan without rush. Understanding the local market fosters confidence, allowing for thoughtful decisions regarding long-term goals and home fit. Awareness can often lead to smarter moves in real estate planning.

February is a month dedicated to love, including love for your home. Supporting your lifestyle may involve updates or downsizing, a choice that reflects your current needs. The Sunny Side of Downsizing offers resources to empower homeowners in exploring options without pressure, helping them make informed, thoughtful decisions about their living situations.

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Florida Realtors economist: More people still move into the Sunshine State than leave it, and United Van Lines’ analysis of its customers unveils some of their motives. ORLANDO, Fla – What goes up must come down, but what goes in doesn’t always go out – or at least that’s true for Florida’s shipments, according to

Owning and renting each have their advantages, but what’s best for you depends on your circumstances.  As 2022 drew to a close, the U.S. housing market remained a challenge. Home prices were still high, though down from their record highs in June. Mortgage rates were twice what they were 12 months earlier. So how is

Thinking of selling your home and worried you’ll regret it? Here’s how to cope. Selling your house can be scary: It’s been your home, where you’ve lived and made memories. Chances are good it’s your most important asset and your biggest investment so far. Wrestling with the emotional heft of putting your home on the market

Sure, you can consider market conditions. But when to buy a house is really all about you. Timing determines so much when you’re buying a house. Although the best time to buy a house is when you’re ready both financially and emotionally, other factors can help you decide when to buy a house. By timing your

One of the most common questions I hear is, “What’s the market like?” Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, understanding the local real estate market can help you make smarter decisions and maximize your success. Real estate markets fluctuate based on supply and demand, mortgage rates, and economic conditions. Here’s what you need to

There’s so much speculation in the market right now. Lots of speculation, but when it comes to real estate, inventory will be the market indicator. The bad news is that listings are at record lows. This is for a variety of reasons: low rates, the changing definition of “home,” and perhaps the desire to own

Why would someone write an article on buying versus renting a home? What’s in it for the author of the article? Why would you read one? What is it you want to hear? Do you just want confirmation and justification for what you already believe and want to do? Or, are you looking to be

Who you choose to represent you when you buy or sell your home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make during your move. Your real estate agent can make the process easy, quick, and painless – or long, expensive, and painful. Here are 5 adjectives you should for in your real estate agent if

Whether you’re looking to purchase a new home or put your current home on the market, choosing a real estate agent is a big decision. Your agent is the person that’s going to walk you through the process of buying or selling your home, beginning to end. They’re the person who you’ll need to trust

Picture this… There’s an inexperienced real estate agent in your town. He hasn’t sold any homes yet. He wants to drum up some business. So, he climbs up onto your roof and paints what he estimates to be the value of your home. He feels like this could be a win-win: YOU get to know

Let’s change the meaning of YOLO from “you only live once” to “you only list once”. When you decide to list your house for sale, list it like it is the first, last, and only time you are going to. Because, if you list it more than once…it’s going to hurt you. Selling your home

As a homeowner, the selling process can be an overwhelming experience – especially for first timers. Since they’ve never been through the experience of selling a home, many homeowners feel a bit lost as to what they need to do before they can pass their keys over to the next owners. But not to worry!

When you’re buying your first home, there’s so many things to consider: you need to secure a home loan, find a realtor, decide on an area… the process can be a bit overwhelming. And as someone new to the home purchasing process, it can be challenging to know exactly what to look for in a

When you go to sell your house, there’s a good chance you’re not going to agree with what a real estate agent suggests for a list price. It’s one of the most common issues real estate agents deal with, and help homeowners understand. Problem is… many homeowners don’t necessarily see it as agents trying to

Falling in love is exhilarating. It can also be a bit scary, especially when a home has captured your heart. What if something goes wrong and you end up not spending the rest of your life with this stack of brick and mortar you’re lusting after? No matter how careful you are, some deal killers

Should you buy a home in your 20s? Good question. There’s no single, sure-fire answer to it. Okay, there is…if you consider “it depends” to be a solid answer. You can search the Internet and find as many reasons to buy a house in your 20s, as you can find to not buy a house

Chances are, if you’re looking for a new home, you’re ready for a change of scenery. And while that might mean just a new property or a new neighborhood, for many potential homebuyers, that often means a new city. And if you’re considering buying property in a city other than the one where you currently

If you consider buying a new construction home, there’s a good chance you’ll question whether or not you even need to use a real estate agent. You might even wonder if there’s an advantage to not using a real estate agent…perhaps thinking you can get a lower price, or more upgrades thrown in, if the

When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in today’s sellers’ market. After all, with record-low inventory and high buyer demand, many homes are selling for more than asking price. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 46% of homes are selling above list

Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022. So far, that hasn’t happened. The major price indices are all revealing ongoing double-digit price appreciation. Here’s a look at their reports on year-over-year price appreciation for December: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 17.6% S&P Case-Shiller: