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Posted on 05/01/2025

What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. Let’s take a look at some historical data...

Posted on 04/30/2025

A Tale of Two Housing Markets

A Tale of Two Housing Markets For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers...

Posted on 04/29/2025

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning whether more homeowners will struggle to make their mortgage payments, ultimately leading to a wave of foreclosures. And recent data showing...

Posted on 04/28/2025

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That...

Posted on 04/25/2025

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move Some Highlights If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. There’s a much wider selection of homes for sale, with more fresh listings hitting the market each month. With more options come more possibilities....

Posted on 04/24/2025

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait? At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, while you may be holding out for prices to...

Posted on 04/23/2025

What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You

What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But when it comes to your financial situation, it’s an important thing to remember. When’s the last time you had a professional show you...

Posted on 04/23/2025

Why stage your home?

Preparing to sell your home can be a great deal of...

Staging Your Home

Staging Your Home To Sell

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Posted on 04/22/2025

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home. Take a...

Posted on 04/21/2025

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why. That’s just one source’s take, based on their own...

Posted on 04/21/2025

Stuart, FL Real Estate Market Update 4/21/2025

Click here to view Stuart, FL blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 04/23/2025

1514 SW Silver Pine Way 103a, Palm City, FL 34990 now has a new price of $319,900!

3 bedroom, 2 bath end unit Villa in Pine Ridge with preserve views and large open lawn area adjacent to the unit, Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and newer washer/dryer. Unit features roll down hurricane shutters, large open patio in the front and screened patio in the rear facing the preserve. Close to Clubhouse and pool areas. NO TRUCKS ALLOWED. 1 pet up to 25 pounds. Inside is freshly painted, Association to replace privacy fencing and outdoor light fixtures next month. Exterior painting is scheduled for 2026. Roof was replaced in 2024. Pine Ridge is a gated community on Martin Downs Blvd., located...

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