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Posted on 04/03/2024

Factors to consider before purchasing a home

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Posted on 04/02/2024

Stuart, FL Real Estate Market Update 4/2/2024

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

Posted on 04/01/2024

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates? Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the Fed Funds Rate...

Posted on 04/01/2024

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years...

Posted on 03/29/2024

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Posted on 03/29/2024

Outdoor Projects Can Boost Curb Appeal When You Sell

Outdoor Projects Can Boost Curb Appeal When You Sell Some Highlights In real estate, a good first impression is key. If the outside of a house looks welcoming, more people will want to come in and see it. Your agent helps you by giving advice on what you may want to prioritize, finding easy fixes that make a big...

Posted on 03/28/2024

Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?

Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now? One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there...

Posted on 03/27/2024

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership In today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you're a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people...

Posted on 03/27/2024

DIY outdoor fireplaces: Brick, fuel & other considerations

Among the myriad options for illuminating and warming up...

Posted on 03/26/2024

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving for the down payment, don't forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you...

Posted on 03/26/2024

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?

What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates? Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this year that would bring rates down. That refers to the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and what they do to their Fed Funds Rate. While cutting, or lowering, the Fed Funds Rate...

Posted on 03/23/2024

Palm City, FL Real Estate Market Update 3/23/2024

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