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Posted on 11/22/2024

How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025

How To Get Your House Ready To Sell in 2025 Some Highlights If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start? Your local agent will be able to help you prioritize projects that will help you get the best return on your investment and appeal...

Posted on 11/22/2024

Hobe Sound, FL Real Estate Market Update 11/22/2024

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

Posted on 11/21/2024

Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs

Don’t Miss Out on the Growing Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. And one thing you’ll want to be aware of is just how much the number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs has grown lately....

Posted on 11/20/2024

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility? If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the major reasons why we’re seeing so much...

Posted on 11/20/2024

Conserve water with these gardening ideas

If you’re trying to find eco-friendly gardening ideas, the...

Drought Tolerant

Eco Friendly Gardening

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Posted on 11/14/2024

Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?

Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out? When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a...

Posted on 11/13/2024

What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now

What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is one of the biggest...

Posted on 11/13/2024

More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer

More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. You Have More Options To Choose From An article...

Posted on 11/13/2024

2 Major benefits of getting preapproved for a mortgage

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important part of...

Home Buying

Home Financing

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Posted on 11/12/2024

Stuart, FL Real Estate Market Update 11/12/2024

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

Posted on 11/07/2024

What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting

What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why. The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That's how much it costs banks to...

Posted on 11/07/2024

Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See

Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much...

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