As originally designed, brokers would have uploaded listing data one time only into Upstream, but the goal pivoted; brokers will now have other entry options. Source: Florida Realtors
4 Tips for Effectively Making an Offer
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Freddie Mac covered “4 […]
Housing starts down – but not single-family construction
New home construction dropped 2.6% in April following a decline in March, but the drop comes from a cutback in multifamily units. Single-family homes rose 0.4%. Source: Florida Realtors
Do You Know the Cost of NOT Owning Your Home?
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue renting! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Zillow recently reported that: “With Rents continuing to climb and interest rates staying low, many […]
Ransom virus infecting PCs worldwide
Updated your virus protection lately? Do it now. A globally spreading program locks computers and demands payment if you ever want to see your data again. Source: Florida Realtors
What You Need to Know About Qualifying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford. Source: Luxury Market News
IRS: The home office deduction is often overlooked
Agents who work at home could save money on their income taxes, but some apparently don’t. The IRS offers two ways to deduct the cost of a home office. Source: Florida Realtors
3 Reasons the Housing Market is NOT in a Bubble
With housing prices appreciating at levels that far exceed historical norms, some are fearful that the market is heading for another bubble. To alleviate that fear, we just need to look back at the reasons that caused the bubble ten years ago. Last decade, demand for housing was artificially propped up because mortgage lending standards […]
30-year mortgage rates head higher again – to 4.05%
Rates stayed about the 4% mark and moved higher for the second week in a row, rising from last week’s average 4.02% to 4.05% this week. Source: Florida Realtors
Gallup: Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment 4 Years Running
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real Estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! This year’s results showed that 34% of […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 200
- 201
- 202
- 203
- 204
- …
- 253
- Next Page »