BofA report: 75% of first-time buyers would prefer to move into homes that meet their long-term needs; another 35% plan to retire wherever they buy. Source: Florida Realtors
Mortgage rates hit lowest level since 2015
The average rate on 30-year FRM fell to 3.59% this week from 3.71% last week after the Fed chair reaffirmed her plan to raise interest rates slowly. Source: Florida Realtors
How much do local disasters disrupt the market?
Gas leaks and localized disasters can send real estate markets into a tailspin. A RealtyTrac study found that a Calif. gas leak caused nearby sales to drop 44%. Source: Florida Realtors
HUD: 'No ex-convict' rental rules might break law
Under fair housing “disparate impact” guidelines, a no-convict rental rule may discriminate unintentionally because many ex-criminals are black or Hispanic. Source: Florida Realtors
Freddie Mac: 2016 will be housing's golden year
Officials at Freddie predict that housing starts and home prices will be at their highest levels in a decade, thanks to jobs, mortgage rates and a growing housing supply. Source: Florida Realtors
Inventory is Down Across Tampa Bay
February year over year statistics show homes are on the market less days before going under contract. The average sales price is up and the inventory supply is down. INVENTORY IS DOWN ALL OVER: Pasco Pinellas Hillsborough If you would like to talk in detail about your real estate goals for this year, please reach […]
Snapchat: What are Millennia’s Doing with It?
As an agent we are always striving to excel with today’s latest technology and offer it our clients. From electronic signing for our busy, on the road Seller to Skyping with our out of state Buyers, the learning curve is continuous. And, that’s okay! I love being able to offer ease and efficiency. But, did […]
6 Simple Steps to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
These simple steps will help make your home more green, and will also save you some green in the long run! 1. Go Paperless Many businesses offer their customers the option to receive their bills and statements via email. This small update can help reduce the number of trees cut down and use to print […]
Don’t Get Fooled: 7 Things to Look Out for When Purchasing a New Home
When starting your search for a new home, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and miss out on some key factors that can help you make a wise decision. Strategic and stylish staging definitely gives potential buyers ideas on how to design the house themselves and give much needed life […]
St. Patrick’s Day Decor
I grew up with tons of Irish traditions, thankfully, because of a special family that adopted me as their own when I was only two years old. The sound of bagpipes sings a melody to me heart. The smell of corned beef and cabbage with Irish soda bread makes me séanmhar (happy in Irish). But, […]