Virtually all home searches begin online these days. As with most things, mobile searches in particular, have grown exponentially. Of course, if you are old enough, you may remember the days when you would have to meet your real estate agent at the local brokerage office to look through the MLS books for properties for… Continue reading The Top Cities For Online Home Searches
Category: Home Buying
Bank Failures And The Housing Market
Over the past week, we have seen two of the largest bank collapses in U.S. history take place. First, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed on March 10, 2023. Then, just two days later Signature Bank failed on March 12, 2023. Needless to say, this news sent shock waves across the U.S. economy as these were… Continue reading Bank Failures And The Housing Market
What Is Title Insurance?
If you have ever purchased a home, then you have likely purchased title insurance. As with any insurance, title insurance protects against loss. In a nutshell, this type of insurance protects against unforeseen risks related to the property’s past that could threaten the ownership of the property. These protections extend to ownership claims on a… Continue reading What Is Title Insurance?
Moving From California To Florida
Recently, Kevin O’ Leary from the popular TV show Shark Tank , made some pretty bold comments regarding the economic climates of several states including California, New York, New Jersey, & Massachusetts. In a nutshell, O’ Leary claimed that these states were “uninvestable”. Well, it certainly seems that many residents in these states may also… Continue reading Moving From California To Florida
Moving In And Out Of Florida
You don’t need to look far to notice that more people are moving in to Florida, as opposed to moving out. It is estimated that approximately 808 people move into Florida each day. For more information about this, check out our previous article titled “Moving To Florida”. Of course, we also see people moving out… Continue reading Moving In And Out Of Florida
Moving To Florida
If you currently live in Florida, then you probably don’t need to read this article to know that there are more people moving to Florida than out of Florida. In fact, there is a good chance that your commute to work or anywhere else is taking a bit longer these days. It is estimated that… Continue reading Moving To Florida
Things Needed To Buy A House
Are you thinking about buying a house? If so, this is certainly an exciting time and it is likely the biggest investment in your life. Of course, as with anything, proper preparation and execution is the key to your success. Before you begin touring homes, there are several things that you will need to take… Continue reading Things Needed To Buy A House
How To Build Your Credit For A Home Purchase
Most of us have financial goals in mind. For most people, this includes The American Dream of home ownership. Unfortunately, this goal can oftentimes seem unachievable to many Americans. Of course, whether it is the goal of a home purchase or even a car purchase, your credit score can make all the difference in the… Continue reading How To Build Your Credit For A Home Purchase
Foundation Issues In A House
If you own or are looking to buy an older home, then it is extremely important that you are aware of any foundation issues that may arise. While most of us tend to focus on issues such as roofing, electrical or plumbing problems in older homes, many tend to overlook the importance of a home’s… Continue reading Foundation Issues In A House
Top Towns For A Second Home
For many affluent Americans, owning a second home is fairly common. In fact, some of the wealthiest Americans may even own three, four, or more homes throughout the country or even the world. What about the ultra wealthy? Also known as “centi-millionaires”, these are those with a wealth of $100 million or more. Recently, Henley… Continue reading Top Towns For A Second Home