For most Americans, buying or selling a home will likely be the largest financial transaction in their lifetime. With this said, advances in technology now allow all of us to have more access to the housing market than ever. For example, simply downloading the Florida Home Search app for your smartphone or tablet will give… Continue reading The Benefits Of Hiring A Real Estate Agent
Category: Home Buying
Benefits Of Home Ownership
Home ownership continues to be one of the most effective and tangible methods of building real wealth in this country. Although it may seem intimidating to some at first, the financial rewards of owning real estate can add up quickly over time. Below, we discuss some of the key benefits of home ownership and why… Continue reading Benefits Of Home Ownership
Property Tax Tips
They say that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. When it comes to property taxes, The Sunshine State currently ranks as the 24th lowest in the country. If you are a property owner, chances are that you may have recently received your proposed property tax bill in the mail. This statement… Continue reading Property Tax Tips
Have Home Prices Bottomed Out?
It is no secret that the U.S. housing market has been in a deep sales slump for over a year. Rapidly rising interest rates have not only deterred many buyers from entering the market, they have also led to many homeowners deciding not to sell. So what about home prices? Interestingly, we have seen national… Continue reading Have Home Prices Bottomed Out?
Tips For Moving To A New Home
Buying and moving into a new home is both exciting and a huge undertaking. Some data suggests that on average, Americans move at least once every five years. Furthermore, Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetime. Although it can be a stressful time for some, it does not necessarily have to be.… Continue reading Tips For Moving To A New Home
Mortgage Rates Hit 22-Year High
Mortgage rates in the United States have hit a 22-year high, making it more expensive to buy a home. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is now 7.23%, according to Freddie Mac. This is up from 7.09% last week and the highest level since June 2001. The rise in mortgage rates is being driven by… Continue reading Mortgage Rates Hit 22-Year High
Things To Consider When Flipping A House
From time to time, we receive questions from clients regarding flipping a house. For starters, what exactly does flipping a house mean? Typically, house flipping is when someone buys a property and holds it for a short period of time and then sells it later with hopes of making a profit. Typically, a home held… Continue reading Things To Consider When Flipping A House
Common Buyer Misconceptions
The home buying process can be an intimidating and daunting process for many buyers. Unfortunately, this leads to plenty of opportunities for buyer misconceptions throughout the process. A recent report from Clever indicated that 83% of buyers were surprised by aspects of the home buying process. Furthermore, 62% of buyers reported having to change their… Continue reading Common Buyer Misconceptions
Pros And Cons Of New Construction Homes
Throughout most of the country buyers are experiencing frustration with the lack of inventory of homes for sale. As a result, new construction homes become a logical alternative for many. While there is no better feeling than moving into a new construction home, there are various pros and cons to keep in mind. We discuss… Continue reading Pros And Cons Of New Construction Homes
Is It A Good Time To Buy A Home?
Attend a cocktail party or any social gathering for that matter and it typically doesn’t take long for real estate to be discussed in some capacity. In fact, one of the most common questions that we receive at Live South Florida Realty, Inc. is: “Is now a good time to buy a home?” Of course,… Continue reading Is It A Good Time To Buy A Home?