Category: Home Buying

According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), international buyers have faced the same challenges as domestic buyers over the past year. In their latest report dating from April 2022 through March 2023, foreign buyers purchased $53.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes. This figure comes in at 9.6% lower than… Continue reading Florida: Top State For International Buyers

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a type of home loan with an interest rate that changes over time. The initial interest rate is typically lower than that of a fixed-rate mortgage, but it can go up or down after the introductory period ends. This means that your monthly mortgage payments could also go up or… Continue reading What Is An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)?

It is no secret that significant inventory challenges continue to persist in the real estate market. With this said, buying a home that requires some significant rehabilitation becomes an even more likely scenario for many home buyers in the current market. Buying a fixer-upper can be a great way to get a more affordable home… Continue reading The Pros And Cons Of Buying A Fixer-Upper

With home prices steadily rising over the past several years, there is no doubt that it has been a strong real estate market for sellers. Of course, a consistent theme in the market has been a persistently low inventory of homes for sale. With both home prices and mortgage rates rising rapidly over the past… Continue reading Are Investor-Owned Homes Putting More Strain On Housing?

If you have ever purchased a property, then you likely have had a land survey conducted. When it comes to land development, construction, and management, a land survey is a critical step. So what exactly is a land survey? A land survey is a process of measuring and mapping the boundaries of a piece of… Continue reading What Is A Land Survey?

Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as a variety of other waterways, including rivers, canals, and lakes. Needless to say, South Florida is a popular destination for people who want to live or vacation near the water. For many, owning a waterfront property in South Florida… Continue reading Reasons To Buy Waterfront Property In South Florida

It is no secret that the housing market has been on fire in recent years. Although there are signs of it slowing down, home buying continues to be a challenge in many markets. In fact, the challenges to home buying may be getting more difficult in high demand markets such as here in South Florida.… Continue reading Top Challenges To Home Buying

Although the housing market has slowed down considerably throughout the country since 2021, many markets throughout the south region are still tracking well above long-term models for home prices. The housing market in the South has been one of the hottest in the country over the past few years, with home prices soaring and inventory… Continue reading Home Prices Likely To Stabilize

“Should I buy a house now or wait for prices to come down?” This is a common question that we receive fairly often from clients and it is perhaps one that you have been wondering about as well. The housing market is a complex and ever-changing landscape. It can be difficult to know when is… Continue reading Should I Buy A House Now?