Although kitchens tend to get the most attention when it comes to home renovations, bathroom renovations are not too far behind in popularity. With home prices soaring over the past few years, more homeowners have decided to stay put and renovate their current homes instead. With this said, bathroom renovations have become quite popular. In… Continue reading The Most Popular Bathroom Renovations
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U.S. Home Prices Were Up in Q2; Even Higher In Florida
More than half of U.S. home mortgages are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Therefore, periodically the Federal Housing Finance Agency releases their House Price Index (FHFA HPI). This index tracks 100 cities to monitor home prices and it is based on mortgages in these areas. Overall U.S. house prices rose 17.7% year-to-year in… Continue reading U.S. Home Prices Were Up in Q2; Even Higher In Florida
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Budget Friendly Hardwood Flooring Options
The popularity of hardwood flooring varies depending on what part of the country you are in. In South Florida, we tend to see more ceramic, porcelain, or marble tile flooring. With this said, oftentimes homeowners prefer to have a warmer type of flooring in rooms such as bedrooms or even offices. With less homeowners opting… Continue reading Budget Friendly Hardwood Flooring Options
The Various Listings Statuses In The Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a centralized online database that allows real estate agents, buyers, and sellers to search for current properties for sale. Thanks to advances in technology, many real estate buyers and sellers have access to the various MLS systems throughout the country via feeds to websites such as LiveSouthFloridaRealty.com and smartphone… Continue reading The Various Listings Statuses In The Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Home Prices Have Dipped – Are They Heading Down?
For the past several years, home prices have been rising at an incredibly rapid rate. Combined with a persistently tight inventory of homes for sale, this has led to many bidding wars and ultimately many frustrated home buyers. However, the tide is certainly changing now. In its latest report, the National Association of Realtors®(NAR) reported… Continue reading Home Prices Have Dipped – Are They Heading Down?
More Remote Workers Are Turning To Vacation Rentals
The increased popularity of the virtual workspace is arguably the biggest impact from the pandemic on the housing market. What started out as a temporary solution to the various lock downs from the early days of the pandemic, has now turned into a permanent workplace solution for many employers. Given the flexibility of the virtual… Continue reading More Remote Workers Are Turning To Vacation Rentals
Best States To Live In
You don’t need to look too far to realize that Florida has been a top state for relocating Americans over the past few years. Whether it is the tropical climate, booming economy, lack of state income tax, or simply freedom, many Americans have decided to pick up and head south. So how does The Sunshine… Continue reading Best States To Live In
Should I Get Solar Panels On My Home?
Solar panels on homes have become fairly popular in recent years. Take a quick drive throughout many South Florida neighborhoods and you will quickly realize the prevalence of solar panels on many houses. Of course, having solar panels installed at your home does come at a significant cost. As with everything, you will want to… Continue reading Should I Get Solar Panels On My Home?
