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The 2022 housing market forecast appears to remain strong with some normalization predicted. As with most forecasts, the 2022 housing market outlook certainly has some caveats. Overall, real estate economists are predicting that the market will remain strong through 2022. Although it is expected that sales will not surpass the level seen this year, the… Continue reading 2022 Housing Market Forecast

With the increasing popularity of voice activated personal assistance devices such as the Amazon Echo or Google Home, many more homeowners are installing smart features. In addition to offering various conveniences throughout the home, these devices can also aid in saving money while also keeping the home more secure & energy efficient. Items such as… Continue reading Do you have a “smart home”?

As travel restrictions continue to ease, more domestic and international buyers are beginning to analyze their options in a changing world. One segment of the market that is likely to see a lot of activity is the luxury housing sector. In particular, the vacation home market is projected to continue growing exponentially. Given the new… Continue reading Post-pandemic housing trends

There is no secret that the pandemic has prompted many homeowners to seek more space, oftentimes leading them to single-family homes in suburban areas. Of course, with so many Americans sharing this same idea the market has become quite competitive. With housing inventories at record low levels, many homeowners are opting to simply remodel their… Continue reading With a tight housing inventory, more homeowners are remodeling

One of the hardest hit areas in the real estate market during the pandemic was the rental market in big cities. With many Americans fleeing big cities in favor of more space that allowed for social distancing, the demand for rental housing in big cities plummeted. In particular, the multifamily housing market took the biggest… Continue reading A full pandemic recovery for the rental market

Here at Live South Florida Realty, Inc. we admit that we are bit biased when it comes to ranking the greatest state in the country to live in. In particular, we feel that South Florida offers a unique opportunity to live where many people vacation while also enjoying a mult-cultural experience in paradise. Of course,… Continue reading Florida: The Belle of the Ball

We all know about the sun, beaches, thriving economy, and a lack of state income tax. However, we can go ahead and add another reason to move to Florida: heating costs! With the price of virtually everything skyrocketing right now, heating oil is certainly no exception. In fact, it is estimated that a harsh winter… Continue reading Another reason to move to Florida

Despite a record-setting pace of inflation, U.S. mortgage rates have remained low for much of this year. However, this could very well change in the weeks and months ahead. With the Federal Reserve signaling that it is rolling back the measures it has taken to shore up the economy during the pandemic, it is largely… Continue reading Higher mortgage rates on the horizon

Happy Halloween from Live South Florida Realty, Inc.! In this article, we thought we would provide a different kind of market update. What are the best and worst cities for vampires to live in? In order to obtain this information, we consulted a recent analysis produced by Lawn Love. In this analysis, Lawn Love looked… Continue reading What are the best & worst cities for vampires?

With property values continuing to rise particularly in the single-family home market, this could be the time to consider downsizing. Perhaps the kids are off to college now or you simply have more home than you need? Depending on the market you live in, downsizing could offer plenty of savings. A recent study by StorageCafe… Continue reading Looking to save money? Try downsizing.