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The garage used to be just storage for vehicles. lawn equipment, or other tools. However, garages have evolved over the years to become workshops, home gyms, and now even home offices. Therefore, it is important to not neglect this important part of the house. Whether it is for resale or simply to utilize yourself, modernizing… Continue reading The importance of modernizing a garage

The real estate market, specifically the suburban market, has been on fire for the past 14+ months. In fact, it was only about 12 months ago that multi-family units such as apartments in big cities were the last place Americans wanted to be. With fears of the spreading pandemic and increased efforts for social distancing,… Continue reading Is the urban rental market rebounding?

We have seen 17 consecutive months of home price increases across the country. With this said, April 2021 just set a record for the highest annual home-price growth rate since the mid 1990’s, according to Black Knight Data & Analytics Home Price Index (HPI). Fueled by the persistent low inventory of homes for sale, the… Continue reading A record-breaking month for real estate

This is a question on many peoples’s minds for a while now. Tight inventory, low mortgage rates, and more buyers entering the market in search of more space has created quite a frenzy in the past 14 months. As we all know, the real estate market is cyclical, however most economists are predicting a strong… Continue reading When will the real estate market slow down?

If you have been in enough homes in your life, then chances are that you may have experienced “sick house syndrome”. This phenomenon is when a house can’t breathe and rid itself of indoor pollutants. This inadequate ventilation causes indoor pollutants to build up, resulting in poor air quality. The biggest concern with sick house… Continue reading What is “sick house syndrome”?

Did you know? The Consumer Price Index rise for April from a year earlier was the sharpest since September 2008. Needless to say, this is being felt by all Americans from the grocery store to the gas pump. The Consumer Price Index, which measures a basket of goods as well as energy and housing costs,… Continue reading The biggest challenge for home builders right now

It is no secret that Americans have been spending considerably more time at home during the past 14 months. This has led to many homeowners opting to embark on home remodeling projects. Recently, Remodeling Magazine published their “Cost vs Value” report for 2021. Interestingly, 11 of the top 12 projects that garner the most return… Continue reading 2021 Home improvement projects with the highest return on investment

Throughout most of the country, the real estate market has been booming for some time now. With this said, some markets have certainly been hotter than others. Of course, over the past year, the pandemic has been a major driver for Americans looking to move. In search of more space and affordability, there has certainly… Continue reading Housing heat index: Where does Florida rank?

Hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1, 2021. Although many Floridians do not start to really tune into the tropics until later in the summer, it is always a good idea to be prepared with a plan. When it comes to real estate, there are several things that you will want to address in… Continue reading Hurricane season is here!

We all know that the real estate market, particularly in South Florida, has been red-hot for the past year or so. Just how red-hot? The recent Confidence Index Survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) sheds some light on this issue. This April 2021 survey was sent out to 50,000 real estate agents… Continue reading How hot is the real estate market?