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South Florida has long been a relocation destination for many New Yorkers. With this said, the recent exodus out of cities such as Manhattan has resulted in even more New Yorkers moving south to paradise. In short, the New York to Florida pipeline is remaining strong. In addition to the pandemic’s effects, more New Yorkers… Continue reading A one-way ticket: New York to Florida

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For home buyers during the past year it has been nothing short of a frenzy. Properties getting under contract before being shown, getting outbid, and losing out to cash buyers are just some of the common outcomes experienced by home buyers in the recent year. With this said, it has led many to wonder whether… Continue reading Did buying a home during the frenzied pandemic market result in buyer’s remorse?

Facing rising litigation costs, the insurance industry has been consistently raising premiums on homeowners throughout Florida. In fact, many homeowners have recently seen their rates rise by 20% and even doubling in some cases. If this weren’t bad enough, some Floridians are seeing their policies cancelled entirely, forcing them to find alternatives. Unfortunately, the insurance… Continue reading Should I self-insure my home?

In addition to overall better hygiene practices, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us new ways to work remotely while still being productive. With the various stay-at-home orders throughout the country over the past 14 months or so, employers have had to adapt how they conduct business. As the economy continues to open back up for… Continue reading The future of office space

Could the day of the week you choose to list a home for sale make a difference in the sale price? Although any appropriately priced home should sell quickly in this market, there is data indicating that certain times of the week may result in a higher sales price. Historical data has shown that Thursdays… Continue reading Could listing a home for sale mid-week result in more money?

Housing inventory shortages have been a consistent headline for the real estate market for several years now. Add in a global pandemic that resulted in would-be sellers deciding not to list their homes for sale and things have gone from bad to worse. With this said, a recent survey from Realtor.com may offer some hope… Continue reading Is the housing inventory improving?

A question often posed by our clients is: “When is the best time of the year to sell my home?” Of course, the answer to this question typically depends on what part of the country you are in, what type of home it is, & local economic factors. With this said, we have previously written… Continue reading The top days of the year to sell a home

Typically, homeowners decide to list their homes for sale for personal reasons. Oftentimes, they are either relocating for a new job, their family is growing in size, or their kids have gone off to college and they are looking to downsize. With this said, a recent survey conducted by Realtor.com found that 24% of homeowners… Continue reading Nearly 1/3 of sellers feel their home is worth less than asking price

The future for the State of Florida may be brighter than its sunshine. Tropical weather, no state income tax, and more jobs are just a few reasons why Florida is poised for future growth even after the pandemic. In fact, Florida’s population grew by 14.6% between 2010 and 2020. To put this into perspective, this… Continue reading A bright future ahead for The Sunshine State