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Did you know? Florida is expected to gain a little over 300,000 residents a year, according to estimations from the state’s Demographic Estimating Conference. As as been well documented here and on other sites, many of these residents are permanently moving to the South Florida area from states such as New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts,… Continue reading I-95 northbound?

Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to accumulate wealth and create long-term financial stability. For most people, real estate investing involves buying income-producing properties. These can be either residential or commercial properties. Having multiple revenue streams is always a good idea and income-producing properties are a great way to have supplemental… Continue reading Saving for retirement by investing in real estate

There is no doubt that the recent spike in virtual working environments has fueled much of the real estate market over the past year. With Americans seeking more space in the home, many have opted to even move to another state while still remaining employed by the same employer. In many cases, the new remote… Continue reading The virtual work environment and real estate

In a super-competitive housing market like the one that we are currently experiencing, many home offers are resulting in bidding wars. With this said, it is not uncommon for buyers to remove any contingencies that may make their offer stand out. For example, we all know that cash is king. Therefore, oftentimes cash buyers have… Continue reading Should I forego a home inspection in order to have my offer accepted?

Home prices have been on the rise for the past year. Based on a recent analysis by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), this has been occurring in virtually every metro market in the U.S. In fact, about 1 in 10 metros had double-digit home price gains. Needless to say, this is a direct result… Continue reading 99% of U.S. metro areas saw home price gains in Q1 2021

Like many markets throughout the country, the South Florida real estate market has been on a tear for the past year. One particular segment of the South Florida real estate market has seen exponential growth though. The luxury market, which is defined as single-family homes or condos priced at $1 million and up, has seen… Continue reading A luxury market boom for South Florida real estate

Did you know? The median selling price for a home is up $35,000 compared to a year ago, which is the fastest-paced increase since 2006. Needless to say, one of the most common questions these days is: “Are we in a real estate bubble?” Double digit gains in housing prices, bidding wars, an increase in… Continue reading Are we in a real estate bubble?

Picture this: You are looking to relocate to South Florida from New York and your real estate agent has been sending you listings to review. You finally see what looks like the perfect house hit the market today. Given the red-hot South Florida real estate market, you ask your real estate agent to give you… Continue reading The sight unseen real estate market

Did you know? A recent study conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting found that 1 in 5 homes sold in the U.S. in 2020 were bought by investors. In other words, landlords ranging in size from institutional investors to “mom & pop” investors have been gobbling up properties to add to their real estate investment… Continue reading A home investor takeover?

Pets can be a wonderful addition to any home and ultimately become part of the family. With this said, homeowners that have pets should also be aware of several items as it pertains to the home’s plumbing. Below, we will discuss a few items that every homeowner should be aware of in order to prevent… Continue reading Plumbing tips for pet owners