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Renters are Feeling the Pressure of Increased Rents and Higher Home Prices
Recent reports state rent is increasing at a rate of 8% year. On a $1,900 rent payment, that is an extra $152.00 per month at renewal time. With vacancies at a near all time low, property managers are also becoming stingy with incentives (free month, free move, etc)...
Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value
Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial...
How to Amp Up The Resale Value of Your Home
Whether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account...
Is It Better To Buy a New or Existing Home?
Should You Buy a New or Existing Home? Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white...
Happy 4th of July
Ok. I am a few days early, but came across a video I shot on the 4th on Flagler in West Palm Beach in 2013. It was one of the better displays I had seen. Enjoy your 4th of July celebrations in 2017.
Do NOT Apply for New Credit After You Have Submitted a Home Loan Application
One of the biggest mistakes home buyers make is they continue to apply for new credit when they are in the middle of a home purchase. One of regulations enacted in recent years is a lender must document a home buyer's ability to insure responsible lending. So for...
Swiss Army Agent
Funny but true. A little humor today. http://lightersideofrealestate.com/community/cafe/hire-realtor-youre-also-partnering-11-pros
What is Your Buying Power
What’s Your Home Buying Power? If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total...
Weekly Market Monitor for the week beginning June 12 2017
There are a lot of news events and economic reports affecting the financial markets this week. Interest rates are impacted by a number of variables, such as economic reports (unemployment rate, consumer confidence, etc.), geopolitical events (war, attacks, economies...