Nationally it’s 13%, but in Fort Lauderdale it’s 28% – the highest in the U.S. In Miami, a first-time buyer needs to earn 25% more than they did a year ago. By Kerry Smith SEATTLE – A first-time homebuyer must earn roughly $64,500 per year to afford the typical U.S. “starter” home, up 13% ($7,200) from June a year ago, according to a report from Redfin, thanks to the one-two punch of...
One section addresses “termination of a tenancy without a specific term.” What does that mean, and when does it apply? Read on. Another amendment affects annual leases with a specific duration. What changed there, and how does it work now? Read on. By Meredith Caruso ORLANDO, Fla. – Different sections of Part II of Chapter 83 Florida Statutes, otherwise known as the “Florida Residential...
Senior homeowners often hold a significant amount of equity in their homes. This equity becomes a potential financial resource in the form of a reverse mortgage, which can turn home value into spendable cash for those aged 62 and above. While this can be an appealing prospect, it is crucial to fully understand the implications, risks, and alternatives before proceeding. "Should my parents refinance...
Homeowners with mortgage rates too low to give up aren’t listing their homes, pushing buyers to the new-home market – an economic boon for builders. NEW YORK – High interest rates are actually making new homes easy to sell by compounding a shortage of available real estate. Existing home sales have slowed because fewer owners are willing to sell, and that has pushed buyers into the arms of...
Hold onto your flip-flops, folks, because the Orlando housing market is sizzling this summer! With the sun shining and the prices rising, it's time to dive into the latest market snapshot and discover the exciting trends that are making waves in the real estate scene. Let's start with the numbers that really matter. The median home price for June surfed its way to $385,000, riding the wave of...
If you've ever dreamt of paying off your mortgage faster while saving thousands of dollars in interest, get ready for a mind-blowing strategy. It's time to dive into the world of biweekly mortgage payments and discover the hidden benefits that can transform your homeownership journey. Buckle up and get ready to become a mortgage payment ninja! By default, most homeowners make monthly mortgage payments...
Selling your home quickly and for the best possible price can be a challenging process, but with these seven expert strategies, you can achieve both goals! 1. MASTER THE ART OF PRICING Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com Discovering the Goldilocks zone of home pricing is essential to attract buyers without sacrificing your equity. Work closely with your real estate agent, considering market...
MOST OF US DON’T START THINKING ABOUT RETIREMENT UNTIL WE’RE IN OUR LATE 50S OR EARLY 60S. BY THEN, IT MIGHT BE TOO LATE TO MAKE CHANGES. HERE’S WHAT TO START THINKING ABOUT IN YOUR 40’S 1. LACK OF A RETIREMENT VISION Retirees often lament the end of work life. They say things like, “What do I do now? Grow roses? Paint the fences? Then what?" Being lost about what comes next makes it...
You are about to list your home for sale, and you're wondering...does staging matter? These days listing a home may mean staging it. But does staging really make your house sell faster, or for more money? The truth is that it depends on what's in the home, its condition, and its location. Here’s where staging helps: 1. Don't sell an empty house Staging can help an empty house sell faster, which...
Yay! You just bought a house. Now, before you get too settled in, have a quick read of these 6 things that recent buyers said they wished they had paid more attention to when they moved in. 1. NEVER BUY FURNITURE ONLINE THAT YOUHAVEN'T TRIED. It's a literal pain in the neck, back, or rear to discover that your cool, expensive retro-styled sofa sinks so low that you feel like you're sitting in a...
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