You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best times to sell your home, and we’ll be honest: they do have their perks. But with mortgage rates remaining low and motivated buyers steadily flowing into the market, this fall is shaping up to be a pretty profitable selling season. If you’re gearing up to […]
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Here are 4 Tricks to Choosing a Neighborhood You’ll Love!
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard, “location, location, location!” on repeat. Finding the perfect city or town is one thing, but you’ll need to take it a step further. The right neighborhood matters more than you think, so before you start your search, we have some tips to help you find […]
Tiny Houses: How These Small Homes Have Made a Big Splash
You’ve seen the shows on HGTV, the brand new series on Netflix, the craze on sites like Pinterest and Instagram—tiny houses are all the rage. These smaller spaces come with gigantic opportunities—if you’re looking for an incredibly versatile and stylish home, you may want to look into one of the hottest housing trends of the […]
Is a Home Inspection Really Necessary? Why You Shouldn’t Skip This Important Step
Picture this: you’ve finally found the home of your dreams. It’s got all the features you’ve been searching for, and it’s in the perfect neighborhood. There can’t possibly be anything wrong with it…right? Though technically optional, a home inspection is highly recommended by most realtors, as it can save you thousands of dollars—or even prevent […]
Preparing for Hurricane Dorian
Use these tips and tools listed below for property protection, emergency supply kits so you and your family can feel better prepared for hurricane Dorian. You will want to start now if you haven’t done so already because groceries stores will be out of water and a lot of supplies will be picked over. Things […]
Historically Low Interest Rates & how your mortgage rate is determined
Buyers right now are taking advantage of historically low mortgage rates. The average rate on a 30-year loan declined to 3.55% this week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The 15 Year Mortgage rate in the U.S is approximately 3.03%, compared to 3.07 % last week and 4.01% last year according to Freddie Mac. Since […]
Kicking Clutter to the Curb: Transform Your Home with These 4 Decluttering Tips
We’ve all been there. One day, you look around your house, and there’s just So. Much. Stuff. Stuff in boxes, stuff on the walls, stuff in the corners—just…stuff. If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’re going to have to deal with all that accumulated clutter eventually. Luckily, there are plenty of simple strategies […]
Mortgage 101: What To Know Before You Apply
Everybody loves talking about mortgages. They’re fun, easy to understand, and a great icebreaker, right?….Wrong. Thanks to their lengthy process, technical jargon, and confusing options, mortgages have a bit of an intimidating reputation—but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re in the process of buying a new home and dreading the mortgage application […]
Single Family Market Report- Martin County June 2019
Based on the most recent Florida Realtors Market Report there was a decrease in closed sales, cash buyers, dollar volume of sales, average sales price, pending inventory, and new homes that hit the market. The market is currently a balanced market favoring neither party. Based on the chart for closed sales at the bottom of […]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’ve probably read tons of articles all about what you should be doing…but what about what you shouldn’t be doing? After all, selling your home is a huge financial decision, and a misstep could mean losing out on your hard-earned profit. Don’t let something as easy to […]