When a buyer ends up being a cash buyer, that's usually a plus in a transaction. At least, that's what one Realtor thought when she started working with a buyer who had just completed a tour in the Army. The buyer had been injured in the line of duty and planned to live in the condo with Sam, his ... » Learn More about Service animals The do’s and don’ts
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New Florida laws that go into effect today
Several bills passed by the Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Scott went into effect today. Even though the state's new laws impact an array of topics, some have a direct connection to real estate-related issues. New Florida laws that go into effect today Statewide water policy SB 552 (Sen. ... » Learn More about New Florida laws that go into effect today
Do you know What Makes Home a Home?
Some may say a house, some may say family. Some might say comfort. Home is all of them and then some. The Life at Home report, released annually by IKEA, surveys thousands of people all over the world to find out what will make a home a home. The findings this year pose an idea of home that ... » Learn More about Do you know What Makes Home a Home?
Top Housing Preferences Depend upon Your Age
What you want in a house largely will depend on which generation you come from. Lesley Deutch, a principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, studied the top housing preferences by age and revealed insights that can assist builders figure out what types of homes to build for each ... » Learn More about Top Housing Preferences Depend upon Your Age
The 10 Most Expensive Places to reside in the USA
About one in five housing markets are currently deemed unaffordable, according to new data released by RealtyTrac. In those locales, buying a median-priced home is less affordable than the historically normal level with the county. In a couple of counties, it is so expensive that residents’ must use ... » Learn More about The 10 Most Expensive Places to reside in the USA