The U.S. has about 7.4 million vacation and second homes, or about 5.6% of the total housing stock, as outlined by a recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis of 2016 national census data. 15% of all U.S. second homes found in Florida Florida contains the ... » Learn More about 15% of all U.S. second homes found in Florida
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No flood policies during shutdown
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) yesterday issued new guidelines instructing insurers to not sell or renew flood insurance policies within the partial government shutdown. The announcement took many without warning, since last week Congress passed and the President signed ... » Learn More about No flood policies during shutdown
Prepare for Your Best Spring Garden Yet
As winter rolls in, you will discover yourself in a funk - specially if you’re a gardener with a green thumb. The growing beds are bare, the leaves have fallen from the trees along with the dark skies that roll in a little earlier make you wish for sunnier days. Hold on - even though the summer ... » Learn More about Prepare for Your Best Spring Garden Yet
November 2018 RE/MAX Housing Report
The November 2018 housing report uses the numbers for October 2018. While July home sales decreased slightly, homes sold at a quicker rate than any month in nearly 10 years, in accordance with the August RE/MAX National Housing Report that analyzes housing data in 54* metro areas. November ... » Learn More about November 2018 RE/MAX Housing Report
Owners once again take advantage of home’s equity
In excess of 80% of borrowers who refinanced in the third quarter selected the "cash out" option - getting even more than they need to pay off their remaining mortgage balance - withdrawing $14.6 billion in equity out of their homes, reports Freddie Mac. Owners once again beginning to ... » Learn More about Owners once again take advantage of home’s equity