When consumers are on a pursuit to purchase something and can’t find what they really want, many of them encounter that frustrating feeling of slim choices in stores or online. Such is the case with housing inventory as the end of this year draws closer. With fall in full swing and school underway, ... » Learn More about Reasons homeowners may want to list their homes right now
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Sellers, exactly what are you thinking?
Here in the Tampa Bay Area, we are in what we call a sellers market. We have less than 6 months worth of inventory right now. (more than 6 months would be considered a buyers market). Market research within our MLS Shows that homes priced accordingly are selling around 98% of list price. Which in ... » Learn More about Sellers, exactly what are you thinking?
Household spending in Florida has jumped
Remember frugal Florida? It’s disappearing fast. Household spending jumped 5% Florida this past year, the biggest surge in the United States, according to government data released Tuesday morning. The next-highest increases came in Oregon and Colorado, both up 4.9 %. Household spending in ... » Learn More about Household spending in Florida has jumped
Indications of a Ghost in Your Home
With Halloween coming soon, ghosts are on our minds. But are additionally in the walls? In some states, home sellers are required to disclose "psychological impacts" which have taken place in their home, which can include paranormal activity. How can you determine if your house is haunted? Here are ... » Learn More about Indications of a Ghost in Your Home
Average Time for you to Close: 46 Days
The time to close on a home mortgage is leveling off with an average of 46 days now. The time to close fluctuated recently following the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s TILA-RESPA Integrated disclosure rules. Average Time for you to Close: 46 Days But the ... » Learn More about Average Time for you to Close: 46 Days