Florida's housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices, more new listings and fewer all-cash closed sales in August, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 25,070 last month, up 8.2% from August ... » Learn More about Housing sales, median selling prices increase in August
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Smart home remodels, security and entertainment devices lead the way
Ready or not, smart tech is steadily streaming into our homes. As outlined by a new study of 1,000 renovating homeowners, conducted by online home improvement platform Houzz in collaboration with industry organization CEDIA, nearly half (that’s 45%t) are incorporating "smart" systems or devices that ... » Learn More about Smart home remodels, security and entertainment devices lead the way
Things to Know About Purchasing a For Sale by Owner Home
Throughout the home-buying process you’ll see tons of homes, mostly listed by real estate agents. But every now and then you might encounter a home listed for sale by owner (FSBO). You may even have a friend or relative who would like to sell you their house directly. Things to Know About ... » Learn More about Things to Know About Purchasing a For Sale by Owner Home
Appraisal issues plague Real Estate Market
A few weeks ago we featured an article about one of our listings that had issues with the appraisal and subsequently caused the sale to be cancelled. Appraisal issues plague Real Estate Market The home was 2801sf and listed for $285,000 there were sales in the neighborhood from $99sf all the ... » Learn More about Appraisal issues plague Real Estate Market
Ways Having an REALTOR Beats Selling By yourself
James Johnson is trying to sell his Colorado ghost town - a café, motel, gas station and two homes (just $350,000!) - for months without success. And it's not simply because it is in the center of nowhere that the property isn't selling. While offloading your sofa or lawnmower by yourself doesn't ... » Learn More about Ways Having an REALTOR Beats Selling By yourself