The likelihood of home price decreases throughout the United States over the next 2 years remains surprisingly low - only 4 %, in accordance with the Fall 2016 Housing and Mortgage Market Review provided by Arch Mortgage Insurance Company. Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and ... » Learn More about Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and dropping
Selling a home
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
Outdoor Projects Pay off at time of selling
Property owners may wish to focus more of their remodeling dollars on boosting curb appeal. Outdoor remodeling projects not only offer some of the highest returns at resale, they can also increase the happiness of home owners who will be staying put in their homes, according to the 2016 Remodeling ... » Learn More about Outdoor Projects Pay off at time of selling