With continually rising prices and cutthroat competition for the country’s limited home inventory, many are having flashbacks to the housing market crash of 2007, which sent the entire economy into a tailspin for years. However, a recent analysis from realtor.com finds Continue Reading
Millennial homebuyers struggle the most, according to new data.
Millennial homebuyers struggle the most, according to new data If you’re a millennial looking to buy a home, put on your boxing gloves: The market is competitive. August housing sales fell to a 2017 low, dropping 3.4% from July’s numbers, according to the US Census Continue Reading
Miami rents moderately dropped last Month
Miami rents moderately dropped last month, according to reports by both Zumper and Abodo. The former says one bedroom median rent in Miami, which continues to rank ninth nationally, decreased by 2.8 percent to $1,750 while the national one bedroom median rent dipped by 1.4 Continue Reading
Florida is a new favorite for out-of-state Homebuyers
According to a new survey, homebuyers who are looking to move out of their current state are increasingly interested in the South and a lot of them are heading to Florida. LendingTree reviewed purchase mortgage loan requests for states’ primary residence from October 2016 Continue Reading
Continue to Rent or Time to Buy a Home?
A home purchase can be very emotional and personal decision, so you should weigh the advantages and disadvantages before you take the plunge. Some of the key advantages to ownership are the ability to fix the monthly costs with a mortgage, the potential to accumulate equity Continue Reading
Miami LEEDs in green residential construction
Construction of both residential and commercial green buildings is increasing around the country, with developers, builders and buyers alike attracted by lower construction costs and energy savings. Real estate agents also are familiar with one of the biggest benefits of Continue Reading
Homeowners only have to own a home for 2 years | Los propietarios solo tienen que tener una casa por 2 años.
Homeowners only have to own a home for 2 years. When is it the right time to switch from rent to owning? Usually this answer is subjective, depending on things, for example; income, family size and location. However, in real estate it can often be a matter of time. Recent Continue Reading
Selling your home on 2018 | Venda su casa en el 2018
Selling your home on 2018 There’s no time like the present time to plan ahead. If you’re thinking about selling your home early next year, there are a number of things you should do to prepare ahead of time. Here are a few tips to get your home market-ready Continue Reading
FIRPTA Increase Rates
Dear Realtor, Most of you who deal with foreign national clients are already aware of the FIRPTA tax withholding, which is mandatory for any transaction involving the sale of property by foreign seller. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Continue Reading
Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeowners can take advantage of is the mortgage Continue Reading
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