Buying a Home

People who were born in the Baby Boomer generation are now either in retirement or fast approaching their golden years. In fact, roughly 10,000 Baby ...

We understand that not everyone is as familiar with the real estate sales process as we are. After all, that's why you hire a real estate ...

To help you decide whether you should buy a new construction property or a previously-owned home, we’ve put them head-to-head in a variety of ...

Let me start by saying, there are usually not as many foreclosed homes available in Southwest Florida as you might find near a bigger city. Still, we ...

Buying a hurricane-damaged home can be a risky investment, but it can also offer an opportunity to purchase a property at a lower price and ...

In 2021, mortgage rates in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low of 2.65% due to the pandemic. Now, near the end of Q1 2023, rates are more than double ...

If you own a property in a high-risk flood zone and have a federally-backed mortgage, you are required to purchase flood insurance as a condition of ...

As of mid-January 2023, the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.33%. Though the rate has dropped since its peak of 7.08% in October ...

Sometimes it's good to "show the math" when talking about the changing real estate market conditions, and what it means for home buyers. In an effort ...

The reasons why people move are endless. It could be for a new job, retirement, or the desire to finally pursue your lifelong dream of moving to ...

Buying a home and selling a home can be two of the most stressful life events. And, they often happen simultaneously! If you’re looking to buy ...

The real estate market is on fire right now. More than 80% of Americans ages 18–34 said now was a bad time to buy a home, and the ...

Cyber scams are increasing in number and effectiveness each day. One that has greatly affected the real estate industry over the past few years is ...

We’ve seen it one too many times... Clients choose to use a national bank or a local bank from another state and as the closing date nears, we ...

There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let’s look closely at each of these ...

Two is better than one they say. While that’s not always the case, we feel there are many benefits to owning a second home.  6 Benefits ...

A typical roofing system has a lifespan of about 20 to 25 years. But of course, there are many factors such as the type of roof, the installation, ...