What Florida homeowners have known for years is that Florida is a beautiful place to live. Rankings of the Best U.S. cities to live in have been released, and Florida cities have taken nine of the … [Read more...]
Upfront Cash Needed to Buy a Home
The upfront costs of buying a home, including a down payment, are a major barrier for many prospective homebuyers. So we want to address a common question, "How much money do I need to buy a … [Read more...]
38% of Renters Can Afford to Buy a Home
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of renters who can afford to buy a home has increased in 2020 to 38%. This increase is due in part to mortgage rates falling and … [Read more...]
Mortgage Challenges Facing First-Time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers face numerous challenges when buying a home, such as getting approved for a mortgage and finding the perfect property. However, these obstacles should not stop new homebuyers. In … [Read more...]
Pinellas County Florida Ranked #2 and #5 in the Luxury Market
A study from Realtor.com revealed that Pinellas County, Florida is the second-fastest-growing luxury market based on sales growth. The county is also the fifth fastest-growing luxury market based on … [Read more...]
Tampa, Florida Ranked Top City to Retire
Retirees are opting to live in or near sprawling cities that offer a wide range of medical services, amenities and entertainment options. Top retirement cities also create more social opportunities … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Tips
For first-time homebuyers, applying for a mortgage can be one of the most intimidating and stressful things – even more stressful in many cases than finding a home to buy. However, the mortgage … [Read more...]
First-Time Homebuyer Grants in Florida
In many U.S. states, grants are available to help people buy a primary home. For first-time homebuyers, there are even more options. These grants assist buyers in covering some of the costs associated … [Read more...]
Homeowners Can Pay Over $9,000 Annually in Hidden Costs
According to an August 21st press release from Zillow, homeowners in the U.S. are faced with more than $9,000 in hidden home costs annually. Although these costs are all home-related, they are often … [Read more...]
Low U.S. Housing Inventory Results in More Competition, Higher Prices, Older Homes
A recent Zillow press release details the slowdown in construction of single-family homes in the U.S. This data can be used to observe some of the challenges faced in the country as a whole, in … [Read more...]