14,904 Homes Sold Yesterday… Did Yours? There are some homeowners who are patiently waiting to get the price they hoped for when they originally listed their houses for sale. Something these homeowners might want to take into consideration is the fact that if their homes haven’t sold yet, maybe they’re not priced properly. After all, 14,904 houses sold […]
Top 5 A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house, is one of the most ‘educated’ decisions you can make! A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process. Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions & can […]
Suncoast – Fall Guide – October Edition
Looking for some fall festivities in the Suncoast area? Check out our list of festivals, events, and more happening this October near you. PALMETTO HALLOWEEN TOGA PARTY PEGGYS CORAL 4511 US Highway 41 N, Palmetto October 27th | From 9pm to 1am T+ @ Peggy’s Halloween Party. Costume Contest Prizes & Awards! Cash prizes awarded […]
Weekend Guide – Suncoast’s Local Events Oct. 6th – 9th
Hello October! Check out what’s hot this weekend on the Suncoast. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK VILLAGE OF THE ARTS Downtown Bradenton From 6pm to 9:30pm Visit the Village of the Arts for their vibrant monthly artwalk the first Friday and Saturday of every month. Discover unique galleries, studios, specialty shops, healing […]
Weekend Guide – Suncoast’s Local Events Sept. 29th – 1
Can you believe that its already Fall? Knock out September with a bang and enjoy some of these fun events this weekend. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 2017 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS NATHAN BENDERSON PARK 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota Event runs from Sept 23rd to Oct 1st From September 23 – October 1, 2017, the World […]
Empty Nesters: Best to Remodel or Time to Sell?
Your children have finally moved out and you and your spouse now live alone in a four-bedroom colonial (or a similar type of house). You have two choices to make: Remodel your house to fit your current lifestyle and needs Sell your house and purchase the perfect home Based on the record of dollars spent […]
Number of Buyers Putting Down Less Than 10% Hits 7-Year High
According to Black Knight Financial Service’s Mortgage Monitor Report, 1.5 million Americans have purchased a home with down payments under than 10% over the last 12 months. This is great news for buyers as this marks a 7-year high. Many mortgage programs offered by agencies like Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae allow buyers to put down as low as 3% to purchase their dream […]
Where Are Home Prices Heading in The Next 5 Years?
Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment & market strategists about where they believe prices are headed over the next five years. They […]
Don’t Disqualify Yourself… 52% of Approved Loans Have A FICO® Score Under 750
The results of countless studies have shown that potential home buyers, and even current homeowners, have an inflated view of what is really required to qualify for a mortgage in today’s market. One such study by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that many millennials have not yet considered purchasing homes simply because they […]
Home Prices Up 6.64% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report. In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state. Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more! Alaska & West Virginia were the only states where […]