Buying Real Estate

July 26, 2023

Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home



While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars …

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July 19, 2023

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates



If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.  

But, there’s one thing that’s historically …

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July 7, 2023

The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]


Some Highlights

  • Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.
  • Downsizing could help cut down on your expenses and your equity can fuel your move.
  • If …
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July 5, 2023

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home



If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone …

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July 3, 2023

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

4 active adults playing pickleball

When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking a close look at …

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July 1, 2023

Del Webb's Newest Community in Minneola, Florida

Photo rendering of new 55+ community Del Webb Minneola

Photo rendering of Del Webb Minneola

One of the newest communities in Central Florida, Del Webb Minneola has an upscale active adult lifestyle in a unique location of North Clermont. The community is located on the south side of Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of the highest peaks in …

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June 29, 2023

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.



Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part …

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June 20, 2023

Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market



The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may feel a …

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June 12, 2023

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…



Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over different time …

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June 7, 2023

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High



Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: 

  1. Why Are …
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