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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are […]

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Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. But, something pretty encouraging is happening. While affordability is still tight, mortgage rates have shown signs of stabilizing in recent months. And […]

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Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first: Ultimately, what’s right for you depends on a lot of factors. And that’s where an agent’s experience can […]

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The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a […]

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What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Lenders are making it slightly easier for well-qualified buyers […]

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Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again. If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell?  Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the frenzy we saw just a few years […]

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The 4th of July is more than fireworks and backyard cookouts

The 4th of July is more than fireworks and backyard cookouts—it’s a time toreflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the resilience that defines our greatnation. As we gather with friends and family this month, we’re reminded howlucky we are to live in a place where independence and opportunity go hand inhand.In Southwest Florida, that […]

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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many […]

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Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below): And what’s behind the increase? Affordability. NAR explains: “In 2024, a notable 36% of […]

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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed […]

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