Orlando-area condo prices have more than doubled in less than three years, a new report shows. The median price for a condominium or townhouse in the four-county area during July was $104,000, according to a report released by Florida Realtors Wednesday. During 2010, the units traded for a median price of $50,400 — making Orlando…Read More »
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Orlando condo prices double in 3 years
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
More reminders that economy is not Obama’s strength
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013
The net result of a Fed meeting and a blizzard of brand-new data for July: Long-term rates are unchanged. But some other things are creaking along. The Fed’s post-meeting statement downshifted from “moderate” growth to “modest” (the words are synonyms in ordinary English, but not at the Fed). At 1.7 percent, annual GDP growth…Read More »
The net result of a Fed meeting and a blizzard of brand-new data for July: Long-term rates are unchanged. But some other things are creaking along. The Fed’s post-meeting statement downshifted from “moderate” growth to “modest” (the words are synonyms in ordinary English, but not at the Fed). At 1.7 percent, annual GDP growth…Read More »
‘Missing households’ represent big source of pent-up demand
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
Household formation, especially among young adults between 18 and 34 years old, lags far behind historical norms but will bounce back slowly in the years ahead, according to a recent analysis by Trulia Chief Economist Jed Kolko. Before the housing bust, an average of 1.1 million households — defined as one or more people who live…Read More »
Household formation, especially among young adults between 18 and 34 years old, lags far behind historical norms but will bounce back slowly in the years ahead, according to a recent analysis by Trulia Chief Economist Jed Kolko. Before the housing bust, an average of 1.1 million households — defined as one or more people who live…Read More »
Existing-home sales slip in June
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
. Existing-home sales slipped in June, but ample pent-up demand and favorable buying conditions should keep the housing market from stumbling in the face of a recent surge in interest rates, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said today. “Affordability conditions remain favorable in most of the country, and we’re still dealing with a large pent-up…Read More »
. Existing-home sales slipped in June, but ample pent-up demand and favorable buying conditions should keep the housing market from stumbling in the face of a recent surge in interest rates, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said today. “Affordability conditions remain favorable in most of the country, and we’re still dealing with a large pent-up…Read More »
efficiency improvements could be factored into mortgage underwriting
Monday, June 17th, 2013
A bill aimed at encouraging home energy efficiency improvements by establishing underwriting guidelines for mortgage lenders that factor in cost savings for homeowners has been introduced — again — in the Senate. S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013, is sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. The…Read More »
A bill aimed at encouraging home energy efficiency improvements by establishing underwriting guidelines for mortgage lenders that factor in cost savings for homeowners has been introduced — again — in the Senate. S. 1106, the Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act of 2013, is sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. The…Read More »
How to chase buyers away: Top 5 turnoffs
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
While the market is slowly turning in the favor of sellers, it is still considered a buyer’s market. And because this is true, potential buyers can afford to be picky when it comes to considering a house. Our REALTORS® present to you the top five things that chase buyers away: 1). Odors If you’re a…Read More »
While the market is slowly turning in the favor of sellers, it is still considered a buyer’s market. And because this is true, potential buyers can afford to be picky when it comes to considering a house. Our REALTORS® present to you the top five things that chase buyers away: 1). Odors If you’re a…Read More »
The Pros and Cons of Buying the Builder’s Model Home
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
May 29, 2013 When you tour a new development, you are often shown the model home. The home has the all the gleaming finishes and perfect layout you desire. The model home is a marketing tool designed to show how beautiful your home can be — so why not buy the model itself? In many…Read More »
May 29, 2013 When you tour a new development, you are often shown the model home. The home has the all the gleaming finishes and perfect layout you desire. The model home is a marketing tool designed to show how beautiful your home can be — so why not buy the model itself? In many…Read More »
Create A Backyard Water Garden This Weekend
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
An outdoor water garden provides focus, beauty, and value to your home’s backyard. And while it may seem like an expensive project, it doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting proposition. You can easily create your own backyard oasis for less than $500. It won’t take long, either: by following our DIY guide, you can create…Read More »
An outdoor water garden provides focus, beauty, and value to your home’s backyard. And while it may seem like an expensive project, it doesn’t have to be a wallet-busting proposition. You can easily create your own backyard oasis for less than $500. It won’t take long, either: by following our DIY guide, you can create…Read More »
6 Easy Ways To Create More Space In Your Apartment
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Apartment living often means living in a neighborhood with hip corner cafés, great restaurants, and convenient mass transit options (which is great!), but the tradeoff for all those urban conveniences can be dealing with having much less living space than a suburban homeowner. Which is not a bad thing – there’s something to be…Read More »
Apartment living often means living in a neighborhood with hip corner cafés, great restaurants, and convenient mass transit options (which is great!), but the tradeoff for all those urban conveniences can be dealing with having much less living space than a suburban homeowner. Which is not a bad thing – there’s something to be…Read More »
Home Staging 101
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
We sat down with our Professional Home Stager and asked them a few tricks to help your home sell. This isn’t a complete list, so if you need more assistance let us know. We provide a staging consultation, by a professional designer, for each of our new listings. Light it up! – A warm, lit…Read More »
We sat down with our Professional Home Stager and asked them a few tricks to help your home sell. This isn’t a complete list, so if you need more assistance let us know. We provide a staging consultation, by a professional designer, for each of our new listings. Light it up! – A warm, lit…Read More »
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