Author: Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User

What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 25, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Pricing.

As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three years — the housing market seems to be relatively immune. Here’s a look at what experts say you can expect this spring. 1. Mortgage Rates Will Climb Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased by more than a full point in the past six months. And despite...

What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 24, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction.

If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide whether you want to buy a home that’s already on the market or build a new one. And since the supply of homes available for sale today is low, you’re willing to consider either avenue. While home builders are doing everything they can to construct more houses and help narrow the supply shortage, they’re also facing delays due to factors outside of their control. Here’s the latest on some of the key challenges homebuilders are experiencing today and how they could impact your plans to move up. When you know what’s happening in the...

The Many Benefits of Homeownership

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 23, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Rent vs. Buy.

The past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership, especially the stability and the feeling of accomplishment it can provide. But homeownership has so much more to offer. Here’s a look at a few of the non-financial and financial benefits of owning a home. If you’re looking to buy a home today, think about all the ways homeownership can impact your life. Homeownership Has Impactful Personal and Emotional Benefits Owning your home gives you a significant sense of pride because it’s a space that is truly yours. And as a homeowner, you can customize your home to your heart’s...

The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 22, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Pricing.

If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is great news for you. Here’s how it happened. Home values are on the rise thanks to low housing supply and high buyer demand. Basically, there aren’t enough homes available to meet this high buyer interest, so bidding wars are driving home prices up. When you own a home, the rising prices mean your home is...

New Trends in Luxury Amenities: Pickleball

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 20, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, Luxury Amenities, Luxury Condos, Luxury Homes, Miami Beach Condo Financing, New Construction, Pickleball, Pickleball Miami.

The St Regis Miami will have courts, as will The Standard Residences, Cipriani in Brickell, Vita at Grove Isle in Coconut Grove and The Perigon in Miami Beach. These are all projects that have been released in recent weeks and albeit very different properties, they all share this characteristic. Pickleball…

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 19, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Infographics, Miami Beach Condo Financing.

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. To determine the full list of things you’ll want to tackle for your home, you need the opinion of a trusted expert. Let’s connect to help make sure your house shows well this season. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 18, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Move-Up Buyers.

For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Here’s a graph showing the monthly new listings going back to January of last year. The green bars indicate the first gains since June. However, buying demand is still outpacing housing supply. Though the increase in homes coming to the market is great news for prospective homebuyers, the number of buyers is still...

The Perigon Miami Beach | Rem Koolhaas’ OMA Brings Sophistication Back To Millionaire’s Row

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 17, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, Design & Architecture, Luxury Condos, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Miami Beach Luxury Condos, Miami Beach Luxury Homes, Millionaire's Row Miami Beach, New Construction, OMA Architecture, Rem Koolhaas, South Florida Real Estate, The Perigon.

Rem Koolhaas’ OMA (Office of Metropolitan Architecture) has unveiled plans for The Perigon on Miami Beach’s Millionaire’s Row. Comprised of just 82 signature residences right on the Miami Beach sand, a new level of design and services are anticipated…

Are You Wondering if This Is the Year To Buy a Home?

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 17, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Rent vs. Buy.

Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If you’re a renter, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at least once, and it’s likely because you’ve faced an increase in your monthly housing costs over time. After all, according to Census data, rents have risen consistently for decades. To make an informed and powerful decision, the first step is understanding what’s happening in today’s housing market so you can determine which option is the better long-term financial decision for you. Rents Are Going Up Again...

Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on March 16, 2022. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Move-Up Buyers.

As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing costs. Here’s some information to help you get started so you’re not caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home. What Are Closing Costs? One possible reason some people are surprised by closing costs may be because they don’t know what they are or what they cover. According to U.S. News and World Report: “Closing costs encompass a...