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Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize.Here’s a deeper look at what you need to know if you’re ready to cash in on your investment and put your equity toward your next home.Home Equity: What Is It and How Much Do You Have?Home equity is the difference between how much your house is worth and how much you still owe on your mortgage. For example, if your house is worth $400,000 and...
3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash
Some HighlightsBack in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time.Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash.Inventory data shows there just aren’t enough homes available to have a repeat of what happened back in 2008.
Why the Sandwich Generation Is Buying Multi-Generational Homes
Are you a part of the Sandwich Generation? According to Realtor.com, that’s a name for the roughly one in six Americans who take care of their children and their parents or grandparents at the same time.If that sounds familiar to you, juggling all the responsibilities involved certainly must have its challenges. But it turns out there’s one pretty significant benefit: it can actually make it a bit easier for you to buy a home.How Can It Help You Buy a Home?Realtor.com asked members of the Sandwich Generation if they agree or disagree that taking care of children and parents at the same time...
Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?
Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth?It’s a question many homeowners face, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re curious about the potential income from renting or worried about the responsibilities of being a landlord, there’s a lot to consider.Let’s walk through some key questions to ask to help you make the best decision for your situation.Is Your House a Good Fit for Renting?Even...
The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing.And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or expectations to today’s market. And that can lead to a number of costly mistakes.Here’s a look at some of the most common ones – and how an agent will help you avoid them when you sell. 1. Overpricing Your HouseMany sellers set their asking price too high and that’s why there’s an...
Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?
Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means.Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “In stock market terms, a correction is generally referred to as a 10 to 20% drop in prices . . . We don’t have the same established definitions in the housing market.”In the context of today’s housing market, it doesn’t mean home prices are going to fall...
Villa Miami In Edgewater Selects General Contractor And Prepares For Groundbreaking
Villa Miami in Edgewater has had a relatively quiet year after the January unveiling of their glamorously chic sales gallery in Edgewater, and now we know why. The sales are streaming along and the development team has been hard at work on the logistics of the project.
This week, the development team that is a collaboration between David Martin’s Terra Group, Major Food Group and One Thousand Group released their choice of general contractor.
Moss Construction will be physically constructing the tower, which is a huge win for all parties. Moss comes with an expansive portfolio, having...
Inside Michele Bönan’s Inspiration For The Interiors At Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove
Almost a year to the date since we were able to break the news that Ugo Colombo was planning to build Four Seasons Private Residences in Coconut Grove, we are deep into anticipation for the project and every detail.
Previously, we have gone into detail about the different layouts and floor plans, which views and sizes are available to choose from, and now we are able to obsess over the inspired interior design that Italian designer Michele Bönan has prepared for the boutique project.
Rendering of Four Seasons Private Residences in Coconut Grove Living Area
The homes at Four Seasons Private...
As Mercedes Benz Places in Brickell Pours Its Foundation, 1 Southside Park Unveils New Plans
At the end of June, Mercedes Benz Places in Brickell celebrated its foundation pour and officially began construction. While this was going on, developer JDS Development Group was hard at work fine tuning the specifics of this mega-project that will one way incorporate the luxury tower with high-end workforce housing, a fully renovated Southside Park and the community’s local fire station.
The foundation pour of the luxury development took place on the last weekend of June, providing over 10,000 cubic yards for the 67-story tower that has everyone chattering. Within only 4 days of unveiling...
Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home’s Equity
Some HighlightsEquity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage.The typical homeowner gained $28,000 over the past year and has a grand total of $305,000 in equity. And there are a lot of great ways you can use that equity.To find out how much equity you have, connect with a real estate agent who can give you a Professional Equity Assessment Report (PEAR).