Category: Condo Financing Miami Beach

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Miami Beach is a south Florida island city, connected by bridges to mainland Miami. Wide beaches stretch from North Shore Open Space Park, past palm-lined Lummus Park to South Pointe Park. The southern end, South Beach, is known for its international cachet with models and celebrities, and its early-20th-century architecture in the Art Deco Historic district with pastel-colored buildings, especially on Ocean Drive.

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 28, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy.

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision.Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30 years ago, you’re probably going to have a hard time finding someone who regrets their decision. Why is that? The reason is tied to how home values grow with time and how, by extension, that grows your...

Miami For Kids: Brightline Train Excursions

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 27, 2023. Posted in Around Town, Brightline, Condo Financing Miami Beach, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Miami for Kids, Neighborhoods.

What kid doesn’t love a train ride? But South Florida adds a little panache with The Brightline, going from Miami to Orlando in comfort and style. There are also a few stops along the way where you can make so many day trips out of a train ride that never gets old…

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 27, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, FSBOs, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Selling Myths.

Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what you should know.The most recent Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveyed homeowners who’d recently sold their own homes and asked what difficulties they faced. Those sellers say some of the greatest challenges were prepping their home for sale,...

EDITION Miami Residences Hosts Exclusive Broker Preview Leading Up To Groundbreaking

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 26, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, EDITION Miami Residences Edgewater, Luxury Condos, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Neighborhoods, New Construction, Waterfront Edgewater Condos.

Leading up to their expected groundbreaking this summer, EDITION Miami Residences in Edgewater invited a handful of select brokers to a private dinner preview. The dinner was hosted at Klaw Miami…

Regatta Grove Opening Happens Today In Regatta Harbour!

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 24, 2023. Posted in Around Town, Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Restaurants, Condo Financing Miami Beach, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Neighborhoods, Things to do.

What a fun and talented lineup in an amazing location! If you go, you will want to RSVP, especially this weekend. But with an RSVP you get a free cocktail all weekend and some of us like to be the first to try. See you there…

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 24, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Rent vs. Buy.

Some HighlightsWondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according to a recent survey, 65.1% of landlords say they plan to raise the rent of at least one of their properties within the next 12 months.Especially when inflation is up, having a stable housing payment can be helpful. Connect with a local real estate agent so you can learn more and start your journey to owning a home today.

Miami For Kids: Outdoor Activities & Parks

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 23, 2023. Posted in Around Town, Condo Financing Miami Beach, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Miami for Kids, Neighborhoods, Things to do.

Fun outdoor activities to do with kids in Miami. Parks, wildlife, classes, events. Here is how we love to beat the heat with our family…

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 23, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate. An article from Bankrate explains: “Your credit score is one of the most important factors lenders consider when you apply for a mortgage. Not just to qualify for the loan itself, but for the conditions: Typically, the higher your score, the lower the interest rates and better...

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 22, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Miami Beach Condo Financing.

Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off.In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 48% of agents or brokers have noticed consumers are interested in sustainability. So, if you’re considering selling your house, why does this matter to you? It helps you know what you can do to make your house even more appealing to today’s buyers. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy...

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

Written by Miami Beach Condo Financing Syndicated User on June 21, 2023. Posted in Condo Financing Miami Beach, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Miami Beach Condo Financing, Pricing.

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 bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and seeing the blogs saying that home prices have bottomed out and turned a corner.So, why will this likely say home prices are falling when so many other price reports say they’re going back up? It all depends on the methodology of each...