Florida Mortgage | Spring 2024 Home Buyer Guide
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Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home.But here’s what actually happened: home prices went up more than usual. Brian D. Luke, Head of Commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices, explains:“Looking back at the year, 2023 appears to have exceeded average annual home price gains over the past 35 years.”To put last year’s growth into context, the graph below uses data from Freddie...
Related Group + Two Roads Development have been working diligently, preparing for the upcoming groundbreaking of their new ultra-luxury beachfront development, Rivage Bal Harbour. Most recently, they have unveiled an elegant sales gallery in the Bal Harbour Shops where buyers can experience the quality and design that is soon to be constructed just across the street.
Buyers can obtain appointments for a private presentation in the sales gallery by contacting me directly, and we can take an immersive tour of the development from the oceanfront location to an actual build-out of the residence...
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for their budget anymore. That may be the case for you too.Data from Bright MLS shows the top reason buyers delayed their plans to move is due to high mortgage rates (see graph below): David Childers, CEO at Keeping Current Matters, speaks to this statistic in the recent How’s The Market podcast:“Three quarters of buyers said ‘we’re out’ due to mortgage...
If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you’re looking to break into the housing market or want to stretch your budget further. According to NerdWallet:“Buying a fixer-upper can provide a path to homeownership for first-time home buyers or a way for repeat buyers to afford a larger home or a better neighborhood. With the relatively low inventory of homes for sale these days, a...
At Fidelity Home Group, we are Florida Condotel Mortgage Experts! The Condotel also known as the Condo Hotel is quickly becoming popular in Florida as an investment opportunity. Various Condotel Projects are popping up in Destin, South Beach, Panama City Beach, Palm Beach and Miami.
A Condotel is a condo project with an on-site check-in desk that allows the units in the complex can be reserved for daily, weekly, or short-term rentals. The units are typically individually owned. Unit owners also have the option to place their unit in the hotel’s rental program where it is rented out like any...
Some HighlightsWondering if now’s a good time to sell your house? Based on how many homes are on the market, there are two big reasons why this spring is looking so good for sellers.Thanks to an uptick in inventory over last year, you’ve got more options for your next home. But there are still fewer homes for sale than there’d normally be, meaning your house should stand out and get a lot of attention from buyers.If you want to sell your house, this spring is the sweet spot. When you’re ready, chat with a local real estate agent to get the ball rolling.
I am pleased to share with you my annual Coconut Grove statistics report highlighting that, yet again, Coconut Grove has outpaced a cooling national real estate market by setting new, all-time records across multiple categories!
Herein, I have compiled and analyzed the 2023 statistics, per MLS data, by hand-calculating the stats to ensure they are accurate for our readers. This information allows you to see for yourself the market trends in our community.
I would also like to note the reason I have been so passionate and adamant about publishing the Coconut Grove sales analytics annually for...
The Douglas Elliman | Knight Frank Wealth Report is here again for the 18th year, and there is some very special news about the Miami luxury and ultra-luxury market. In the 2024 report, we see that Miami has hit an unmistakable inflection point. Change is upon us and there is no going back. So where are we headed?
Out With The Old – Miami Has Changed
It used to be that mentions of Miami Beach conjured up thoughts of Cocaine Cowboys and wild Spring Breakers. This is no longer the case.
The Cocaine Cowboys days are now just a Netflix novelty and w hile the Spring Breakers are still interested...
If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home.When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other goods. But when you downsize your house, you often end up downsizing the bills that come with it, like your mortgage payment, energy costs, and maintenance requirements. Realtor.com shares:“A smaller home typically means lower bills and less upkeep. Then there’s the potential windfall that comes from...