Timing really is everything, and that couldn’t be truer in today’s housing market! Conditions are favorable, but that may not last for long. Now may be the right time to get back into the market and purchase a new home! Here are 5 reasons why right now is the time to jump on this opportunity…
When choosing where to buy real estate, the purchaser will often hear three words of advice: location, location, location. That credo can really work against you as a home buyer, particularly in today’s market. Homes in the most desirable locations in any city are snapped up within days of going on the market — and…
Florida leads nation in new construction jobs, 2015 job market: more opportunities, better offers, I hope we keep this lead! Palm Beach and Broward counties added almost 5,000 construction jobs in 2014, the Associated General Contractors of America said Wednesday. Employment in the local industry hit a six-year high, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the…
Is springtime the best time to sell your house in Tallahassee? One thing is for sure –no matter the season– location, condition and price are the key reasons why people buy a home. There’s not much you can do about where you house is located, but you do have total control over the “condition” and…
With tax season in full swing, make sure you take full advantage of all the tax benefits you can. Here’s a few ways homeownership makes “cents” at tax time: Mortgage Interest Deduction – Interest paid can provide a large tax break – especially in the early years of a loan when the amortization schedule is…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Jan. 30, 2015 – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week after four straight weeks of declines, while remaining near historically low levels. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday the nationwide average for a 30-year mortgage edged up to 3.66 percent from 3.63 percent last week. The new average rate…
Piney-Z Plantation in Tallahassee, Florida is a community comprised of diverse neighborhoods, including Eagleview, which borders a bald eagle habitat, Fieldcrest paired homes, The Gardens, and carriage homes. We enjoy an ideal location—close to schools and universities, shopping, and the Capitol. The Piney-Z amenities including the Lodge, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Pavilion, Playground and Gazebo…
Homeownership is a critical piece to the American Dream; however, according to a recent New York Times Editorial, more and more Americans are choosing to rent instead of buy. While this might make sense after the housing crisis in recent years, homeownership can actually lead to increased wealth. The New York Times Editorial uses research…
Now that the holiday season has come to an end it’s a good time to reflect on the past year as we try to forecast what’s up ahead for the Mortgage Industry in 2015! As the housing market turns a corner into the New Year the U.S. economy is well positioned to sustain a 3%…
According to a recent Zillow analysis of third-quarter income and home value data, it is now more affordable to buy a home in most U.S. metros than it was 15 years ago, even for millennials who are putting down less money on homes. Renters, on the other hand, will continue to pay an increasing share…