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Mortgage Rate Prediction for 2024: Will They Go Lower?

The decision to increase mortgage rates in March of 2022 led to a somewhat turbulent 2023. While the average 30-year rate surpassed 7% in October of 2022, it came back to the 6%...

Dec 5, 2023

11 min read.

Bridge Loan Rates: Current Interest Rates

Many investors use bridge loans to get the funding they need quickly. As short-term loans, these instruments often have higher than average interest rates compared to...

Oct 31, 2023

7 min read.

Year-to-Date South Florida Real Estate Market Report 2023: October Update

While South Florida real estate has mirrored the responses of decreased sales activity seen in other markets nationwide, there appears to be distinctive indicators of resilience...

Oct 23, 2023

1 min read.

Florida's New Law Restricting Foreign Ownership of Real Estate: What To Know

The Florida state legislature recently passed Florida Senate Bill 264 (SB 264) with Governor Ron DeSantis. This bill now imposes key restrictions on foreign nationals who attempt...

Oct 9, 2023

7 min read.

Florida FHA Loan Requirements 2023

Buying a home is a big investment that takes a lot of thoughtful financial planning. Luckily there are several financing options, some that even offer the opportunity to purchase...

Mar 27, 2023

8 min read.

South Florida Real Estate Market in 2023: Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach

The South Florida real estate market is showing signs of change as the year came to a close. 2023 is likely to be a very interesting year for real estate investors and first-time...

Jan 25, 2023

8 min read.

Naples Housing Market: 2023 Price and Predictions

Overall, Florida’s housing market has undergone significant shifts in the last few months, with notable decreases in sales activity as a result of rising interest rates and...

Jan 19, 2023

7 min read.

10 Different Types of Commercial Real Estate Loans

Structuring a commercial real estate deal is a tall order, especially when it comes to securing financing, as commercial mortgages are structured differently than a traditional...

Jan 4, 2023

8 min read.

Sarasota Real Estate Market: Prices and Trends

It’s no secret that Florida’s housing market has been on a meteoric rise in value and potential profitability. Many counties, such as Sarasota County, have also seen significant...

Dec 21, 2022

6 min read.

What Is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) & What Are Its Benefits?

One of the most important elements of any mortgage is the interest rate. But not every mortgage interest rate stays the same throughout the loan's term. In fact, your loan may be...

Nov 23, 2022

6 min read.

What Is a Leasehold Property? Everything You Need To Know

When you buy a house, you typically purchase the property and have full, comprehensive ownership over the home and the land it sits on. While this isn’t the most common type of...

Nov 23, 2022

6 min read.

How Long Does a Home Appraisal Take?

The real estate market involves hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars trading hands. With so much money on the line, both parties have to agree on the approximate or...

Nov 21, 2022

6 min read.

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