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How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?

Understanding how mortgage rates are determined is essential for anyone planning to buy a home or invest in real estate. These rates, which greatly impact your monthly payments...

Mar 5, 2024

9 min read.

Second Home Mortgage Rates: 2024 Outlook

If you’ve built up a significant amount of equity in your primary residence in the last few years, you might be tempted to purchase a second home. However, you will likely need to...

Feb 23, 2024

11 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 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.

End of Year South Florida Real Estate Market Report 2022: Buy Now or Wait Until 2023?

Since the pandemic shutdown 2 ½ years ago, the South Florida real estate market has experienced unprecedented demand that resulted in soaring home prices and shrinking inventory....

Oct 30, 2022

1 min read.

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