The 2019 housing market has been one of low rates, high demand, and limited supply—particularly on the lower-priced end of the market. Will 2020 be more of the same? According to experts, yes and no. We spoke to six mortgage, real estate, and housing professionals. Here’s what they say is in store for the year […]
Market Update January 2020 – A Year in Review
Happy New Year! We certainly hope everyone enjoyed a safe and prosperous holiday season. Yet now that 2020 has finally arrived, we wanted to share our year-end holiday review. How did the local real estate markets fair? Read on to find out. Overall During the period of January 2019 to December 2019, in the communities […]
Market Update December 2019
Hello, Neighbors and happy holidays! Many people buy themselves presents for the holidays, right? Some splurge on electronics and clothing, while others find that a year-end car purchase is a great way to kick off the New Year. If you’re thinking about going a little bigger this year (perhaps you’re interested in buying a new-construction […]
Market Update November 2019
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away? Between that, the year-end holidays and all the related family travel, the final days of 2019 are going to feel like a whirlwind. Baking cookies, attending to kids (and grandkids) holiday concerts and readying your home for houseguests takes time. And if you’re like […]
Compete with New Construction: Why Pre-Sale Renovations Can Help Your Luxury Home
Buyers who are in the market for a luxury home tend to lean toward properties that have all the bells, whistles and high-class amenities. And while most of these must-have items are being included in newly-built homes, that’s not to say that residential resales are being overlooked. If you’re thinking about listing your Southwest Florida […]
Market Update October 2019
Happy October everyone! Fall is officially underway. Football season is in full swing, Halloween is just around the corner and it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next month. January is going to be here before we know it! If you’ve decided you want to sell your home, you may be wondering if it’s better […]
Benefits of Selling Your Home During the Last Months of the Year
Trying to decide when to put your home on the market can be tricky, because there are pros and cons associated with every season. For this article, we wanted to highlight some of the benefits associated with selling your home in the last quarter of the year. House hunters will want to be settled before […]
Things to Consider When Hiring a Real Estate Agent
If you’ve decided to buy or sell a home in Southwest Florida, you’ll need to hire an experienced real estate agent to help ensure things go smoothly. And much like when you need to hire a roofer, contractor or pool installation company, you’ll want to interview a few before you decide which agent will work […]
Home Design Trends That Put Off Buyers
If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market this September, you’re making a good decision as now is great time to list! However, you may be wondering if there are things you can do that will make it more attractive to buyers. Most real estate agents recommend projects like adding potted plants to […]
‘Canadian Snowbirds Act’
WASHINGTON – Florida’s U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott think Canadians should be allowed to stay in the United States longer than the current mandatory six months, so they introduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act (S. 2507) in Congress. The legislation would allow some Canadian citizens to spend up to eight months per year vacationing […]
