by designonetest | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog
Skyrocketing interest rates put some much-needed pressure on the housing market after home prices hit record highs across the nation last year. While rates did level off through January, causing some homebuyers to re-enter the market, a recent uptick in rates suggests...
by designonetest | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog
Tax exemptions are powerful tools to help reduce your tax burden – whether for income taxes or property taxes. In Florida, you can use the Florida homestead tax exemption to reduce your yearly property taxes. Let’s talk about what the homestead exemption is and how...
by designonetest | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog
Hiring a real estate agent may seem like an added expense when selling or buying a home, but realtors play a vital role in the home-buying/selling process. An agent’s services are worth the commission to ensure your property is properly listed and marketed or to help...
by designonetest | Dec 22, 2022 | Blog, Financing:, Mortgages:
When thinking about buying a home, the biggest roadblock for most buyers is the down payment. How large of a down payment do you need? The answer is it depends on the loan, the lender, and your priorities. But don’t worry! The size of your home down payment may not be...
by designonetest | Dec 22, 2022 | Blog
ECONOMIC UPDATE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, JONATHAN CASTELEYN: ARMS or “Buy Downs” Picking Up Steam Adjustable rate mortgages are back although they are called something else these days. As mortgage interest rates rise, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs…now...
by designonetest | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog
ECONOMIC UPDATE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, JONATHAN CASTELEYN: No Turkey Like 2008 Because of Housing Equity First off, Happy Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. There is always something to be thankful for, so hopefully your list is long. Despite our cautious articles over...
