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Home Warranties: What They Are & Why You May Need One
Buying a home is an exciting adventure. You’re not only buying a new place to live. But you’re also buying the place where you'll make new memories. And because of the size of the investment for a home, protecting your new property wil...

Spring Selling Season is just around the corner!
Here is a quick helpful list to ready your property for the all-important upcoming Spring Selling Season:

Why Rate Hikes Won’t Kill the Housing Market
The reason that rising rates, and rising mortgage rates are less impactful to US Housing is due to the fact that more than half of the US mortgage market was refi'd since 2020.
Monetary tightening works by damping consumer demand,

Normal Spring Selling Season Coming in 2023!
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 t...

Florida Homestead 101: What You Need to Know About the Homestead Exemption
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.

Real Estate Commissions: What Is It & Who Pays?
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 ...

How Big of a Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Home?
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 yo...

Economic Update: ARM or Buy Down Market Share Increasing – Is This A Risk To The Market?
ECONOMIC UPDATE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, JONATHAN CASTELEYN:

Economic Update: No 2008 Style Market Crash Coming
ECONOMIC UPDATE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, JONATHAN CASTELEYN:

What Are Mortgage Discount Points & Are They Worth It
As you navigate through the process of buying a home and applying for a mortgage,...