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Top Florida Real Estate Markets After years of taking a beating, the real estate market is finally on the rebound. It’s true that many markets suffered mass foreclosures, and indeed many areas are still reeling from the housing market crash. However, many of the markets that were the most adverse...

In today’s real estate climate, a homeowner needs every advantage possible to get the most value from a property. The depressed housing market is costing consumers, so the little things you do around the house matter. An outdated faucet, a tired kitchen or even a single cracked tile in the bathro...

Own your home faster—and pay less interest in the process When you consider a financial commitment of 20 to 25 years, it can be pretty daunting. However, the worst thing you can do is just make the minimum monthly payments and do absolutely nothing to get yourself mortgage-free faster! If you own...

Image courtesy of Free Digital Photos Apartment prices aren’t set in stone. Much like buying any other high ticket item, there’s almost always some wiggle room. In very hot real estate markets where apartments are flying off the shelf, you might not be able to negotiate too much – but you’ll sti...

Don’t be afraid: ask real estate questions!  It’s important to know the facts before you decide to work with a real estate agent.  Here’s a top 10 list of tips and real estate questions to ask as part of the real estate agent interview process. 1. Determining which real estate agents I should int...

When it comes to finding the perfect family getaway home or investment home in Florida, Sanibel Island should come pretty close to the top of the list. Even during the recession, the mass appeal of Sanibel Island has kept its foreclosure rate low and its market prices relatively high. Purchasing...

If you are buying a home, then it is likely that you have already considered the cost of painting, decorating and furnishing the home. But before you take the leap, we are here to highlight some extra costs that creep up unexpectedly. So when you do move into your home, you have budgeted for all ...

Buying a home is an exciting time for many, but even when buying what is planned as a forever home it is important to keep in mind that the home may need to be sold at some point in the future. Caught up in the whirlwind of house hunting and personal wish lists resale may be the last thing on a h...

If you’re like most people, then the largest purchase you’ll make in your life is your home. It makes sense then, to want to make sure that your home – and financial livelihood – stays safe. Thankfully, there are a few simple ways to make your home a safer place for yourself and guests, and to he...

I’m sure everyone has had a bad experience with a real estate agent or a property management company. Sometimes it feels like they don’t care, they’re only in it for the money or they’re just plain bad at their job. Who knows, maybe there’s a misunderstanding or they mess up. People do falter at ...