Real Estate

Discover the best time to buy a home in South Florida. Learn about market
trends, new property listings, and expert tips for securing the best deals.
Expert advice from Scott Lehr PA, at RESF and The Listing Team.

A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure,
buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch:
so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the
market at the same time.

A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most
sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house.
But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe
that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below):

There’s a common misconception that investors are buying up all the homes
on the market. But that’s just not true. Let’s connect so you have help
separating fact from fiction.

With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have
a decision to make: sell now or wait? Some may even consider taking their
house off the market until next spring. But is that the best choice?
Because at this time of year, your home can really stand out.

There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market.
But data proves that isn’t true. Experts agree the share of homes bought by
investors is declining – and most are smaller investors, like your neighbor
who owns a second home, not Wall Street.

Many home improvements and upgrades have an excellent return on investment
(ROI) and will elevate your property value — a bonus if you want to sell
your house in the not so distant future.

Even with the advantages of new construction, buying a new home build
versus a fixer-upper is a complex decision. There is much to consider
before putting an offer down.

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all
you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve
seen headlines about the early November Federal Funds Rate cut by the
Federal Reserve (The Fed), maybe you got hopeful mortgage rates would start
to decline right away. Although some med

Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially
with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If
you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot
in the door. Freddie Mac says: