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14 Common Benefits of Real Estate Agents During Apartment Hunting Not every "for-rent" is a "homecoming." How long does it take you to finalize a new home for rent? Can you silence your inner needs of owning a perfect apartment with perfect french windows, a serene neighborhood, and a backyard?  In your quest to find the perfect home, you might have come across i...

US home prices are heading for a further drop this year even though mortgages are getting cheaper, a housing market expert says US house prices are set to fall further this year as the Federal Reserve pushes ahead with interest-rate increases, according to real-estate veteran and board member of the Mortgage Bankers Association Jeff Taylor.  "I anticipate on a national level, this year, we'll probably see, four to 6% price ...

635 Curtiswood Dr Enjoy the beautiful Island Lifestyle of Key Biscayne!This modern home is located on a quiet street and is gated to ensure complete privacy. It has Pool/Exterior Spa and indoor steam room. Great for entertaining with airy entertainment area, the kitchen is a Chefs paradise with a gourmet kitchen with...

10845 SW 62nd Ave Welcome to your dream home! Conveniently located less than a mile from Pinecrest Elementary, this stunning home is everything you've been searching for. The ideal layout generously accommodates intimate daily family living and large formal celebrations with all your friends and family.Your gourmet k...

Want a Lower Interest Rate? Try This Strategy With mortgage rates hitting 20-year highs, the monthly payment for a $500,000 home is $1,000 higher than it was for the same loan a year ago. Are you looking for ways to lower your monthly mortgage payments? A mortgage buydown may be the answer. This strategy allows you to pay a lump sum upfront i...

7251 SW 52nd Ct Welcome to this stunning home nestled in the heart of High Pines. This impeccable residence is in a prime location within a peaceful neighborhood, offering both privacy & convenience for modern-day living. Upon entering the home, you'll be greeted by a spacious and open floor plan, which seamlessly....

Housing Market Update: More Buyers Step Onto The Field, Luring Some Sellers Off The Sidelines Pending sales and new listings each posted their smallest declines since September. Homebuyer demand continues to increase from its fall low point despite mortgage rates ticking up this week. Seller activity is also picking up. Pending home sales posted their smallest decline since September during....

2616 Granada Blvd This 1920's classic Mediterranean Revival style home was designated as a Coral Gables Historic Landmark in 1997 and was originally designed by noted architect, L.R.Patterson for himself. The home has 5044 sq. ft. of living space, 6397 actual sq.ft. 6 bedrms,6.5 baths, heated pool, billiard room, sau...

Changing Market: More VA-FHA Loans, Cash Sales SEATTLE – Roughly one-third (31.2%) of U.S. home purchases were  cash sales in December, according to a report from Redfin. That’s up from 28.8% one year earlier but down from an eight-year high of 31.9% hit in November.  The share of U.S. cash sales remains elevated above pre-pandemic levels ...

603 E Dilido Dr Step Inside With Me! The lowest priced waterfront home on the Venetian Islands! This East facing cottage style home with guest suite is positioned deep in from the causeway, allowing for peaceful living & convenient boating. With beautiful sunrises, ocean breezes, & open water views, consider this y...

Here’s what’s happening with home prices as mortgage rates fall The U.S. housing market cooled off pretty dramatically last year, after mortgage rates more than doubled from historic lows. Home prices, however, have been stickier. Prices began falling last June, but are still higher than they were a year ago. Now, as demand appears to be coming back into the m...

8000 SW 62nd Ct Contemporary masterpiece in the heart of South Miami. This sophisticated and elegant 6,160 SqFt 7 bed, 7/1 bath home has it all. Luxurious open floor plan with volume ceilings & impact windows. Sleek white kitchen showcasing top of the line appliances stainless and quartz finishes. Great main suite....

Markets are surging as fears about the economy fade. The good times are back on Wall Street. Stocks have surged since the start of the year. The Nasdaq is up nearly 15% this year after posting its best January since 2001. And it's not just stocks: bonds have risen and even bitcoin has made a roaring comeback, though all markets fell a tad on Friday....

How Much Down Payment Is Required for a House? Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house can be the single biggest roadblock for prospective home buyers. But how much of a down payment do you really need? That depends on the type of loan, your lender and your priorities. What is a down payment? A down payment is the cash you p...

1006 S Greenway Dr Sitting across from the Granada Golf Course, "Villa Allegra" combines the charm of a bygone era with today's comforts. Designed by noted Miami architect Walter De Garmo, this landmark received the City Beautiful Award. Set on a park-like, corner lot of 22,500 SF, this walled and gated home features....

Jan. Rents Rose 2.4% – Smallest Jump in 20 Months SEATTLE – The median U.S. asking rent rose 2.4% year-over-year to $1,942 in January – the smallest increase since May 2021, and the lowest level in nearly a year, according to a report from Redfin. It’s roughly one-sixth the pace of January 2022, when rents were up 15.6% from one year earlier....

5500 SW 74th St Welcome to your brand-new tropical oasis designed by renowned architect, Cesar Molina. This stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home sits on a corner lot and boasts 10 windows & French doors, white oak flooring, shaded summer kitchen, detached two-car garage, a full home generator, top-of-the line appl...

Survey finds Americans wildly misinformed on housing market A new survey finds Americans are woefully misinformed about the nation’s mercurial housing market, even as millions of them prepare to buy homes.   Twenty-eight million Americans plan to purchase a home in 2023, according to a survey released Tuesday by NerdWallet, the personal finance company....

650 Warren Ln Amazing opportunity to own this brand new property in prestigious Key Biscayne. This custom built, modern master piece, two-story home features extremely spacious living areas boasting 11' ceilings, 5-BR, 5-1/2 Baths and high-end finishes and appliances. Pool, covered terrace with dining & BBQ areas...