The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around.

There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around.
The Florida Association of Realtors posted an interesting article yesterday about the number of sales that are cash transactions and how Florida is leading the nation in cash sales. http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=1&id=296212 Some of the more interesting statistics from the article: Florida led the nation last month with what one expert called an “astounding” rate…
If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes.
Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs.
When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal.
Even though asking home prices rose 7.0% in the last year, outpacing rent increases of 3.2%, the gap between buying and renting has narrowed only slightly. One year ago, buying was 46% cheaper than renting. Today’s it’s 44% cheaper to buy versus rent. In fact, homeownership is cheaper than renting in all of America’s 100…
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home. The best part is, once you’ve secured the materials, most of these renovations can be completed over the…