Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you dreading having to walk through strangers’ houses? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of buying. A great agent is always worth more than the commission they charge just like a great…
South Florida home sellers have become spoiled, and I am one of the guilty parties. The market is hot enough at the moment where we are seeing many sellers restrict the terms that they are willing to accept on their homes to conventional financing only, or cash buyers. In some instances, cash-buyers only! I must…
Nearly forever in the realm of Real Estate has the Red Accent Wall been the darling of would-be decorators and home owners that desire a little extra spice in their interiors. Your Guide is officially declaring the era of the Red Dining Room and/or Red Powder Room over. At least when it comes time to…
From my monthly report from Credit Suisse and their survey of real estate agents nationwide on what they’re seeing in the marketplace, another solid indicator of how quickly the market has turned around. Traffic levels exceeded agents’ expectations in the region during the month of May, and 88% of agents reported that home prices increased…
It’s a common question during the first interview with buyers who may be seeking a condominium here in South Florida: “So do you have a 25% – 30% down payment for your purchase?” It seems to be lost on home sellers during the current frenzy of activity that is fueled by investors and foreign…