Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 5 years! The generations agree! Real estate is the best investment! Generation X leads the way with 37% believing in real estate as the top investment. Continue Reading
May 2018 Inventory vs Sales in Tallahassee
Leon County Inventory vs Sales --These are real numbers from our Tallahassee MLS. In May of 2018, we had an inventory of 1,445 detached single family homes in Leon County vs 344 sales. --While we hear news that the market is getting better, it still can be a "challenging" market for sellers. --In order to be one of the few homes that sell, the home MUST be the absolute, clear choice Continue Reading
VA Home Loans: What You Should Know
Since the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of home-ownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of the benefits available to them. If you are a veteran or you know someone who is, here is a breakdown of the VA Home Loan benefits that can be used to achieve Continue Reading
Homes are More Affordable in 44 out of 50 States
With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However, if we compare housing affordability today to the average affordability prior to the housing boom and bust, we are in much better shape than most believe. In Black Knight’s latest monthly Mortgage Monitor, they revealed Continue Reading
Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are the top five reasons: 1. Exposure to Prospective Buyers According to the 2017 Profile of Continue Reading
Top 4 Renovations for Maximum Return
Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most Return On Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers. Upgrading Continue Reading
Top Landscaping Trends for 2018
Native plants, outdoor yoga spaces, and charging stations are among the hottest landscaping trends growing in consumer demand for 2018, according to a new report released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Landscape architects were asked to rate the popularity of several residential outdoor design elements. Landscape architects noted a growth in the use of native plants, Continue Reading
24 Ways to Add Value and Get the Best Return
The Tallahassee Real Estate Market is booming. We have low inventory and LOTS of buyers! You make think that means you can get top dollar for your home without doing any updates or repairs, but buyers are still looking for that perfect home to call their own. Upgrades don't have to mean costly wall removals and full kitchen renovations. Below are 24 Ways to Add Value and get the best Continue Reading
