Buying a home is often one of the most significant and rewarding milestones in life. Yet, for many, the financial barriers such as hefty down payments and closing costs can make homeownership seem out of reach. Recognizing this, the state of Florida has taken a commendable step to ease these challenges for its dedicated workforce through the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
Home Buying Homework: What to do before putting in an offer
Buying a home is an exciting time for future home owners. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the home buying process, which can unfortunately come with a bit of stress. Knowing what to look for can alleviate that stress and set you up for success.
Where People are Moving Today and Why
Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what they’re prioritizing most right now. That information could help you plan your own move.
How to Invest in Real Estate as a Side Hustle
Summer is in full swing in the Florida sun, and thousands of vacationers are taking advantage of the weather, beach, and endless things to do. But they aren’t the only ones enjoying this summer. Vacation rental property owners are also cashing in on the thriving tourism.
Owning vacation rental property in a high tourism area, such as Florida, is a major way to build wealth. For those considering stepping into owning vacation rental property, here’s a few things to consider.
Back to School: The Impact of Schools on Home Buying
Buying a home in a good school district
The USDA Loan - Not Just for Country Living
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.
Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates
If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast.
Financing Your Florida Vacation Rental
Summer is in full swing in the Florida sun, and thousands of vacationers are taking advantage of the weather, beach, and endless things to do. But they aren’t the only ones enjoying this summer. Vacation rental property owners are also cashing in on the thriving tourism.
Owning vacation rental property in a high tourism area, such as Florida, is a major way to build wealth. For those considering stepping into owning vacation rental property, here’s a few things to consider.
The New and Improved Florida Hometown Hero Program
Major changes have gone into effect to Florida’s very popular Hometown Heroes Program, thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Desantis.
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Join us for a FREE first-time homebuyer seminar July 22nd!
The home buying process can be overwhelming - we get it! That's why we're excited to host this education seminar with our very own Kayla Tarabay and Paul Cutler from The Riel Estate Team.
You don't have to go through the home buying process alone. Come learn about what you can do to prepare to buy your next home, downpayment assistance options, and so much more!
5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes
In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to become a homeowner. Here’s why other millennials have made that decision
What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?
If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. It’s also a different step in the process from an appraisal, which is a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the purchase. Here’s the breakdown of each one and why they’re both important when buying a home.
Changes to the Florida Hometown Hero Program: Making Homeownership More Accessible for Working Floridians
Major changes are coming to Florida’s very popular Hometown Heroes Program, thanks to a new bill signed by Governor Desantis.
Tips to Boost Your Credit Score Quickly and Keep it Strong
Discover quick tips to improve your credit score fast and maintain it over time. Learn how to raise credit limits, become an authorized user, and pay credit card balances strategically.
Tips For Millennials Buying a Home
For the 7th year in a row, millennial homebuyers clocked in as being the number one generation for buying homes. According to some recent data, 43 percent of homebuyers in 2022 were millennial, an increase from 37 percent the previous year. And of the total first time home buyer home-purchases, 72 percent of them were millennials.