Nearly 2 million homeowners no longer 'seriously' underwater on their mortgages
Surging home prices have helped nearly two million homeowners get back above water on their mortgages over the past year. During the first quarter, 9.1 million, or 17%, of homeowners were seriously underwater on their home, meaning their debt exceeded the home’s value by 25% or more, according to RealtyTrac. That’s down from 10.9 million, […]
Your Guide to a Smooth-Running Construction Project
Imagine walking into your newly built or remodeled home and seeing it exactly as you had imagined it at the start of construction: the windows are all in the right places, the flooring is the right color, and the kitchen cabinets are a perfect fit. Now allow me to pinch you on the arm, because […]
Existing Home Sales Report
5 Things Everyone Over 55 Should Do In Orlando
Retirement demands the most comfortable location for living and relaxing. Orlando, Florida is considered one of the top places people 55+ tend to move to for their retirement. But what is it about Orlando that is so appealing to this group of people? The climate? Perhaps the attractions? Orlando offers so much for both retired […]
Help The Earth!
So, I am going out on a limb with this post (almost literally) and am going to introduce you to a new way of living called “up-cycling”! Up-cycling is taking something old and non-useful, and finding a new purpose in this life. This could be anything as simple as turning an old pair of jeans […]
Putting the Recession in the Rearview: Home Values at or Near Peak Levels in 1,000+ US Cities
Home values in more than 1,000 cities and towns nationwide either already are, or soon will be, more expensive than ever, erasing any losses in value experienced during the recession, according to Zillow. U.S. home values climbed 5.7 percent year-over year in the first quarter, to a Zillow Home Value Index of $169,800. National home […]
Preparing Your Florida Home For Spring
We’ve all heard it, “April Showers bring May Flowers”. Well here we are, smack dab in the middle of April, in what is usually sunny Florida. On the bright side, every storm runs out of rain eventually, leaving a beautiful rainbow and blooming life in its wake. But, what about your home? Have you prepared […]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Where to Retire
Are you facing retirement soon? Are you trying to decide between staying near family or choosing real estate in Central Florida, or elsewhere? Should you sell the home you are currently in to give yourself some freedom? You have a lot to consider when it comes to making a decision. The five questions below are great […]
Want Less House to Keep Up With When You Retire?
Spring Cleaning: Tips To De-Clutter Your Life For A Fresh Start
As baby birds are hatching, the bees are buzzing, and the flowers are blooming, something inside of us is going to emerge as well…stress! We live in a “go, go, go” world, having little time to get done what needs to be done, let alone stopping to smell the roses. Yet, we always seem to […]