CONSUMER GUIDE: WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO SIGN A WRITTEN BUYER AGREEMENT? If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional ethically obligated to work in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer
Detailsch 0 Eric LynchOctober 7, 2024 NAHB published research earlier this year on home buyer preferences called What Home Buyers Really Want1. Consumers were asked to rate how 19 technology features would influence their home purchase decision, if at all, using the following four-point scale: Do not want – not likely to buy a home
DetailsMay 2, 2024 What to Know About Mortgage Preapproval Having mortgage preapproval has always been important, but it might be even more significant than it was a half-decade ago. NEW YORK – Shopping for and ultimately purchasing a home can feel like a day at an amusement park. Much like a ride on a roller
DetailsApril 17, 2024 By Taylor Getler Don’t jeopardize your chances of getting your dream home after getting preapproved for a mortgage by taking out new lines of credit or other missteps. NEW YORK — If you’re ready to shop for a new home, a mortgage preapproval letter shows sellers that you’re a serious buyer
DetailsAll Floridians should be aware of the Homestead Exemption and the Save Our Homes Amendment. As the March 1 annual filing deadline approaches, many homeowners who qualify for these significant tax breaks risk missing out. New homeowners in Florida should get acquainted with what the laws are, and how they are administered. Under the Homestead Exemption, Florida law allows
DetailsNovember 14, 2023 By Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills passed during the recent special session, including up to $10K for owners to harden homes and more aid for Hurricane Idalia victims. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills passed during a special legislative session last
DetailsAugust 24, 2023 By Kerry Smith Two companies under the Orion180 name were approved this week in another hopeful sign that legislative changes may be having a positive Fla. market impact. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) approved two more private insurance companies as property and casualty insurers in Florida:
DetailsPeople Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents
DetailsNews & Media August 16, 2023 By Kerry Smith “Livability” is subjective, but an exhaustive study attempted to rank states based on how happy they’ll make residents. Fla. was No. 6 – but No. 1 in some categories. ORLANDO, Fla. – Around 8.6% of Americans moved last year, a slight uptick from the year before.
DetailsHome Agents By the Experts at Pillar To Post Home Inspectors April 10, 2023 Reading Time: 2 mins read Spring is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to get their home in shape for the months ahead. Not only is a well-maintained home more enjoyable for your clients to live in, it’s an important way to
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