Supply of Housing Lags Behind the Demand
If you are like most buyers you wonder about where the houses are for sale in today’s tight market; it can become a major headache for those seeking to purchase a home. There has been an increase in buyer demand, and the available supply for purchase has fallen behind. The number of new housing permits […]
Existing Home Sales Have Year-Over-Year Increase
Sales of existing homes went up in July by 2.5% over June and had the first year-over-year increase in more than a year reports the National Association of Realtors. Due to historically low-interest rates and low mortgage rates, home sales have increased this summer. The sales have increased despite some indications that the economy as […]
Wealth Building for Your Family in Tampa
You may have a savings account, 401K at work, a mutual fund, and some company profit sharing, in order to build up your family’s financial future. While investing and saving are wise practices that can pay off in the long run, there is another way to build wealth. Asset building is a well-known time tested […]
The Importance of Central Florida Home Ownership in 2019
Home ownership is a long established American ideal; it is no different in Tampa, Lakeland, or the whole Central Florida area. Not only does home ownership give you a way to build equity, but it is also a place to raise a family and to have a sense of belonging. These two goals have long […]
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes Buying Your First Home in Tampa
Buying your first home is a significant life event, more so than any purchases you made in the past. It can be overwhelming to some when they realize it is different than purchasing a car or major appliance. The entire process can be complicated and more than a little confusing to first-time homeowners. Mistakes can […]
A Coming Real Estate Crash- Imminent Disaster or Unfounded Panic?
If you follow the financial markets, you are aware of what a “herd mentality” is and what it means to those markets. For those of you who don’t know what a herd mentality is, it is when a rumor or piece of news causes a panic in the financial community, and they all start selling […]