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Florida Market Update: Homebuyers Gaining Leverage

U.S. Housing Market Update Before we dive into our Florida Market Update, let's take a look at some national statistics. With interest rates hovering around 7% and the U.S. median sales price reaching $410,200, the second highest value e...

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Florida Market Update: Homebuyers Gaining Leverage

U.S. Housing Market Update Before we dive into our Florida Market Update, let's take a look at some national statistics. With interest rates hovering around 7% and the U.S. median sales price reaching $410,200, the second highest value e...

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Valencia Communities

South Florida 55+ Valencia Communities The Valencias offer resort-style living in gated 55+ communities throughout Florida.  There are eleven Valencia communities throughout Palm Beach County.  Constructed by premier builder, GL Homes, Va...

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January 2023 Florida Housing Market Update

The Real-ativity January 2023 Florida Housing Market Report reveals that inventory is rapidly increasing, price growth is slowing, and closed sales are way down. Understanding our economic landscape requires analyzing national, state, a...

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Down Payment Assistance for Homebuyers

Many potential homebuyers list a lack of savings to cover a down payment as their primary roadblock to homeownership.  Budgeting for a home purchase is instrumental to obtaining homeownership, but knowing how much of a down payment will be req...

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10 Tips to Protect Your Most Valuable Asset

Home Protection Tips What should homeowners do to keep their most valuable asset protected from crime?  Home protection is vital to ensure you don't fall victim to burglary, home invasion, arson, or vandalism. According to the FBI Crime Data ...

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December 2022 Florida Housing Market Update

In our last housing market update, we discussed tips to combat the home affordability crises. While affordability is still a major roadblock for homebuyers, conditions are slightly improving. The pace of accelerating interest rates is projected...

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November 2022 Florida Housing Market Update

Caveats for September Statistics Our November Florida Housing Market update will cover declining closed sales, increasing inventory, and slowing price growth.  While these trends have been apparent in recent months, we must take a few f...

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August 2022 Florida Housing Market Update

The Recession Debate Are we in a recession?  This fundamental question has gotten quite a bit of media attention lately.  While we normally focus solely on the housing market in our monthly market reports, we must address the elephant ...

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How To Protect Yourself When Buying a House As-Is

What Does It Mean to Buy a House As- Is? In Florida, buying a house as-is is commonplace.  The most widely used real estate contract is the "AS IS" Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase. In fact, many listing agents will advise the...

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