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South Florida, along with the rest of the nation, is experiencing a new trend not seen since the start of the pandemic - one which could indicate a new phase of the market beginning. Last month, June 2022, the largest number of purchase for sale contracts fell out of contract....
...read moreMuch has been made about the struggles of homebuyers in the past two years - particularly here in Florida where the Great Migration has brought untold numbers of new residents to the Sunshine State. Real estate cycles are typically like a pendulum, with a swing in one direction affecting other...
...read moreIf you are even remotely considering selling your Florida Keys home, now might be exactly the time to pull the trigger. Much has been made about the incredible demand that the Sunshine State has seen in regards to the Great Migration and the overwhelming amounts of buyers entering our real...
...read moreHurricane season 2022 is officially upon us. Here in the Florida Keys, we need to be hyper-vigilant regarding hurricane season, and what that means for us as residents. This year, record-breaking numbers of newbies have moved into South Florida - including right here in the Keys - from corners of...
...read moreThe Florida Keys are a tropical destination like no other. Here, we have 365 days of warm, tropical temperatures, crystal clear water, and easy breezes. While most residents of Florida Keys homes and visitors to our islands spend most of their days out on the water, something we are not...
...read moreOver the past several months, the governor and the Florida Legislature have been floating an idea to help some of our most important neighbors get a leg up in the real estate market. Called the Hometown Heroes Housing Program, the idea was to provide financial support in real estate transactions...
...read moreDefinite shifts have been happening in the national real estate market. With the Fed raising the mortgage interest rate by nearly unprecedented percentage points in the past month, it was expected that changes would begin to happen. Nationally, mortgage applications dropped by 12% in just one week, from the first...
...read moreWith the soaring home prices seen nationally and rising interest rates, many homebuyers are worried that they may not be able to afford the new norm for monthly payments, or what these rising prices will mean for their down payment. Higher valued home = higher down payment. Many buyers struggle...
...read moreEvolving technology is a way of life. Systems, protocols, and tangible tech are constantly being developed and improved upon to make our lives easier and more efficient - including in the way we think about and transact real estate. The National Association of Realtors recently met in National Harbor, Maryland...
...read moreFor many years, retired military vessels have been finding new life after being decommissioned, and they are finding it at the bottom of the ocean. When a ship is scuttled, it has the ability to form an artificial reef on the ocean floor. This technique has become a vital part...
...read moreCompetition has been fierce for homebuyers these past two years. When a new home hits the market, there seems to be a frenzy of interested buyers all racing to snatch it up before anyone else can, and all looking to outbid their opponents. The competition created by a huge imbalance...
...read moreFlorida Keys. Sloppy Joe’s Bar. These two go hand in hand in the thoughts of millions when they think of our tropical paradise. Known in the hearts of many as their favorite corner bar, it has become one of the most easily recognizable and favorite tourist hotspots in the Keys,...
...read moreHomeowners in Florida have been experiencing what some consider to be a “crisis” in the area of homeowner’s property insurance. Not only are rates going up, but many are losing coverage at record rates. This week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a special session of the Florida Legislature will convene...
...read moreThe Florida Keys luxury real estate market is full of amazing properties, but the most expensive property in the Keys is officially under contract! The property at 10 Cannon Point has been listed since October of 2015 but has recently been updated on the MLS to contingent, which means it...
...read moreMiami is quickly becoming the technology and finance hub of the country. Much has been reported about the large numbers of companies in both industries that have been pouring into South Florida, both expanding and relocating offices to our sunny locale. It also seems to be becoming the nerve center...
...read moreAs the pandemic raged in recent years, the market for second homes surged to record numbers. From remote workers able to move more freely and for longer periods of time, to those looking for a quarantine escape, second home purchases soared. Demand for second homes peaked this time just one...
...read moreIn the current real estate market, investors are making up a larger and larger share of the buying pool. With rental prices reaching truly astronomical rates, investors are flocking to markets and scooping up residential properties to flip as rentals - and they are paying cash to do so. According...
...read moreMortgage rates are on the rise again. As of April 14th, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.2% - a marked increase of more than 1.5% from the beginning of the year - and is expected to continue to rise. As a result, traditional mortgage applications have...
...read moreThe canal restoration project funded by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Keys Stewardship Grant is underway in Key Largo. For the past five years, Monroe County has been working on a plan to restore the water quality in local canals and to increase the levels of dissolved oxygen to acceptable...
...read more2008 - just 14 years ago - our generation saw the biggest housing crash since the Great Depression, which ushered in our own Great Recession. In the years leading up to the crash, the real estate market seemed to be on fire. Much like today, home prices were on the...
...read moreThe Florida Keys are known to be one of the best getaways for those looking for a tropical paradise. Palm trees blow in the salty breeze, life operates on island time, and the waters are crystal clear, blue, and teeming with marine life. It is, truly, the perfect place to...
...read moreIf you are in the market to purchase or sell a condo, there are new financing laws that you need to be aware of, as they very well may impact your transaction. Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both passed laws that signal a significant change for the...
...read moreOne of the biggest struggles facing homebuyers today is the severe lack of inventory in most markets. When coupled with the high demand, it is easy to see why buyers are so frustrated. According to the Florida Association of Realtors, experts estimate that the current supply of homes is more...
...read moreWe all keep hearing about the rising home prices, and it is true. The vast majority of markets across the country, especially here in South Florida, have seen massive jumps in listing prices in the past two years. It has become common for home prices to increase by 15%, 20%,...
...read moreFarmer’s markets are a great way to promote local food, drink, and wares as well as encourage the local economy. This has been a growing trend in recent years, as more people are looking to eat local and many people are seeking alternate ways to make a living. Outdoor farmer’s...
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