NEW HOME SALES CONTINUE TO CLIMB

New-home sales in the U.S. climbed 7.9% in January showing more positive signs of economic growth. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call, we'd love to work with you!
https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/02/new-home-sales-climbed-79-january?fbclid=IwAR2Yq3At7991F4JS-sfJNvHXreVHnf0HGC6oaPbfyTXD2pHb9nDoplZfpWA

Fireplaces...Love Them or Leave Them?

Fireplaces...love it or can live without it? Living in Florida doesn't usually lend to the necessity of having a fireplace in your home, yet many houses in our area feature one in the main living space. So, if you had the choice, would you choose to have a fireplace or would you rather have more useable space where it would be? We'd love to know what you think!

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/02/why-are-homeowners-removing-fireplace?fbclid=IwAR2QENdeCQ7kfjMAXa5UPt-_NZOAi1hsSksZauJOrs-EvLeGS4Pmx1LpjGA

CURB APPEAL

We can't emphasize curb appeal enough when we have clients thinking about listing their houses for sale. There's no way to minimize it's importance...it's literally your home's first impression to all potential buyers! So, with spring fast approaching, we looked to HGTV.com and found some great suggestions for plants that will instantly add curb appeal to your home. If you're thinking about listing your home for sale, give us a call, we'd love help!
https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/10-plants-to-add-instant-curb-appeal-when-selling-your-home-pictures?soc=sharefb

U.S. Housing Inventory Drops to a New All-Time Low

U.S. housing inventory dropped 13.6% in January, reaching a new all-time low. Supply shortages are being felt at every pricing tier, but most prominently in homes listed at $200,000 and under, which saw a 19% decline in the month of January. With more millennial and Gen Z buyers coming into the market, the potential for rising home prices with fewer days listed is there. If you have questions about buying or selling a home, or would like more information about the housing market specific to you, give us a call, we'd love to help!

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/02/us-housing-supply-reaches-all-time-low?fbclid=IwAR2vwG-pHJxQrFvrmsagAKEU90tgX949zCRaGEMAqMHbomftZce74HBOsGc

FICO Score Changes Could Take Effect This Summer

If you're in the market to purchase a home, this information could be very important for you! FICO score calculations will be changing and consumers can expect to see the effects as early as this summer. 2019 brought a new high average score of 706, and with the pending changes, millions of more people could see additional score increases. These updates will not be positive for everyone though. The recent updates put a higher weight on current debt and recent missed payments, so consumers that have fallen behind on payments or have higher existing debt levels could see a negative impact from the new system. If you're planning to buy a home in the near future, talk to your lender or a financial professional to find out how the changes may effect you.

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2020/01/big-change-credit-scores-could-impact-homebuyers?fbclid=IwAR178Q4ipXhu4EEQ97MDEldC-daBuwU_ZlQoSaoopyR_GRMwVsFGNvPGL8c

Home Inspections Don't Have To Be Scary!

Lets talk about home inspections! We know, they're not everyone's favorite part of the sales process, but they are an important tool for both buyers and sellers, and they don't have to be scary! Familiarizing yourself with the process, and doing some pre-inspection preparations can help make your home inspection a lot less stressful! Here's a few tips that will help you get prepared before the inspector arrives.