Jan 26, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
A lease-purchase can sometimes be a good alternative for buyers … especially given the current real estate market in Miami. If you are relocating, a lease-purchase offers you the ability to lock in a purchase price (and yet still lease!) …until you...
Jan 23, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
We were showing property this week to a buyer looking for a home priced under $500K … Let me tell you – There are SO many well-priced (nice) homes in Miami available for under $500K right now. Because of the pricepoint for these buyers we are...
Jan 4, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
If you’re contemplating buying your first place, try to stay within your comfort zone and not get swept away. As local real estate experts in South Florida, we want our buyers to have access to the right information so as to make better decisions. ...
Dec 29, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
Now is the time to apply for your 2012 Homestead Exemption! You must apply between January 1st and March 1st. This will mean substantial savings on your real estate taxes if you purchased a home in Broward County anytime in 2011. If you do not apply by March...
Dec 27, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
TO ALL NEW HOMEOWNERS: Time to apply for 2012 Homestead Exemption … now! To be eligible, you must have bought a house in 2011… and … you must file your application for Homestead Exemption between January 1st and March 1st of 2012 . This will mean...
Dec 20, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
The average 30-year mortgage rate is tied with the lowest rate on record- 3.94%, a record set in October. This means it’s a great time to refinance your current home or to purchase a new one. Rates in 2011 have been under 5% all year, with the exception of two...
