2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers In Realtor.com’s recent article, “Home Buyers’ Top Mortgage Fears: Which One Scares You?” they mention that “46% of potential home buyers fear they won’t qualify for a mortgage to the point that they don’t even try.” Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment” Buyers overestimate the down [...]

There is a certain mystique to older homes. With each one there is always a veil of mystery to be pulled back with every structure that predates the 1970’s. With most homes in Englewood and Boca Grande  relatively new, when one of the historic homes becomes available many people get excited. They have a level of attraction to a certain [...]

  In 2017 Rates are predicted to increase. If you are thinking of making a purchase, sooner rather than later will get you more for your money.

It is Spring! The birds are prepairing their nests, are you looking for a new place to roost as well? Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.9% over the last 12 months. The same [...]

Mortgage Interest Rates Went Up Again… Should I Wait to Buy? Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four [...]

You know that old phone prank… Someone calls and says, “Is your refrigerator running?” The person on the other end then says, “Yes. Why?” And then the caller says something like, “You better catch it before it gets too far away!!” The joke worked because, for the most part, everyone has a fridge, and it is probably [...]

Mortgage Rates Impact on Home Values There is no doubt that historically low mortgage interest rates were a major impetus to the housing recovery we have see in Sarasota and Charlotte counties over the last several years. However, many industry experts are showing concern about the possible effect that the rising rates will have moving [...]

Now is the BEST time to sell in Southwest Florida! That headline might be a little aggressive. However, as the data on the 2017 housing market begins to roll in, we can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME IN OUR AREA! If you are thinking of selling, do it today! The February numbers are [...]

Remember the good old days, when you went on a trip and the essentials of travel consisted of a map. Maybe a cell phone, GPS, notebook, printed directions and often a printed boarding pass and hotel check-in directions? Obviously, many of these items have been replaced with smartphones. The same thing is happening to home technology. Enter [...]