Showing posts with label vacation home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vacation home. Show all posts

Sunday, June 30, 2013

New Florida laws become effective July 1

"A few new Florida laws – ones passed by the Florida Legislature – have an effective date of July 1 and go into effect on Monday."

Eclectic ideas for old doors…

"With imagination and elbow grease, you can transform that old door into a one-of-a-kind piece that’s both useful and beautiful."


Presentation is…


"For many sellers, the word “staging” conjures images of an out-of-reach home in an upscale design catalogue with a giant price tag…The reality is, most sellers would benefit from at least some level of staging. And staging doesn’t have to involve a high-end designer who takes over your home, removes all your stuff and completely transforms it. "



Alarming but not devastating…


"Most analysts don’t expect higher interest rates to hurt the housing recovery, though they do believe rising rates will help tamp down home-price increases."



Thursday, June 27, 2013

Florida Realtors advises homeowners to take summer holiday safety precautions…

"To fully enjoy activities and other summertime pursuits away from home, Florida Realtors® suggests homeowners take precautions to safeguard their residences when they’re not around."

How Interest Rates Affect The Housing Market…


"A basic understanding of interest rates and the economic influences that determine the future course of interest rates can help consumers make financially sound mortgage decisions, such as making the choice between a fixed-rate mortgage or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) or deciding whether to refinance out of an adjustable-rate mortgage."



http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2013/06/27/how-interest-rates-affect-the-housing-market/

Home prices trending upwards…

"The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index was up 12.1% in April, compared to a year ago, in the 20 top real estate markets across the nation. That was the biggest annual jump in prices in seven years. Prices climbed 2.5% from March, posting the biggest one-month rise in the 12-year history of the index."

Wants of younger buyers…

"Tech savvy and always on the go, Millenial buyers…have different expectations when it comes to buying a home."


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Regional home for sale gets noticed…

Historic properties are a dime a dozen along the upper East Coast, says agent Mike Franklin of Select Sotheby’s International Realty, but in Florida, “they’re a novelty.” The current novelty on the market is an 1880s home in Titusville, FL.









Thursday, March 21, 2013

Important items to consider…

The following article reports: Real estate is typically a person’s biggest investment. 

©Grand Canyon NPS

nwitimes.com


What the taxman doesn't want you to know…

The following article asks: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 
source: public domain
5 Often Overlooked Tax Deductionsby 


http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/startingup/start-ups/are-you-leaving-money-on-the-table-5-often-overlooked-tax-deductions/?hootPostID=525248167e7246cf89b65885c891a5f3

Economic data that some may find helpful…

The following article reports:
Economic and Housing Research
Source: © Freddie Mac
Low and stable inflation is placing downward pressure on fixed mortgage rates…
http://www.freddiemac.com/news/finance/index.html


What's your preference?

Recent article highlights: Millennials favor tech over curb appeal!
© F. D. Richards
We’re not sure what to make of these lat­est data on mil­len­ni­als and hous­ing: Accord­ing to a new sur­vey from Bet­ter Homes and Gar­dens Real Estate, 82% of young peo­ple age 18 to 35 would rather…By Teresa at MSN Real Estate realestate.msn.com



Port Orange appears financially strong…

Port Orange receives high credit rating Fitch Ratings of New York City reaffirmed last year's AA- credit rating — a "stable outlook." 
news-journalonline.com


So many good options…

Product: Yolo Colorhouse - Paints, Low Voc - Architect Magazine 
©Iroc8210

What features do you have? What features are you looking for in your next home?

Make the Home Improvements Buyers Most Want 

Valuable tips…

For More... - Budget Home Security Options - Bob Vila
©mikeh727

Wow, this is great, especially for baby/children(s) bedrooms!

Product: Formaldehyde-Reducing Paint from Sherwin-Williams - Green…

Interesting perspective…

The Five Year Rule for Buying a House 
© BrendelSignature


Great ideas for great thinkers…

37 Home Library Design Ideas by Micle Mihai-Cristian on Bobvila.com 
©H.-P.Haack