Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are four simple tips to make

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.

La propiedad de la vivienda sigue siendo una parte crucial del sueño americano. Para aquellas personas que poseen una casa (y aquellos que buscan comprar una), está claro que ser propietario de una vivienda tiene beneficios considerables tanto emocionales como financieros. Además de la estabilidad a largo plazo, comprar una casa es una de las

If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can

Si está buscando maximizar su venta y minimizar su esfuerzo, usted necesita trabajar con un profesional en bienes raíces. En un mercado de vendedores como el de hoy, puede ser tentador vender la casa por su cuenta, conocido como, For Sale By Owner (FSBO por sus siglas en inglés). Pero la verdad es

Hello, beautiful people in St. Pete! We’re so excited about this week’s events. You’ll be so excited as we are after you end this blog, so keep reading and don’t miss anything in Tampa Bay. Next few days, St. Pete will be a fascinating place where to stay. SHINE mural festival, Reggae

St. Petersburg events in October! We have good news for you if you’re looking for the best events in Tampa Bay because here, you’ll find those that everyone will talk about in the next few days. Last week people enjoyed so much the Gasparilla Music Festival! Take a look at

Hello, St. Pete! Hello October! Pumpkins are everywhere, reminding us of the precious fall (that still feels like summer down here) and giving us many recipes that we can create with it. Octuberfests are taking place everywhere; possibly, you’ve already attended one by now. In case you haven’t, don’t worry

¿Está pensando en comprar una casa? Si es así, tenemos buenas noticias para usted. Si bien no se puede negar que el mercado de bienes raíces está teniendo un gran año, muchos de los titulares se centran en las ventajas para los vendedores. Pero ¿Qué pasa hoy con los compradores? Como comprador, es probable

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars and weighing low mortgage

En el mercado actual de bienes raíces, los compradores no deben comprar una casa con la expectativa de que podrán negociar un precio de venta más bajo. En un mercado de vivienda típico, los compradores tratan de determinar cuánto por debajo del precio de venta pueden ofrecer y aun así

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait,

Si usted es un inquilino con el deseo de convertirse en propietario de una vivienda, o un propietario que ha decidido que su casa actual ya no se ajusta a sus necesidades, es posible que esté pensando que esperar un año puede significar mejores condiciones en el mercado para comprar

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment

Existe un concepto erróneo común de que, como comprador de vivienda, debe tener el 20 % del precio total de la venta como pago inicial. De hecho, una encuesta reciente de Lending Tree preguntó que está impidiendo que los consumidores compren una casa. Para más de la mitad de los encuestados, la capacidad de

Hello, St. Pete! It is the last week of September, and we’re aiming to make it memorable! Fall has come, and St. Petersburg is getting ready to give you the best events in the area.  We’re super excited about the Maroon 5 concert in Tampa and the Piertoberfest at St. Petersburg Pier. Tampa

A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people thought working from home

Mucho ha cambiado en el último año. Para muchas personas, el aumento del trabajo a distancia influyó en lo que buscan en su casa y creó un mayor deseo por una oficina en casa. Algunos profesionales aprovecharon la situación y compraron una casa mas grande. Otras personas pensaron que trabajar desde casa

If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below): As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners sold their houses after an average of just five years. Today, that number has