by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Apr 12, 2024 | Real Estate
Note: Data below from February 2024 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales climbed in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales jumped in the West, South...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Apr 3, 2024 | Homeownership Goals, housing, Real Estate
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1 These events...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Mar 21, 2024 | Real Estate
Note: Data below from January 2024 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales grew in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales accelerated in the Midwest, South and...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Mar 6, 2024 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Feb 6, 2024 | Design Trends, homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or a farmhouse aesthetic, your home is your canvas. Even so, it’s always smart...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Jan 19, 2024 | Real Estate
Note: Data below from November, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales grew in November, breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Jan 3, 2024 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Dec 28, 2023 | Real Estate
Note: Data below from October, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales dropped in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Northeast, South...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Dec 3, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to throwing away more than usual during the holiday...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Nov 17, 2023 | Real Estate
Note: Data below from September, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home faded in September, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales rose in the Northeast but...