by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Jul 5, 2023 | Design Trends, homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Jun 9, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
Note: Data below from April, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales decreased in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four major U.S. regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Jun 2, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Mortgage Rate Forecast, Real Estate
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates. Higher rates had the...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Note: Data below from March, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales edged lower in March, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Month-over-month sales declined in three out of four major U.S. regions,...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | May 1, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, housing, Real Estate
It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Apr 6, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
Note: Data below from February, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Apr 3, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks. The effort is worthwhile, however. A sanitary environment...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Note: Data below from January, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales fell for the twelfth straight month in January, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Month-over-month sales were mixed among the...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Mar 3, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Note: Data below from December, 2022 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales retreated for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major U.S....
