by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Sep 4, 2023 | homebuyers, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.1 Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Aug 1, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
To avoid buyer’s remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home. Most new homebuyers don’t regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent buyers who successfully overcame a challenging...
by Brevard Realty Specialists, Inc. | Jul 12, 2023 | homebuyers, Homeownership Goals, homesellers, housing, Real Estate
Note: Data below from May, 2023 is the most recent from the National Association of Realtors. Existing-home sales marginally increased in May, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales were mixed among the four major U.S. regions, with the South...
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...