We’re at an all-time housing inventory low. This “macro” shortage is almost the same size as the oversupply was in 2007. Florida is number three in a list of the top five states with the largest housing supply deficits. This shortage has put pressure on buyers and prices. There are a number of reasons why:[…]
The Veterans’ Administration removed the price cap on VA mortgages on January 1st. That means if you’re a vet, you may qualify for a zero-down mortgage, with no limit on the price of the home. Due to the ballooning costs of single-family homes and condos around the U.S., veterans no longer have a price cap[…]
Is buying a fixer-upper right for you? How can you determine if a home is an opportunity or a nightmare? Here are the crucial questions to ask yourself: 1. Are the home’s issues cosmetic or structural? If they’re structural, you may want to pass because of the cost and difficulty of fixing. 2. How much are[…]
How much return on your money can you expect for specific upgrades? Here’s a 2020 top ten list created from an average of over 100 US cities. 1. Faux stone on front of home (96%). 2. Garage door replacement (94%). 3. Minor kitchen remodel (78%). 4. Siding replacement (fiber cement) (78%). 5. Siding replacement (vinyl)[…]