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Here in Southwest Florida, we have what could accurately be described as an "endless summer" (there's even a license plate version with...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read
Buyers continue to move to Florida
In February, the number of buyers searching listings outside their state dropped 3.6% year-to-year – but those looking locally fell ...
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Mar 18, 20234 min read
The best time to sell
Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in...
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tgsmithsr
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Nobody's market
Our last post tackled the question of whether it's a buyers' or a sellers' market, and we concluded that it's neither. Here in SWFL,...
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tgsmithsr
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Is it a sellers' market or a buyers' market?
Whether you're looking to buy or sell, you'd like to know what the market is like to set your expectations as to the price you might be...
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tgsmithsr
Jan 30, 20231 min read
FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2023
So what does this mean for you as a buyer? Well, if you're planning to buy in most of the country, if the cost of your new home purchase...
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tgsmithsr
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Landlords encourage renting!
We've written about why you probably don't want to rent, but here's another perspective from our nephew Mark Reinhardt, who is a mortgage...
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tgsmithsr
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Home Renovation on a Budget — You Got This!
Are you tired of looking at the drab paint on your walls, the outdated cabinets, worn furniture, and stained carpets? Your home is...
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tgsmithsr
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Tips for buying a home in 2023
2022 was another roller coaster year. Following 2021, which was the best sellers' market in anyone's memory, rising interest rates (up to...
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tgsmithsr
Dec 11, 20222 min read
Now could be the best time to buy a home in SWFL
Last year - most of 2021 - saw the price of homes continue to soar in Southwest Florida, including it the months that have traditionally...
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tgsmithsr
Nov 28, 20222 min read
When mortgage rates rise, so does your mortgage payment
If you're a cash buyer, as many home buyers in Southwest Florida are, mortgage rates really don't "interest" you much. But if you need a...
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tgsmithsr
Nov 17, 20223 min read
Find the best loan for yourself
Assuming you're not paying cash for your new home, finding the right loan to meet your needs can be one of the hardest parts of buying....
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tgsmithsr
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Did FEMA deny your claim? Appeal!
When FEMA denies your claim, it's not the last word There are many of reasons your first application for assistance may have been denied,...
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tgsmithsr
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Home appraisal myths debunked
Most tasks having to do with buying or selling a home can be pretty stressful, from finding the house of your dreams, to securing the...
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tgsmithsr
Oct 19, 20223 min read
An up-to-date kitchen can sell your home faster
If your kitchen is outdated, it can turn potential buyers off. Here are some telltale signs that your kitchen needs updating and what to...
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tgsmithsr
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Flood cleanup
O.K. So it's been a week since Ian hit us in SW Florida, and we hope you've got your power back and - oh, right! - you have enough of...
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tgsmithsr
Sep 27, 20223 min read
Ways To Sell Your Home for More Money without breaking the bank
The Southwest Florida real estate market has seen an unprecedented sellers' market. Most sellers have been listing their homes and ...
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tgsmithsr
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Should I sell my home now?
Selling your home is a big decision, and we can help you understand market conditions and other factors you should consider. Here are...
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tgsmithsr
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Tempted to sell your own house?
When demand exceeds supply by a substantial amount, as it has the last couple of years in Southwest Florida, more sellers try to save...
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tgsmithsr
Aug 26, 20223 min read
Summer Siding Cleanup
Clean siding can go a long way toward making your home look beautiful. For a lot of homeowners, they discover only one big drawback to...
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