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Trying to make sense of the housing market this summer? Watch these three numbers. 📊 ⁣ ⁣1. Rates — the 30-year fixed is ...
08/06/2026

Trying to make sense of the housing market this summer? Watch these three numbers. 📊 ⁣
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1. Rates — the 30-year fixed is hovering in the mid-6% range, and most forecasters expect it to drift slightly lower through 2026. ⁣
2. Inventory — about 4.5 months of supply, the most balanced it's been in years. More homes means more choice and less pressure. ⁣
3. Prices — largely flat nationally for 2026, so you're not chasing a runaway market. ⁣
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Put together, it's a calmer, more balanced market than the past few years — which tends to favor prepared buyers who know their budget. ⁣
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Call/text/email us at (239) 392-9799 or [email protected] if you have questions.

08/04/2026

If you're hoping to be settled before the new school year, summer is your window — and the calendar moves faster than most families expect. 📦 ⁣
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A rough timeline that keeps things low-stress: ⁣
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- Now–early summer: Get pre-approved and start touring. Knowing your budget first makes every other step easier. ⁣
- Mid-summer: Have your offer in and inspection done. Closings often take 30–45 days, so this is the sweet spot for an August move. ⁣
- Late summer: Closing, movers, utilities, and address changes — with a little breathing room before the first day of school. ⁣
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The families who start early get the most choice and the least stress. Leaving it to the last minute usually means rushing the biggest decision of the year. ⁣
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Call/text/email us at (239) 392-9799 or [email protected] if you have questions.

Summer edition 🏊 Would you rather… ⁣ ⁣🅰️ A home WITH a pool — instant staycation, great for entertaining, but more maint...
07/30/2026

Summer edition 🏊 Would you rather… ⁣
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🅰️ A home WITH a pool — instant staycation, great for entertaining, but more maintenance, insurance, and cost. ⁣
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🅱️ A home WITHOUT a pool — lower upkeep, more usable yard, and budget freed up for other priorities. ⁣
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There's no wrong answer — it comes down to how you'd actually live in space. A pool is a dream for one family and a deal-breaker for another (and it doesn't always add the resale value people expect). ⁣
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Drop your pick — 🅰️ or 🅱️ — and tell us why 👇 ⁣
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Let us know in the comments.

07/28/2026

When the temperature climbs, so do your utility bills — but a few small moves now can keep your home comfortable and your costs down all summer. ☀️ ⁣
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A handful of things make the biggest difference: ⁣
- Change your AC filter and book a quick tune-up — a clean system runs cheaper and lasts longer. ⁣
- Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise so you can nudge the thermostat up a couple degrees without noticing. ⁣
- Seal the easy leaks — weatherstrip doors and add a door sweep so you're not cooling the outdoors. ⁣
- Close blinds on the sunny side during the day; it's a free way to cut the heat load. ⁣
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None of these take much time or money, but together they can save a real amount off your summer bills — and they keep big systems like your AC healthier for the long run. ⁣
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Call/text/email us at (239) 392-9799 or [email protected] if you have questions.

07/23/2026

The simplest ask in any home purchase is also the one buyers forget most: what physically stays with the house? 🏡 ⁣
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A lot is negotiable — appliances, window treatments, the mounted TVs, the washer and dryer, sometimes even furniture. The law draws a line between fixtures (generally included) and personal property (generally not), and that line is exactly where a quick ask can pay off. ⁣
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One rule above all: get every extra written into the contract. A friendly "sure, we'll leave the fridge" means nothing if it isn't on paper. And if there's something you want — ask. The worst answer you'll get is no. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://mycoralagent.com/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

The highest offer doesn't always win. Sometimes the most flexible one does. ⏳ ⁣ ⁣To a seller, time can be worth as much ...
07/21/2026

The highest offer doesn't always win. Sometimes the most flexible one does. ⏳ ⁣
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To a seller, time can be worth as much as money. If they need a few extra weeks before they move, offering a rent-back can make your offer the one they accept — even over a higher bid. If they need to close fast and you can deliver, that's leverage too. ⁣
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That's the trade: give the seller the timeline they need, and you'll often get the terms you want in return — the closing date, the possession date, the contingencies, even how your earnest money is structured. None of it costs you a dollar more. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://mycoralagent.com/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

What if the home inspection wasn't just a hurdle to clear — but a second chance to negotiate? 🔍 ⁣ ⁣That's exactly what i...
07/16/2026

What if the home inspection wasn't just a hurdle to clear — but a second chance to negotiate? 🔍 ⁣
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That's exactly what it is. Almost any inspection turns up something worth addressing, and when it does, you've got options: ask the seller to make the repairs, or take a credit and handle the work yourself. The credit is often the cleaner win — you control the contractor, the timeline, and the quality. ⁣
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Focus on what actually matters — health, safety, and big-ticket systems like the roof, HVAC, and foundation — and treat the report as a planning tool, not just a bargaining chip. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://mycoralagent.com/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

Here's a number most buyers don't know: about 44% of sellers recently gave buyers a concession — close to the highest sh...
07/14/2026

Here's a number most buyers don't know: about 44% of sellers recently gave buyers a concession — close to the highest share on record. 💰 ⁣
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A concession is money the seller credits toward your closing costs instead of cutting the price, which lowers the cash you bring on closing day. There's another lever too: a rate buydown, where the seller pays to lower your mortgage rate. Take $10,000 off the price and your payment barely moves — put that same $10,000 toward your rate and you feel it every month. ⁣
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Same money out of the seller's pocket. A much bigger result in yours. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://mycoralagent.com/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

07/09/2026

Most buyers think negotiating a home comes down to one number: the price. It's only a fraction of what's actually on the table. 🏡 ⁣
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Right now buyers have more room to ask than they've had in years — in 2025, 62.2% of buyers paid below list price. The real wins are in the terms underneath the price: ⁣
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- Seller credits toward your closing costs (which run 2–5% of the price) ⁣
- Repairs — or a cash credit — after the inspection ⁣
- A closing timeline built around the seller's needs ⁣
- Appliances, fixtures, and extras that stay with the home ⁣
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The buyers who come out ahead aren't the ones who push hardest on price. They're the ones who know everything they can ask for. ⁣
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Read the full article: https://mycoralagent.com/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

06/30/2026

It’s easy to get emotionally attached to a home fast — especially when it photographs well and checks your first few boxes. ⁣
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Before you fall in love, ask yourself these three questions: ⁣
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1. Does this home actually fit my daily life? ⁣
Think about commuting, storage, layout, parking, and how you’ll use the space. ⁣
2. Can I comfortably afford more than just the purchase price? ⁣
Look beyond the mortgage and think about utilities, insurance, taxes, maintenance, and moving costs. ⁣
3. Am I excited about the home — or just reacting to the pressure of the market? ⁣
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A competitive market can push buyers to move emotionally instead of strategically. ⁣
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The right home should make sense on paper and in real life. ⁣
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A little pause up front can save a lot of regret later.

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Bonita Springs, FL
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