The Jill Warren Team

05/01/2026

04/29/2026

To get the most out of the investment, prioritize location, think about return on investment when doing renovations and sell a home at the right time. SEBRING, Fla. — Real estate has long been considered a good investment. Whether people are buying a home they intend to live in or purchasing inves...

04/28/2026

Moving costs go beyond housing. Taxes, transportation, utilities, insurance and everyday expenses can shift by location, changing how far a budget really goes. NEW YORK – Whether you're packing up in hopes of moving to a major metropolitan area, sunny coast, the heartland or abroad, there's a lot ...

04/27/2026

Features like quartzite counters, outdoor showers and fireplaces are drawing higher sale prices as buyers look for homes that feel updated and comfortable. NEW YORK – Home buyers appear willing to pay more for features that combine practicality with comfort and a sense of everyday luxury. “The h...

04/21/2026

Earnest money shows buyers are committed and financially ready, helping sellers feel more secure about accepting an offer. NEW YORK – Question: My husband and I are trying to buy a home. We got prequalified, as our real estate agent recommended and have the lender ready, but our offers keep gettin...

04/21/2026

Ever walked into a house and just felt it? Not the granite countertops or the fancy staging—but something deeper. A sense that this could be home.

Last week, I met a couple who had been searching for months. They were tired, discouraged, and honestly starting to settle. We toured one more property—“just to see it.” Within seconds of stepping inside, everything changed. They looked at each other, smiled, and I knew. This was it.

It wasn’t the biggest house. It wasn’t the newest. But it had morning light pouring into the kitchen, a backyard made for Sunday barbecues, and space for the life they’ve been dreaming about.

That’s the thing about real estate—it’s never just about buying or selling. It’s about finding the place where your life happens.

If you’re searching, don’t settle. The right home isn’t just a checklist… it’s a feeling. And when you find it, you’ll know.

Thinking about making a move? I’d love to help you find that

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04/19/2026

Lenders review income, savings, property value and credit to gauge risk. Knowing these can help buyers prepare before applying. NEW YORK – Qualifying for a mortgage can be intimidating. By learning what lenders assess when deciding whether to offer a loan, you can take actionable steps now toward ...

04/17/2026

Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped to 6.3% from 6.37% last week, and 15-year rates also eased, from 5.65% from 5.74% last week, Freddie Mac said. WASHINGTON — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate declined again this week, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers during what is typical...

04/16/2026

Higher material and energy costs are slowing momentum. In the South, including Florida, conditions held steady as incentives remain widely used. WASHINGTON – Builder sentiment fell sharply in April, but conditions in the South, including Florida, held steady even as higher interest rates, rising m...

04/15/2026

Single women now own far more homes than single men and lead in most U.S. metros, including fast-growing Florida markets where prices better match single incomes. NEW YORK — Single women continue to outpace single men in homeownership, even though they typically earn less and spend a larger share ...

04/14/2026

Sales in the South, including Florida, dipped 3.1% in March but remain up 2.2% year over year, NAR said. Inventory continues to limit the market’s pace nationwide. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales decreased by 3.6% month-over-month in March, according to the National Association of Realtors® Ex...

04/13/2026

What looks like a minor deck issue can turn into an expensive project, with hidden structural problems, labor and materials quickly driving up costs. NEW YORK – This column is about home improvement, specifically wooden decks. It is also a reminder, and perhaps a wake-up call, to homeowners and bu...