Lesley Butts, Realtor - JPAR City and Beach

05/09/2024

The True Military Relocation and Clay County Florida Real Estate Experts. With the growth of Jacksonville, our successful Team is leading the Home Sales Mark...

03/15/2023

An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.

A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone who can provide clarity like that is critical right now.

Unfortunately, when information in the media isn’t clear, it can generate a lot of fear and uncertainty in the market. As Jason Lewris, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at Parcl, says:

“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt.”
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Buying a home is a big...

The housing market has been going through shifts lately.

03/13/2023

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home.

Bankrate explains it like this:

“Home equity is the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake in the property as opposed to the lender’s. In practical terms, home equity is the appraised value of your home minus any outstanding mortgage and loan balances.”

>>Majority of Americans Have a Large Amount of Equity
If you’ve owned your home for a while, you’ve likely built up some equity – and you may not even realize how much. Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and ATTOM, the majority of Americans have a substantial amount of equity right now.

And having such large amounts of equity is a benefit to homeowners in...

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. 

03/13/2023

Today’s housing market is very different from the housing bust in 2008. Back then, there were a lot of distressed sales that led to a major drop in home prices. That’s not happening now. Want to learn more about the current market and how it’s different from 2008? Reach out to me today.

03/12/2023

When thinking about where you’ll go after you sell your house, consider the benefits of both newly built homes as well as existing ones. Let’s chat today about the options in our market and what’s right for you.

03/12/2023

Owning a home is a major way to build wealth. That’s why housing makes up a critical piece of someone’s net worth. DM me to talk about the value of investing in homeownership today.

03/10/2023

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsIf you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider.Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation.

03/10/2023

4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Are you planning to buy a home this spring? When you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer.

>>1. Lean on a Real Estate Professional

Rely on an agent who can support your goals. Agents are local market experts. They know what’s worked for other buyers in your area and what sellers may be looking for in an offer. It may seem simple, but catering to what a seller needs can help your offer stand out.

>> 2. Know Your Budget
Understanding your budget is especially important right now. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. It helps you be more financially confident, and it shows sellers you’re serious. That can give you a competitive edge.

>>3. Think Through Everything Before Making an Offer
Today’s market...

Are you planning to buy a home this spring?