ABrooks Realty

05/25/2023

Mortgages rules - it's time to rethink them!! Read on ...

https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/mortgage-rules-you-should-break/

In this volatile housing market, it's safe to say many of those traditional mortgage rules we've all heard do not apply anymore.

05/24/2023

More than 1/4 of buyers are first-time buyers. Will you be one of them this year?

05/24/2023

Pros and cons - list or wait??!?!? Read on...

https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/should-i-sell-my-house-now-reasons-to-list-times-to-wait

There are excellent reasons to sell a home now—and reasons to wait. Here's how to decide whether it’s worth it to you.

05/23/2023

Sales are down from last year, yes - but up from last month - this is the move we've been waiting for? Read on ...

https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/miami-real-estate-news/real-estate-news-miami-home-sales-data-march-2023-miami-condo-sales-data-march-2023-miami-association-of-realtors-march-2023-housing-report-13641.php

The Miami Association of Realtors is reporting this week that greater Miami area total residential sales decreased 36.2% year-over-year in March 2023, from a high of 3,939 total transactions in March 2022 to 2,513 in March 2023.

05/22/2023

Timing is everything. It might be time to adjust your expectations if you're ready to buy a home and not finding what you’re looking for. Is your number of bedrooms set in stone? Do you need a pool? Some things you can budge on, and some you can't. Let me know if any of your "must haves" have changed.

05/21/2023

Inflation easing, but very slowly - pay attention to this!! Read on ...

https://apnews.com/article/inflation-prices-economy-interest-rates-recession-8de81ae4cf70ef3357af830c624ceb7d?distinct_id=ggTQaKbOSM

Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, a sign that further declines in inflation are likely to be slow and bumpy. Prices increased 0.4% from March to April, up from a 0.1% rise from February to March. Compared with a year earlier,....

05/20/2023

While these two terms sound interchangeable, they are very different. Understanding the differences and when to complete each step is essential but can also be confusing. But don't fret; I can help you every step of the way. I'm only a message away!

05/19/2023

Mortgage terms can be straightforward, like fixed-rate mortgages, but sometimes they can be trickier. I can't stress enough how helpful it is to work with a loan officer who knows their stuff. And I just so happen to work with the best. Remember, when I'm your agent, my connections are your connections.

05/19/2023

Quiet luxury? Interior design trends for your living room - Read on...

https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/living-room-design-ideas-quiet-luxury-trend/

Characterized by a minimalist, quality-over-quantity ethos, quiet luxury is all about embracing timeless designs with a strong point of view.

05/18/2023

Best time to sell? When your neighbors are not!! Read on...

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2023/05/11/the-best-time-to-sell-your-house-is-when-others-arent-selling

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low.

05/18/2023

Mortgage tactics to save you money !! Read on...

https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/surprising-ways-homebuyers-can-outsmart-todays-high-mortgage-rates

With mortgage rates and homes prices still too high for many homebuyers, here are several ideas that might help you get your foot in the homeownership door.

05/17/2023

Home values are back to the increasing side! Keep a close eye on them - when you ready to sell.