Ozzie Leandri Real Estate Agent

05/01/2019

Census Bureau: Florida top U.S. state for in-migration!

Florida had the most domestic in-movers, with 566,476 people moving from another state within the past year. The states with the next highest in-migration flows are Texas with 524,511 and California with 523,131.

New York lost the most residents to Florida, with 63,722 ex-New Yorkers become new Floridians. The second-highest contributor was Georgia with 38,800 in-movers.

In 2018, 10.1 percent of people (about 32.4 million) in the United States moved.

04/21/2019

Outdoor season is back!!

'Like' if you prefer to be outside in the Spring-time🌻

04/09/2019

Responsible buyers with low credit get new options!

Here's some good news for anyone whose credit scores aren't quite as high as they'd like them to be: Three new financial tools have come to market – or soon will be available – that could give your scores a shot of adrenaline when you need it most.

All three tools come from well-established players: FICO, Experian, and CreditXpert.

04/03/2019

Mortgage rates post biggest drop in a decade!!

Purchasing a home just became a lot cheaper, thanks mostly to the Federal Reserve's decision last week to put its interest rate hikes on hold for now.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said that the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage plunged to 4.06, down from 4.28 percent last week. That's the steepest weekly drop in a decade.

03/18/2019

Florida homes spark almost 1 in 10 mortgage requests

Florida ranked as the No. 1 place for buyers, according to a recent Lending Tree survey. Out of all mortgage requests made during the study, 9.1 percent were for homes in Florida, and moving companies that worked with out-of-state home-buyers reported that 12.4 percent of all requested destinations were in Florida. Builder magazine calls Florida's growth "explosive."

02/24/2019

The housing climate is beginning to shift in buyers' favor. But there's still a chance to sell your home and cash in for top dollar—if you move quickly.

03/02/2018

Stop by on March 4th from 12 pm-3pm to check out this property. If you’re looking to buy, this is an open house you don’t want to miss!

03/02/2018

Many first time home buyers often make these mistakes, learn what they are and don't do what they do.

Getting a mortgage is the most treacherous part of the home-buying process for many people. Here's what can go wrong.

03/01/2018

These smart kitchen gadgets are mind-blowing! You'll want number 4!

We live in a world where technology is making our lives better all the time, especially in our homes. Smart kitchen gadgets are proven to save time during the daily grind and make cooking easier. Here are 6 smart home gadgets that will improve your time spent in the kitchen. Espresso Maker with Blue...

02/28/2018

Expenses add up quickly during a home renovation. Make sure you're prepared with these tips!

Tips for staying on track, without delays or a ton of expected costs.