Elizabeth Kim Borges, Realtor x Realty Hub

05/22/2025

CONDO FOR RENT IN ORLANDO

See Condo 203N for rent at 5317 Curry Ford Rd in Orlando, FL from $1300 plus find other available Orlando condos. Apartments.com has 3D tours, HD videos, reviews and more researched data than all other rental sites.

05/22/2025

What is the 7% rule in real estate?

The top 7% are hustlers. If they don't know something, they'll learn it. If the heat is on, they'll put in the extra hours to make it happen. You don't have to know everything, everyone, have all the money, or talent, but if you'll apply those two principles, you'll do very well in real estate.

05/21/2025

Stable Mortgage Are Drawing Out Home Buyers!!

Moderating borrowing costs, along with a rise in For Sale signs, appear to be luring prospective buyers off the sidelines.

05/20/2025

Frameworks Act Would Break Down Barriers to Housing Development

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/commentary/housing-supply-frameworks-act-would-break-down-barriers-to-housing-development

NAR successfully secured its top five tax priorities in the draft bill, including an enhanced small business tax deduction, a strengthened state and local tax deduction, and protections for the mortgage interest deduction.

05/19/2025

First Draft of Tax Reform Bill "Very Positive" for

https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/first-draft-of-tax-reform-bill-very-positive-for-real-estate

04/30/2025

How AI Is Changing the Real Estate Industry

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/04/how-ai-changing-real-estate-industry

AI is transforming the real estate industry with faster processes and greater efficiency. It also presents risks, including legal, ethical and cybersecurity concerns.

04/30/2025

What You Need to Know About PACE Financing!

efficiency, energy, water conservation and storm prep

A basic knowledge of PACE financing can help realtors advise home buyers and home sellers about the benefits and conditions of this unique financing option..

04/28/2025

10 Towns In For : With 825 miles of accessible beaches, 175 state parks, and a spirited history that stretches back centuries, the Sunshine State is a paradise for those seeking postcard scenes.

Florida is a well-known destination for senior living as a result of its beautiful beaches and excellent healthcare, and these towns add safety to that list.

04/14/2025

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/13323-Susan-Dr-Hudson-FL-34667/46458564_zpid/

Msg me if interested. Real estate investors!! Hudson marine wants 375 dollars plus fuel to rent a 22 foot pontoon with a 90hp motor for 7.5 hours. I have a 22 foot tritoon with a 150hp that's worth close to 30,000 with the new upholstery. I would sell it for the 23,500 payoff if they bought the house. They could rent the house for 375 with the tritoon included. That's 11,250 a month. If it only rents 1 week a month costs should be covered. When the real estate market comes back they could sell the house for a 25% profit.

13323 Susan Dr, Hudson FL, is a Single Family home that contains 1136 sq ft and was built in 1978.It contains 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This home last sold for $185,000 in December 2019. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $383,700, which has decreased by $22,367 in the last 30 days.The Rent Ze...

04/05/2025

The intricacies of capital gains tax: exploring whether you had a capital gain, when it is taxed, how it is calculated, and what capital gains tax rates apply. Check out this comprehensive guide!

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/capital-gains-tax/604943/what-is-capital-gains-tax

It's important to understand how to identify taxable gains and calculate your capital gains tax.

04/03/2025

Housing market fundamentals

Supply and demand are the primary drivers of the housing market. When supply — the inventory of homes available for sale — is down, prices tend to go up. Conversely, when there is a glut of inventory on the market, buyers have many choices, and sales prices often drop as sellers compete.

Other factors that play into the outlook include the state of the job market, consumer sentiment, fiscal policy, interest rates and inflation.

While most economists agree that the U.S. economy is strong, the housing market faces headwinds. Some buyers are hesitant to commit to a long-term mortgage when rates are hovering around the 7% mark, so they’re postponing a purchase in the hope that rates will drop later this year or next year. That reduces the demand for homes.

Those who either purchased or refinanced during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic — back in 2020, when mortgage rates averaged 3.11%, or 2021, when they were 2.96%, according to LendingTree — are reluctant to sell and give up their low rates.

According to Redfin, homeowners are staying in their homes nearly twice as long as they did in 2005, a trend that’s driven largely by older adults planning to age in place.

And according to a Redfin survey released in January 2025, more than one-third of U.S. homeowners said they will never sell their home — further evidence of the constraints on the inventory of existing homes available for sale, and a factor that is likely to increase home prices further. Realtor.com forecasts that home sale prices will increase by 3.7% this year.

Despite the challenges, some positive signs are emerging. A Realtor.com monthly housing report released in January showed a promising change in seller activity, as the number of newly listed homes increased 37.5% month over month.

https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/housing-market-what-to-expect-the-rest-of-this-year

Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.