Pat Damato Zebrowski, Realtor

09/04/2021

STILL A SELLERS MARKET, BUT LESS BIDS COMING IN

Realtor.com got 18K more new listings in Aug. 2021 than it did in Aug. 2020 – and more were affordable, entry-level homes. Realtor.com’s economist says it’s still a seller’s market, but a well-priced home might get 3 bids now compared to the 10 it would have received in 2020.

08/27/2021

VICTORY ON EVICTION MORATORIUM

The US Supreme Court voted in a 6-3 ruling to give much needed relief to America's small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year now.
This decision brings to an end an unlawful policy that places financial hardship solely on the mom and pop housing providers who provide nearly half of all rental housing in America and it restores property rights in America.
No landlord wants to evict a tenant, it is always a last resort and reserved for the rarest cases. The best solution for all parties is rental assistance. Nearly $50 Billion of aid is now available to cover up to a-year-and-a-half of struggling tenants.
Every state has started a program to distribute the funds. Some states and local governments may still have their own eviction moratoria in place. estate agent Realtor & rentals

08/20/2021

WHAT'S NEXT FOR SMALL LANDLORDS? Realtor

Many smaller landlords are losing sleep, doing their own repairs, and some are even selling property, which could further dent the U.S.’s supply of affordable housing.

08/10/2021

BEFORE YOU SELL... SUGGESTED RENOVATIONS

What updates will make buyers swoon and perhaps offer more money? What updates waste money because buyers don’t really care? Sellers view Realtors as the experts.

08/10/2021

Canada to Reopen Border, What Should Florida Expect?

In a likely boost for Fla. tourism and real estate, the Canadian government will ease border rules in Aug. Fla. Policy and Budget official expects “a big jump in people.”

08/05/2021

Florida Has 2 of the 8 Most Resilient Communities in the Nation Martin County is 1 of the 2

Pensacola's Studer Community Institute, A nonprofit organization focused on improving the community's quality of life concluded:

A team of Martin County business leaders started the process with a community feedback contest that asked the citizens for their ideas on what is needed to make downtown the place to be. They offered $1,000 prize to be randomly drawn from all participants. They received over 300 responses, and the survey became the basis for the strategic plan. The ideas were incredibly clever and tied to the community's identity in a far better way than any outside planner could have. The Economic Council is committed in laying a solid foundation for smart, targeted improvements.

07/31/2021

IF DELIVERY PERSON FALLS ON MY PROPERTY, AM I RESPONSIBLE?

While it may be a random event, the owner owes a “duty of care” – he’s supposed to make sure there are no dangerous conditions that could injure someone on his property.

06/30/2021

HOME SALES AT A 15 YEAR HIGH AND RISING

The April Case-Shiller home price report found prices rising at their highest pace since 2005, and the forces pushing prices higher offer “little evidence of abating.”

06/18/2021

IT'S TIME TO BUY......MORTGAGE RATES DROP AGAIN

Inflation hasn’t pushed mortgage rates higher because the market believes it’s only temporary, says Freddie Mac chief economist.

06/11/2021

WATERFRONT ADVANTAGES

Buyers care about a home’s flood risk more than they once did, but it doesn’t override the appeal of a beachfront or lakefront view. According to a study, high flood-risk homes sold for a record 13.6% premium in 2021’s first quarter, up from 1Q 2020’s 10.1% and 1Q 2019’s 7.2%.

05/21/2021

SELLER WANTS MORE $$$$$$$$

Most sellers list for personal reasons, but a survey found that 1 in 4 (24%) who plan to list within the next 12 months are doing it because of the profit potential, with 53% expecting to get their asking price and 24% anticipating more. And 25% expect to have an offer within one week.

05/21/2021

MORTGAGE RATES ARE RISING

For the first time since April, average rates for a 30-year loan hit 3%, up from last week’s 2.94%, due in part to an increased concern over inflation.