Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject. In the most recent Apartment Rent Report, RentCafe explains how rents have continued to increase…

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62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a home in today’s market: “More than 6 in 10 (62%) Americans believe you must put at least 20% down in order to purchase a home.”…

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Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate? Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a strategic shopping agenda, determining exactly when to arrive at each store, and capturing a wish list of discounted must-have items to purchase. But what…

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Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 57% believe the next recession will be as bad or worse than 2008. 55% said they would cancel plans to move if a…

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Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase…and are in the market right now. More…

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5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,”and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting. When you’re in the middle of your real…

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With the deluge of rain we have had lately in the Tampa Bay area, we’ve all been feeling the dreaded sting a little more than usual. Here’s how you can help… 1. Get rid of stagnant water. Make sure there’s no standing water anywhere — on toys left out on the lawn, plates under your…

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Garages are a huge selling point and even a must for a lot of buyers, but oftentimes it’s the “forgotten” space of a home. When a homeowner is preparing their home for sale or wants to do renovations the garage is usually left untouched. However, it can be one of the most inexpensive home improvements that will turn the cluttered dumping ground…

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The 145th Kentucky Derby – “The Greatest Two Minutes In Sports” The Kentucky Derby is a stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, staged yearly in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race currently covers one and one-quarter miles (2.012 km) at Churchill Downs; colts and geldings…

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11901 4th Street N #1208, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 2 Bedrooms  |  1 Bathroom  |  927 Total Ft²  Clubhouse  |  Fitness Center  | Heated Pool & Spa  |  3 Dog Parks  |  Resident Car Wash https://davidchrist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/808929ae-0fbe-442b-afa4-773288f249db.mp4 Beautifully updated condo, featuring granite, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, and open concept design. Low monthly maintenance fee, great…

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IF YOU’RE READY TO BUY A HOME, HERE ARE 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER FIRST   Some say the generation is entitled; some say they’re lazy. They’re also known to be tech-savvy, educated individuals. Who are they? They’re millennials and they’re a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the world today. As far…

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The beloved TV home of The Brady Bunch has come to market after almost 50 years From the MLS: This iconic residence is reportedly the 2nd most photographed home in the United States after the White House. Featuring perfectly preserved 1970’s decor, it boasts one of the largest lots in the neighborhood– over 12,500sqft. Enormous,…

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