In today’s super competitive real estate market, buyers need to prepare to be as competitive as possible. Getting all your ducks in a row in advance so you can offer a quick closing with acceptable terms is a great way to do just that. Time spent tracking down financials and other documents can be a costly financial mistake made during your home’s offer period that can add time and frustration to Continue Reading
What Does a Dream Home Look Like in Retirement? Advice From Your Real Estate Brokerage
You’ve made it! You’re retiring and finally ready to move and find your own slice of retirement real estate. At Personal Realty Advisers, we’re fortunate to work with many retirees: individuals and couples who are making a major life change—often looking to trade an old home for a new one. One would think that working with “retirees” would be easy—a one-size-fits-all approach—but our 60+ Continue Reading
Cash Real Estate Sales Are Skyrocketing: Should You Consider Paying Cash For Your Next Home?
To say that today’s current real estate market is wild is an understatement. Homes are being sold as soon as they go on the market, often for cash and often above the asking price. This is especially true in the vacation real estate and retirement real estate markets. But why have cash sales boomed in our current market? Even if you have the cash available to purchase a home, is it prudent to Continue Reading
Should I Buy Now or Wait: Advice from a Tampa Bay Real Estate Broker
We’ve heard from several clients and friends recently who said they are going to wait to buy their next (or first) Tampa Bay home. They have seen or heard recent news headlines that predict a cooled down market with better opportunities for buyers. Frustrated with the current market and being outbid several times, they are postponing their real estate dreams and resigning themselves Continue Reading
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Housing Bubble? Tampa-St. Petersburg Housing Market
One of our clients has been eager to buy his first dream home near downtown St. Petersburg, but one of his hesitations that brings him back from the buying table is a fear of the “housing bubble.” He’s not alone: two-thirds of homeowners share his concern about a crash according to the Modern Homebuyer Survey by ValueInsured. Our client, like many others, has read or heard Continue Reading
