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FHFA: U.S. 2Q Prices Up 17.7% – But Over 26% in Fla.

Of 100 metros tracked by government-backed mortgages, 8 Fla. cities hold top-11 spots, with Sarasota-Bradenton (up 36.5%) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers (36.0%) at the top. By Kerry Smith WASHINGTON – It’s hard to underestimate the strength of Florida’s current home price increases in the second quarter of 2022 based on the Federal Housing Finance Agency […]

Real Estate Investing: 8 Things to Avoid

Real estate often make a great investment but investors expect a return on that investment. Seemingly attractive investments can sometimes have problems. By Stephen Kurtzahn NEW YORK – In the early part of the 20th Century, American humorist Will Rogers was quoted as saying, “Buy land. They ain’t making any more of the stuff.” Real […]

Average Interest Rates throughout the years: 1970’s to 2022 | Debbie Dawson Realtor®

This is a very interesting timeline of the average interest rates throughout the years from 1970’s to 2022. 1971 – 7.5% 1974 – 9.19% 1979 – 11.2% 1981 – 16.63% 1990 – 10.13% 1994 – 6.94% 2000 – 8.05% 2003 – 5.8% 2009 – 5.04% 2010 – 4.69% 2012 – 3.5% 2014 – 4.17% 2015 […]

Average Weekly Mortgage Rates Soar Past 4.5% | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

Mortgage rates soar – At 4.67%, this week’s average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is up from last week’s 4.42% and notably higher than 3.18% one year ago. March 30, 2022 — WASHINGTON (AP) – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose again this week as the key 30-year loan rate vaulted over 4.5% and […]

WHAT IS AN ESCALATION CLAUSE? | Debbie Dawson REALTOR®

An escalation clause can help homebuyers win bidding wars – especially in a seller’s market. A low inventory of homes for sale in the U.S. right now means that buyers are getting creative when shopping for their dream home. In a competitive seller’s market, one popular strategy to help win a bidding war – when […]

Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1st | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1st. The property on which you wish to apply for Homestead Exemption must be your primary place of residence on January 1 of the year for which you are making an application. The Pasco County Property Appraiser‘s office is now accepting applications for Homestead Exemption online. Homestead Exemption Filing […]

LOVE OR LUST? HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEXT HOME | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

Love or lust? How to choose your next home. Ever fallen in love with a house way over budget? Or had a crush on a house that’s too far from work? Danielle Edwards, a fellow RE/MAX agent offers helpful advice to keep buyers on track during the homebuying process. Eager to get into a new […]

4 QUESTIONS TO ASK A LISTING AGENT | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

4 questions to ask a listing agent. Selling a home can be an emotional process, but having the right agent helping can make a huge difference. Knowing their experience, marketing plans and areas of expertise can help seal the deal. A skilled real estate agent can guide you through one of the largest financial transactions […]

IT’S OFFICIAL: 2021 WAS THE BUSIEST HOME-BUYING YEAR IN RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT HISTORY | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

National Housing Report – It’s official: 2021 was the busiest home-buying year in RE/MAX National Housing Report History. The year finished with nearly 10% more home sales than the previous record year of 2020 The data is in and strong December home sales crowned 2021 as the busiest year for homebuying in the 14-year history […]

Welcome to the Community of Longleaf, FL | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

The community of Longleaf, FL is a neighborhood in New Port Richey offering mostly midsize homes. This community dates back to 2001 and has continued to develop over the years. There are lovely neo-traditional style single family homes along with spacious two-story townhomes with garages. Some of the neighborhoods with in Longleaf have their own […]