When it comes to Daytona Beach home improvement ideas, the list of potential projects can get lengthy – and expensive. If you’re like most homeowners, you’re probably only interested in those improvements that won’t cost much money and that can pay for themselves or add to your home’s value. Usually, the key to keeping the […]
Daytona Beach Economy and Housing: Future Trends to Watch
The Daytona Beach economy and housing, of course, is a subset of the national economy and housing market. As such, it’s important to keep abreast of recent changes and future trends in the economy – and how they will ultimately affect the overall housing market. Let’s examine five areas of interest in the economy and what we […]
Daytona Beach Flood Insurance: Could it Happen to You?
If you’re like most people, the only time you think about Daytona Beach flood insurance coverage is when a natural disaster occurs someplace else – to somebody else. While it’s only natural to have an “out of sight, out of mind” philosophy regarding your insurance coverage, recent events in Louisiana are enough to make us […]
Don’t Overprice Daytona Beach Single Family Homes
For illustration, let’s compare two Daytona Beach single family homes for sale in the market. We’ll assume they’re comparable in all the pertinent ways. They’re the same size, the same style and the same age. They’re even located in the same neighborhood. The only difference is in the asking price. Home A is listed at $279,900 and […]
Hidden Costs – A First-Time Daytona Beach Home Buying Tip
Here's an important Daytona Beach home buying tip. A home search can often be fraught with unexpected costs – not only for first-time buyers, but even for the most seasoned home purchasers. If you’re in the process of looking for your first home, there are a few things you should know to keep hidden or surprise costs […]
5 Ways Technology Affects the Daytona Beach Mortgage Business
Technology and the digital age has certainly made an impact on the Daytona Beach mortgage business. While roughly 90% of prospective homeowners search online for a home, less than 10% of mortgage lenders offer a comprehensive digital mortgage experience. Now, mortgage lenders are starting to enter the 21st Century by gradually reinventing the mortgage process. […]
Daytona Beach Real Estate News May Affect Luxury Home Prices
The latest Daytona Beach real estate news indicates recent employment gains could improve the price recovery of luxury homes on the market. During the first quarter of 2016, unexpected stock market volatility caused a decrease in luxury home values. Prices were able to recover slightly during the second quarter with an increase of nearly 1%, […]
Daytona Beach Home Selling Tips: Do This First
Among the various Daytona Beach home selling tips are the usual recommendations such as decluttering your home, cleaning the carpets, sprucing up the landscaping and perhaps doing a little painting. While those are certainly good suggestions designed to maximize the curb appeal and presentation of your home to prospective buyers, here’s another important “to do” […]
The Importance of a Daytona Beach Home Inspection
A Daytona Beach home inspection isn’t just a good idea. It’s imperative if you’re contemplating buying a starter home or “fixer-upper.” Before you buy any house – regardless of its age, size or condition – select a qualified home inspector to thoroughly inspect it and provide you with a complete report. Here are a few areas in your prospective home […]
Beware of Financial Fraud in Daytona Beach’s Economy
Hardly a day goes by without Daytona Beach's economy being adversely affected by financial fraud. The reported fraudulent activity ranges from hackers being able to access a business’ computer network to various types of identity theft. Despite new chip-enabled credit cards and the general heightened awareness of phishing scams, hackers are becoming much more sophisticated […]
