Daytona Beach home buying is competitive. Jockeying for position has some purchasers using a bold new tactic: personal letters sent to the seller of the home they want. Let's look at why this phenomenon exists –- and whether it's right for you. Daytona Beach Home Buying Becomes Personal Most real estate agents agree it's rare today for buyers […]
Daytona Beach Home Selling Issues – Buyer Beware
The Daytona Beach home selling arena can be an unsavory and downright scary place sometimes. Especially if you discover your home has issues that could have been avoided before you bought it. While most home sellers and their agents are respectable and above-board, there are those who aren't. Here are four problems some sellers often try […]
Tips for Daytona Beach Tax Returns
It's almost time for filing Daytona Beach tax returns and the IRS would like you to be aware of some changes before you file your 2015 returns. First, due to the Emancipation Day federal holiday in Washington, DC the filing deadline will be Monday, April 18th this year. When you do get ready to file, […]
Daytona Beach Homeowners Refinance for Cash
Daytona Beach homeowners are enjoying higher home values and are using their equity to take cash out of their properties by refinancing. Surprisingly, however, they are doing it conservatively –– more than any other time in recent history. A closer look reveals why that may be the case. "Take Only What You Need" – Daytona Beach […]
Daytona Beach Housing Outlook: Rents to Level Off
If you’re renting in the Daytona Beach housing market, now hear this: it isn’t easy to buy a house. It may be easier to stay put. That’s because home price gains are picking up, while rents are leveling off — despite the fact they’ve skyrocketed in recent years. Some economists predict that by the end of […]
New Daytona Beach Homes Bigger and Pricier
Daytona Beach homes recently built are more expansive and expensive. And when it comes to homes, American homeowners love their space and spaciousness. However, large sized homes come with larger price tags. As home become bigger they’re becoming less affordable for a bigger group of prospective buyers. Daytona Beach Homes: Big Houses, Big Prices In […]
Daytona Beach Economy Lags
Growth in the Daytona Beach economy was sluggish during the last quarter of 2015, contributing to the overall U.S. economy which ended with a 0.7% annual rate. Economists say the slowdown was due, in part, to cautious consumer spending, reduction in businesses making investments and stagnant exports to other parts of the world. Daytona Beach Economy: What's […]
Know These 3 Daytona Beach Home Buying Tips
Before you enter the Daytona Beach home buying market, there are three important pieces of the puzzle you should understand. What do you know about closing costs? How about your credit score? What you know will help you make the best decisions once you find the home you're ready to buy. Daytona Beach Home Buying: […]
Daytona Beach Home Buying: Get Educated
Daytona Beach home buying just got a little easier, thanks to home buyer education classes. For those receiving down payment assistance, a home buyer education course may be a requirement. Mortgage lenders may also require the course. The classes can be very informative for anyone thinking of buying a home. Take a Daytona Beach Home Buying […]
Daytona Beach Home Selling: Price Right to Sell Fast
Daytona Beach home selling needn’t be a lengthy process. Pricing your home correctly will help it will sell quickly and at a good return on your investment. The best method to use to establish a price is to look at recent sales of similar homes in your market. This research along with the expertise of a knowledgeable real […]
