The Daytona Beach real estate outlook these days is a combination of good and bad. The good is that home prices have been rising nationwide for 53 consecutive months – nearly 4 1/2 years! The increases have floated millions of borrowers previously underwater on their mortgages to the safe surface where they can finally catch their […]
Daytona Beach Home Inspection Facts and Myths
Daytona Beach home inspection facts will always be a topic of discussion in real estate circles. Home inspections are likely to remain in steady demand as the real estate market is expected to continue to be relatively good in 2017. Home inspections are, of course, a valuable tool in assisting buyers in making informed, educated […]
Daytona Beach Real Estate Trends: A Look at New Home Building
In examining Daytona Beach real estate trends, at first glance some statistics are difficult to understand. For example, when it comes to homebuilder confidence in the December report recently released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) the number reflects the highest confidence level since 2005 – a period of 11 years! In addition, […]
Daytona Beach Mortgage Outlook: Are Rates Going to Rise?
The Daytona Beach mortgage outlook is expected to include higher interest rates for 2017. The Federal Reserve’s recent short-term interest rate hike was both highly anticipated and expectedly minimal. And, while the fed funds interest rate has little direct correlation to longer-term mortgage interest rates, there has been – and may continue to be – a […]
Daytona Beach Insurance News Not Affected by Technology
In Daytona Beach insurance news, it's no secret Americans have bought and continue to buy millions of household security cameras and home smoke detectors connected to in-home Wi-Fi networks. However, so far, insurance carriers aren't convinced the technology will improve home safety. Despite the devices designed to prevent billions of dollars in home damage and loss, the […]
Necessary Steps to Sell Daytona Beach Homes Quickly
If you’ve looked at listings of Daytona Beach homes for sale, no doubt you’ve seen a variety of homes on the market – some that have been prepped for sale and others that probably shouldn’t be listed yet. Ultimately, how your home is presented for sale will determine whether it will sell in a timely […]
3 Daytona Beach Homebuying Mistakes You Need to Avoid
There are a number of Daytona Beach homebuying mistakes that need to be avoided. Let's look at three very important tips that will help you avoid common pitfalls associated with buying your first home. Anticipating your needs will go a long way in assisting you in the process you're about to undertake. In addition, it […]
Five Daytona Beach Home Improvement Trends to Consider
Daytona Beach home improvement trends are slow to catch on – especially compared to the world of clothing and fashion design, where trends come and go with the seasons. In the interior design business trends often change annually. Let's look at five home improvement trends worth keeping an eye on. Solar Roofing While solar improvements have been around […]
Rising Mortgage Rates Could Hurt Daytona Beach Housing
The Daytona Beach housing and economic outlook for 2017 seems to be filled with nagging questions about how gradually increasing interest rates may affect the continued improvement of the housing market. While interest rates have edged slightly upward in the last several weeks – most notably in response to the stock market's post-election gain – home […]
Daytona Beach Home Selling Strategies During Winter
Selling your home in winter can be one of the most successful Daytona Beach home selling strategies you can employ. Recent data provided by Redfin confirms listing your home during the winter can actually mean a faster sale and a higher price. One main reason is there are fewer homes on the market during the winter months, […]