Most real estate on the market is comprised of homes listed by real estate professionals. In addition, some properties may be available for sale directly by the owner. FSBO is the industry acronym for “For Sale By Owner.” One of the common misconceptions with Daytona Beach FSBO properties – or FSBOs – is the myth […]
Daytona Beach Outside Home Improvements: Enhancing Curb Appeal
Some of the most important Daytona Beach outside home improvements can also be the least expensive – and can put your home’s “best foot forward.” When it comes to giving your home a boost in curb appeal, here are nine ideas to improve its exterior. Cut the grass and tend to the lawn area. For […]
Lowering Your Overall Daytona Beach Insurance Costs
Daytona Beach insurance costs aren't cheap. The average U.S. homeowner pays $952 for insurance on their home. While it’s not a budget-breaker, we all would like to pay less. Here are a few helpful strategies and tips that not only better protect your home from loss, but can help save you money, too. First, it’s […]
The Daytona Beach Economic Market: Bubble Talk Double-Talk
The Daytona Beach economic market has been battling the notion for some time now that the U.S. is headed for another housing bubble. A repeat of the recession and housing crisis from less than a decade ago is unlikely at best. Yet, there are those that have warned of another housing meltdown like the one that occurred […]
Daytona Beach Home Buying Tips for Renters
Here are a few Daytona Beach home buying tips for renters to consider if you're ready to take the big step toward home ownership. In addition to the basics like saving up for a down payment and deciding on a housing budget, there are other important considerations to address. Renters have become accustomed to paying […]
Daytona Beach Tax Deductions: Don’t Forget These Four
Even though the Daytona Beach tax season has come and gone for most filers, “extension season” is here until October 17th. If you’re a homeowner and you filed an extension back in April, you’ll want to make sure you take advantage of some important Daytona Beach tax deductions that can reduce your income tax liability […]
Daytona Beach Home Inspections: Four Areas of Concern
When you hire a Daytona Beach home inspections specialist, there are often problems that even the most knowledgeable and experienced home inspectors can’t always see. While trained professional inspectors can notice wood rot, spot weak places on a home’s roof or locate cracks in a foundation, there are some areas that can go undetected. While […]
Daytona Beach Mortgages – What Will Slightly Higher Rates Mean?
Interest rates recently rose slightly, raising the question of what affect they will have on Daytona Beach mortgages. Rates increased for the first time in more than two months, creating a sell-off in the U.S. Treasury bond market. Mortgage interest rates have traditionally been tied loosely to the 10-year Treasury bond yield. While the increase in […]
Is There a Daytona Beach Housing Bubble Looming?
Among several housing-related stories making the news around here locally asks the question, Is there a Daytona Beach housing bubble in our future? Before we can attempt to answer the question, let’s define what is meant by a “housing bubble.” What exactly is a "Housing Bubble?" A “housing bubble” is an increase in housing prices fueled […]
Avoid These 5 Daytona Beach Home Selling Mistakes
So, you entered the Daytona Beach home selling market. And, so far your house is still unsold. There could be several reasons your home hasn't sold yet. Perhaps the economy isn't right for your prospective purchaser. Maybe your home doesn't have enough curb appeal. Maybe it's just plain bad luck that the right buyer hasn't […]
