Author: dcardiff

Tasks for New Homeowners

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There’s not much excitement quite like that of purchasing your first home! Picking up those keys and signing on the dotted lines brings a whole new spectrum of challenges, and this is your opportunity to stay organized and plan for the future while you make the house your home. Here are eight great tips, whether … Continued

Buyer Purchasing Power Continues to Improve

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Do you know how much purchasing power you possess? During the last months, mortgage interest rates have reacted to favorable economic news and are now considerably lower than last October’s painfully high numbers. This adds up to additional purchasing power for you!! How? You can now afford MORE house for your money! For example, homebuyers … Continued

What The Recent Rate Cuts Mean For Homebuyers In Lakeland

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Every cloud, as they say, has a silver lining – even if that silver lining is a bit tarnished. One good thing to come out of the coronavirus pandemic for homebuyers and homeowners who want to refinance is the recent rate cuts. “The Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates by 1.5 percentage points in less … Continued

Adapting to Working From Home

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Well here we are. Thirty days into self isolation, social distancing, and working from home. Brick and mortar offices have closed up their doors and some employees are fortunate enough to be working from home. For some, this is a new experience. While others have worked from home for many years. I have always maintained … Continued

What Will Happen to Interest Rates in 2020 for Lakeland Home Buyers?

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This is certainly a time of uncertainty as both personal and economic life have suffered major upheavals and uncertainty. But a couple of things remain pretty certain throughout all this. The stock market is as volatile as ever with its recent dramatic fall. And interest rates look to remain low, which is good news for … Continued

2020 Outlook: A Real Estate Market Forecast

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2020 Outlook: Real Estate Market Forecast We’re in the midst of the longest economic expansion in U.S. history, and economists think there’s still room to grow! A recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics found that experts believe the U.S. economy will remain positive throughout 2020. Still, given that recessions are a natural … Continued

How To Sell Your House During The Holidays in Lakeland

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 The holiday season, which is basically November through January, is highly debated as one the best or worst times to try to sell your house in Lakeland. Perhaps you think it’s better to wait until the New Year or spring to sell your home. Of course, choosing a time to sell your home is a … Continued