Buyers

NoMad Hits Wynwood With First Condo Offering

The NoMad Residences Wynwood, the first residential design from the global hospitality icon NoMad Hotels and its parent company, Sydell Group, has been unveiled by Florida’s renowned developer, Related Group, and Manhattan-based developer Tricap. NoMad Hotels have captivated the imagination of world travelers with their intelligently built properties, which are based on the concept of «creating an elegantly lived life.»…

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Real estate industry to kick it into high gear, as Miami joins F1’s circuit

Car-branded projects including Aston Martin and Bentley Residences aim to appeal to high-end crowd Formula One’s plan to race in Miami starting next year has developers and brokers ready to kick their marketing efforts into high gear to appeal to the fast-driving crowd. Efforts to bring the elite race to Miami culminated this month with a city vote that clinched…

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Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The lender will check out your personal finances and issue you a letter…

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Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more specifically, if you’re a real estate economist mortgage rates, because you will always invariably be wrong.” Coming into this year, most…

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The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You

Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is totally different today. For example, Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, tweeted just last week on this issue: “. .…

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Why Everyone Is Talking About NFTs

Non-fungible tokens are unique digital properties that use blockchain technology. Our FAQ will help you understand what all the buzz is about. To many, the concept of an NFT is an enigma. Are they an investment? Collectible? Pricey fad? Scam? The answer: probably all of the above.  Non-fungible tokens take many forms. The most common NFTs to date are two-dimensional…

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Are You Wondering if This Is the Year To Buy a Home?

Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If you’re a renter, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at least once, and it’s likely because you’ve faced an increase in your monthly housing costs over time. After all, according to Census data, rents have risen consistently for decades. To make an informed…

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Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the inspection contingency (which gives buyers essential information on a home’s condition) directly impact the transaction. Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar…

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