State of the Market Overall sales fell 5.8% from March to April. There were 2,766 sales in April, down from 2,936 sales in March. Overall sales in April 2023 were 27.2% lower than April 2022 when there were 3,800 sales. Inventory rose 1.9% – from 5,052 homes in March to 5,148 homes in April. Inve
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05/18/2023
You have decided to sell your home, and dream of it immediately becoming a highly desired property with a bidding war that drives up your asking price and closing in thirty days dance in your head. Dream on! These seven tips can help bring you back to earth: While you love your home, not everyon
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05/16/2023
As exciting as it is to be relocating to a new home or new city, very few actually look forward to the “moving” part! It can be as expensive as you choose, but as a new homeowner, the budget is always on your mind. Check out these ways you can cut costs when it comes time to move: Before you put
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04/25/2023
It is time for favorite summer pastimes: grilling, dining al fresco, or relaxing in a hammock, and many homeowners realize they would better enjoy them if they had a patio or deck. Outdoor spaces can be an extension of our indoor living space, so if you are considering adding either a deck or pat
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04/18/2023
Energy audits are becoming more common among homeowners as a way to save money on energy costs as well as check their carbon footprint. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, an energy audit is a process to “assess how much energy a home consumes and evaluate measures to make the home
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04/04/2023
While Americans’ attitudes declined a bit in Jan., a monthly UF study of Floridians found a 1.4-point increase overall with an uptick in expectations for the future. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In January, consumer sentiment among Floridians increased 1.4 points to 65.4 from December’s revised figure of
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03/30/2023
State of the Market Overall sales rose 33.8% from January to February. There were 2,240 sales in February and 1,674 sales in January. Overall sales in February 2023 were 30.0% lower than February 2022 when there were 3,198 sales. Inventory dropped from 6,115 homes in January to 5,555 homes in Feb
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03/16/2023
Virtually everyone does laundry, but does everyone do it well? With so many different washers and products available it is natural to assume that the machine and detergent will take care of everything, but that is not always the case. Get your clothes their cleanest with this guide: Adding too m
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03/10/2023
Inflation slowed and the stock market climbed in the first six weeks of 2023, but then it stopped. A soft landing seemed possible; now recession fears are back. WASHINGTON (AP) – Maybe it was just too good to be true. For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to
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03/09/2023
Buyers who wait for more inventory, lower interest rates or something else may never own a home. And given history, 2023 is a pretty good year to commit. McDONOUGH, Ga. – Mortgage rates are finally falling across the fruited plains, with rates in the 5.6% range for a 30-year fixed mortgage not un
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03/03/2023
