COVID-19 Personal Financial FAQ’s for Homebuyer’s

1. My company’s offices are closed, and I am having a hard time providing my final verification of employment within the 10 days prior to loan closing. FHA and RHS are allowing verbal verification of employment. Specifically, your employer can provide this by phone. RHS is also allowing email verification. If you cannot get either […]

We’re here for You! Virtually!

We have so many tools available like Facetime, Virtual Video home tours, E-signatures, and many more no contact options to keep our clients comfortable and safe during this climate! As agents and people our main goal has always been to help our community and lend a helping hand wherever possible. You can always count on […]

30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops Again, Down to 3.33%

“Rates dropped for the second week in a row due to “improvements in market liquidity and sentiment,” says Freddie Mac economist.” – FloridaRealtors.org MCLEAN, Va. – Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey for this week found declines for the second week in a row. This week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.33%, which is […]

How We Can Work with Clients During this Challenging Time!

  It is hard to say what our future will look like in real estate or for that matter anything in our world, post this pandemic. While there is a lot of “bad” to focus on, I am really trying to focus on any positives that may come out of this time.   I am certain […]

Fed Slashes Interest Rates Near Zero, Eases Lending Rules- Florida Realtors

“In addition to a full-percent interest rate cut, the Fed will take other stimulus steps, saying COVID-19 “weighs on economic activity and poses (economic) risks.” The move should benefit adjustable rate mortgages, credit cards and other short-term loans.” “The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage […]

Has the Single-Family Rental Market Peaked?- Florida Realtors

“ATTOM: The business of buying single-family homes to rent lost some steam after rents stopped increasing as fast as the purchase cost for those rental properties. “The business of buying single-family homes for rent has lost a little steam this year across the United States as rents aren’t rising quite as fast as prices for […]

January 2020 Market Report

      As I write this market report, I realize there are two very important aspects of how we are all evaluating the real estate market today.  Certainly the numbers from the most recent market report of January 2020 tell a story but also the recent stock market tumble in light of the corona […]

Come out in support of The Annual Delray Beach Home Tour!

Join us as we support the important work of The Achievement Center for Children and Families. Click Here for more Information about The Achievement Center for Children and Families. Now in its 19th year, the Delray Beach Home Tour draws hundreds of guests from all over South Florida and beyond for an exclusive tour through some […]