"White Bricks" are Ideas to Consider when buying or selling a home
Five Inspiring Designs to Transform Your Kitchen Space
The upcoming season of change can mean many things: a new centerpiece for your floating island, a new mug for your morning coffee, or a new set of autumn-themed hand towels. Looking to take this change to the next level? How about a whole new, elevated kitchen space?We’ve got you covered with some i
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
This month, we invite you to join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and vibrant cultures of the Hispanic community. In this diverse collection of voices, we’ve had the privilege of hearing from individuals who share a common
Engel & Völkers Announces Expansion in Panama
The global luxury real estate brand continues expansion in Central America with its first shop opening in Panama City, Panama. Engel & Völkers announced its entrance in Panama today with its newest shop opening in Panama City. Ciara Caponi and her team will now operate as Engel & Völkers Panama, bec
What is a Backup Offer?
What is a Backup Offer? When a seller accepts an offer on their home, you may assume that they can no longer receive offers. However, other buyers can still make an offer, and the seller can accept what is known as a backup offer. Before you make or accept a backup offer, consult with your agent, an
Is Homeownership Right for You
Is Homeownership Right for You? Whether you’re interested in buying a home or you’ve just made the switch to homeowner, there are a lot of added responsibilities to prepare for. Even if you’ve made it to closing day and the brunt of the process is over, you’ll want to be prepared for everything that
Buying a New Home Evaluate Its Walk Score
Buying a New Home? Evaluate Its Walk Score When looking for the ideal home, it’s crucial to consider more than just the house itself. Other factors, such as access to good schools and low crime rates, can play just as big a role in whether a home is right for you. One such important one is the Walk
Should you get a Pre-Approval Letter
Should you get a Pre-Approval Letter? Yes! Before you embark on your home shopping journey, I would strongly advise you to get a mortgage pre-approval letter. This step is crucial in the homebuying process as it helps establish your budget and gives you a clearer understanding of what you can afford
Dodge the Lodge | 2023’s Best Ski Home
Premier mountain homes, sprinkled across the Americas’ most famous peaks, shine for their closely intertwined lifestyle—the luxuries of modern living within the beauty of the outdoors. Premier mountain homes, sprinkled across the Americas’ most famous peaks, shine for their closely intertwined lifes
The Orlando Market Recap
The Orlando Market Recap Orlando’s housing market, things are looking as stable as ever. In contrast to other cities, the housing market in Orlando is experiencing stability rather than a decrease in home prices. At the same time, there is a limited supply of homes, high employment rates, and an up
Private Residences | Explore Our Winter 2023 Issue
It’s ski season, which means it’s time for Engel & Völkers’ winter edition of private residences. It’s ski season, which means it’s time for Engel & Völkers’ winter edition of private residences.Each season, our real estate network from across the Americas brings together a curated collection of on-
Outlook - Fed Rate Increase
Outlook - Fed Rate Increases Will we have another rate increase this year? It appears that Wall Street economists have a strong belief that the Federal Reserve will implement a 25 basis point increase to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday. They view this as the last hike of this cycle. However
How to Save Thousands of Dollars when Buying a Home
How to Save Thousands of Dollars when Buying a Home Paying half of the monthly payment every two weeks instead of the full monthly payment can help a buyer save money on interest and pay off their 30-year loan earlier. This works by making 26 half payments in a year, equivalent to 13 full monthly pa
2023 Mid Year Outlook
2023 Mid Year Outlook The prospects for the U.S. housing market in the second half of the year will heavily depend on mortgage rates. Throughout the first half, elevated rates have stagnated the housing market, discouraging potential buyers and causing homeowners with mortgage rates below 3% to hesi
Hometown Heroes Housing Program
Hometown Heroes Housing Program - 2023 The Hometown Heroes Housing Program (HHHP) was established in 2022 with the purpose of offering down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers who qualify based on their income. The program aims to assist these individuals in purchasing a hom
May 2023
Central Florida Real Estate Market – May 2023 According to Lisa Hill, the President of Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association, as we near the midpoint of the year, home prices are continuing to reach record highs, and properties are spending less time on the market. While the real estate market exper
Mortgage Rates - May 2023
Mortgage Rates - May 2023 Mortgage applications for purchasing a home saw a decline of 4.8%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Compared with the same time one year ago, volume is down by 26%. Experts are attributing this decrease to higher mortgage rates and
April 2023
APRIL 2023 The Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association President, Lisa Hill, states that the April data shows a slight rise in inventory in Orlando as home sales slow down, reflecting that the spring selling period may be balancing out. Keep in mind, though, that median home prices are still increas
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