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Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home
prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some
buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door
faster: square footage.

Discover key February 2025 real estate trends in Miami-Dade and Broward
Counties. Condo and single-family home market reports with pricing,
inventory, and expert insights from The Listing Team at RESF.

First impressions matter, especially in real estate. It’s particularly
crucial in spring, which is considered the busiest selling period in many
housing markets. Many potential buyers start looking for homes, and your
goal is to entice them on the outside so they’d be willing to look on the
inside. When buyers pull up to your home’s curb or see photos of your home
online, you want them to be excited by what they see, so your home’s
exterior needs to look as welcoming and inviting as possible.

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising
this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the
housing market if we do go into a recession.

Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were
one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and
mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it
really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford.

Florida’s real estate market is a goldmine for investors—but only if you
know where to look and how to act fast. From Miami’s luxury condos to
Tampa’s booming rental markets, opportunities abound, but competition is
fierce, and pitfalls like overpaying or missing due diligence can cost you
dearly.

Read this post to learn how to boost your home’s curb appeal and attract
buyers with upgrades such as landscaping and a fresh coat of paint.

Nationally, the housing market has shifted over the last year. There are
more homes for sale, price growth is moderating, and homes aren’t selling
as fast. Do you want to know how our market compares? Let’s connect.

At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.
There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are
taking a little longer to sell. Do you want to know how our area compares?
Let’s connect so we can go over what’s happening locally and what this
means for you.

If you’re a homeowner digging into their backyard, you need to call utility
locators first. Learn why it’s important and how to do it for your next
project.