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Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process,
you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that
could affect your mortgage application. Here are a few tips.

Upgrade to a smarter lifestyle with energy-efficient smart home technology.
Save resources, reduce bills, and simplify your routine for a sustainable
future.

Make wiser decisions when buying a home, particularly in coastal Florida
areas by learning how environmental factors and liners can impact
valuations.

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for
the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers
are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted
as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but
they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.

Durable and eco-friendly materials are transforming commercial landscaping.
See how new trends are shaping outdoor spaces and sustainable design this
year.

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.