Friday, June 10, 2016

Men are making more money off their homes than women

The gender pay gap is following women home from the office.
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Real estate: number of flips, profit from them falls

Bucking a national trend, the number of flips, and the profits and return on investment for flippers, fell during the first quarter in Southwest Florida, a new report says.
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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Mortgage applications drop 4.1% over Fed rate uncertainty

Despite strong buyer demand in the housing market, mortgage applications decreased 4.1 percent last week from the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Friday, May 20, 2016

THE MOST VALUABLE PIECE OF FURNITURE YOU CAN FIND IN A THRIFT STORE IS...

Anyone who's a regular thrifter or antique shopper knows that thrift stores are usually packed floor-to-ceiling with treasures that are just waiting to find a new home. But how do you know what's worth purchasing and what isn't?
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Real estate market recap: May 2-6, 2016

The big news in real estate markets, recapped for your convenience
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Warren Buffett: There Is No Bubble in Real Estate

Warren Buffett says now is a good time to buy a house, though not as good as it was four years ago. Still, Buffett says he thinks the chances of housing prices collapsing are very low.
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Real Estate Briefs

Real estate briefs
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Lee/Collier County Florida area home prices have SKYROCKETED

Lee/Collier County Florida area home prices have SKYROCKETED Find out your home value here too for FREE
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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Mortgage Rates Are Plummeting, and Here's Why You Should Care as an Investor

Here's your strategy to take advantage of today's dropping interest rates.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Home Renovation Without Aggravation

Think 2016 might finally be the year to tackle that big home renovation project you’ve been putting off? Welcome to the club. Fueled largely by the rebounding housing market, home improvement spending is projected to reach $155 billion this year, surpassing the peak set in 2006, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. At the same time, the construction industry is in the throes of a massive labor shortage, having shed more than 2 million jobs since 2007.
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Friday, April 29, 2016

How to Decorate With Complementary Colors

A Nantucket beach house goes bold with an orange and blue color scheme.
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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Why More Millennials Are Buying Homes in the Suburbs

Young homebuyers are ditching city centers for the additional space and lower prices farther out.
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Collier County approves land sale for major redevelopment

Collier County approves land sale for major redevelopment
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

3 Real Estate Trends to Watch This Spring

Spring is often the most active season for the real estate industry. The days last longer, offering buyers more favorable opportunities to view homes. The homes themselves look more aesthetically pleasing. There also tend to be more properties for buyers to sample and compare. Home owners frequently wait until spring to sell their homes.
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Friday, April 22, 2016

Mortgage rates dip to annual low: Will they stick?

When the Federal Reserve raised its interest rates late last year, most mortgage rate prognosticators saw it as a sure sign that home-loan rates would finally rise meaningfully. In fact, just the opposite has happened. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan is now at its lowest level of the year and could potentially head lower into new record territory.
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Luxury home market moves into Moorings

While Port Royal reigns as the most upscale address in Naples, other communities such as the Moorings and Parkshore are catching up as the newest mega luxury places in Naples.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Homebuyers finally fuel mortgage volume applications up 10%

It took a few weeks, but near record low mortgage rates may be pushing more homebuyers into this spring's housing market.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Setting the stage to sell your home

Ask most real estate agents and they'll tell you that the toughest conversations they have with their sellers are about price and presentation.
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Monday, April 18, 2016

Friday, April 15, 2016

55 White Kitchens That Are Anything But Vanilla

Bright, cheery and timeless, white remains the kitchen color of choice. And, it's easy to see why with these 55 traditional, modern, cottage and contemporary white kitchens that are anything but boring.
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WOW, you have to see some of these GORGEOUS homes!

NEW EXCLUSIVE LIST of Luxury Homes in Fort Myers
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Thursday, April 14, 2016

10 of the Most Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.

You’re ready to move to a new city. But, before you pack up and select a new place to live, make sure you do your research. While it’s great to have an idea of some of the different entertainment options and attractions that an area offers, you also want it to be somewhere that fits into your budget.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

6 Smartest Moves for First-Time Home Buyers

Ready to buy a home? Be prepared: With inventory tight and prices rising, this is a tricky time to be entering the market. Your biggest challenge is that you’re probably bringing less cash to the table, which makes it harder to compete with more seasoned, flush buyers.
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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Texas developer bringing in state's first Cabo-inspired lagoon as part of $1B project

Texas developer bringing in state's first Cabo-inspired lagoon as part of $1B project
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26 Places to Visit in Miami Right Now

26 Places to Visit in Miami Right Now
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Friday, April 8, 2016

7 Ways to Declutter Any Room Using Feng Shui

Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing your surroundings—think more along the lines of "create energy flow," rather than "tidy up."
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What do you think of this vintage inspired bathroom? Is it your style, or do you prefer a more modern look?


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Thursday, April 7, 2016

How Your Home Stacks Up as an Investment

Is buying your home the best way to increase your portfolio? It depends.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

West pushes up sales of new homes in February

U.S. homebuyers in the West accounted for all of February’s increase in sales of new houses, possibly signaling uncertain growth prospects for the broader real estate market heading into the spring buying season.
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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Pending home sales spring forward and inventory boosts! Visit www.mimasrealty.com and begin your journey! http://bit.ly/1RMqhMI


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America isn't building enough homes for first-time buyers

Unlike the pre-recession housing crisis that contended with too much supply and bad financing, the current "crisis" is centered around financing conditions that are extremely tight with inventories that are dwindling.
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Get a FREE - NO obligation Instant Home Valuation

ATTENTION LEE COUNTY Luxury Home Owners! Do you know how much your home is really worth? It may surprise, even shock you.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

The color pink in bathroom sinks, tubs and toilets from 1928-1962. What do you think of this vintage style? http://bit.ly/1RkH8nD


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Starter home dearth: Why existing home sales are plunging

A dearth of starter and mid-priced homes may be to blame for the housing market's current impasse, according to a Trulia study released Monday. Existing home sales dipped 7.1 percent in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Friday, March 25, 2016

Here are five ways to sell your outdoor space! I can help too, call me, 239-898-6063! http://bit.ly/1R1u48w


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10 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Buying A Home

Ready to buy a home? Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. From figuring out pricing to why you should consider a realtor, here are 10 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Buying A Home:
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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Your new neighbor in the 'burbs? A millennial. Yes, really

It was only a matter of time. Literally. As millennials grow older, get married, have children, they are seeking out bigger houses and better schools. That means the suburbs. They are also getting tired of paying higher urban rents and watching those rents rise.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Take some time to become one with nature and go hiking. Where's your favorite hiking spot?


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Single Family Housing Starts at Highest Levels Since 2007 in U.S.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department, nationwide housing starts rose 5.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.178 million units in February 2016. Single-family production increased 7.2 percent to 822,000 units--its highest level since November 2007--while multifamily starts remained virtually unchanged, inching up 0.8 percent to 356,000 units.
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Saturday, March 19, 2016

Remember that New Year’s resolution you made to buy a new home? It’s never too late! Call me 239-898-6063!


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We’ve all seen “budget DIY projects” on social media; what would you make over if you had an extra $100? Enter my sweepstakes and this could be you!
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