• Condo HOA Fees Surge in Florida Amid Insurance Crisis,Gemma Peterson

    Condo HOA Fees Surge in Florida Amid Insurance Crisis

      HOA dues are up more than 15% from a year ago in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, compared with a median gain of 6% across the 43 metros Redfin analyzed.  The Sunshine State is seeing HOA fees jump due to skyrocketing insurance costs and new safety requirements in the wake of the Surfside condo

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  • How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power,Gemma Peterson

    How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

    If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. Wh

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  • Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare,Gemma Peterson

    Home Inspections For Sellers: How To Prepare

    Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, it’s important to know what the home inspection is and what inspectors look for. As supply grows and buyers regain negotiation power, you may find you want to do some select repairs with a good return on investment before listing to get ah

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