Entries by Jacqueline Salcines

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUYING A HOUSE

Deciding to purchase a home, for many, is the single most costly decision of their lives. Immediately followed by financing our children’s college education, perhaps?  Therefore, such a decision is not one to take lightly.  While we all know when it is time to buy (either you have outgrown your current home, looking to relocate, better […]

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HOMEOWNERS HAVE EQUITY AGAIN

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the Rising Prices of Homes has drastically shrunk the ranks of Underwater Borrowers”.  Source:  The Wall Street Journal  February 25, 2013.  To read the full article click the following link:  http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2013/02/21/rising-prices-shrink-ranks-of-underwater-borrowers In fact, according to the Article, and citing from reports by Zillow, “around 2 million homeowners moved […]

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LANDSCAPING HEAVILY INFLUENCES SELLING PRICE OF A HOME

As we South Floridians in the Gables, Pinecrest, Key Biscayne and surrounding areas enjoy a Seller’s market once again, it is important to know that research shows that the average homebuyer has already  made their mind up about buying a particular home the second they see the house from the outside.  “And by outside, I am […]

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HOW TO CALCULATE WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH

If you have not checked to see what your home is worth lately, you may be in for quite a surprise.   Nationally, and statewide, property values are skyrocketing and the median prices of homes are rising in double digits, specially the South Florida luxury real estate market. The best way to determine the fair […]

IMPORTANCE OF HAVING NO BRIDGES TO BAY

The South Florida Luxury Real Estate Market  is in full swing again and for those purchasing waterfront homes, whether the prospective body of water has “bridges to bay” is of utmost importance.  While many fail to consider this distinction, it is an important role for your real estate attorney or real estate agent to investigate […]

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JANUARY FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY MAKES FLORIDA NO. 1 IN NATION

According to The Miami Herald, “Florida claimed first place in the nation in foreclosure activity in January – eclipsing much larger California, according to data in RealtyTrac.”  – The Miami Herald, Thursday, February 14, 2013. The Realty Trac report shows: The Florida foreclosure rate ranked highest among the states for the fifth  month in a row. […]