For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waitin

If you have owned your home for a long time, you are likely sitting on record-high equity gains. That is excellent news, but in today’s shifting housing market, selling successfully requires more than just listing your property. It takes planning, timing, and strategy. A recent Realtor.com report h

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a critical juncture. The frenzy of the pandemic-era real estate boom has long since cooled, but in its place we’re seeing a market searching for balance. Higher mortgage rates, cautious buyers, and rising home inventory are combinin

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s important to look at

Despite a slowdown in national home sales, homeowners in South Florida continue to experience substantial equity gains. Whether you're considering selling, buying, or holding, understanding how these trends affect your property value is essential. At Team Kaplan, we keep a close eye on the market. W

Summer Selling: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to List Your Home (And What Buyers Should Know in This Fast-Moving Market) Thinking of selling your home this summer? You’re not alone—and you’re right on time. Summer is consistently one of the best seasons to sell a home in South Florida, thanks to long

Florida Condo Associations Face New Reporting Requirements by December 31, 2024 As the December 31, 2024, deadline approaches, many Florida condo associations are required to complete two key inspection reports that could significantly impact condo buyers, sellers, and current owners. These reports

Starting October 1, 2024, Florida will implement a new flood disclosure requirement for residential real estate transactions. According to Florida Statute 689.302, sellers must now provide a flood disclosure to potential buyers at or before the time a sales contract is signed.   The fl

Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.1     Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While pandemic-era homebuyers were