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May 13th, 2012
Q: Should I lock in my mortgage rate?   A: Because the interest rate market fluctuates constantly and is subject to quick movements without notice, locking in a mortgage rate with a lender certainly protects you...Read More April 7th, 2012
What should you expect from a buyer’s agent? Having served hundreds of  buyers over my decade in Stuart, Florida real estate, I have found that most buyers share the same expectations when it comes to working...Read More February 5th, 2012
Saving Toward a Down Payment: 8 Great Ideas By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist Like many consumers today, you may be thinking this is a great time to buy your first home—and you are right. Rock bottom...Read More December 13th, 2011
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates changing little and remaining near their historic lows while adjustable-rate mortgages averaged new record lows. The...Read More November 27th, 2011
When it comes to buying your first home (or move-up home), there is nothing easy about the process. You have to be prepared to go through every step of the entire transaction, which can be daunting....Read More November 20th, 2011
With home prices dropping, minimal interest rates and the cost of rental properties on the rise, now may be the time for renters to seriously consider buying a house, according to HouseSavvy. When the housing bubble...Read More November 6th, 2011
Download this new addition to our Keller Williams Realty Book series titled Your First Home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership. It takes a step-by-step approach on educating first time homebuyers on items related to home...Read More October 11th, 2011
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score: 1. Your payment history. Did you...Read More June 30th, 2011
Still on the fence about buying a home? Here are seven  compelling reasons why now is the prime time to buy a home:   1. Home affordability is at an all-time high. The median mortgage payment...Read More April 3rd, 2011
Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, Jensen Beach is just 45 minutes north of West Palm Beach in the heart of South Florida’s Treasure Coast. Together with its “A” rated Martin County schools, uncrowded beaches, shopping, restaurants,...Read More