12 Real Estate Myths That Might Surprise You in South Florida

12 Real Estate Myths That Might Surprise You in South Florida Are you buying or selling in the greater Fort Lauderdale area, but suspect you might be working off outdated assumptions? TL;DR: Many common beliefs—like needing a 20% down payment, renting always being cheaper than buying, or bidding war

Does a 50-Year Mortgage Really Help Buyers—Or Just the Banks?

Does a 50-Year Mortgage Really Help Buyers—Or Just the Banks? Does a fifty-year mortgage actually make homeownership more affordable… or does it just stretch debt for half a century while banks profit the most? TL;DR: A longer loan term lowers the monthly payment a little, but increases the total in

Federal Housing Programs Are Back: What This Means for Buyers and Sellers in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Federal Housing Programs Are Back: What This Means for Buyers and Sellers in Greater Fort Lauderdale Federal housing programs are officially back up and running — but what does that actually mean for you if you’re buying or selling a home in the greater Fort Lauderdale area? TL;DR: FHA, VA, and USDA

August 2025 New Home Sales Surge 20.5% – What It Means for South Florida

August 2025 New Home Sales Surge – What It Really Means for South Florida Did you catch the headlines? August’s new home sales jumped sharply — the U.S. Census Bureau reported an annualized rate of 800,000 single-family homes, up 20.5% from July’s 664,000. Even more, sales were 15.4% higher than Aug