As you would probably assume from our previous blogs, we love to quote survey results here at First International Title. In fact, it’s our belief that surveys do provide a good perspective about trends – be those good or bad.…
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Know Your Costs Before Purchasing
We all know that buying a home can be an expensive proposition. But, what some folks who may be transitioning from being a renter to homeowner may not realize is that the actual selling price is only a subset of…
Think Twice Before Describing Your Home
So, you have decided to list your home for sale. Now, you have to choose the words that best describe your property. Well, you better think wisely, said the authors of Zillow Talk (Zillow Talk), Spencer Rascoff and Stan Humphries.…
Single, Female Baby Boomers Taking Spotlight
Single, female baby boomers are apparently becoming quite the influential demographic and as a result it appears homebuilders are recognizing just that. A new survey of more than 1,000 single, female adults between the ages of 50 and 68, as…
The Differences Between Men & Women When It Comes To Real Estate
We recently saw some numbers from the National Association of Realtors 2013 Home Features Survey which would lead one to believe there is indeed a gender gap in real estate. When asked in a survey what features were “very important”…
The Connection Between Street Names & Home Values
So, you are in the market for a home and you are suddenly told that street names can affect home values. What? Is this some kind of joke? Can this be remotely possible? Well, if you believe a recent piece…
The Deadline is Fast Approaching
Have you filed for your Florida homestead exemption as yet? Well, we are here to remind you that the March 1 deadline to apply is fast approaching. If you moved to a new home in 2014, this is one deadline…
Do You Want Coffee With Your New Home?
Did you know that if you live near a Starbucks there’s a good chance the value of your house is increasing by the day? According to Zillow, there is indeed a correlation between having a Starbucks in your neighborhood and…
A Great Reminder
It was duly noted last week when our friends at the American Land Title Association (ALTA) sent out a press release reminding consumers of the top three reasons their efficient real estate transaction depends on the work of title insurance…
We’re making progress and that’s what counts
Could there be any better news when one hears about strong job growth and improving consumer confidence as it relates to the economy? Economists at the International Builders Show recently said they expect home buying to accelerate in 2015 as…
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