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Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on July 30, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you.The Numbers May Be Starting To TurnFor the past couple of years, home price growth has been moderating – cooling from around 7% in mid-2024, according to Redfin (see graph below). But look at the right side of that graph. The pace of that growth appears to have hit its low point and started to turn.While a couple months of data...

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on July 28, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Home Prices, Luxury / Vacation, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you’re considering selling, now could be a great time to make your move.Luxury Is Leading on PriceLet’s start with prices. But before we get into it – what actually counts as a luxury home? Generally, these are homes in the top 5% price range for the area, so it varies depending on where you live.But what’s interesting is that according to the latest data from Redfin, sale prices for...

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on July 28, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Equity, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Inventory, Mortgage, Move-Up, Selling Tips.

Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into the family.But that was just the beginning.For most people, your first house was never meant to be your forever home. It’s a stepping stone for what comes next.And if your life looks different today than it did when you got the keys, you’re not stuck. Moving may be more realistic than you think.Starter Home Inventory Is Still Relatively LowIf you’ve...

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on May 3, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment.Here’s the good news – you didn’t. Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house this Spring. There’s a window. And right now, you’re still in it.Your Window To Sell Is Still Wide OpenHere’s why. Different organizations run studies like this every year. And they don’t always land on the exact same week. That’s okay. It’s because they’re using different research...

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on May 3, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Downsize, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Selling Tips, Senior Market.

At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up:“Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?”It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just thinking about what the next chapter of your life might look like in this home.And for most people, the answer is simple. They want to stay.The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology found about 90% of adults over 65 prefer to stay in their homes as they get older (see below):But even if staying feels...

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 27, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18.And here’s why this window stands out as being particularly seller-friendly:Buyers Are More Active. According to the research coming out of Realtor.com, homes listed during this week typically get about 16.7% more views than in a normal week. And in a market where buyers...

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 17, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market.And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control.Here’s what you can do to get ahead of the biggest dealbreaker before it ever becomes a problem.The Top Dealbreaker: Issues That Pop Up During the InspectionA Redfin survey shows over 70% of recently cancelled contracts...

If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 12, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips.

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to take another look at your approach.If you’re feeling this pain, know this: an online search engine isn’t where you should go for your answers. It’s much better to talk to your agent. Because a search engine doesn’t know your market or your house. But your agent does.While a quick search or...

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 6, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Featured, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this season so powerful for sellers.1. More Buyers Will Be LookingTypically speaking, in the housing market, there’s no more popular time to move than the Spring. Historically, data coming out of ShowingTime proves that’s when buyer activity peaks each year. Take a look for yourself (see...

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on February 27, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips.

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer expectations are higher.The sellers who struggle are usually approaching today’s market with yesterday’s expectations. Here are the three biggest mistakes they’re making – and how to avoid them.1....