Looming Home Equity Resets On the Horizon
By Joshua A. Carlson Customers with home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are expected to see their payments rise in the coming years. Homeowners who are planning to take out an equity release loan are advised to estimate the cost using an equity calculator. Nearly 8 million customers had lines of credit which have a 10-year draw period, allowing borrowers More...
What’s the Deal with Mortgage Consultants
By Joshua A. Carlson How are Mortgage Consultants different from Mortgage brokers or bankers? As a Real Estate Broker, I get asked certain questions about other real estate professionals. Many people are confused More...
Real Estate Market Inventory Indicator
By Joshua Carlson Is Boca Raton Home inventory growing or shrinking? That is the question many people would like to know. By analyzing the absorption rate we can determine the inventory levels and what direction More...
Affordable Housing: How You Can Help
By Joshua A. Carlson Did you know there is an easy way you can help provide affordable housing for teachers, nurses and others unable to afford a home? There is a specialty license plate designed by the Florida More...
7 Things to DO to Increase the Value of Your Appraisal (Part 2)
By Joshua A. Carlson Last week we discussed things to DO to increase the value of your properties appraisal. We covered the number 1 (Talk to the appraiser prior to the visit) and number 2 (Take care of smaller More...
7 Things to Do to Increase the Value of Your Appraisal (Part 1)
By Joshua A. Carlson Whether you are looking to buy a home in today’s increasing market or refinance to obtain a more attractive rate, one thing that you need and cannot avoid is getting an appraisal. The vast More...
Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value: What’s the Difference?
By: Joshua A. Carlson Is the Appraised value the same as the Assessed value of a property? This is a common question that many people get confused about and think these words mean the same thing. The answer is very More...
Title Insurance When Buying a Home: What’s the Point
What is the purpose of Title Insurance? First let’s take a look at what “Title” means to get a better understanding of Title Insurance. It is the legal right to possession of ownership. Title insurance protects More...
Reasons Why Homes Do Not Sell
By: Joshua A. Carlson Have you ever pondered why certain homes struggle to attract buyers or fail to garner even a single offer? It’s a common concern among sellers, especially when their properties linger More...
Neighborhood Showcase: Boca Isles
This week we are going to highlight one of West Boca’s exclusive family-orientated neighborhoods, BOCA ISLES. Boca Isles is separated into 2 subdivisions called Boca Isles North and Boca Isles South. Most homes More...
