Real Estate My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What? When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can […]
Buyer How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for starter homes. Even lower-priced condos are harder to snag these days, as investors and downsizers […]
Buyer Questions to Ask a Home Inspector A home inspector’s job is to ensure that you have a complete understanding of a property that you’re looking to purchase. Asking the right questions will ensure that there’s no stone left unturned, and will ensure that you actually understand the condition of the home and don’t get caught up in the technicalities of the […]
News 2023 Real Estate Market Outlook Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly. Both demand and price […]
South Florida Community Home for the Holidays: How to Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can save […]
Buyer Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to an […]
South Florida Community An Update on The Office Are you curious about our new office space and want an update on its progress? In this video, we’re going to tour the new office with our preferred lender, Omar Diaz with Fairway Mortgage. We’ll explain what the vision is for our new office as well as what is currently delaying our buildout. An Unexpected […]
Uncategorized Senior Housing Options Downsizing is often the best option for seniors who want to cut costs or have medical problems requiring constant care. Selling their homes could provide them with additional funds to cover their retirement and other medical expenses. It also relieves them of managing a house, which, in itself can bring stress and risk of accidents. […]
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South Florida Community Come Check Out Our New Pembroke Pines Office! Global Connections Realty is officially a “homeowner!” In this video, I’m making a special announcement about our office here in Pembroke Pines, Florida. I’ll let you know where to find us and when we hope to be open so you have the latest information. A Permanent Location As the broker-owner of Century 21 Global Connections […]
South Florida Community Tired Of Dealing With Homeowners Insurance Hikes? Did you know that a new bill has recently been passed to help homeowners deal with rising insurance rates? In this video, I’m going to show you how Senate Bill 2D is bringing some positive changes to Florida law. We’ll find out what this new Bill entails and how you can benefit from it. Trouble […]
News Senate Bill 4D PASSED! Did you know that a new Bill has been passed to establish safety guidelines for high-rise buildings? In this video, I’m going to explain how the Surfside condo collapse tragedy has led to reform in condominium maintenance. We’ll find out what Senate Bill 4D requires and how it will help with building safety going forward. […]
Buyer Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program Are you a healthcare provider, teacher, firefighter, police officer, or any other type of frontline worker? In this video, I’m going to tell you all about the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program. We’ll look at who qualifies and what benefits are included so you can see if this amazing program is for you. Florida’s Hometown […]
South Florida Community All Aboard The Brightline Train Did you know there’s a way to go from Fort Lauderdale to Miami without getting stuck in traffic? In this video, we’re going to take a ride on the Brightline from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Florida so you can see what this train is all about. Join us as we also visit a few spots […]
Buyer Flexible Living At SMART Brickell In Brickell, Florida Welcome to Tower 3 Smart Brickell is a condominium project consisting of three towers. Each boutique tower is set to be exactly 23 stories high, with the first tower already built and closing in June of 2022. Construction on Tower 2 is set to begin next week, followed by Tower 3 to the right of […]
Real Estate Selling Your House in Today’s Market Attention Broward County Homeowners! If you’re thinking about selling your house, we may be able to help without having to even list it on the MLS. A Seller’s Market – High Demand, Low Inventory This is the perfect market to sell, and we have many qualified buyers looking to purchase. There just isn’t enough inventory! […]
Buyer All About Florida’s Homestead Exemption Did you know that you can get a discount on your property taxes? In this video, I tell you briefly about Florida’s two most commonly used tax benefits for property owners and how to qualify for these exemptions to lower you tax liability. Homestead Exemption & Portability The Homestead Exemption is a valuable property tax benefit […]