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2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

Jan 1
6 min

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a...

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Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

First Coast Realty

Oct 7, 2022
6 min

Home Buyers

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...

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The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort

First Coast Realty

May 20, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort

If you’re in the market to buy a home this season, stick with it. Homebuyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no exception....

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How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

First Coast Realty

May 13, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power....

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5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

First Coast Realty

May 6, 2022
6 min

Home Buyers

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers...

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Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

First Coast Realty

Apr 15, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things...

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

First Coast Realty

Apr 1, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people...

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How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal

First Coast Realty

Mar 18, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal

If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really...

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First Coast Realty

Mar 12, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?

Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022....

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Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

First Coast Realty

Mar 4, 2022
6 min

Home Sellers

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982. (1) It doesn’t matter if...

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Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row

First Coast Realty

Feb 18, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row

In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list,...

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Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

First Coast Realty

Feb 11, 2022
2 min

Home Buyers

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing...

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First Coast Realty

Sep 4, 2020
4 min

General Information

8 Steps to the Home Buying Process

the following “8 Steps to the Home Buying Process” can bring clarity, organization, and enthusiasm to the procedure.

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What You Need to Know About Home Inspections

First Coast Realty

Aug 28, 2020
3 min

Home Buyers

What You Need to Know About Home Inspections

A home inspection is an important part of the home buying process and a must for every home buyer. There are many difference types...

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8 Things To NOT Do While Financing a Mortgage

First Coast Realty

Aug 21, 2020
4 min

General Information

8 Things To NOT Do While Financing a Mortgage

The following are 8 things to NOT do while going through the mortgage financing process.

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Something to Think About Before Buying a House-The Cat Food Compromise

First Coast Realty

Mar 30, 2018
3 min

Home Buyers

Something to Think About Before Buying a House-The Cat Food Compromise

The truth of the matter is that while a bank or mortgage company will let you know how much you can borrow based on your deposit amount, cre

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Weekly blog posts to stay up to date on all St. Augustine real estate trends and matters. Sample topics include real estate market updates, advice for sellers, advice for buyers, advice for rental owners and investors, local area information, etc.

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