Today’s Readings: 10-1-2022

October 1, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

Today's readings pertain to how Ian is expected to change people and places. Insurers brace for hit from Florida's costliest storm since 1992. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/insurers-brace-hit-floridas-costliest-120339135.html Tom Larsen, associate vice president, hazard & risk management, CoreLogic, says that "Hurricane Ian will forever change the real estate industry and city infrastructure. Insurers will go into bankruptcy, homeowners will … Continue reading Today’s Readings: 10-1-2022

Interlachen, Florida – Good Land cheap

September 28, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

I have long thought that Interlachen land is a great deal and such an under discovered place to build a new home or mobile home. Contact me from the Contact page on this site if you have questions about Interlachen land and the area. Here is a video of Interlachen, Florida: https://youtu.be/S8TwAT7MR_M Tour of Interlachen, … Continue reading Interlachen, Florida – Good Land cheap

How to Make the Move to a New City and Start Anew

September 27, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

by Suzie Wilson, Contributor Moving to a new city might just be the fresh start you're looking for after a big change. Hereare some tips on how to find the right city and get started living there. Read more by clicking on file below: how-to-make-the-move-to-a-new-city-and-start-anew-1Download

COVID 19 & the housing market

September 23, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

Certainly with Covid 19 came a lot of people relocating. This article talks about the impact of Covid after living with it for 3 years.... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/covid-19-s-long-impact-on-the-housing-market/ar-AA12747h?ocid=DE_20220922_ENUS_coronavirus_2&pc=U531&cvid=57c874fe4e1e4f0595d8b6376cdfa25f

Starting Afresh in a New City After a Setback

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

by Shirley Martin, Contributor After a low point in your life, you may be tempted to make a fresh start and move to a new location. But with so many possibilities, how can you narrow down your search and find the perfect spot to rebuild yourself and regain your confidence? Continue reading....Click on document below. … Continue reading Starting Afresh in a New City After a Setback

Your Post-Retirement Move: How to Quickly Adjust and Feel at Home

August 7, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

Authored by Shirley Martin, Contributor to this Blog If a post-retirement move is in your future, you may be understandably nervous. Moving to a new house can be an emotional event as well as a big adjustment. However, there are strategies you can use to make the process easier. Consider these tips to adjust quickly … Continue reading Your Post-Retirement Move: How to Quickly Adjust and Feel at Home

Signs that Sellers market is ending….

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

Contingencies are on the comeback. Multiple offers are not as common now. Things seem to be getting back to normal. I have the same feelings I had in 2006 about real estate prices. See this article: https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2022/07/contingencies-coming-back-market-shifting?utm_campaign=7-14-22+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email Also see: https://www.yahoo.com/news/home-sales-plummet-sc-double-090000703.html

Housing Market is Slowing

July 13, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

There are signs that sellers are not selling as fast as they were. I have said that I feel like I am in 2006 when I started seeing a slow down. See this article: https://www.redfin.com/news/home-purchases-fall-through-2022/

More on rental rates – not good!

July 12, 2022 / Mary Kelly, MBA / Leave a comment

I don't see how people of middle income and lower are going to make it if rents keep going up and they also can't buy a home. See this article. https://www.yahoo.com/news/relief-eludes-many-renters-fed-113522418.html