• Selling a House: More Stressful Than Saying 'I Do'?,Melissa Carbonell

    Selling a House: More Stressful Than Saying 'I Do'?

    Selling a home is considered more stressful than planning a wedding.  Yes, you read that right! According to a recent study by Opendoor, selling a home is 35% more stressful than planning to exchange vows. And for many homeowners aged 55 and over, selling a home is often intertwined with major life

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  • How to Maximize Your Home Sale Profits,Melissa Carbonell

    How to Maximize Your Home Sale Profits

    Let’s face it—between repairs, closing costs and commissions, the costs associated with selling your house can add up fast. Case in point: homeowners reported spending $54,616 when selling their homes, according to a recent survey from Clever Real Estate—an amount that was surprising to 42%.  Despit

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  • Why Buying a New Construction Home Could Be Your Best Move,Melissa Carbonell

    Why Buying a New Construction Home Could Be Your Best Move

    You may have noticed an uptick in construction and newly built homes. But it’s not just a trend we’re seeing here in Fort Lauderdale. In fact, about one-third of single-family homes for sale today are newly constructed, a dramatic increase from pre-pandemic levels.  Let's dive into why new construct

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