• 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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  • The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Shopping for a Mortgage Loan,Melissa Carbonell

    The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Shopping for a Mortgage Loan

      There’s nothing like the moment when you’ve found your dream home. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and make moves to finalize everything as quickly as possible. And while timeliness is important, it can lead to mistakes that end up costing you thousands.  Here are the four biggest mis

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  • America's Favorite Long-Term Investment: Why So Many Love Real Estate,Melissa Carbonell

    America's Favorite Long-Term Investment: Why So Many Love Real Estate

    When it comes to long-term investments, Americans have a clear favorite: real estate.  According to a recent Gallup poll, 36% of Americans believe real estate is the best long-term investment, outpacing stocks (22%), gold (18%), savings accounts (13%), bonds (4%) and cryptocurrencies (3%). Why is th

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