What’s New in South Florida and the Treasure Coast Markets
Luxury Homes and Lifestyles – September 2022
Highlights:
- CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE ARTICLES and Previous What’s New posts for prior articles
- 2022 New Conforming Loan Limits Increase to $647,200 for South Florida counties, FHA and VA limits are – $460,000 for Palm Beach County and $381,600 for St Lucie and Martin Counties. View the article for complete details. New 2023 Conforming Loan Limit Increase announced at $715,000 and it could be higher.
- Port St Lucie 55+ Communities August Update – New Series of Housing Market Updates
- Happy Labor Day 2022!
- Should I Sell My House This Year – What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market
- Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past
- Home Buying Process page is being updated and expanded
- What House Can I Afford plus new real estate calculators added in the Mortgage Finance Center
- South Florida Area Market Reports July for 2022 / August Available by September 6th, 2022
- Here are some charts from John Hopkins University on Tracking Florida COVID -19 Cases and Deaths by Overall Totals and By Daily Totals – UPDATED DAILY
Port St Lucie 55+ Communities August Update – New Series of Market Updates
This is a new series of Housing Market Updates I am starting for the 55+ Communities in the Port St Lucie Area. This post is a summary of Updates for August but I placed it here to show new developments. Changes are happening weekly with the new construction communities.
Happy Labor Day 2022!
🎉 HAPPY LABOR DAY!! 🎉
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Hope you have a fabulous day!!
Should I Sell My House This Year – What Sellers Need To Know in Today’s Housing Market
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Click here to take a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall.
Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past
There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards – In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago. The main reason was the availability of loans with extremely weak lending standards. The mortgage market tightened standards and they continue to maintain realistic and verifiable customers. Click here to learn more about statistics since 2004.
The Home Buying Process
This page is being updated and expanded with more local information and tips on property taxes, insurance and mortgage information. Each State has different calculations for property taxes. See How Real Estate Property Taxes are Calculated in Florida.
How Much House Can You Afford?
Also visit the Mortgage Finance Center; main page for Mortgage programs, Affordability Worksheets and Calculators.
Market Trends Updates for June, 2022 / July Available August 6, 2022
View the updated Market Trends and Reports for various cities in Palm Beach County, St Lucie and Martin Counties. These reports automatically update around the 5th of the month so check back and keep up to date!
Tracking The COVID-19 Curve in Florida by Totals and Also Daily Totals
Here are some charts from John Hopkins University on Tracking the COVID -19 Cases and Deaths by Overall Totals and By Daily Totals. The Charts update daily about 9:00 PM
Tracking the COVID-19 CURVE in Florida by Cases and Deaths – Totals and By Day
