5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer | MyKCM



Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success for this important stage in the homebuying process.

1. Listen to Your Real Estate Agent

A recent article from Freddie Mac offers guidance on making an offer on a home in today’s market. Right off the bat, it points out how emotional this can be for buyers and why trusted professionals can help you stay focused on the most important things:

“Remember to let your homebuying team guide you on your journey, not your emotions. Their support and expertise will keep you from…

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Moving to a new city, state or even country can be a daunting enough task. When children are involved there are even more stress inducing factors that can come into play. One of the most commonly stated concerns for families moving is ensuring their children have access to their new cities best schools and educational systems.

Primary school education plays an important role in the growth and development of children. Parents from all across the world strive to provide their children access to the best education options possible and many times these choices factor into where they will choose to live.

Boca Raton’s schools are administered by The School District of Palm Beach County which is the 3rd largest district in the state and 10th largest in…

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In this month's episode, Andy Mandel with REMAX ADVISORS will break down the latest housing numbers in our area and share what it means for buyers and sellers.

Hey, it's Andy with the Mandel Team at RE/MAX, and I'm here to bring you, your November, 2020 housing market update. As always for the purposes of this video, we're gonna be talking about single family homes only, no townhouses, no condos in Boca, Parkland and Coral Springs. Those are the areas where our team does the predominant amount of our business.

When we talk about Boca, we're not talking about 55 and over communities and we're not talking about country clubs, those are all different markets entirely so are we focusing on single family homes only in Boca, Parkland and Coral…

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Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You | MyKCM



According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further.

While the best timeline to buy a home is different for everyone, the question remains: Should I continue renting or is it time for me to buy? The answer depends on your current situation and your future plans, so here are some thoughts to help you decide if you’re ready to own a home of your own.

1. Rent Will Continue to Increase

This is one of the top reasons why renters decide to move because in most cases, rent will continue increasing each year. As noted above, the U.S. Census Bureau recently released its…

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