There are 7 blog entries for April 2024.
Myth 1: I should wait to move until mortgage rates fall.
Reality: While experts say rates will come down, trying to time the market is not a good strategy.
Working with a pro for expert advice is.
Myth 2: I'll get a better deal once prices crash.
Reality: Prices aren't falling. Data show they are rising, just at a slower pace.
So, waiting may actually cost you more in the long run.
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For the first time in over 20 years, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) is exhibiting a “comprehensive, cross-media retrospective” of artist Ed Ruscha.
"ED RUSCHA/NOW THEN", the "first major retrospective of Ed Ruscha in over two decades", offers more than just an exhibition; it is an immersive journey through American modernism. A must-visit at LACMA for art enthusiasts and critics alike, it explores Ruscha's significant impact on contemporary art and culture.
Key pieces like the "Chocolate Room," showcased first at the 1970 Venice Biennale, and his ongoing street documentation project, provide insightful commentary on urban evolution and American culture.
Ruscha's work captures the evolving American landscape through a unique mix of
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As I am a member of The Institute for Luxury Marketing, I thought I would share with you their April 2024 report for Boca Raton - Delray Beach.
It is your guide to a general analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets in the Boca Raton - Delray Beach area.
Statistics are separated between single family homes and condominiums / townhomes in Boca Raton - Delray Beach.
March, often heralded as the commencement of the spring market, not only marks the awakening of nature but also provides insights into the trajectory of the real estate landscape for the ensuing months.
After six months of steadily increasing levels of inventory and sales, March’s
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Bill Gates has accepted an offer less than two weeks after listing a midcentury modern home in Medina, WA.
The residence, which is just down the street from the Microsoft co-founder’s famed Xanadu mansion, was listed on March 29 for $4,988,800. The sale price has not been released.
Gates, who’s worth a reported $131 billion, picked up the property in April 2003 for $1,310,000.
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Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high.
But did you know that homebuyers can take over certain types of mortgages from the seller—at their original interest rates?
These loans, called assumable mortgages, may include U.S. government-backed FHA, VA, and USDA loans when certain criteria are met.
If you have an assumable loan with a low interest rate, it could be an important selling point for your home.
Reach out for a free consultation to learn more!
Is chrome finally making a comeback? Writer Emma Apple Chozick describes seeing chrome accents everywhere on a recent trip to Scandinavia.
But how do you take this industrial metal and soften it up for a modern look?
Architectural Digest has the answers.
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From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1
These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, and analysts expect the increase in both catastrophes and claims to continue. Adding to the problem, construction labor and supply costs have risen, making it more expensive to repair affected homes. Consequently, home insurance rates have surged: In 2024, Bankrate reports, premiums are already up an average of 23%, following double-digit increases the previous year.2,3
In disaster-prone regions, the situation is even more
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