The 8 Fastest Growing Housing Markets

These are the cities to watch when it comes to real estate.

Source: The 8 Fastest Growing Housing Markets | Realtor Magazine

4 Factors To Consider Before You Refinance

Mortgage rates are low, and more homeowners are asking, “Should I refinance?” Four ways to answer that question.

Source: 4 Factors To Consider Before You Refinance | Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

6 Steps to Prepare Your Finances for a Mortgage

To anyone buoyed by an improving economy and considering taking the leap, I’d recommend the following steps to prepare.

Source: 6 Steps to Prepare Your Finances for a Mortgage

Weekend Picks: Best things to do | Aug. 26-28

Storm or no storm? Keep a close eye on the forecast this weekend. If forecasters say it’s safe to go out, these are your best bets for fun.

Source: Ginny Beagan’s Weekend Picks: Best things to do | Aug. 26-28

Real Estate Market Update July 2016

Members, custom Local Market Updates are ready-to-share with your buyers and sellers! We’ve taken monthly and annual market statistics straight from Florida Realtors® and created easy-to-interpret one-page summaries for your clients in Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties.

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What the Heck Is PMI?

PMI stands for private mortgage insurance. If you can’t put down at least 20 percent when you’re buying a home, your lender will make you buy it.

Source: What the Heck Is PMI?

Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty

While both are great protections to have, home insurance and home warranties offer different types of protection. Learn what each covers and why you should consider purchasing both.

Source: What’s the Difference: Homeowners Insurance vs. Home Warranty | Home Matters blog | ahs.com

China builds "elevated bus" that can glide over traffic.

China has completed the first real-world test of its Transit Elevated Bus concept (TEB), which made headlines this spring for its innovative design.

Source: China builds ‘elevated bus’ that can glide over traffic – Aug. 3, 2016

Weekend Picks: The best things to do | Aug. 19-21

We live where people vacation and there always is fun to be found. Here’s what’s happening this weekend.

Source: Ginny Beagan’s Weekend Picks: The best things to do | Aug. 19-21

19 Useful DIY Tricks All Homeowners Should Know

Because sometimes the struggle of homeownership is real.

Source: 19 Useful DIY Tricks All Homeowners Should Know

Should I buy or lease a car?

Source: Should I buy or lease a car? – CNNMoney

Weekend Picks: Best things to do Aug. 12-14

There’s always something to do, even during one of the slowest weekends of the summer.

Source: Ginny Beagan’s Weekend Picks: Best things to do Aug. 12-14

You can ride this suitcase around the airport.

Modobag is the first motorized and rideable suitcase, and costs about $1,000 on Indiegogo.

Source: You can ride this suitcase around the airport – Video – Technology

How to dump private mortgage insurance ASAP

If you bought a house with a down payment of less than 20%, your lender required you to buy mortgage insurance. Private mortgage insurance is expensive, and you can remove it after you have met some conditions. To remove PMI, or private mortgage insurance, you must have at least 20% equity in the home.

Source: How to dump private mortgage insurance ASAP

11 Reasons For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Is A Terrible Idea

In your dealings with potential sellers, you’re going to run into people who will question the worth of an agent.

Source: 11 Reasons For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Is A Terrible Idea

What home improvements add value?

In a world of financial uncertainties, however, it is crucial to consider the effect on the resale value of your property.

Source: Money Tips: What home improvements add value? | WRIC

Weekend Picks: Best bets for fun | Aug. 5-7

Deals, dance, the chance to go drinking with your dog and more are among the fun on tap for this weekend.

Source: Ginny Beagan’s Weekend Picks: Best bets for fun | Aug. 5-7

Home Buyers: Make Note of These 3 Dealbreakers

If a home doesn’t fit your needs in any of these categories, move on.

Source: Home Buyers: Make Note of These 3 Dealbreakers – Zillow Porchlight

Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website

The City of Port St. Lucie maintains three calendars on this website: the City Events and Public Meetings Calendar, the Community Center Calendar, and the Civic Center Calendar.

Source: Calendars | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Official Website

Historic Route 66 to Become Solar Roadways First Highway Project

The iconic Route 66 highway in Missouri is set to be the first one paved by Solar Roadways to generate electricity, LED lighted lanes, and heated panels for snow.

Source: Historic Route 66 to Become Solar Roadways First Highway Project – Good News Network

States Where Homes Sell in Less Than a Month

The market is picking up steam, with homes flying off the market in a shorter amount of time. Check out a map to see how sales are doing in your area.

Source: States Where Homes Sell in Less Than a Month | Realtor Magazine