You Don’t Need 20% Down To Buy in South Florida

Many buyers in the South Florida real estate market believe they need a 20% down payment to purchase a home. In reality, most first-time homebuyers put down far less. In the Miami real estate market, loan options such as FHA allow down payments as low as 3.5%. VA and USDA loans offer zero-down optio

Thinking About Renting Instead of Selling in South Florida?

If your home hasn’t sold in the South Florida real estate market, you may be wondering whether renting it out makes more sense. In Miami and surrounding areas, some homeowners are choosing to become “accidental landlords” after their listing sits longer than expected. Recent housing data shows a gro

Housing Affordability Is Improving Across South Florida

Housing affordability has improved in all 50 states over the past year, according to new data from First American. For buyers across Florida, this shift is meaningful. After several years of higher mortgage rates and tight inventory, many paused their home search. Today, conditions across the Florid

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away in South Florida

In today’s South Florida real estate market, including Miami and the Florida Keys, one issue is causing many contracts to fall apart: inspection findings. As a real estate agent and Realtor with The Selling Properties Group at LPT Realty, I see this across the South Florida housing market. Most canc