Real Estate Commentary
Industry Update
Is Wall Street Stepping Back from the Housing Market? What It Means for Everyday Buyers and Investors For years, one of the biggest frustrations for homebuyers was competing against large...
Home Buying 101: What Buyers Should (and Shouldn’t) Do to Close!
Home Buying 101 Buying a home is exciting—but the period between getting your offer accepted and closing day is just as important as the house hunt itself. Many transactions that...
Buying in 2026
Buying in 2026 By Rafael Amador, Realtor® – Real Estate Empire Group If you’ve been considering buying a home, the near future may offer one of the best opportunities we’ve...
Florida vs the Us Housing Market
Florida vs the USA When people talk about “the housing market,” they usually mean the national headlines. But if you live or invest in South Florida, you already know: our...
Renters and the 50-Year Mortgage
How the Proposed 50-Year Mortgage Could Affect Renters — And the Game Plan for Smart Landlords The conversation around a 50-year mortgage option has sparked nationwide debate. While the idea...
50-Year Mortgage
Is a 50-Year Mortgage the Answer to Housing Affordability? In recent months the idea of offering homebuyers a 50-year mortgage has moved from niche concept to grown-up policy discussion in...
Should You Use Your Home Equity or Sell to Buy a New Property?
Thinking about using your home’s equity to buy another house? Learn the pros and cons of borrowing against home equity versus selling your home to purchase a new primary residence...
Hiring a Realtor
Why Hiring a Realtor Still Makes Smart Sense — Despite the National Association of Realtors’ New Rules The U.S. real-estate world is shifting — and not just slightly. The National...
Fix & Flip
Fix & Flip Homes in South Florida: A Win–Win Opportunity for Buyers and Sellers By Rafael Amador, Realtor® South Florida’s real estate market remains one of the most dynamic and...
Florida’s Rising Interest Rates