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Mortgage Rates Up Near 7%
Mortgage Rates Are Back Near 7% — But Should That Stop You From Buying a Home? By Rafael Amador, Realtor® | South Florida Real Estate Mortgage rates have moved higher...
Florida’s Rising Interest Rates
What Homebuyers, Homeowners, and Businesses Need to Know about Florida's Rising Interest Rates Florida has long been one of the country’s most active real estate markets, attracting new residents, investors,...
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...
1031 Exchange Rules
1031 Exchange Rules Explained: What Properties Qualify Under Revenue Procedure 2008-16? If you’re a real estate investor looking to defer capital gains taxes, a 1031 exchange can be one of...
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...
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...
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...
Real Estate Strategies for Success in Florida
Real Estate Strategies for Success in Florida Navigating the real estate market in Florida can be both an exciting and challenging endeavor. With its warm climate, economic opportunities, and diverse...
Real Estate Market Update