Treu Group Real Estate Weekly Tips

On Treu Real Estate 911 on WJNO with Brian Mudd, Lisa Treu shares how to pick the right lifestyle for your home. When Buying a home, it is more than just bedrooms and bath in finding your dream home.

Finding the right fit can be confusing as there is so many different options for home buyers.

How do you avoid making a mistake? It is about making sure you are clear about what lifestyle choices are important to you.

Treu Real Estate would rather ask you 50 questions and show you 5 homes that are a perfect fit versus as you 5 questions and show you 50 homes.

Making a mistake can be costly both financially and emotionally.

Let Treu Group Real Estate help you find your dream home.

Listen to this radio show with real estate, lender and tax experts to find out why Florida is a great option. This year more than any other year might the ideal time to move to Florida. The changes in the tax laws and the brutal weather are causing many to consider Florida as a great option. We can help you make the transition to both financial and climate paradise. If you are considering a move to Florida due to weather or taxes, there is a lot to consider. Having a team that can help you navigate the process is key. Listen to our recent show on making the move to Florida. We are here to help make Florida your new home.

This show discusses the option of a reverse mortgage as well as the misconceptions. The loan is a good option for those that are purchasing a new home as well as refinancing. A reverse mortgage enables a senior homeowner to maintain ownership as long as they live in their home and maintain the loan requirements – paying property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA and keeping the home in good repair. They can always pay off the loan without worry of a prepayment penalty and can still leave the house to the kids. 

A Reverse Mortgage could allow a buyer to purchase a home and eliminate the monthly mortgage payment. There are qualifications and things to consider with a reverse mortgage however if a borrower is 62 years or older, it is an option to consider. 

You don’t lose control of the ownership of a home with a revere mortgage.  The home still is an asset and your heirs have an year to resolve the loan. So many think that they are giving up ownership and that they cannot leave the home to the kids and for that reason alone, many immediately pass on the loan. I’d say it’s the biggest misconception. 

Who you hire matters in your real estate purchase and your loan too. Having a great lender that is not just about the sale is so important.

Who is a good candidate:  People who are moving from up north with the sale of their home. The reverse mortgage allows them to put down part of the money and leave the rest in the bank. They can use the extra money as home care, renovations and keeping money in the bank.

A Reverse Mortgage can be a great option for some buyers looking to move to Florida. Living on a fixed income can be challenging; eliminating a mortgage payment while still maintaining ownership can be a game changer.

Luxury Real Estate and Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin have started to be a match for some sellers and buyers. Lisa Treu,top real estate agent and Brian Mudd discuss how some international and luxury clients are exploring the options. Eric Nghiem, Founder of the Cash Flow Doctor shares his expertise in cryptocurrency and the trends that he is seeing as well as the tax implications. There are challenges and issues that all parties need to be aware of however it is something to keep an eye on to see how it impacts the real estate transaction.

Lisa Treu and Brian Mudd discuss the impact of the changing market and how our clients can strategically take advantage of the opportunity. You will discover the positive and challenging statistics. Lisa shares how you can position yourself to help achieve your goals. You will hear about the seller’s markets, the luxury market and the condo market. Many buyers and sellers are missing the opportunity in our real estate by not understanding and reacting to the current market conditions. 

Other topics discussed include the financial and weather challenges of the Northeast could be.a positive to South Florida, 1031 Exchanges and strategies to make the right decisions. 

Lisa Treu and Brian Mudd discuss the affordability of Palm Beach County compared to other resort communities around the world. Palm Beach County was number 8 out of 10 countries that we analyzed. Also we discussed the update on the loan options and the local market so buyers and sellers can take advantage of the real estate opportunity. 

Lisa Treu will share great tips for Millennial buyers on how

to buy their 1st home. There will be solutions for the biggest challenge that

millennial buyers have right now: Saving the down payment. There are ways to

make home-ownership possible by cutting your budget or using bonus/tax

refunds. Whether you're ready to buy now or in the future you will discover

strategies to get you ready to be a homeowner.

Lisa Treu shares the latest real estate market update and statistics. Hurricane Irma impacted the real estate market and the October numbers tell the story. Listen to learn about the opportunity in the Palm Beach real estate market as well as how to position yourself to take advantage of the real estate market. Lisa discusses the growing luxury inventory, the seller market and news that you need to know when buying or selling.

Lisa Treu and Brian Mudd discuss the things that has to be done when the housing market cools down. Every market has it's own challenges but as Lisa puts it, even with these challenges and the numbers going down, there is a solution. You have to focus more, do better and aggressive marketing campaigns and price your house right. There is always a solution. You just have to be willing to find and do it.

Lisa Treu and Brian Mudd discuss the common mistakes that buyers and sellers make and how to avoid them. Every market has challenges and there is a way to allow yourself every competitive advantage. Buying or selling a home is one of the largest stresses in life and having a strategy and the right team will allow you get to the closing table.