Treu Group Real Estate Weekly Tips

There's more to buying a home than just buying. Do you know the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved? When you're buying a home, the deal isn't done until all the paperwork is signed. Treu Group Real Estate has broken down the buying process into 5 simple steps so you can know what to expect throughout the buying process.

There are three opportunities in our current market that I want to alert you to. There are opportunities in every real estate market, and I want to share three of them with you today. First of all, a recent study revealed that almost 50% of all millennials in south Florida live at home. If you want to build wealth in the United States, the first step in creating wealth is to own your own home. While this may not be possible for all millennials right now, some millennials should definitely consider packing up and buying their first home. If you have a great job, a steady income, and you’ve saved some money or have access to gift money, then now is a great time to get into a new property. Let me tell you a quick story: When I first purchased a home, I got a 13.5% adjustable mortgage rate. Compared to today’s low interest rate, you can see that homes are more affordable. You can ask your friends and your parents what their first home’s interest rates were, and I think you will agree that even a 4% interest rate is an absolute gift to the real estate market. “ Owning a home is the first step in creating your own wealth. ” Secondly, if you already own your first home, now is a great time to upgrade to your next home or maybe even your dream home. Why? If you sell your current home, you are probably selling in a seller’s market. Depending on what price range you are moving up to, you will likely be buying in a buyer’s market. So, the market currently allows you to sell in the best position possible and have more options when you go to buy. Finally, if you are ready to retire and want top dollar for your home, you can definitely win in this market, especially if your home lines up with what millennials are interested in. Why? Right now, we have a shortage of great homes in certain price ranges. Anything under $500,000 often receives multiple offers, great prices, and great terms. So, it is time to capitalize on these three great opportunities in our current market. If you have any questions about buying or selling a home, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Lisa Treu of Treu Group Real Estate to talks mortgage rates, special loan programs, and explains what Treu Group Real Estate can do for you when you're getting ready to buy a home. Lisa talks about raving fans, property taxes, why the rent is rising, and reasons you should join the homeowner's club.

Treu Group Real Estate and Erick Cantele from Academy Mortgage team up to share all you need to know before buying a home. What are your best options for types of loans? What do you need for a down payment? Do you need to be pre-approved, or pre-qualified? Listen in to let Lisa and Erick answer all your questions about getting ready to buy a new home.

Lisa Treu of Treu Group Real Estate would like to invite you to join us with Kellly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. Kelly shares how she is working to bring business to our area and the concerns of corporations considering moving to Palm Beach County.

Whether it’s your first home, one of many, or just an investment, the Treu team will represent you, not the transaction. Treu Group is the best option for representation when you’re buying a home. Having the expertise and connections of the entire Treu team on your side will not only save you money on the deal, you don’t pay us any fees! We have a few secret weapons for getting you to the closing table fast. Tune in to hear how Treu Group can help you!

What's happening in local real estate? The stats are out, and Lisa Treu will let you know what this data means for real estate in Palm Beach County.

Sell or stay? Will 2017 be your year to by or sell? What's new in the real estate market for the new year?

Three groups will have big opportunities in the 2017 Palm Beach real estate market. Today I’ll explain how the groups stand to benefit from market conditions. We believe there’s always a great opportunity to be had in the real estate market, and you just have to position yourself to take advantage of it. That’s why today, I wanted to talk a bit about some of the great opportunities that will be available in the Palm Beach market in 2017. The first opportunity lies with people currently renting homes. As a renter, your rent payment goes up when your landlord’s costs go up. By buying a house in 2017, you can lock in two things: your interest rate and your property taxes. If you rent, it’s time to get off the fence and into your new home. Move-up buyers also have big opportunities in 2017. Many homeowners have a home in a seller’s market price range, giving them the perfect chance to move up into their dream home. If you own a house under $400,000, it’s likely the best time for you to take advantage of the record-low rates and the cooling luxury market. You would be selling in a seller’s market and likely moving up to a buyer’s market. “ If you rent, it’s time to get off the fence and into your new home. ”Finally, the third big opportunity is for those of you looking to buy real estate as an investment to have tenants and positive cash flow. If you have any questions about how you can take advantage of the market in 2017, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We would love to help you. Finally, if you take a look in the video above, you’ll see that I’m in an iconic part of Palm Beach. Do you know where I am? Send your guess and you might just win a prize! All you have to do is reply to this email with your guess. I hope to hear from you soon!

Let's talk mortgage rates! What could increasing rates mean for the buying or selling of your home? Mortgage expert, Eric Cantele, from American Academy Mortgage give his take on today's and tomorrow's mortgage rates. December is a great time to be on the market in South Florida, listen to what you should know before listing!