Treu Group Real Estate Weekly Tips

Everything you need to know about buying a home during the holiday season. Listen to what Lisa has to say about current interest rates and how this will impact the purchase or sale of your home. Let Treu Group Real Estate bring you home for the holidays!

Looking at the principal you owe on your home can be incredibly daunting, but there are some steps you can take to lower the amount. Even if you are just at the point of looking into buying, there are some things you should consider when it comes to what type of mortgage to get. Listen to hear our podcast on saving money and making smart financial decisions in the world of real estate.

Home values are on the rise! Everything you need to know about buying or selling a home in Palm Beach County. Home values are rising which could be both good or bad news. Tune in to get the latest updates on home appreciation, renting vs. buying, and property tax.

Learn how you can increase your chance of getting your dream with the right lender. Understanding the mortgage timeline is critical especially as we are heading into the end of the year. There is still time to close by the Holiday season or the end of the year to qualify for the homestead exemption.

The latest real estate update with the latest statistics including the hot and cool areas in Palm Beach County.  Listen to learn the strategies and best opportunities to position yourself to win when buying or selling real estate.  If you are a move up buyer now may be your time to shine. Homes in the luxury market are having a harder time selling, and that is why you need the right price and the right marketing! We are also noticing some neighborhoods are in finally in recovery, and there are less distress sales. This is important to those who are thinking of selling their home in the near future. With fewer short sales and foreclosures many sellers are no longer underwater.  Please check us out at treugroup.com for real time updates on homes for sale in your area.

v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} I'm proud to serve the Palm Beach County real estate market and call it home. I'm also very proud to be the only agent in Palm Beach County with the endorsement of Barbara Corcoran. You may have seen Barbara on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank," where she has invested her own money into more than 20 businesses and shepherded them to success. Barbara is one of the most renowned names in all of real estate, which is why I'm proud to share her my latest TV commercial with you. Barbara is big believer in the Treu Group Guaranteed Sale Program and I'm happy to have her on my side! Won't you take 30 seconds and check out my latest TV commercial, featuring Barbara Corcoran? Thank you again for your time. If you have any questions at all about our Guaranteed Sale Program, please feel free to call or email us today!

Looking to improve your real estate career? We're here to help you make a smart decision when it comes to growing your business, improving your bottom line, and choosing a place to work in real estate sales. If you'd like to learn more about working with The Treu Group, contact us at (561) 352-3056 or [email protected] Today, I’m going to talk about what I learned from Tony Robbins. I recently returned from his Unleash the Power Within event, and I wanted to share a few things with you that I learned and hope will help you. One of the things Anthony says is that there are only two states in life: beautiful, or suffering. He told me personally that stress is suffering. Many of us high-achievers can identify with that. Suffering can also manifest in depression, anger, or disappointment. He asked us an extremely important question: “What if you didn’t have to have a world filled with suffering?” Life really is too short to suffer, and that question really impacted me. Problems and happiness have no relationship. We all know people who have really great lives but they are miserable. We also know people who have legitimate challenges but they are very happy and inspirational to all of those around them. If you are facing some problems, consider the words that you use and how they impact your outlook. You may be saying things that cause you to stay in a negative state. Here’s a little exercise: first, go through your day from morning to night and say everything you are going to do using the phrase, “I have to ____.” Go through your entire day. Next, go through your entire day saying, “I choose to ____.” Finally, go through your day again and say, “I am blessed to ______.” Consider how you feel afterwards each time. When you have to do something, it tends to cause anxiety and stress. If you choose to do something, that is a more optimistic approach. If you are blessed to do something, that can help you feel more grateful in your day to day life. According to Anthony, words can change our biochemistry and actually change our lives. That is great news, right? Finally, I want to share three things you can do in order to remove suffering. Appreciate everything and every opportunity. Learn from your experiences. Love, give, and be grateful! I hope you have enjoyed today’s video and found something useful. If you have any questions, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform full home search  Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (561) 352-3056 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Do you want to have closing papers in your hand by the end of the year? What do you need to do to make that happen? Many buyers and sellers want to be moved by the holiday season or by the end of the year. In 2015, we have seen some major changes as part of the new TRID regulations. You don't need to know all the details about it - that's what we're here for - but if you want to sell or buy a home between now and the end of the year, you need to be aware of the new timelines.A lender who could typically close a loan in 15 to 30 days will now need about 45 days. Some of the bigger banks that needed 60 days are now at 90 to 120 days! This means that you need to start the process earlier to achieve the same timelines you would have been able to do a year ago. If you're thinking about buying or selling by the end of the year, it's time to get things moving. Give us a call or shoot us an email at any time and we'll walk you through everything you need to know about these changes. If you're selling, you could beat the rush by getting started now! We hope to hear from you soon!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform full home search  Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (561) 352-3056 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today, we're going to talk about property taxes. The good news is property values are up. The challenge is that when property values go up, so do your property taxes. If you have a homesteaded property, you definitely have good news. Thanks to Save the Home protection, many people saw almost no increase in taxes on their homesteaded property, even though the property's value went up. If you own a second home, commercial property, or investment property, you probably saw your taxes increase by as much as 13%. Property values are only going to continue to rise, so make sure your budget allows for property tax increases in 2016. Now, if you purchased a homesteaded property in 2014, you were probably surprised with a big jump in your property taxes. You do get that homestead protection, but you lost all of the savings that the previous owners collected over time. If you're thinking of buying, you need a real estate agent who can help you maneuver all of those situations. We're here to help you maximize the property's value and make the right decisions. If you own an investment property or second home and aren't sure what to do from here, we can help you as well. If you have any questions at all about property taxes, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to help you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform full home search  Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call me at (561) 352-3056 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Prospective buyers appreciate special features including hand-scraped wood floors, upgraded lighting, and custom draperies. Often, you can add these features to living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. It really gives a home a luxurious feel. Additionally, kitchens help buyers fall in love with properties on the spot! Appealing kitchens make it easy for a property to appeal to a buyer. Here, you can update the cabinets; add granite countertops and/or island; and upgrade appliances. Consider popular trends with neutral finishes everyone will love. You only have one chance to win over buyers! Whatever you love about your home, highlight it. For instance, it’s common for homes to have extravagant pools and amazing views, especially those located by golf courses. Choose one thing to make your home shine and stick out. If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market soon, contact us today! We can also help answer any questions about the buying process. We look forward to hearing from you.