Why Home Loans Today Aren't What They Were In The Past
In today's housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we're returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago. Let's ease those concerns. Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 29, 2022 in News
Things To Avoid After Applying For A Home Loan
Once you've applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it's an exciting time to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Hey, I'm Andy with the ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 25, 2022 in Buying a Home
Can You Still Get 4% Interest Rates In 2022?
Are you a buyer who wants to buy a house here in 2022, but you don't wanna pay these crazy high interest rates that you're seeing today in the sixes? What if I told you that there was a way to get an interest rate in the 4% range still in 2022? ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 20, 2022 in News
Home Price Deceleration Doesn't Mean Home Price Depreciation
Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what's happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. Hey, it's Andy with The Mandel Team at RE/MAX. And to help ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 18, 2022 in News
Is the housing market correcting?
If you're following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market today may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Hey, it's Andy Mandel with the Mandel ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 15, 2022 in News
South Florida Housing Market Update [July 2022]
Hey, it's Andy with the Mandel team at RE/MAX. I'm here to give you your July 2022 Housing Market Update. As always for the purposes of these videos, we're gonna be going over the leading indicators of where the real estate market is headed, not ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 11, 2022 in Housing Market Update
Get To Know Us!
Hi, I'm Andy Mandel with the Mandel Team at Remax. And I work with buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and tenants. Our team has over 50 years of combined real estate experience and we sell over 200 homes per year. We are experts in navigating, ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 5, 2022 in News
What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers?
If you're looking to buy your first home, you're likely balancing several factors, because both mortgage rates are up almost 3% in 2022, and home prices have continued to rise this year. It costs more to buy a house now, than it did even just a ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 4, 2022 in Buying a Home
Cash Guarantee!
Have you been looking for a home and wanna have the ability to buy a house all cash? Fairway Mortgage, as one of our preferred lenders, has a new program called the Fairway Cash Guarantee. Hi, I'm Andy Mandel with The Mandel Team at RE/MAX, and I'm ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on July 1, 2022 in Buying a Home
Lock Shop & Go
Hi, I'm Andy Mandel with the Mandel team at Remax. It's not a secret that interest rates are rising in the United States. Fairway Mortgage, as our preferred lender, has a new program called "Lock Shop & Go." Normally you can't lock in an ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 29, 2022 in Buying a Home
Is Your Home Ready To List?
One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time that they'll have to put in before listing their home. If that's the case for you you should know your home might be closer to list-ready than you think, in today's market. A ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 23, 2022 in Selling Your Home
3 Tips For First Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you're looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what's ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 20, 2022 in Buying a Home
Will Home Prices Fall This Year?
Many people are wondering will home prices fall this year? Whether you're a potential home buyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Hey, it's Andy Mandel with the Mandel Team at RE/MAX. And in this video, we're gonna ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 16, 2022 in News
Sellers Have An Opportunity With Today's Home Prices
- As mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder if the value of their homes would fall. Here's the good news. Historically, when mortgage rates rise by a percentage point or more, home values continue to appreciate. ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 13, 2022 in News
Luxury Homes Are in High Demand
As people realize their needs are changing, some are turning to luxury housing to find their dream home. Investopedia helps define what pushes a home into this category. In a recent article, they point out that a luxury home ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 9, 2022 in Buying a Home
What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market
There were so many people screaming about foreclosures in the last year because of the pandemic, saying that the foreclosure numbers were going to explode once forbearance programs ended at the end of 2021. These people were saying the market was ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 9, 2022 in News
The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession
A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That's the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know home buyers as well, everywhere you look, experts are warning that we could be heading towards a recession sometime in the next 12 to 24 ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 7, 2022 in News
South Florida Housing Market Update [June 2022]
The shift everyone's been talking about and waiting for in the South Florida real estate market, is starting to happen. Hey, it's Andy Mandel, with The Mandel Team at RE/MAX, and I'm here to bring you your June 2022 housing market update. As ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on June 6, 2022 in News
How To Buy In A Tight Market
Here are our tips to get your offer accepted in a very competitive bidding situation. Number one is get pre-approved for a mortgage. Not just pre-qualified, but fully underwritten upfront from your lender. This will allow you to write the offer, ...
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Posted by Andy Mandel on May 24, 2022 in Buying a Home