Alright, so you’re thinking about moving to Parkland, Florida and you’re wondering where should you live? There’s so many neighborhoods to choose from, you just don’t know what’s what, and what would be the best for your family.

Well in this video, I’m gonna give you my suggestions on where you should live depending on what kind of lifestyle you want. So if that interests you, make sure you stay tuned.

Hey! I’m Andy with the Mandel Team at Remax, and we helped so many families. We get so many calls, texts, and emails every single day from people relocating to South Florida, or moving within South Florida. And we don’t care if you’re moving in 9 days, 9 months, or 9 years, we’re here to help you. So if you have any questions, make sure to give…

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Hey! It's Andy with the Mandel Team at Remax, and I'm here to bring you yourDecember 2022 Housing Market Update.

As always for the purposes of these videos, we’re gonna be talking about Single Family Homes only. So no condos, no townhouses. And we’re gonna be talking about Boca, Parkland, and Coral Springs. Those are the areas where our team does the predominant amount of our business.No country clubs, no 55+. So let’s get into it.

First, when we do these videos we like to look at the leading indicators showing you where the Housing Market is headed, not where it’s been. So we’re telling you what’s going on right now in the market, what happened just last month, so you can show and predict what’s gonna happen in the very near future.

A lot…

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As the market in South Florida shifts, there’s one thing that no seller wants to experience and that’s what we call “Chasing the Market Down”. But what does that look like, and why do some sellers tend to win while others lose big time.

In today’s video, I’m gonna paint the picture for you from top to bottom on what it looks like to chase the market, and more importantly, how you can avoid doing so, so you’re on the winning side of the equation. So if that interests you, let’s get into it.

If this is your first time with the channel and you wanna know everything there is to know about South Florida, eating, sleeping, playing, neighborhood tours, housing market, you name it, then make sure you hit that subscribe button and tap that bell icon so…

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Hey! It's Andy with the Mandel Team at Remax and I’m here to bring you your November '22 Housing Market Update.

As always for the purposes of these videos, we’re gonna be giving you the leading indicators showing you where the real estate market is headed, not where it’s been. So we’re showing you what’s going on in the market right now so you can make the most informed decision for you and your family.

When we talk about these stats, we’re typically talking about single family homes only in Boca, Parkland, and Coral Springs. Those are the areas where our team does the predominant amount of our business. We’re not talking about condos, townhouses, no 55+, and no country clubs. So let’s get after it.

The first stat we’d like to look at is…

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Top 5 Most Expensive Neighborhoods In Boca Raton

Considering moving to Boca Raton, FL? South Florida is one of the most desirable places in the country to live for many reasons. We have good weather most of the year, we have no state income tax, and the quality of life is better here than many parts of the country. Did I mention the beaches are some of the best in the world?

We also have some of the most expensive real estate anywhere in the United States. If you're looking for high end real estate, Boca Raton has enough to go around. Take a look at the top 5 most expensive neighborhoods in Boca Raton. Besides being the most expensive, they happen to be some of our favorite neighborhoods as well! Looking to live in Boca Raton Luxury? Keep reading!

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If you’re thinking about buying a home in South Florida today, I’ve got good news.

Even though it’s still a seller’s market on paper, it’s a more moderate seller’s market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered, are over.

Today, you should have less competition and more negotiating power as a buyer. That’s because the intensity of buyer demand and bidding wars is easing. So if bidding wars were the biggest factor that had you sitting on the sidelines, here are two trends that may be just what you need to reenter the market.

Number one: The return of contingencies.

Over the last two years, more buyers were willing to skip important…

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The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down in overheated real estate market.

Over the past 2 1/2 years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask, “Are things just slowing down, or is a crash coming?” To answer this question, there are two things that we wanna understand. The first is the reality of the shift in today’s housing market. And the second, is what experts are saying about home prices in the coming year.

The reality is, we’re seeing a big change in housing supply and demand. In South Florida, listings have increased about 30% compared to last year, while showings are down almost 17%. This is an inflection point for…

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It’s clear the 2022 Housing Market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home.

Mortgage payments are up over 50% compared to a year ago because of the difference in interest rates. This jump is making homes less affordable especially when compared to the last two years when mortgage rates were at historic lows which has caused so many would-be buyers to reevaluate their plans.

The good news is that you can navigate today’s housing market in this rising rate environment with a few simple tips. Here are three things you may wanna consider to make your homeownership goals reality.

Number one, expand your search criteria. If you’ve been looking for a home at a certain city…

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Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks and many people have questions on how this affects them if they’re buying or selling a home.

As mortgage rates rise, they impact your purchasing power by raising the cost of buying a home and limiting how much you can afford for the same payment. Let’s assume you wanted to buy a $400,000 house. If you’re trying to shop at that price point and keep your monthly payment about $2,500 to $2,600 or below, here’s how your purchasing power can change as mortgage rates climb.

The red shows payments above that threshold and the green indicates a payment within your target range. As rates go up, the amount you can afford to borrow decreases and that may mean you have to look at homes at a lower…

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Data shows that 51% of homeowners have a mortgage rate under 4% as of April of 2022. Many people are worried about selling a home with a low interest rate and buying a new home with an interest rate that could be almost twice as high.

And while it’s true that mortgage rates are higher now than they were the last two years, there are other non-financial factors to consider when it comes to making a move. You may have other things going on in your life that making a move is essential, regardless of where rates are.

The 2022 Summer Sellers Survey by realtor.com recently asked home sellers why they decided to sell. As the visual shows, an appetite for different features or the fact that their current home could no longer meet their needs top the…

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