DALIA KIBBY's (daliasells) Blog

According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to qualify for a mortgage. Whi...

The most recent sales statistics for single family homes in Broward County, FL are out. Following are a few key statistics:  1,243 single family home sales closed in February 2021 compared to 1,004 in 2020; the median price of a single family home is now $433K versus $385K in 2020 and the number ...

The most recent sales statistics for single family homes in Broward County, FL are out. Following are a few key statistics that tell the tale: There were 1,243 single family home sales which closed in February 2021; the median price of a single family home is now $433K versus $385K in 2020, for a...

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Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. Here are five tips for su...

Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have...

There are many reasons why available housing inventory is so low. In addition to the reasons noted in the graphic, many local homeowners who would like to sell & remain in Broward County, can't find suitable replacement properties; so instead of selling, homeowners are deciding to stay in place. ...

I work in both newer and older neighborhoods in Southeast Florida. Increasingly, I'm noticing mid-century (1950s-1960s) homes remodeled in extreme modern or contemporary style; the exteriors of the homes are generally true to the era of the construction. Once you enter, however, the homes often r...

In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger futu...

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the Nati...