No, you don't. You can buy a new home without a Realtor. So there is not a "need". Just sign the contract and give the builder your money.
But you should want a Realtor if you are building new construction. Especially since it doesn't cost you anything to have one!
Just like you can do your taxes without an accountant. Or take care of your teeth without a dentist. You can do it yourself, but it's worth getting an expert to work on it for you.
It's the same with real estate. The biggest difference being you will pay for your accountant or dental services but you won't pay a dime to use a Realtor to buy a new home! So why not have a longtime new
What is happening in the real estate market right now?
The market is still moving with Buyers buying and Homes selling
There are less Buyers and Sellers in the market resulting in a net lower sales volume
Before the change in the market there were less Sellers than Buyers. This is still the case for now. This has led to prices not being dropped on listings yet, even though there is less Buyer activity.
Chief Economist of NAR still forecast a rise in price
Don't expect a foreclosure wave due to unemployment with the government's $2 trillion relief package allowed all homeowners with federally backed mortgages to be eligible for up to one year of forbearance (not making a mortgage payment).
Many a time we get questions about the oceanfront condo complexes in our area. Jacksonville Beach is the area with the most condo complexes on the ocean. Followed by Ponte Vedra Beach and then Atlantic Beach. Neptune Beach doesn't have any oceanfront condos.
So we made this quick reference chart for you to see how the different oceanfront condos in Jax Beach compare. If you click on the name of the condo you will find photos, video, more information on the condos along with current pricing of the condo units for sale.
See a quick run down of each oceanfront condominium building in Jax Beach in alphabetical order. Learn how many floors, when the building was built, number of units,…
645 Plaza Atlantic Beach FL - 5 Blocks to Ocean | Remodeled 2015 $359,500
3D Tour of 645 Plaza Atlantic Beach FL
REMODELED 2015 and Better than New! Just Blocks to the Beach!! INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY at this price for a 4 Bed 3 Bath in Atlantic Beach. $65,000 BELOW NEW CONSTRUCTION! Inside you will find beautiful hardwood floors, Marble Kitchen with stainless steel appliances & 3 updated and remodeled bathrooms. Outside boast a fully fenced yard with spacious sitting deck for relaxing & outdoor shower for after the beach. No worries here with stunning 2 Yr Old Metal Roof & Double Paned Windows Plus New HVAC&Duct 2017! Welcome to the Beach Life! Just steps away to ocean, park with ballfield, tennis & playground, gym and town center with
Northeast Florida Golf Club Membership Cost and Amenities | The Ultimate List for Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina and Palm Coast
When you think of Florida, you think of golf (and beaches, and sunshine and ... well you get the point). And Northeast Florida is no different. See 61 different golf courses located in just the Northeast Florida area below then visit the golf course homes for sale in Northeast Florida. (Now you understand why the TPC headquarters is located here). This includes Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina Beach and Palm Coast FL. So if you are a true golfer, then you want to visit our area! After all, wouldn't you want to live within 2 hour drive of over 50 golf courses!
If you are looking for something in jacksonville FL then you will find it in Southside! The Southside area which is our zip code 32256 and 32246 is our more densely populated area! I don't know if it was a case "if you build it they will come"; but in Southside you have everything: malls, restaurants, shops, schools and office parks. This means you are not more than a few minutes from work, the movies, shopping for a birthday gift, a quick bite to eat, a romantic dinner or a fun night on the town.
Southside is home to corporate offices of Blue Cross Blue Shield, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bank of America, Deutsch Bank and more! Also you find the St Johns Town Center with Nordstrom, Apple Store,
What Home Buyers & Home Sellers Are Most Thankful For This Year!
Read to find out more about what Home Buyers find most valuable in their home search and their new home.
-As a home buyer this may help you narrow down your selections to neighborhoods or specific homes.
-As a home seller this will help you decide what to do to fix up your home and how to make sure your Realtor is marketing your home correctly and effectively!
Real Estate Buyers Are Really, Really Thankful For The Internet!
The most popular use of the internet for home buyers is for home searching. But what about the internet are home buyers in particular looking for?
According to a recent study: 87% of Buyers find photos most useful 84% of buyers find the detailed property
1. Why Investment Property? Appreciation & Net Profit
Why do you want to buy an investment property?
Well for more money of course! This breaks down into a profit you will make from the rental income (net profit) and appreciation you will make when you sell the property in the future.
Reasons why people purchased investment properties:
In 2015 Real Estate return on the investment was the top money maker!
That is why real estate has been ranked the top long term investment:
That is why this chief economist says to buy:
Appreciation
Here is the forecasted appreciation from investing in Real Estate on a $250,000 property:
So if you were thinking of buying a Ponte Vedra Beach or Nocatee home before and now you are not so sure; then here are the questions you should be asking yourself.
1. Why did you want to buy a home before?
I will delve into the financial aspect later on. But before we even get to that; why did you want a new home?
I can't answer why you particularly wanted to buy a home, but a study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University stated the 4 Main Reasons People Buy a Home as:
1. A good place to raise children and for them to get a good education. 2. A place where you and your family feel safe 3. More space for you and your family 4. Control of that space.
Are any of these reasons still true for you? If so you should
Buying your home is a very exciting time. In order to keep on track and not let your emotions make your decision; you should prepare and plan.
Factoid: Only 46% of all recent buyers considered themselves "ready to buy" when they purchase their home.
So evidence goes to prove that finding the home of you dreams can happen quicker than you think. And in this market you need to act fast to grab the home you like before it is gone. As the old real estate saying that goes "If you like the home today and you want to think about; just remember someone probably looked at yesterday and have already made their decision."
