⭐ A Small Favor to Ask ⭐ As many of you know, I've recently launched my new Google Business page, and I'm working to build it up so future clients can learn more about the level of service I strive to provide. If we've worked together in the past—whether buying, selling, investing, relocating, or even if I've simply provided advice or guidance—I would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review. Your feedback helps others make informed decisions when choosing a real estate professional, and it means a great deal to me personally. If you have a minute, please click the link below or scan the QR code in the image to leave a review: [Insert Google Review Link] Thank you for your support, your trust, and the opportunity to be part of your real estate journey. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. — Michael Leachman Broker/Owner Tu Familia Real Estate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #NortheastFlorida #ClientAppreciation #GoogleReviews #TuFamiliaRealEstate

Today's lower inventory, combined with competing builder incentives and new regulations requiring buyer agents to sign a compensation agreement with their buyers has created a great opportunity to buy new. Pricing in these new communities ranges from the $200k's right up in to the luxury market. These opportunities can result in buyers needing much less cash to close than resale. Here's why: -Most builders are paying most or all of the real estae commission that buyers may have to pay for a resale home. -If you use their partnered lender, there are usually additional incentives like paying down interest rates (I have seen 3.99%!), flex cash that sometimes can be used for down payments as well as closing costs, and builder flex cash. -Some builders are even paying fees to break a lease! The best news is that that's where most of the inventory is right now anyway. And there were already advantages in buying new such as low maintenance for years since everything is new, and more efficient energy use.

Home equity is like a savings account / investment. If your renting, you are giving away this advantage to your landlord. When you own, equity can be used for expenses, retirement, upsizing or downsizing, or unexpected expenses. Millions of Americans had a big gain in equity from property appreciation over the last several years. Do you want to cash in?

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Starting Aug. 17, new rules will roll out that change how real estate agents are paid to help people buy and sell their homes. Buyers will need to sign contracts before touring any homes. Sellers will no longer automatically cover the costs of agents fees for buyers. Below is an infographic to help understand what the changes to buyers and sellers. As always, we at Dream Home Team of Watson Realty Corp are well informed of the changes and stand ready to help both sellers and buyers get the bet net and outcome possible. Let me know if you have any questions at all.