Congratulations on 100th Issue Milestone! In a momentous occasion, East Coast Current magazine is proudly commemorating the publication of its 100th issue. Since February 2015, the magazine has featured insightful community highlights. As a writer and a part of this landmark achievement, I want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the co-owners, Tiffany Evers and Kelsey Walters. As I celebrate the magazine’s 100th issue and … Continue reading Page 8, Since Day One
Volusia county real estate remains HOT. In many instances across Volusia communities, a hot sellers’ market does indeed mean a faster sale and at or above asking price. The market remains hot as new listings continue to not keep up with the surge in demand. One of the suspected reasons affecting the low housing inventory is the group of homeowners who would move but are … Continue reading Volusia Real Estate: Peak of the Sellers’ Market
Sellers and buyers are experiencing very different market conditions compared to pre-pandemic years. Volusia’s current housing market is a strong seller’s market with fewer new listings and a very tight inventory (active listings), particularly for existing single-family homes. Sellers are taking advantage of the home price increases. Buyers are taking advantage of the historically low interest rates. Although each customer has advantages, the market is … Continue reading Volusia Real Estate Outlook: Market Reality in 2021
Latest data published by the New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors shows existing property sales surging in August 2020. The report describes member activity in the MLS for southeast Volusia County across all inventory. Overall, Volusia County remains in a seller’s market. Inventory has declined and prices are increasing while leveling out. Home price increases can be attributed to true home appreciation being driven by … Continue reading Volusia Real Estate Report: Super Hot, Inventory Tight
Florida Governor Ron Desantis declared residential and commercial real estate, including settlement services, essential on April 1, 2020. Christopher Krebs, the nation’s Director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, designated real estate services as part of the nation’s “critical infrastructure.” How have Realtors Changed their Practices during the Global Pandemic? Realtors, buyers and sellers are able to abide by COVID-19 … Continue reading Volusia Real Estate Update: How has COVID Impacted the Housing Market
Tax Reform & Flood Insurance Many factors impacted the real estate market in 2017. Across the state of Florida, housing markets reported low inventory, gradual mortgage interest rate hikes and home price increases as three factors that could not be ignored. Although low inventory is a problem for homebuyers, it is positive news for homeowners as they continue to build equity. In an economic and … Continue reading 2018 Housing Market Radar
