A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar...
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Al Giacalone
- Oct 1, 2021
- 5 min
Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated...
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Al Giacalone
- Sep 2, 2021
- 7 min
9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the...
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Al Giacalone
- Aug 1, 2021
- 6 min
Where Is The Real Estate Market Really Headed?
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains...
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Al Giacalone
- Apr 2, 2021
- 7 min
Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing...
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Al Giacalone
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
Residential sales continue to increase in SW Florida
Fort Myers led the area with 657 closed sales in February 2021, a 9% increase from January 2021 and a 16.70% increase over February 2020....
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Al Giacalone
- Mar 1, 2021
- 5 min
Is the Real Estate Market Going to Crash?
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When...
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Al Giacalone
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Is the SW Florida Real Estate market cooling off?
January 2021 saw a 39.41% increase in new listings compared to December 2020, the largest month over month increase since May 2020.There...
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Al Giacalone
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2021
To help inspire your design projects this year, we’ve rounded up five of the hottest trends.
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Al Giacalone
- Jan 11, 2021
- 7 min
New Year, New Home? Set Homeownership Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put
The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance....
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Al Giacalone
- Dec 2, 2020
- 6 min
10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a...
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Al Giacalone
- Nov 2, 2020
- 7 min
The New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,”
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Al Giacalone
- Oct 2, 2020
- 6 min
5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours
For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home.
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Al Giacalone
- Sep 21, 2020
- 5 min
Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to ch
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Al Giacalone
- Aug 19, 2020
- 6 min
Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers
Low mortgage rates increase buyer demand, which is good news for sellers. But what if you don’t have any plans to sell your home? Can curren
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Al Giacalone
- Jul 1, 2020
- 5 min
Add Value To Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improveme
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