Weiss Clawson's Blog: Real Estate Marketing

With mortgage rages climbing for the fifth straight week, it might be time to lock in your interest rate now and go find that home you have been wanting in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter, North Palm Beach or anywhere throughout Palm Beach County.

While rates are still under 7 percent, they are now at the highest level in almost a year.  And most economists are not predicting a rate decline until at least the fourth quarter of the year.

The national average for 30-year fixed rate mortgages ended the week at 6.74 percent, up from 6.53 percent just a week ago. 

The national average for 15-year fixed rate morgages was at 6.43 percent, up from 6.22 percent a week ago.

On adjustable rate mortgages the national average for the one…

If you are interested in buying a home in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Juno Beach, North Palm Beach, Jupiter or throughout Palm Beach County, you are likely watching with anticipation as lawmakers convene in Tallahassee to work on property tax relief for all Floridians.

The legislature will be in special session for the next 11 days solely to work on property tax relief.  Several proposals have been discussed and written about.  The most prominent of these would cut taxes an average of 7 percent, though it is expected to be closer to 9 percent in Palm Beach County, and would change the Save Our Homes provision that allows homesteaders a $25,000 exemption on property value and caps their tax increases at 3 percent a year.

Many of our clients, both…

Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Juno Beach and Jupiter homeowners, and those looking to buy homes in these communities and throughout Palm Beach County are all seeking lower home insurance bills.

We have found that a simple and inexpensive home inspection may save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your home insurance. 

The windstorm or hurricane premium portion of your home insurance coverage (the section that often comprises the largest component of the bill) may be eligible for major discounts.  If you do not have hurricane or windstorm coverage, these discounts are not applicable.  Discounts can be applied by your insurance company if your home was constructed to protect it from damage or destruction or if…

It may be time to lock in your mortgage interest rate in you are interested in buying a home in the next few months in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Juno Beach, West Palm Beach or throughout the Palm Beach County area.

Mortgage interest rates have increased for the fourth week in the row and now stand at 6.53 percent nationally for a 30-year fixed mortgage, up from 6.42 percent last week. 

For the increasingly popular 15-year fixed mortgage, rates are at 6.22 percent nationally, up from 6.12 percent last week.

In Palm Beach County, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage ranged from 5.97 per cent to 7 percent while the 15 year fixed rate mortgage ranges from 5.95 percent to 6.75 percent.

Most students of the economy are attributing the…

If you are considering selling your home in Palm Beach Gardens or anywhere throughout Palm Beach County, it is important to find a Realtor with great marketing skills and a dynamic plan for getting your home in front of those most likely to buy it.

Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach County have a glut of homes on the market in just about every price range.  Some say we have a four-year supply of homes for sale. Home buyers have more choices today than they have had for years.  In order for your house to appeal to the right buyer, it must be priced right, it must show well and it must become visible.

The Weiss-Clawson Team at Keller Williams Realty of the Palm Beaches will design a marketing plan to fit your needs. We will provide the information you need…