Real Estate According to Drew

It's an odd title for a blog. It's an even odder rally cry. However, freezing ARMs might just save you thousands of dollars. Let us explain.First off, we should clarify that we are talking about Adjustable Rate Mortgages, sometimes referred to as ARMs. These loans offer a reduced interest rate fo...

Ask 10 homeowners how they feel about their Homeowners' Association (HOA), and you are likely to get some pretty interesting responses. However, love them or hate them, HOAs are present in the vast majority of new or newer subdivisions. That's why we would like to share with you the content of a ...

Warm weather, beautiful beaches, and...foreclosures. It's not exactly how the Florida Tourism Industry would describe our state (well, at least the foreclosures part), but it is increasingly the perception of Florida in the media and around the water cooler.Depending on which study you ask, we ra...

That is the question we hear time and time again from homeowners considering putting their home on the market. And, it makes perfect sense. After all, the market currently favors buyers, so why list your home if you don't absolutely have to? Actually, there can be several reasons:1.) The hidden c...

We've lost count of the number of times we've heard it. Although the exact wording may change, the underlying message remains the same. "I want to sell my house, but I don't have to sell my house." It's the mantra of the homeowner in today's market. And, it makes perfect sense. Everyone wants to ...

Your home has been on the market a few months. Although you have had some showings, none of the buyers have expressed solid interest in making an offer. Just when you are considering withdrawing your home, viola! An offer comes in for $100,000 more than your list price! All you have to do, the bu...

Yes, we know it's not even December yet. No, we haven't lost our minds. The happy new year we are talking about is the one you will likely get from your Homeowners' Association or Condo Association on January 1st. Oh yeah, and it probably won't make you very happy.If your HOA is like most, dues c...