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Palm Beach County Market Update August 2019 – New Home Sales Climb 7.1%

by Tracie Copeland on October 2, 2019 with No Comments

Home Value are up 4.4% from August 2018. All signs pointing towards a great market to buy and sell. Interest rates are still historically low. On the fence for buying a home, don’t wait. Season is upon us and that … Read More

4 Signs You Are Ready to Buy a Home

by SEO Team on July 22, 2019 with No Comments

Did you realize that over 5 million homes are sold in the United States annually? If you are like most people, the decision to buy a home is not something you take lightly. While buying a home for the first … Read More

4 Reasons to Buy a Home in West Palm Beach, Florida

by SEO Team on July 22, 2019 with No Comments

Florida is known for being a great place to move or to buy a second home. Several features make the state a great place to raise a family, retire, or invest in real estate. However, Florida is a bigger state … Read More

Mortgage Rates Fall, Signaling Good Time to Buy

by Tracie Copeland on June 5, 2019 with No Comments

Mortgage rates have fallen significantly in just the last 30 days, making now a great time to buy a home in Palm Beach County. We explain how mortgage rates work, what a falling rate means for you, and refinancing options.

Mortgage Rates Hit New Highs – October 12th, 2018

by Tracie Copeland on October 12, 2018 with No Comments

It was reported today that national benchmark mortgage interests rates have reached a 7-year high this week, to almost 5%. Here’s what we know.

The Pros and Cons of Buying A Historic Home

by Tracie Copeland on June 27, 2018 with No Comments

West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, and Delray Beach are known for their historic preservation initiatives to preserve and showcase their beautiful historic homes. In this article, we explain what makes a home historic, and layout the pros and cons of buying a historic home.

How To Combat Rising Mortgage Interest Rates

by Tracie Copeland on March 29, 2018 with No Comments

The Fed is raising benchmark interest rates, which will result in increased rates for mortgage borrowers. Here’s some things homeowners can do to prepare.

What’s in A Mortgage Payment?

by Tracie Copeland on February 1, 2018 with No Comments

Homebuyers in Florida (and even some homeowners) aren’t always exactly clear on what’s in a mortgage payment. If you are getting qualified to buy a home, you’ll want to read this explanation on everything your mortgage payment includes, from insurance to MIP to escrows for property taxes.

5 Bad Habits of Palm Beach County Homebuyers

by Tracie Copeland on November 22, 2017 with No Comments

Tracie Copeland, broker-owner of Copeland & Co. Real Estate, explains the 5 worst bad habits of homebuyers who are searching for homes in Palm Beach County.

Homebuyer During A Hurricane? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Tracie Copeland on September 6, 2017 with 1 Comment

As Hurricane Irma approaches South Florida, many homebuyers under contract to purchase are wondering what’s happening with their closing. We explain here.

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