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A New Mortgage Interest Rate Record

Mortgage interest rates fell below 3% for the first time ever. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a record low of 2.98% this past week, according to Freddie Mac. That is the lowest level in the nearly 50 years of the mortgage giant’s survey.

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Featured Listing – 2060 Crystal Lake Trail in Lakewood Ranch

Listed at $290,000, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom home features 1,525 square feet of living space. No CDD fees are required with this Tidewater model home located in the highly sought-after community of Eagle Trace near the North East corner of Lakewood Ranch.

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Protecting Your Family from House Fires

In an average year, there is a house fire every minute and a half in the United States. That means there are over 350,000 house fires in our country every year. Are you and your family ready for a fire in your home? While there are a myriad of fire safety and prevention tips, three really stand out for me.

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Happy 4th of July!

“My favorite thing about the United States? Lots of Americans, one America.” – Val Saintsburt

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Long-Distance House Hunting

Finding your next home locally can be challenging. When you add hundreds or even thousands of miles to the equation, it becomes significantly more complicated. Though long-distance house hunting has its unique challenges, it is not impossible. In fact, we help people with it every day, and with modern technology, it has never been easier to buy a house remotely. Here are a few critical factors to keep in mind when you find yourself in a home search from afar.