Mortgage / Finance
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: What the Latest Drop Means for Homebuyers in Tallahassee
If you’ve been wondering about mortgage interest rates today, here’s
Joe Manausa
September 8, 2025
Buy A Home
Advice: Real Estate
Rent Or Buy? Don't Let NY Times Bias Sway You
The New York Times offers a free financial calculator that readers can use to answer the question, “Is it better…
Joe Manausa
May 20, 2024
Housing Market Conditions
A Homebuyer's Guide to P.I.T.I: What It Is and Why It Matters
Buying a home is a significant step, and understanding your mortgage is key to making informed decisions. One phrase you…
Joe Manausa
February 26, 2024
Advice: Real Estate
How Much House Can You Afford Based on Your Salary?
Imagine holding the keys to your dream home, a place that fits not only your desires but also your budget.…
Joe Manausa
January 8, 2024
Glossary of Real Estate Terms
Marry the Home, Date the Rate: A Modern Guide to Homebuying
In the dynamic world of real estate, one phrase has gained traction among homebuyers and industry experts alike: “Marry the…
Joe Manausa
November 20, 2023
Mortgage / Finance
When Mortgage Interest Rates Return To Normal
One of the more popular phrases we’re hearing from home sellers and buyers alike is “when mortgage rates return to…
Joe Manausa
August 28, 2023
New Construction
Buy A New Construction Home Now Or Wait For Prices To Fall?
New construction homes are such a treat for homebuyers, offering the latest styles and amenities that home builders have to…
Joe Manausa
August 7, 2023
Advice: Real Estate
How To Avoid Common Legal Issues When Buying Or Selling A Home
Buying or selling a home is a major financial decision that can come with legal pitfalls and headaches. From unclear…
Joe Manausa
May 22, 2023
Housing Market Conditions
The Real Story Behind Home Prices: Separating Fact From Fiction
When it comes to buying a home, many misconceptions about the housing market can cause confusion and uncertainty for potential…
Joe Manausa
February 27, 2023
Housing Market Conditions
Is Homeownership A Good Hedge Against Inflation?
If you have been watching the news, you know inflation has been running very high for more than a year.…
Joe Manausa
October 10, 2022
Advice: Real Estate
When To Buy A House - A Worst-Case Scenario Analysis
You are in luck if you are wondering when to buy a house in this crazy real estate market. I…
Joe Manausa
August 8, 2022
Housing Market Conditions
Will Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Bring Falling Home Prices?
If you have been waiting for home prices to drop, this is a timely article for you to read. Mortgage…
Joe Manausa
July 5, 2022
Advice: Real Estate
How Do You Know You Got A Good Deal After Buying A Home?
You paid WHAT for your home? That question is one that most buyers fear being asked when they buy a…
Joe Manausa
June 27, 2022
Housing Market Conditions
9 Tips For Buying A Home In A Multiple Bid Situation
How do you buy a home when there are numerous other buyers competing against you? Do you simply offer above…
Joe Manausa
May 16, 2022
Mortgage / Finance
The Second Stage Of The Home Affordability Crisis Is Well Under Way
The first stage of falling home affordability began three years ago, as falling inventories of homes for sale led to…
Joe Manausa
May 9, 2022
Housing Market Conditions
Buying? Selling? Don't Become A Real Estate Trainer!
Today I want to share a horror story about what just occurred when a homebuyer working with a brand-new agent…
Joe Manausa
April 11, 2022
Housing Market Conditions
How The Fed Funds Rate Impacts Mortgage Interest Rates
With inflation rising, all (economic) eyes are on the Federal Reserve and what it will do with the federal funds…
Joe Manausa
April 4, 2022
Advice: Real Estate
Four Reasons To Use A Real Estate Contract Assignment
There are two words in the real estate contract that typically go unnoticed by both buyer and seller, but they…
Joe Manausa
February 21, 2022