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Buyer Specialist Certification

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate today announced that Lori Crawford has achieved the Cartus Network Buyer Specialist (CNBS) certification. This annual certificate is part of the Certified Agent Advantage program, a professional standard available exclusively to principal brokers of the Cartus Broker Network — the network of real estate brokers serving the clients and customers of Cartus.

Key West Home in Oldsmar! SOLD!!!

Indoors, stunning plantation shutters highlight the Great Room outfitted with a charming bay window niche and gas fireplace that joins the dining room to form the perfect relaxation/entertainment area. Oversized sliders lead to the deck from the gleaming kitchen; you can linger over morning coffee or host a beautiful brunch. You’ll love the low maintenance Pergo floors throughout, with lush carpeting in the bedrooms. Besides the sleek & updated powder room, the guest & master baths are also warmly contemporary. The master bedroom boasts peek-a-boo water views from its private deck whose French doors flood the master suite with natural light. Besides the newer roof, AC, kitchen appliances & water heater; your new home is just down the street from RE Olds Park with its scenic views, playground, trails, fishing piers & picnic shelter as well as Mobbly Bayou Preserve’s 225 acres of land with canoe launch, beach area & dog park.

A Little Perspective Please?

At the end of the day, amidst all the panic, interest rates actually went down over this past week; so what’s that saying? That’s reiterating that the market will be a main driver in helping to set the interest rates.

When Should Buyers Buy?

However, the home you can afford to buy a 8.25% is $100,000 less than the home you can afford to buy at 6.25%. If you wait for prices to further decline, the perceived value could be lost due to higher rates. Your best strategy is to weigh all the pros and cons first. Don’t let newspaper headlines dictate your decision!