Marc Jablon's Blog

The last couple of years have been great for the Florida real estate market. Homeowners have seen huge gains in property values, with many areas experiencing double-digit increases. But is this growth sustainable? If not, how much longer will it last?Some industry experts suggest that home value ...

If you’re thinking about buying a condominium you’ll find there are many upsides to condo ownership. You often have access to resort-style amenities, a lower upfront cost-of-ownership, and fewer responsibilities than you would have in a single-family home. But at the same time, there are probably...

Home values are on the rise in nearly every corner of the United States, and that is certainly true here in Florida. At the end of September, the median single-family home in the state had jumped in price by 12.5% – increasing from $199,900 to $224,900 – over the course of the twelve months prior...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the average retirement-age American couple has more than two-thirds – 67.6% to be exact – of their total savings locked away in their home’s equity. That means, for most people, that their primary residence makes up the majority of their wealth and ne...