Mihara and Associates Blog

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Many of today's homebuyers are suffering from sticker shock—and not just over astronomical home prices.

Nearly half of homeowners, 44%, report they weren't aware of the costs associated with buying a home, according to a Realtor.com® survey in July of nearly 3,000 adults, including 1,800 homeowners. (About 400 of the respondents were buyers who purchased a home within the past 15 months.) This includes paying for things like a home inspection, document fees, property taxes, home insurance, and title fees. About 11% weren't even factoring in moving expenses.

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At the start of the year, many renters looked forward to house-hunting in earnest. But, just as the housing market was starting to pick up, COVID-19 slowed things to a trickle. If you're one of the many prospective homebuyers wondering whether or not to proceed with a home purchase—or stay put in your rental—you're not alone. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of continuing to rent or proceeding with a purchase.

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It's no mystery why thousands of retirement-age people choose Florida as the place they'd most like to live during their golden years.

The warm weather, tropical ocean breezes, and vacation-like environment are among the many reasons there's always a steady stream of retirees moving to Florida or relocating within the state.

Whether you're looking for a beachfront property or a cottage in a senior community, the choices are as varied as the people who make their homes here.

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Buyers new to the housing market often don't know where to start their search. In fact, sometimes they don't even know for certain in which community they want to make their home. Even knowing the type of house-style they want is a mystery. If they're the first in their family to own property, narrowing down choices seems monumental.
A great way to start is viewing homes in magazines and online, wandering through Pinterest boards, and visiting open houses. There are two types of Open Houses...

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The kitchen is a vital part of the house where all the cooking usually happens. The kitchen is one of the most frequently used places in the house because we cook every day.

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New technologies are constantly being produced that are designed to make our lives easier. Technology around the home is no different.