Dont Let Hidden Fees Ruin Your Vacation
b'With\\xa0Terry Story, 25-year Veteran Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker in Boca Raton, FL
After soaring all year, existing home sales stalled a little in August 2016, down 4.8%, because of tight inventory levels that perhaps deterred some buyers. In a related development, price rises have also moderated which is good news for buyers who can still score great rates on their mortgages. The declines were most pronounced in the south and the west \\u2013 regions that had also rebounded strongly in the past.
Terry shares her thoughts on how the Fed\\u2019s decision on interest rates\\u2026 see why she thinks that\\u2019s a bit of a non-event for home sales. In addition, Chinese premier Xi Jinpeng\\u2019s recent visit to the U.S. highlighted the impact that Chinese investors have had on the U.S. housing market \\u2013 on single family homes and apartments.
Finally, changes in the pricing of vacation rentals and hidden charges are something you should be aware of if you\\u2019re active in that market. See what\\u2019s happening there, why it\\u2019s happening and what you can do to protect yourself.'