Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

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Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

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Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

There is MUCH MORE to mortgages than just interest rates. I help home buyers for the over 23 exceptional years get pre-approved for a home mortgage so they know exactly what home price they can buy from the get-go – without the hiccups and denials just before closing. My committed team of 5 Super Servant, Service-Oriented, Attentive and Dynamic Stars, are ready to meet your needs and exceed your expectations in our friendly and centrally located office in East Fort Lauderdale. Like a client said- "Talk to Racheli, it's like talking to 100 banks" Download the Home Buyer Guide here https://tinyurl.com/1stTimeClassVWn

Loans-4-U through The Fairway Independent Mortgage

200 S. Andrews
Fort LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
United States
(954) 567-7300

Recent Articles

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01 Jan 2023

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.  In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...

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30 Nov 2022

Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...

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31 Oct 2022

7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...

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30 Sep 2022

Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...

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31 Aug 2022

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...

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01 Aug 2022

10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...

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30 Jun 2022

7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...

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01 Jun 2022

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...

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01 May 2022

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...

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01 Apr 2022

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...

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