Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

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Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

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Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Racheli Refael

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
(954) 567-7300

Recent Articles

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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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01 Mar 2022

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...

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01 Nov 2021

New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You?

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...

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01 Oct 2021

Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...

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01 Sep 2021

9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels...

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01 Aug 2021

5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed

by Racheli Refael (Smilovits)

It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...

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