E'Staged

01/13/2018

Take a minute and see what you may be missing out on if you don't stage your home!

This report gives the results of a survey of REALTORS® on the effectiveness of home staging.

01/09/2018

If you are thinking of selling, now may be the time. Demand for your house will be strong at a time when there is very little competition. That could lead to a quick sale for a really good price.

The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. It seems that the market will continue t

01/04/2018

If you are a homeowner who is debating whether or not to list your home for sale, know that national market conditions are primed for a quick turnaround! Let’s get together to discuss exactly what’s going on in our area, today!

According to recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median amount of time a home spent on the market hit an all-time low of only three weeks in 2017. Strong buyer demand, a good economy, and a low inventory of new and existing homes for sale created the perfec

12/02/2017

FACT: Homes sold in less than 60 days in 44 out of 50 states, and Washington D.C. Homes typically went under contract in 34 days in October! They don't last long so if you're thinking of buying give me a call! 407-257-1900!

Some Highlights: The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their Confidence Index. The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their

11/29/2017

Wow, the growth continues...

Industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, office — there's plenty of activity in the pipeline.

11/29/2017

We can see that affordability is better today than in the fifteen years prior to the boom and bust.

There is a lot of discussion about the current state of housing affordability for both first-time and move-up buyers, and much of the narrative is tarnished with a negative slant. However, the truth is that housing affordability is better today than at almost any time in our history. The naysayer

11/28/2017

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing

11/27/2017

If you are renting, you seriously need to read this, especially if you are interested in increasing your net worth!

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Zillow recently reported that: “In reality, buying or renting a home is an int

11/20/2017

Make sure you read this twice! Please then give me a call! 407-257-1900

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surg

11/16/2017

Be sure your friends know what they are talking about. This is a perfect example of why you should be speaking to a Realtor who is a Real Estate Professional!

The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sense from an affordability standpoint. They are

11/15/2017

You are not alone in this market, please read to understand what is going on, preventing renters from entering into homeownership and those looking to upgrade to their next home are getting frustrated!

Whether you are a renter who is searching for your dream home or a homeowner who feels like your only option is to renovate, you have at least one thing in common: feeling stuck in place. According to data from the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the averag

11/14/2017

Waiting to buy may cost you more money, meaning that you may have to buy less! You need to figure out if the trade off is worth it!

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has c