Is Now The Right Time to Buy? A First-Time Home Buyers Guide

Is Now The Right Time to Buy? A First-Time Home Buyers Guide

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Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or planning to purchase your first investment property, you might find the process overwhelming. Many people mistakenly base their decisions solely on home prices or interest rates, but those factors only tell part of the story. To determine if now is the right time to buy, it’s important to … Read more

How to Prepare for a Hurricane 

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Storm Watches vs. Storm Warnings Anytime severe weather is predicted, stay tuned into Orlando or local media channels for developments. Have plans in place for times when conditions deteriorate. Your safety is the most important consideration. Know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (sustained winds … Read more

Strategy for Orlando Rental Homes: Keep Your Low Interest Rate on Your Primary Mortgage and Buy a New House

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When the interest rates on houses soared in 2022/2023, many people stopped thinking about buying new property(s), including investment or primary residences. Now that the market has stabilized, housing costs may not be as prohibitive, but interest rates are still a challenge. However, most people bought a primary residence before the madness, and many refinanced … Read more

Tenant Screening Red Flags: 5 Signs to Watch for

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As an Orlando rental property owner, you want to minimize how much effort you put into making it profitable. Arguably, this begins with securing the right tenants. To do that, you need to have a good tenant screening system that identifies who will make the best renters. Knowing some of the potential red flags to … Read more

Orlando Investment Property: Guide to Investing in Central Florida

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Interested in an Orlando investment property? It is not rocket science. Actually, Central Florida real estate investing continues to offer high return on investment (ROI) for property owners. But like anything else, it helps to have experts in your corner to guide you to the best deals. Read on if you’re considering adding Orlando area … Read more

New to Central Florida? Check Out The Best Bars and Restaurants in Orlando

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Whether you’ve just moved and are looking for the best bars and restaurants in Orlando or want to get to know the area better, we’ve got you. Here’s a list of some of our favs:  Downtown Orlando Mather’s Social Gathering  You’ll almost forget you’re in Florida in this historical speakeasy in downtown Orlando. Home of … Read more

Exploring What Tenants Want: Before You Buy, Will This Rental Property Appeal to the Majority of Tenants?

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When real estate investors are looking to purchase a new rental property, they have to take personal preferences out of the equation and focus on understanding what tenants want. Instead, they need to understand their client base’s demographics and which amenities they want. If you’re looking to buy an Orlando area rental property, how do … Read more