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Six Curb Appeal Ideas to Help Sell Your Home
First impressions matter — especially when it comes to real estate. In fact, according to a study by the National Association of Realtors...
Christine Elias
Mar 213 min read
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Choosing the Right Realtor for Your Needs
According to a new survey by moveBuddha, Florida is still the most desired state to relocate to in America. The personal advisory...
Christine Elias
Feb 113 min read
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Why You Need a Buyer Brokerage Agreement
As a home buyer in Florida, it’s important that your personal interests are protected. After all, this purchase is most likely the...
Christine Elias
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Housing Market to Watch: Tampa-St. Petersburg
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s always fun to look ahead to real estate trends and housing markets to watch. In the Emerging Trends in...
Christine Elias
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale
If you’re hoping to quickly sell your house in the current real estate market, how you stage your home can make all the difference....
Christine Elias
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Best Practices for Buying and Selling in a Competitive Real Estate Market
In today’s blog post, let’s discuss four best practices for buying and selling in a competitive real estate market.
Christine Elias
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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The Benefits of Using a Local Mortgage Lender
Last month, we chatted about the benefits of a strong relationship  between your real estate agent and mortgage lender. If you've...
Christine Elias
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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The Benefits of a Lender-Agent Relationship
Home buyers typically look to their real estate agent for a lender recommendation. Real estate agents often refer their homebuyers to a...
Christine Elias
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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How to Lower Your Debt-to-Income Ratio for Your Mortgage
When it comes time to apply for a mortgage, your lender first looks at your financial health. They ask for proof of income, review a copy...
Christine Elias
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Buying a House on the Water: What You Need to Know
With summer well underway, you may have a trip to the beach or lake on your calendar. While you’re there, it can be fun to consider...
Christine Elias
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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The Pros and Cons of An Assumable Mortgage
An assumable mortgage is a type of home financing arrangement where the terms of an outstanding mortgage are transferred from the current...
Christine Elias
May 20, 20243 min read
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How to Determine Your Home’s Value
If you’re thinking about selling your home, the first step is determining your home’s value. While consumer sites include home values...
Christine Elias
May 10, 20242 min read
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Homeowners Insurance in Florida
It’s no secret that homeowners insurance in Florida can be challenging. While it is not legally required by the state, mortgage...
Christine Elias
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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What Is Home Equity?
For today’s blog post, let’s dig into home equity, or your personal financial investment in your home. More home equity is always the...
Christine Elias
Apr 11, 20242 min read
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Budget Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
It’s a challenging time for first-time home buyers to enter the housing market. Mortgage rates have declined since last fall but stay...
Christine Elias
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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House Hunting With Your Partner
The home buying process can be stressful, especially when you’re house hunting with your partner. Your partner’s dream home may be...
Christine Elias
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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A Housing Market Update to Kick Off 2024!
Happy New Year! There’s no better way to kick off 2024 than with an update on the housing market. So let’s get to it! A good indicator of...
Christine Elias
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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How to Prep Your Home This Fall and Winter
Florida residents are fortunate when it comes to cold weather. In January, the average low temperature in Orlando is 51 degrees, while...
Christine Elias
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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House Hunting as a Pet Owner
Moving is stressful enough — and the growing anxiety your pet feels as the stacks of boxes get higher and higher only makes it worse!...
Christine Elias
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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What to Do When Your House Isn't Selling
As I touched on in a recent blog post, the housing market is influx. Thanks to a still-high inventory and soaring mortgage rates, homes...
Christine Elias
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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