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...
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Christine Elias
Nov 73 min read
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....
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Christine Elias
Oct 93 min read
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.
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Christine Elias
Sep 182 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Aug 74 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Jul 293 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Jun 243 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
May 203 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
May 102 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Apr 242 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Apr 112 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Mar 122 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Feb 52 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Jan 52 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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!...
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Christine Elias
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Aug 26, 20232 min read
Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?
The housing market has been a hot topic in recent years. With the pandemic lockdown and the shift to a work-from-home mentality, home...
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Christine Elias
Jul 25, 20232 min read
What You Need to Know About Renting Versus Buying
You’re ready to look for a new home but unsure if it makes more sense to rent or buy. You’re not alone! Many people struggle to make...
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Christine Elias
Jun 16, 20232 min read
The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Realtor
When it comes to finding the perfect house, home owners are driven by many needs: location, size, school systems, crime, and more. Many...
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