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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...
Christine Elias
Aug 26, 20232 min read
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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...
Christine Elias
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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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...
Christine Elias
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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Tips for Buying an Investment Property
It’s no secret that Central Florida is a hot spot for second homes and rental properties. If you’re ready to take on an investment...
Christine Elias
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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The Best Rooms to Renovate
Last month, we shared five tips for buying a fixer upper. Now, we want to take a closer look at tackling those updates after you find...
Christine Elias
May 9, 20233 min read
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Tips for Buying a Fixer Upper
With spring home buying season well underway, it’s time to tackle a popular topic in the real estate industry: buying a fixer upper. If...
Christine Elias
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Five Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Getting approved for a mortgage can be overwhelming and confusing for home buyers. Oftentimes, they have misconceptions about the...
Christine Elias
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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How to Give Your Property More Curb Appeal
As interest rates continue to rise and economic uncertainty looms, the real estate market remains particularly competitive. As a home...
Christine Elias
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Tips to Set Up a Successful Airbnb
Turning your home into an Airbnb is alluring for many reasons, with the top being that it’s a great way to make money. On average, Airbnb...
Christine Elias
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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It’s a Buyer’s Market: Part Two
Last week, we introduced the idea of a buyer’s market and shared two ways to save as a home buyer in 2023. Now, let’s pick up where we...
Christine Elias
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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It’s a Buyer’s Market: Part One
Given the increasing interest rates and slower turnover, you may assume it’s not a great time to purchase a house — and you’d be wrong!...
Christine Elias
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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Real Estate Industry Forecast for 2023
It’s no secret that 2022 was a big year in real estate! The housing market boomed through the summer and then began to slow down as...
Christine Elias
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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Selling Your Home During the Holiday Season
Do you want to give yourself a new home this holiday season? Although the housing market usually heats up in the spring, this festive...
Christine Elias
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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The Pros and Cons of an Open House
Home sellers and real estate agents often debate over whether or not to have an open house, a scheduled period of time that allows...
Christine Elias
Sep 14, 20223 min read
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Mortgage Basics: What Home Buyers Need to Know
Are you ready to buy a home? You’re not alone! Six million people buy properties each year, and 87 percent of them use a mortgage, or a...
Christine Elias
Jul 18, 20223 min read
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Your Home Maintenance Checklist: Part Two
Maintaining your home can help you save money on down-the-line repairs and prevent small problems from spiraling out of control. Last...
Christine Elias
May 26, 20223 min read
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Your Home Maintenance Checklist: Part One
Today’s blog post marks the first in a series focused on the importance of home maintenance. Before I begin, you may be wondering what...
Christine Elias
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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Get Ready for Spring Home Buying Season
With families vacationing in the late summer and fall kicking off the start of another school year, April through July is affectionately...
Christine Elias
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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Top Towns for First-Time Home Buyers
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of homes have skyrocketed, leaving many first-time home buyers struggling to...
Christine Elias
Feb 21, 20222 min read
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What You Need to Know About Rising Interest Rates
Well, it’s happening: After nearly two years of historically low home loan levels, interest rates are rising. Rates have recently shifted...
Christine Elias
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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