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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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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Christine Elias
- Jun 5
- 2 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- May 9
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Apr 18
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Mar 20
- 2 min
Five Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Getting approved for a mortgage can be overwhelming and confusing for home buyers. Oftentimes, they have misconceptions about the...
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Christine Elias
- Mar 13
- 2 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Feb 27
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Jan 30
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Jan 23
- 3 min
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!...
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Christine Elias
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Jul 18, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Mar 17, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Christine Elias
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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