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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Christine Elias
- Jan 17
- 2 min
What Will Orlando’s Real Estate Market Look Like in 2022?
As we head into the new year, it’s safe to say that the booming real estate market isn’t slowing down any time soon! In addition to homes...
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Christine Elias
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Ready to Move? Five Questions to Ask If You Want to Find a New Home in the New Year
In many ways, the new year feels like a fresh start. As you think ahead to 2022, you may be ready to make some big changes in your life —...
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Christine Elias
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of a Pre-Approval Letter When Buying a Home
If you’re hoping to begin the new year in a new home, you need to get your ducks in a row before you begin house hunting. That’s right:...
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Christine Elias
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
Want a Fixer Upper? What You Need to Know
It’s no secret that the housing market has been challenging for homebuyers over the past year. Houses are priced high and often sell...
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Christine Elias
- May 24, 2021
- 4 min
Why You Should Work With a Real Estate Professional
When it comes time to buy or sell a home, many people are tempted to take the process into their own hands. After all, there’s a wealth...
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Christine Elias
- Apr 15, 2021
- 3 min
Real Estate 101 for Home Sellers
Selling your house can be an overwhelming and emotional process. Not only is moving stressful and time-consuming, but it’s sometimes...
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Christine Elias
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
Real Estate 101 for Home Buyers
It’s no secret that real estate is a complicated business for home buyers. From hiring a realtor and trying to understand the...
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Christine Elias
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
Why Home Staging Matters
Let’s start with the basics: What is home staging? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Home staging is the art of decorating a home...
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Christine Elias
- Jan 29, 2021
- 3 min
First-Time Home Buyers: What You Need to Know
Perhaps you recently moved to a new city for work and are looking to buy your first home instead of renting again. Maybe you just got...
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Christine Elias
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
Tips for Pet Owners When Buying a Home
There’s no doubt about it: We love our fur babies! According to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet...
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Christine Elias
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Moving with Pets: What You Need to Know
We’ve covered tips for selling your home with pets. Now, it’s time to consider another step of the process: moving with pets! As every...
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Christine Elias
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Tips for Selling Your Home with Pets
Last month, we published a blog post with seven tips for selling your home — and this month, we want to dive a little deeper into the...
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Christine Elias
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Seven Tips for Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, there’s so much you need to take into account. From choosing a real estate agent and pricing your...
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