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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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Four Signs Your Dog Needs a Dental Cleaning
Dog owners often wonder about their pup’s oral health — especially knowing that the condition of their teeth and gums impacts their...

Christine Elias
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Pet-Friendly City Spotlight: Tampa
Tampa is a pet lover’s paradise. In fact, according to a recent survey by WalletHub , it’s the second-best city in the United States for...

Christine Elias
Aug 21, 20243 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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Tips for Boarding Your Dog
With summer well underway, many of us are planning vacations that may take us away from our beloved pets. If you don’t have friends or...

Christine Elias
Jul 15, 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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Tick Protection for Your Pets
Chances are, you and your furry friend spend more time outdoors during the spring and summer months. Unfortunately, the seasons of warmer...

Christine Elias
Jun 10, 20242 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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How to Responsibly Rehome Your Pet
For some pet owners, rehoming their furry friend is a difficult but necessary decision to make. People consider rehoming their pets for a...

Christine Elias
Mar 18, 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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Tampa Neighborhood Spotlight: Gulfport
In this month’s neighborhood spotlight, we want to focus on Gulfport, a cute and eclectic waterfront town near Tampa in Pinellas County....

Christine Elias
Feb 21, 20243 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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Tampa Neighborhood Spotlight: Channelside
For our next neighborhood spotlight post, we’re excited to focus on Channelside, a vibrant district located in downtown Tampa along the...

Christine Elias
Jan 29, 20243 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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St. Pete Neighborhood Spotlight: Old Northeast
If you’re a long-time visitor to our blog, you know we love to spotlight our favorite Florida neighborhoods. For today’s post, let’s take...

Christine Elias
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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