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
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Christine Elias
Sep 182 min
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
Jun 243 min
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 102 min
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
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
Jan 52 min
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
Oct 16, 20232 min
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
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
Jul 25, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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
Apr 18, 20233 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 13, 20232 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, 20233 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
Feb 14, 20233 min
Now Serving Residents of Tampa and St. Petersburg!
The Urban Dog Group is excited to announce that we have recently registered with the Coldwell Banker Realty office in St. Petersburg. We...
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Christine Elias
Jan 30, 20233 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, 20233 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, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20223 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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