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 27
- 2 min
Home Interior Trends
Given the current state of the housing market, many homeowners are looking inward — as in what can they change inside their home instead...
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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
- 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 16, 2021
- 3 min
Why Central Florida is Perfect for Pet Owners
It’s no surprise that Florida is a popular spot for out-of-state home buyers. From the year-round, sun-filled weather and beautiful...
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Christine Elias
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
Central Florida Bucket List for Fall
With autumn comes fewer tourists and less sweltering temperatures, making now the perfect time for locals to explore the beauty of...
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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
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
August 2021
For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. – Hebrews 3:4 Dear Friend, One thing that the pandemic has...
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Christine Elias
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
How to Hire the Right Moving Company
You’ve survived the stress and chaos of preparing your house for sale, scheduling showings and open houses, and house hunting for a new...
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Christine Elias
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
The History of Orlando
The history of Orlando dates back to 1838 in the midst of the Seminole Wars. The United States Army built Fort Gatlin to the south of the...
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Christine Elias
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
The History Of Kissimmee
Kissimmee, a family-friendly town in South Orlando, got its start in the 1800s as Allendale, a small trading post on the northern bank of...
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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
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
February 2021
Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:31 Dear Friend, Looking back at 2020, most of us have overcome some pretty major challenges....
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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
- 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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