Housing Market to Watch: Tampa-St. Petersburg
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s always fun to look ahead to real estate trends and housing markets to watch. In the Emerging Trends in...
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Christine Elias
Oct 93 min read
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.
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Christine Elias
Sep 182 min read
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
Aug 74 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Jul 293 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
May 102 min read
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
Feb 52 min read
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...
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Christine Elias
Jan 52 min read
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
Aug 26, 20232 min read
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
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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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