First-Time Homebuyer Guide for Central Florida

First-Time Homebuyer Guide From “Could we actually buy a house?” to getting the keys. Buying your first home is exciting. It can also be a little intimidating. There are loans, inspections, appraisals, contracts, insurance, closing costs and approximately 47 people asking you for documents you didn'

$10,000 Off the Purchase Price or $10,000 Toward Closing Costs: Which Is Better?

$10,000 Off the Purchase Price or $10,000 Toward Closing Costs: Which Is Better? You find a house you love listed at $425,000. The seller is willing to negotiate. Would you rather have: $10,000 off the price? Or: $10,000 toward your closing costs? If you're a first-time homebuyer, $10,000 off the ho

Are Central Florida Home Prices Actually Falling? Here’s What the MLS Data Says

Are Central Florida Home Prices Actually Falling? Here’s What the MLS Data Says Spend five minutes reading housing headlines right now and you’d think home prices are falling everywhere. So I pulled the numbers for Orange and Seminole counties to see if that’s actually happening here. It isn’t. At l

Florida Homestead Exemption & Portability: What Homeowners Should Know

Florida Homestead Exemption & Portability: What Homeowners Should Know You bought a Florida home. You moved in. The boxes are mostly unpacked. There's one more thing you don't want to forget: Apply for your homestead exemption. If the property is your permanent Florida residence and you qualify, hom