As expected, Orlando saw pretty big drop in sales last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw lower sales and lower inventory as buyers and sellers alike followed the safer at home order. Sales dropped by 28%, and inventory continued its long decline dropping by 3%. The one interesting statistic was the increase in […more]
Orlando Homeowners Get A Lifeline I’ve been a real estate broker in Orlando for the past 16 years and in that time I’ve never seen the economy come to a screeching halt like this before. Not even when the market crashed back in 2008 and the market was suddenly flooded with Orlando short sale properties […more]
The Windermere Real Estate Market Trends Report shows the average sales price was $736,241 in April 2020 compared to $552,264 in April 2019. Homes were on the market for an average of 64 days, compared to 76 last year. Homes sold for 98% of the list price. Access Teri’s one-stop Orlando FL home search website. […more]
Many are taking advantage of being on stay-home-stay-safe orders and getting a head start on Spring cleaning. Don’t forget about the places that aren’t on display–the pantry and/or kitchen cabinets. Get them cleaned up and organized with these tips: Grease collects on the outside and even the insides of some cabinets. Cut the grease with […more]
A wave of Short Sales could be headed for Orlando due to COVID-19 While stay-at-home orders are keeping people at home, many Floridians could be falling behind on mortgage and rent payments due to loss of employment and an economy on a downward spiral. The real estate data-service provider, Attom Data Solutions, reported that 10 […more]
For obvious reasons, you won’t be seeing any Open House ads or signs at new homes for sale nearby, and it’s highly unlikely you’ll be going to any showings with your buyer agent. Remote home-buying is nothing new, however, and for this time of staying safe at home, we can learn a few tricks of […more]
One of the rules I live by is ‘trust your gut’. If you don’t feel like your real estate agent is looking out for your interests, they probably aren’t. When you are purchasing real estate, your agent should make sure you are informed about all the different types of inspections relevant to the property your […more]
Orlando Real Estate Market Surviving Amidst COVID-19 What should be the start of peak season for Orlando real estate is instead a slower market for both buyers and sellers. Coronavirus has made it difficult for potential buyers to look at homes. However, despite our current situation with the Pandemic there are still some signs of […more]
While school is out, and there will be days when the rain and bad weather will keep us inside, why not set aside time for some crafty activities with the kids? If possible, head out to your local discount store, and stock up on crayons, construction or cardstock paper, glue sticks, child-safe craft paints, simple […more]
Orlando Buyers Broker | Buyers Broker of FloridaWhat Happens in a Home Closing? What is a home closing? You may have heard it called a “closing” or a “settlement” for a property purchase. Either way, this should be a happy day where you get the keys to your new home. It is always a […more]