Scammers are getting more and more creative with their swindling schemes, and older adults are no exception. Some scams target the general population, but many aim specifically at senior citizens, and we should make our older friends, neighbors, and family members aware. This article features five common schemes: Fake Social Security Claims: This scam can […more]
Several helpful tips for saving for a down payment on a home are outlined in this article. You can automate your monthly transfers or pay off high-interest debt before focusing on saving for a down payment. Other helpful tips include negotiating with the seller to help with the down payment. Hopefully, these tips will help […more]
Orlando Area Residential Real Estate Snapshot for May- 2022 State of the Market Inventory increased by 44.2% from April 2022 to May 2022, with over 1200 additional homes hitting the market in May compared to April – this is the highest monthly increase in Orlando inventory to date May’s median home price was recorded at $379,950, […more]
The 11 year trend of falling inventory is definitely reversing. New listings shot up nearly 12% pushing our inventory of homes available for sale up over 36% compared to a year ago. Our upward sales trend has not quite reversed course, but may be heading that way. In April we saw sales slip slightly from […more]
The Florida legislature has appropriated $363 million for the state’s Green Lights Hometown Heroes Housing program. This will fund programs that help Florida’s low and moderate-income citizens purchase a home. The Florida Housing and Finance Corporation administers these programs, including down payment assistance and SHIP-Homeownership and Rental. The Florida Housing and Finance Corporation also offers […more]
If you are a Florida homeowner, you’re probably wondering what is happening with interest rates. This hike was the Federal Reserve’s latest attempt to combat skyrocketing inflation. But many are wondering how this move will impact the housing market. The truth is that moderately priced homes will probably not be affected as much as higher-priced homes. […more]
As spring turns to summer, one thing that unfortunately comes along with that change is summer storms. For some people this means frequent downpours or heavy rains. For others it means lightning or the possibility of severe weather. Even for those who don’t live in areas that commonly experience tornadoes or other severe weather, there […more]
Searching for the right mortgage for your new home is likely the most important step when buying a new home. Having that preapproval lets you know how much house you can afford as well as getting your wallet ready for budgeting. There are some things you can do that can make lenders second guess your […more]
As temperatures rise, it’s important to have ways to keep your home cool. There are a lot of different options to accomplish this, including both single-room solutions and solutions that help to cool down the entire house. While different people choose different methods to heat and cool their homes throughout the year, the majority of […more]
It is becoming common knowledge that the fewer chemicals we use in our lawns and gardens, the better it is for everyone. One roadblock of using fewer manufactured products on our plants is time–it is time-consuming to go even halfway organic. The following tips will get you started on a more natural approach to a […more]