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As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?” It’s not only buyers, sellers, and homeowners who are impacted. The real estate market plays an integral role in the overall U.S. economy. Fortunately, key indicators point toward a stable housing market in 2019 with signs of modest…

  Halloween (cue spooky music)…a fantastically nostalgic time of year spent with family, friends, ghosts, and monsters. We have never grown out of our love for Halloween. We still have fun dressing in costumes, going to haunted houses, and seeing scary movies.  There are many local events and fall festivals in our area for people…

Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage loan. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the common delays and roadblocks many buyers face when applying for a mortgage.…

From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no time at all, small problems can lead to extensive and expensive repairs.…

According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, and typically sell for more money.2 Source: National…

Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a new house, you may also be searching for new jobs, schools, doctors, restaurants, stores, service providers and more. Of course you’ll…

No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family will be financially protected if…

Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. The truth is, much of what they’re selling are high-risk tactics that aren’t a good fit for the average…

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. When you hire a home inspector, you get a…

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Clermont Florida Has a Rich History If you are considering a move to Clermont, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive in and talk about why Clermont is an awesome place to live. Clermont Florida was founded in 1884 and has grown into a vibrant, active community where you’ll find beautiful rolling hills unlike anywhere…

The Top Reason to Live in Clermont: Amazing Hills Okay, we know other cities have hills. And some cities have much bigger hills (e.g., San Francisco, Denver, Seattle). But how many cities have amazing rolling hills with year-round beautiful weather and access to local beaches? That’s right, not many. And for this reason, Clermont is…