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Condo Hotel vs. Condo   Condo Hotels are Condos which are operated like a hotel.  Sometimes what the condo really is can be confusing as they are categorized just like a regular condo in the MLS. The Condo Hotel has the same ownership as a traditional condo.  The grounds and amenities are commonly owned just like a […]

Why need Orlando Flood Insurance?   Flooding is the #1 disaster in the U.S. and Florida is no exception.  Orlando/Central Florida is prone to flooding due to the proximity to water ways and heavy rains from hurricanes and tropical storms.   Here are some misconceptions about Orlando Flood Insurance   Flood Insurance is expensive:   […]

What matters when considering homeowners insurance Orlando   Homeowners insurance Orlando is a necessary part of the details of purchasing Orlando Real Estate, yet many buyers do not realize how the home they pick impacts the homeowners insurance Orlando. Other factors are important also.   Home buyers either think homeowners insurance Orlando is unaffordable and hard to get, while […]

Save $2000 off Annual Federal Taxes!   Florida Housing Mortgage Credit Certification (MCC) is a tax credit that can save a home owner up to $2000 off Federal taxes and can be factored into your loan to increase debt to income ratios to improve loan qualification.   The Florida MCC program allows 50% of paid […]

Horizon West Communities in Fastest Growing Area   Orlando is ranked #9 as the fastest growing city by Forbes Magazine. Horizon West is the fastest growing area in Orlando and booming with new construction homes.   Time to look at Horizon West Communities as a prime choice for your new home.     Location of Horizon […]

Importance of an Orlando Home Survey   An Orlando home survey is like a snapshot of your lot with the home on it.  It is a sketch that will physically match the legal description of the property you purchased.   The Orlando home survey shows the physical boundaries of your home within the lot, any easements, fences, […]

Title commitment is often overlooked and always misunderstood   Home buyers spend so much time searching for the perfect Orlando home, and learning the details of their financing, that they often forget to review their title insurance policy.   Buyers fail to understand the importance of making sure they review  title searches, title commitment, the survey, and what their rights to the property […]

Orlando Title Insurance   Title insurance is one part of the Orlando real estate transaction that is rarely understood.  A Orlando title insurance policy protects the buyer (owners policy) and lender (lenders policy) from losses as a result of any title defects that may arise from the past.   Title defects can range from innocent mistakes to […]

Should you consider Buying Orlando Property or keep renting?   The National Association of Realtors statistics show that since 1981, 40% of home sales were first time home buyers.   In a recent 2014 survey, the rate for first time home buyers has dropped to the lowest level of 33%.  The biggest reason for less first time […]

Buying a rental investment in Orlando   Having a rental investment in Orlando is good for landlords.  Long Term Rental rates increased 4% over last year, and are expected to continue upwards.   The down turn in the housing market and economy has created more renters than home buyers.  Rental vacancy rate is low, as demands are high. […]