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Do you need a pre-approval to “get” the house   Remember that a pre-approval when getting a home loan makes you a quality home buyer. Most home buyers think that all they need is a pre-qualification (PQ) letter.  Not so.  PQ letters you can find online and fill them out yourself.  Most lenders freely hand out […]

Most buyers are being lured by builder incentives.  The Orlando new home market is highly competitive and incentives are just part of the game.  New construction building is occurring all over Central Florida.  With stiff competition for buyers, builders try to “out do” one another for your business by offering builder incentives. New home incentives […]

New construction homes are everywhere. Orlando is exploding with new construction in every city.  All the growth and road expansion is clearing the way for more brand new homes.    New construction homes are definitely filling in the gap of the shortage of resale homes.   Do you need a Buyers agent to buy new […]

What buyers do that builders hate? Orlando production home builders control their business by having a strong interconnected process.  Their goal is to keep the building and buying process moving forward in order to complete home in a timely manner and make the biggest profit.   Buyers do have choices, but the builders do not […]

Walkable Neighborhoods: Fad or Here to Stay? Walkable neighborhoods mean that you can walk or bike to restaurants and retail.   I can honestly say more buyers are asking for homes within walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, and Orlando trails.  Studies show that a walkable neighborhood is more than just a trend.  I believe that […]

  There’s nothing we love more than helping homebuyers. Because we solely focus on buyers instead of sellers, our niche and our experience gets honed and perfected with each transaction. We’ve only worked with buyers for years and our experience in negotiating for our buyers is unmatched. Because we don’t sell properties, our focus can […]

OfferPad is now in Orlando We had our first transaction with OfferPad, a new way to sell real estate.   It may be in the Orlando market, but it seems distant.  It was like dealing with a robot.   Orlando is seeing new innovative brokerages such as OfferPad, OpenDoor, and Zillow Instant offers which are geared […]

Benefits to buying an Older Home Buying an older home in Orlando can mean touches of timeless beauty and loads of character.  Older homes usually offer larger lots,  bigger pools, and mature landscaping.  Older homes can be found in the most charming and sought-after neighborhoods in Orlando.  Many of these homes have the coveted tree-lined […]

Florida, and more specifically Orlando, is known for the lakes. Where Michigan might say they are the land of 1000 lakes, I think Florida is more of the land of about 1 million lakes. Many homes feature waterfront property and a quaint little lake just off of S. Apopka Vineland Rd. is Lake Steer.   […]

Lake Marsha is located in Dr. Phillips, just south of downtown of Orlando by about 20 minutes. Lake Marsha borders Universal Studios but is primarily a residential area. Homes surround the lake offering great waterfront opportunities.   This area also has a wide range of prices. From million dollar homes to properties around $300,000, Lake Marsha […]