Buyers

Is Orlando Pet Friendly?   Orlando is a pet friendly area until it comes to renting. Only 4% of properties in the Orlando area allow their tenants to have dogs or cats.   Here are the Orlando Rentals details.   A big problem for the fact that nearly 40% of households do have a dog.  The rental market in Orlando is hot, hot, hot.   With a low vacancy rate of 3.8% this is not favorable for those with a 4 legged pet...it is a challenge.   ...

Summerlake Final Phase Now Selling Horizon West   Summerlake is a master planned community located in unincorporated Orange County in Winter Garden. Summerlake is in the fastest growing area of Orange County.  This Phase 4 will be located across the street from the existing Summerlake where all the amenities are.  This Phase will have a total of 168 home sites spread over 65 acres.   Summerlake's location could not be better, as it is located close to the new Hamlin Waterf...

CDD Fee Mystery   CDD fee in Real Estate is a frequent question that comes up from home buyers and certainly can be a mystery when buying a home.  In short, it is an additional fee for the Community Development District (CDD) that is attached to the home.   Sometimes there is confusion for home buyers when looking at local MLS listing sheets because the CDD information is not always displayed in a logical manner and total taxes listed higher than what they actually are....

Homebuyers need to understand the difference in property status.   I had a buyer searching homes on the Realtor.com and they sent me a list of homes to view.  I thought "Great!, saves me time".    When I pulled up the homes, all were "Active with Contract" (AWC) Status.   What the buyer did not realize about these homes, is they are ALL under contract.  Yes, it is confusing.  Properties listed as "Active with Contract" in Orlando means the property already has a fully ex...

Selecting a Lender   Selecting a lender is the first step before looking at homes.  Before you shop for a home it is important to get pre-qualified for financing. That way you will know exactly what your comfort level and budget is.   What you don't want to do is pick a price and later learn that the finances is not what you thought.   Now what do you do?  If you are financing a home the first place you want to start is selecting a lender.  Selecting a lend...

Storey Park, where is it?   Storey Park is a brand new community located in Moss Park which is right next to one of the hottest places to buy Lake Nona area. 65 homes are under construction right now.   Lake Nona is one of the fastest growing area in Orlando due to its new Medical City.  Storey Park is located next to Randal Park an area of Lake Nona which makes it an ideal location to buy.   This community is conveniently located close to 417 Expressway and o...

[caption id="attachment_12584" align="alignright" width="400"] home inspections[/caption] Should a real estate agent attend the home inspections?   If they are a Sellers Agent, Transaction Broker of Facilitator, than they do not need to attend the home inspection because they are not working for you the buyer.     However, if the agent is your Buyers Agent than they for sure need to be at the home inspection.   Here is a home inspection question recently posted...

Millennial Home Buyers Priced Out of market   Millennial home buyers make up a significance segment of the Real Estate market.   Overall the Millennial home buyers in U.S. market make up 31%.  Most millennial home buyers are buying a home for the first time, and were born between 1980-1995 (Generation Y).   With rising home prices, Orlando is becoming a difficult real estate market for millennial home buyers.   The median price has risen to $182,000.   M...

Avoiding Overspending and Brain Overload   Many buyers sign a new home contract, thinking that they are buying a replica of the model home. Not so.  Sometimes almost everything you see is a new construction upgrades.  That means a builder upgrade at an additional cost to the home buyer.  This is a time to not let your emotions drive the cost up, just because you think you must have it.   Selecting new construction upgrades can be an overwhelming experience for ho...

New Construction Home Options choices in Central Florida   Buying a brand new home can be an exciting time for buyers because they have the flexibility to choose what upgrades they want.  New Construction home options can be a special lot location, floor plan, elevation, and home features.  Home buyers often do not know what to expect when buying an Orlando New Construction home.  First you need to understand the definitions, pricing, and particulars when considering new construction...