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Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that&rsquo

Tips to Sell Your Home FasterWhen selling your house, there are a few key things you can prioritize to have the greatest impact for a faster sale:1. Make Buyers Feel at HomeDeclutter your home!

The True Cost of Not Owning Your HomeThere are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to rent. The financial benefits are just some of the reasons why homeownership

The #1 Reason to List Your House in the WinterMany sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What

5 Tips for Starting Your Home SearchIn today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you

What to Expect from Your Home InspectionYou made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net WorthMany people plan to build their net worth by buying CDs or stocks, or just having a savings account. Recently, however, Economist 

4 Tips to Improve Your Home and Save on Your Energy BillAs a homeowner, it’s important to keep your home running efficiently, not only to save money, but also to help the environment thrive.

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and

Home Prices Increase in Every Price RangeCoreLogic’s Home Price Index (HPI) Report revealed,“National home prices increased 3.6% year over year in July 2019 and are forecast to

FacebookLinkedInTwitterJuly Home Sales Ignite Momentum for Back Half of 2019Following an unseasonal decline in home sales in June, July home sales bounced back ending a nine month climb of year-over

FacebookLinkedInTwitter10 Things to Do Before You Sell Your HouseBefore you put your house on the market, ask your real estate agent for guidance on improving your home’s.

Winter garden has a rich history and many stories to tell, from the fertile lands around Lake Apopka providing food to the indians for hundreds of years, to when the European settlers arriving in

Today's Windermere was actually once home to the Timucua Indians. Windermere was named after Windermere England, was founded in 1915 and was incorporated in 1925. Northerners in the early 1800

Horizon West is located north of Walt Disney World, south of Winter Garden and west of Windermere. It is one of the most desirable places to buy a home due to the new communities being built with a