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Market reports, neighborhood spotlights, and practical advice for Central Florida home buyers and sellers.

NAR Disagreement: 2018 Forecast Should Be (Much) Higher

NAR Disagreement: 2018 Forecast Should Be (Much) Higher

The National Association of Realtors recently announced their forecast for 2018: 6% growth in home price, but sources familiar with the matter now say that some NAR employees feel the forecast should be significantly higher.

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Why do I need you???

Why do I need you???

become common place for folks that would normally hire a professional, to try and do things on their own.

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What’s old is what’s new?

What’s old is what’s new?

It’s no secret that I like technology. What you may not know is that I am also quite a bit nostalgic in many ways.

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What Orlando is and isn’t.

What Orlando is and isn’t.

I moved to Orlando Florida back in 1976. Being a Navy brat, we moved….a lot! Eventually I moved back here permanently in 1985.

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TO AIRBNB OR NOT TO AIRBNB?

TO AIRBNB OR NOT TO AIRBNB?

Many people today are looking for additional income, and you’ve probably heard financial gurus like Warren Buffett or the folks on Shark Tank say you need multiple streams of income to be successful.

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Is your agent telling you everything?

Is your agent telling you everything?

The topic of commission is sensitive on many levels and in some case a violation. I will be discussing a specific situation and not using the actual numbers to avoid any issues.

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The right or wrong time to sell?

The right or wrong time to sell?

People ask me often “when is the best time to sell?” Truth be told, and I may be a bit of an optimist, but i don’t really think there is a definitive yes or no answer here. I personally think that when you are ready to sell, you should sell.

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What makes me tick?

What makes me tick?

Let’s be honest here. You can’t throw a stick in my town without hitting a real estate agent. Used to be that agents were the only people with access to the MLS and listing information, but now with the advances in real estate websites, the role of the REALTOR has drastically changed.

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