Today, we're talking about how important it is to look at fifteen-year mortgages for your home.

The first thing you need to do when buying a house is talk to a lender to find out what you can comfortably afford. "Comfortably" means not putting all your money into …

In Orlando real estate, Premier Home Funding, one of our preferred vendors, has rolled out a new Jumbo Loan program. Jumbo loans are typically for buyers in the $500,000 - $600,000 range. In the past, if a buyer needed a jumbo loan to buy a home, the interest rate …

In the Orlando real estate market, if a seller has an inspection report, are they required to give the report to the buyer? The quick answer is no, they are not required to give the inspection report to the buyer. A seller can decide to do an inspection beforehand, …

Every year in November, the National Association of Realtors surveys buyers and sellers about their real estate experiences. These stats are compiled and then passed out to the states. Here are some stats about Florida buyers and sellers that David and Anne-Marie Miller thought were important and relevant to …

At this time in Orlando real estate, Central Florida is in a "Seller's Market." A seller's market is when the area's home inventory is low, and there are not as many options for the buyers that are in the market to buy a home. This is especially prevalent at …

Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1st until November 1st. During that time in the real estate world, Orlando homeowners are still buying and selling houses. If a buyer is under contract to buy a house and a hurricane comes through, there are two things that are going …

In the state of Florida, it is not required to have a real estate attorney present at the sale of a residential property. The Florida Supreme Court has made a contract that all Orlando realtors can use, and a licensed real estate agent can fill in the blanks. …

Before you purchase a home in Orlando, Florida, it is important to understand three recurring costs that you will be responsible for after closing. By understanding these costs, you will gain a better idea on if you can really afford a property in Orlando, Florida, or not. The costs …

In the 1920s and 1930s before real estate agents became popular, homeowners were selling homes that had defects to unsuspecting home buyers without disclosing the information. Today, things have changed in the real estate world, and home sellers are required by law to disclose any latent defects that can …

College debt is a huge topic that is not spoken about as much as it should be. Each year, thousands of students graduate from college with a degree, but they get stuck with a huge student loan debt. This debt takes years to pay off and can often affect …