What is the Hometown Heroes Program? It is a housing assistance initiative that launched last year by our state government. The goal is to make homeownership more […]
Author: Laura Garcia, Realtor
JUST SOLD: Spacious Pool Home in Ortega Forest
When a home has charm, buyers notice. This home hit the market on Friday and immediately received multiple offers. Luckily, my buyer was able to beat out […]
LISTED & SOLD: Renovated office space close to Orlando Health Medical Campus and downtown Orlando
This ideally situated office condo is officially closed for full list price. Contact Laura to Learn More!
5 Ways to Ensure a Smooth Property Turnover
Property turnovers are one of the necessary parts of property management. No tenant is going to live in your property forever. At some point they are going […]
JUST SOLD: Spacious Pool Home in Sierra Oaks
JUST SOLD in Sierra Oaks. These buyers braved the COVID market to hunt for a home and did a great job of not giving into the multiple […]
JUST LISTED: Renovated office space close to Orlando Health Medical Campus, SODO shopping, and downtown Orlando
Renovated office space in ideal location close to Orlando Health medical campus, hospitals, popular SODO & Southside shopping areas, and downtown Orlando. This space is perfect for […]
LISTED & SOLD: Cute Home in Ortega Area & Walking Distance to Timuquana Country Club
Despite rising interest rates, this cute home received multiple full price offers. Under contract in a week, this home went through inspections and received the clear to […]
JUST LISTED: Venetia Home within Walking Distance to Timuquana Country Club
OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. FEB. 18-19 FROM 1 -3 PM. Within walking distance to Timuquana Country Club and ‘A-rated’ Venetia Elementary school, this concrete block home […]
A Property Investor’s New Year Resolutions
Starting a new exercise regimen? Swearing off sugary snacks? Aiming to focus more on family? At the start of a new year, resolutions in every aspect of […]
Year End Report 2022: Venetia
With rising interest rates and workers returning to their offices, the hot real estate market of the pandemic has officially cooled. In January 2022, we started off […]
JUST SOLD: Move-in Ready Historic Bungalow in Avondale
DECK THE HALLS. This cute-as-a-button home has a new owner just in time for the holidays. The buyer was able to not only negotiate down the price […]
JUST SOLD: Buildable Lot in Ortega Area
Officially sold and ready for a new home! This buildable lot is a rare find in the desirable Ortega/Venetia area. Within walking distance to Timuquana County Club […]
Four First-Time Home Buyer Facts to Help Overcome Your Fears
“Those who live the most fulfilling lives base their decisions on facts, not fears.” – Gary Keller, founder of Keller Williams Realty If you’re in the market to purchase your first home, making the transition from renter to homeowner can be overwhelming and scary. The four powerful facts below can help aspiring homeowners move toward fulfillment and abundance. Delivered with empathy and care, these facts can help quell your fears and move you closer to experiencing all the bounties homeownership brings. 1. Fear: “I can’t afford to buy a home now.” Fact: Until you do the math, you don’t know what you can or can’t afford. If you are currently paying rent, generally you can afford to buy. From a financial point of view, inthe United States, the tax savings on mortgage interest alone usually makes up most of the differencebetween your rent and mortgage payments – the tax write-offs you get at the end of year will generallyhelp you save a lot of money. Additionally, depending on your credit score, you can end up affording more than you realize. Note: The credit scores used for mortgage lending […]
LISTED & SOLD: Updated Riverside Condo within walking distance to Five Points & St. Johns River
JUST SOLD IN RIVERSIDE! This affordable condo, within walking distance to the St. Johns River and Five Points, sold full price after less than a week on […]
How Do I Handle the Changing Market?
5.81%. That is the average mortgage rate this week – the highest in 35 years. The quick interest rate increases in the past few months are changing […]
20 Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo
Considering a condominium? Take the time to research the community, talk to residents, review the condominium documents and study other data to answer these questions: 1. What’s […]
LISTED & SOLD: Mandarin Home on 1.5 Acres
JUST SOLD. The seller did a great job getting the property ready as we hunted for a condo to replace this beloved home. As soon as we […]
JUST LISTED: Updated Riverside Condo Walkable to St. Johns River & Five Points
Move right in to this completely renovated condo situated in the heart of Riverside. Located one block from Five Points, Memorial Park, and the St. Johns River, […]
I am ranked #4 in the office by volume
This week ended with some encouraging news. I am ranked #4 in our office for closed volume so far this year! I am completely referral based (no […]
Are We In the Middle of a Market Shift?
Are we in the middle of a market shift? Let’s focus on the weekly data to see what the numbers say. Unsold listings are increasing. This means […]