Everyone talks about how much buying a new central Florida home can cost you, but I'm here to tell you how to SAVE money when buying a new central Florida home! Like...big money. There are four things you can do to help you save potentially thousands of dollars when buying a new home.  1. Hire a team of professionals. Yes, this can cost money...but, if you hire the right professionals, you're sure to save a lot of money (and headaches!) because they know the red flags to watch for, they know what's standard ... read more

Over here, resisting the urge to donate everything and buy all new home decor...anyone else?! I don't know about you, but every January, my "Home Goals Math" doesn't add up. You know what I'm talking about...you take 1 fresh new year + 1 cozy season and subtract 1,000 pieces of Christmas decor, and you're left with a house that feels empty and stale. I'm no mathematician, but I don't think a shopping spree is the best answer. Or is it...hahaha, ok, ok, totally joking. Let's get back on track here.I think what you... read more

Fact: you don't need a magic potion to create wealth and happiness for yourself. Research shows that Central Florida homeowners not only build wealth simply by owning the home they live in, but they also feel higher levels of joy as a Central Florida homeowner.  The median net worth of a homeowner is 46 times HIGHER than renters! Investing in Florida homeownership creates an opportunity to build equity and increase wealth over time. With Florida rent prices increasing 3-4% each year, investing in homeowners... read more

Summer Survival?? Household Chores. Summer is officially in full swing here in Central Florida, which is both exciting and overwhelming for some of us! The lack of routine that often accompanies Summer can make us feel higher levels of stress and anxiousness if we aren't intentional with how we are spending our time. Today I'm kicking things off with every kid's favorite topic: CHORES Chores are so important because they teach kids life skills they need to thrive in life. The last thing you want is an 18 year ol... read more

You've spent the last 6 months swiping through Central Florida house after Central Florida house on realtor.com and you're ready to finally take the plunge and buy your new home. But now you're hesitating because you've heard interest rates are on the rise for home buyers in Florida and beyond. There are two main things every home buyer needs to understand about interest rates in Florida. 1) They're always changing. 2) You're not stuck with one rate forever. Let's break down number 1. Interest rates are always ... read more