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

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

There's something about getting off the plane, or out of your car, and finally rolling your luggage into your vacation rental that makes you take a deep sigh of relief, throw everything down, and pour a glass of wine & go lay on the couch (just me?).   I'm convinced this is so much more than being excited about your trip. This is so much more than being sick of traveling.   I think the reason we can immediately unwind and go into "vacay mode" is because our vacation home is set up to help us do just t... read more