Home Improvements That Add Equity

Remodeling and upgrading your home can improve the quality of your life while also increasing the value of your property if done correctly. Renovations, on the other hand, aren’t all the same. While certain repairs might significantly increase the value of your property, others can actually lower the price. So, what are the options forContinue reading “Home Improvements That Add Equity”

12 Best Places To Live in Orlando

Orlando has been dubbed “The City Beautiful” for decades, and with good cause. Surrounded by lush green spaces, shimmering lakes, beautiful communities, and urban districts brimming with restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment for all ages, this Central Florida city and its surrounding areas are surrounded by lush green spaces, shimmering lakes, gorgeous communities, and urbanContinue reading “12 Best Places To Live in Orlando”

Thinking About Selling Your House?

Here’s a list of some things to do before you put it on the market De-clutter your garage and home. Cleaning out storage closets, cabinets, and other places is a good idea. Also, clear off counters and put personal belongings away throughout your home. Make a thorough cleaning of your home. Clean the windows, cleanContinue reading “Thinking About Selling Your House?”

Why Do Homebuyers Need Pre-Approval?

You may have heard that getting pre-approved for a mortgage is crucial at the start of the home-buying process, but what exactly does that imply and why is it so important? It’s critical to get a pre-approval letter before making an offer, especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and fierce buyer competition. ThisContinue reading “Why Do Homebuyers Need Pre-Approval?”

Road Trip to St. Augustine

A few days after Christmas I took a trip to St. Augustine. I hadn’t been there in a while and was going there to check out the city’s “Nights of Lights”. I live in Orlando so it’s a quick 1.5 hr drive to get there. I decided though, to take the scenic route and make it a day trip. I stopped at a couple beaches along theContinue reading “Road Trip to St. Augustine”

Affordable Ways to Increase The Value Of Your Home

Adding value your home doesn’t have to drain your bank account.There are a few things that you can do yourself even on the smallest budgets. Not only will the overall look of your home improve you can add value at the same time. Here’s a few of my favorite tips: Get a home inspection  ThisContinue reading “Affordable Ways to Increase The Value Of Your Home”

Hidden Gems In Maitland

Last week I visited a couple of hidden gems in Maitland. Lake Lily Park and Teak Neighborhood Grill.   Lake Lily Park is a small little park packed with a lot of features. The loop around the lake is .25 of a mile and home to many varieties of wildlife. The boardwalk part of the loop is home to an abundance of turtles lookingContinue reading “Hidden Gems In Maitland”

Why Buying Is Better Than Renting

There are some factors that go into determining that buying is better than renting. Besides the pure joy and comfort of owning a home here are some of my favorite reasons for buying instead of renting. Forces you to save In my opinion I think the best reason for buying a home is that itContinue reading “Why Buying Is Better Than Renting”

Donut King

Being fairly new to the area, I’ve decided to find out more about Orlando. What better way to check out the best of Orlando than to follow the recommendations from the Orlando Weekly’s Best Of list recently published? One of the first things on the giant list that caught my eye was, of course, donuts. I love donuts. The number one most recommended donut place is Donut King. LetContinue reading “Donut King”