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What type of counter top surface do you want in your kitchen?
Posted Fri, Jun 6th 2025 2:29 pm
This question comes up often. What is the best type of counter top surface to have in your kitchen? There are a few choices and you may have some more. There are pros and cons on each choice. Quar...
Posted Fri, Jun 6th 2025 2:29 pm
This question comes up often. What is the best type of counter top surface to have in your kitchen? There are a few choices and you may have some more. There are pros and cons on each choice. Quar...
Top 5 Suggestions to Increase Credit Score in 2025
Posted Sat, Jan 11th 2025 10:13 am
Lenders use your credit scores to determine your interest rate, maximum purchase power, and loan risk. If you are thinking about buying a home in 2025, make sure you have checked your credit scores...
Posted Sat, Jan 11th 2025 10:13 am
Lenders use your credit scores to determine your interest rate, maximum purchase power, and loan risk. If you are thinking about buying a home in 2025, make sure you have checked your credit scores...
Is a new home on your Christmas list? I can help!
Posted Mon, Nov 4th 2024 11:33 am
If you’re thinking about buying a new home or selling your current property, give me a call.Sellers - I’d be happy to run a market analysis for you to help you find your ideal asking price.And to a...
Posted Mon, Nov 4th 2024 11:33 am
If you’re thinking about buying a new home or selling your current property, give me a call.Sellers - I’d be happy to run a market analysis for you to help you find your ideal asking price.And to a...
Interest Rates UNDER 5% in Central Florida
Posted Wed, Sep 4th 2024 9:59 am
Interest Rates UNDER 5%I am currently tracking 5 new home builders offering 4.25%, 4.5%, 4.625%, 4.875%, and 4.99% interest rates to home buyers RIGHT NOW. This sounds too good to be true, but I as...
Posted Wed, Sep 4th 2024 9:59 am
Interest Rates UNDER 5%I am currently tracking 5 new home builders offering 4.25%, 4.5%, 4.625%, 4.875%, and 4.99% interest rates to home buyers RIGHT NOW. This sounds too good to be true, but I as...
Hometown Heroes Funds Depleted 2024
Posted Wed, Aug 28th 2024 6:42 am
While all funds for the super popular Hometown Heroes Program have been claimed, there ARE still funds available in the Florida Assist Loan Program!If you’re a first time homebuyer or have not boug...
Posted Wed, Aug 28th 2024 6:42 am
While all funds for the super popular Hometown Heroes Program have been claimed, there ARE still funds available in the Florida Assist Loan Program!If you’re a first time homebuyer or have not boug...
What is all of the talk about August 17th?
Posted Wed, Aug 14th 2024 8:23 am
What is all of the talk about August 17th? As a result of the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit settlement between NAR and the plaintiffs, the National Association of Realtors will be implementing some chang...
Posted Wed, Aug 14th 2024 8:23 am
What is all of the talk about August 17th? As a result of the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit settlement between NAR and the plaintiffs, the National Association of Realtors will be implementing some chang...
Essex Down Payment Assistance
Posted Wed, Jul 17th 2024 1:33 pm
The Essex Down Payment Assistance Loan Program is a national program that offers up to 3.5% of the purchase price towards your down payment and closing costs. Here are some of the guidelines:1. Cr...
Posted Wed, Jul 17th 2024 1:33 pm
The Essex Down Payment Assistance Loan Program is a national program that offers up to 3.5% of the purchase price towards your down payment and closing costs. Here are some of the guidelines:1. Cr...
Have you thought about moving to Lakeland or Winter Haven, Florida?
Posted Wed, Jul 10th 2024 8:56 am
Have you considered moving to the Lakeland, Winter Haven area in Central Florida? Many have made this move. A recent US Census study shows the child population ages 0-14 increased in these 2 cities...
Posted Wed, Jul 10th 2024 8:56 am
Have you considered moving to the Lakeland, Winter Haven area in Central Florida? Many have made this move. A recent US Census study shows the child population ages 0-14 increased in these 2 cities...
Florida Assist Loan Program
Posted Mon, Jul 1st 2024 6:19 am
Florida Assist Loan Program If you’re a first time homebuyer or have not bought a home in the last 3 years, the Florida Assist Loan Program might be for you. This down payment assistance program i...
Posted Mon, Jul 1st 2024 6:19 am
Florida Assist Loan Program If you’re a first time homebuyer or have not bought a home in the last 3 years, the Florida Assist Loan Program might be for you. This down payment assistance program i...
Hometown Heroes Loan Program Starts July 1st 2024
Posted Wed, Jun 26th 2024 12:33 pm
If you’re a first time homebuyer or have not bought a home in the last 3 years, this EXCITING NEWS is for you. This program is no longer restricted to only veterans or first responders. The extreme...
Posted Wed, Jun 26th 2024 12:33 pm
If you’re a first time homebuyer or have not bought a home in the last 3 years, this EXCITING NEWS is for you. This program is no longer restricted to only veterans or first responders. The extreme...
Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is here!
Posted Wed, Jun 5th 2024 12:09 pm
Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is here! Running June 1-14, this is a great opportunity to not only get yourself and your home prepared in case a hurricane heads our way but also...
Posted Wed, Jun 5th 2024 12:09 pm
Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is here! Running June 1-14, this is a great opportunity to not only get yourself and your home prepared in case a hurricane heads our way but also...
Should I use 3-Tab or Dimensional Asphalt Shingles?
Posted Mon, May 27th 2024 12:38 pm
What is the better choice with asphalt shingles, 3-tab or dimensional architectural shingles? I get this question all of the time. I am sure the answer is probably different depending on where you...
Posted Mon, May 27th 2024 12:38 pm
What is the better choice with asphalt shingles, 3-tab or dimensional architectural shingles? I get this question all of the time. I am sure the answer is probably different depending on where you...
Hometown Heroes Loan Program Funded $100 Million! 7.1.2024
Posted Mon, May 20th 2024 8:48 pm
If you’re a first time homebuyer, this EXCITING NEWS is for you. The extremely popular Hometown Heroes down payment assistance program will get $100 million in funding on July 1!While the guideline...
Posted Mon, May 20th 2024 8:48 pm
If you’re a first time homebuyer, this EXCITING NEWS is for you. The extremely popular Hometown Heroes down payment assistance program will get $100 million in funding on July 1!While the guideline...
Thinking about selling your home? Make sure you choose the right realtor!
Posted Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:30 am
Thinking about selling your home? Make sure you choose the right realtor! From comparative market analysis, estimated net sheets, and open houses to professional photos, social media advertising an...
Posted Wed, Apr 10th 2024 11:30 am
Thinking about selling your home? Make sure you choose the right realtor! From comparative market analysis, estimated net sheets, and open houses to professional photos, social media advertising an...
Thinking about doing a Garage Conversion?
Posted Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 11:13 am
Thinking about doing a garage conversion? If you need more living space, a possibility for more space would be to convert your garage to a living area. Two car garages average about 400sqft living...
Posted Wed, Apr 3rd 2024 11:13 am
Thinking about doing a garage conversion? If you need more living space, a possibility for more space would be to convert your garage to a living area. Two car garages average about 400sqft living...
Ready to buy a house but feel overwhelmed with all the elements that go into finding the right home for you?
Posted Wed, Mar 20th 2024 9:05 am
Ready to buy a house but feel overwhelmed with all the elements that go into finding the right home for you?Working with a realtor you can trust changes everything!I’ve been a full-time, licensed r...
Posted Wed, Mar 20th 2024 9:05 am
Ready to buy a house but feel overwhelmed with all the elements that go into finding the right home for you?Working with a realtor you can trust changes everything!I’ve been a full-time, licensed r...
I received a Low Appraisal Value, what do I do?
Posted Wed, Mar 13th 2024 2:41 pm
I just received a low appraisal value on my home or the home I am purchasing. What do I do? Although the report may look intimidating, there are several key points to investigate to make sure somet...
Posted Wed, Mar 13th 2024 2:41 pm
I just received a low appraisal value on my home or the home I am purchasing. What do I do? Although the report may look intimidating, there are several key points to investigate to make sure somet...
Strawberry Festival in Plant City Florida
Posted Mon, Mar 4th 2024 9:24 am
If you have not visited the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida, then put it on your TO DO list. The Festival opened February 29th and goes through March 10th. They feature rides, concerts, ...
Posted Mon, Mar 4th 2024 9:24 am
If you have not visited the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida, then put it on your TO DO list. The Festival opened February 29th and goes through March 10th. They feature rides, concerts, ...
Have You Filed for Your Homestead Exemption Discount?
Posted Wed, Feb 28th 2024 8:58 am
If Florida is your primary residence and you own or are buying a home, you can qualify for our Homestead Exemption discount. What is that? The discount can take the first $50,000 value of your home...
Posted Wed, Feb 28th 2024 8:58 am
If Florida is your primary residence and you own or are buying a home, you can qualify for our Homestead Exemption discount. What is that? The discount can take the first $50,000 value of your home...
Here are my top two reasons to consider a new-build
Posted Mon, Feb 5th 2024 10:26 am
Here are my top two reasons to consider a new-build: 1) Builders often offer incentives! Some builders pay your closing costs. When purchasing a new home, this can amount to as much as $13,000 of...
Posted Mon, Feb 5th 2024 10:26 am
Here are my top two reasons to consider a new-build: 1) Builders often offer incentives! Some builders pay your closing costs. When purchasing a new home, this can amount to as much as $13,000 of...