Author: Alexia

How To Use Your 401k To Buy A House in Florida

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So you’ve found a house you’re really interested in, and now you have to find a way to come up with the down payment. Maybe it’s beginning to seem pretty hopeless. But if you’ve been steadily employed for some time, you do have options – and those reside in your 401k. Depending on your situation … Continued

How To Find The Right Neighborhood in Central Florida

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Buying the right home is certainly important, but choosing the right neighborhood can be just as important, both for residents and investors. Neighborhoods can be distinctly different, so finding the right neighborhood in Central Florida usually takes a good deal of research, an examination of both quantitative and qualitative factors. Here, then, are some tips … Continued

How To Determine What To Offer For a Central Florida House

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It’s no small task figuring out how to determine what to offer for a Central Florida house, let alone actually determining how much to offer. It’s one of most important, life-impacting decisions you will ever make. And all the intimidating math you’re told to do, along with the conflicting advice from so-called experts, doesn’t make … Continued

Creative Holiday Open House Ideas in Central Florida

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Hosting a get together like an open house can be a pretty intimidating prospect to those of us who aren’t used to entertaining all the time. But having an open house during the holiday season makes it much easier because a lot of the work, especially planning, has already been done for you. Because it’s … Continued

Why More People Are Choosing To Rent in Central Florida

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Buy a house, they told you. It will be a great investment, and it’s – well, it’s just what adults do. Maybe once upon a time, that was true, but it’s not so much the case now. Today, especially in urban areas, renting is often more popular than buying a home. Let’s examine, then, some … Continued

6 Things To Watch Out For When Viewing A House in Central Florida

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Searching for and viewing houses you might want to buy can be an exciting adventure. But it can also be fraught with peril if you’re not vigilant. Sometimes that house you think you love is hiding some dark secrets that could cost you a lot of headache and money further down the line. So, to … Continued

Staging Your House During The Holiday Season in Central Florida

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Selling a home during the holiday season can be more of a challenge than during other seasons, but it can be done. The good news is that you’ll have far less competition. It’s just that staging your house during the holiday season in Central Florida should enhance that style rather than working against or detracting … Continued

Pros and Cons of Buying A Condo in Central Florida

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Which is better – buying a condo in Central Florida or buying a single-family home? For homeowners, it’s usually not too difficult to figure out, but it gets a little more complicated and is a tougher question to answer for investors. The answer, of course, depends on your preferences and your needs and your business model. … Continued

Why It Is Better To Buy vs. Rent In Central Florida

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If you’re currently renting, you’ve probably heard more than once that it’s better to buy than rent. And you’ve probably heard all the standard reasons: rent is just wasting money; if you own your own home, you can do what you want with it; and so on. That’s all true, but the undeniable financial benefits … Continued

Tips For Selling Your House Before The New Year in Central Florida

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So you need to sell your house before the new year, whether for tax benefits or a job relocation or whatever reason. The new year is fast approaching so selling your house in Central Florida may seem like a daunting process at this point. The market at this time of year usually isn’t very hot, … Continued