January 2012 
There are 5 blog entries for January 2012.
Video Blog - Orlando Home Prices on the Rise
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 2:54pm. 3659 Views, 0 Comments.
Before You Look For An Apartment, Read This
Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 7:55am. 3722 Views, 1 Comments.
With the economy down and so many people no longer able to afford their homes, the rental market has been booming. In many areas, vacancies in apartment complexes have been at record lows. Of course, when vacancies are low, rent goes up but that hasn't stopped many people from flocking to these communities.
But if you're looking to rent an apartment, there are a few things you should keep in mind before you choose a place. Of course, the normal factors like price and location are still hugely important, but apartment complexes come with their own unique set of challenges as well.
Find a Good Property Manager
When the manager of an apartment complex interviews you as a potential renter, make sure you interview them right back. Asking them…
Breaking Ground On the SunRail
Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 7:51am. 4148 Views, 0 Comments.
On January 27th, the Florida SunRail project will have its official groundbreaking ceremony. It's been a long road to get the project going and now, after many years of setbacks and controversy, the rail is finally being built.
Though the finished route will be 61 miles long, the project will start with Phase 1 - a 31-mile track that goes from Debary to Sand Lake Road in Orlando with 12 stops along the way. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at one of the planned stops, in Altamonte Springs.
Many large-scale construction projects are planned to provide convenient access and amenities to SunRail users. In downtown Orlando, right next to the city's Lynx hub, a 5.7-acre project is in the works that will include for-rent…
A Handbook For First-Time Buyers
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 8:44am. 3745 Views, 2 Comments.
It's a daunting process to buy a home, especially when it's your first time. It's very difficult to foresee the process and the expenses that you will have. No matter how prepared you are, it seems like something unexpected will always come up and there will be things you didn't plan for. But it's still important to do your homework ahead of time and try to be ready for anything. I've done many articles and blogs on preparing buyers before they jump into the market, and I'm sure I've repeated myself on many of these points. Still, the information is important and if you're thinking about buying your first home, I hope you read through this blog (and others) for useful tips.
Checking Your Credit
The very first step you should take before…
America Didn't Sell As Many Homes As We Thought!
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 9:39am. 1981 Views, 0 Comments.
The housing market has been bad for the last few years, right? Well, unfortunately, it looks like it could be worse than we thought. The National Association of Realtors discovered in December that their estimates of home sales may have been inflated. There may have been a lot fewer homes sold in America than we thought.
Here's what happened. Every month, the NAR releases a report on existing home sales. It is with these reports that experts determine the health of the real estate market. These reports are created from data taken from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS only includes data on homes listed by Realtors. Unfortunately, this leaves out a large segment of homes that are sold by the owners. But don't worry, the NAR takes this…