best orlando realtor: Central Florida and ORLANDO designated as Florida's hurricane-safe area! - 03/25/24 12:30 PM
     In Florida, where is the safest location to dodge hurricanes? 
      Depending on who you ask, people are undoubtedly inquiring and searching online. And with good cause.
     According to NOAA, there are over seven hurricanes that hit the US on average every four years, and roughly three significant storms that make landfall every five years.
Florida is the epicenter of 40% of all US hurricanes.  Sixty percent of significant hurricanes make landfall in Texas or Florida. Any hurricane with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph that is Category 3 or above is considered a major storm.
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best orlando realtor: Here’s the Orlando & Central Florida Real Estate Market and Interest Rate Update From Top Orlando Realtor Scott Garrison... - 03/18/24 01:32 PM
CURRENT INTEREST RATES BEING REPORTED ACROSS THE NATION:
Mortgage News Daily:
     30 Year 7.09%
     15 Year 6.60%
Mortgage Bankers Association:
     30 Year 6.84%
     15 Year 6.37%
Freddie Mac Reports:
     30 Year 6.74%
     15 Year 6.16%
To find out what today's INTEREST RATES are here in Central Florida
>>>>>  CLICK HERE
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best orlando realtor: The region of Central Florida and Orlando is consistently ranked as one of the best places to relocate in the entire country. - 03/11/24 12:16 PM
         The Science is in …it demonstrates that our very own Central Florida and the Orlando-area region is among the nation's most sought-after places to live!  
         The United States of America is considered the best country to live in. As a result, our Metropolitan Area of Orlando is considered to be among the most desirable locations to relocate to on the entire planet!
         However, Chicago produced more buyers for Cape Coral, ranked seventh. Recently, Florida and Central Florida have remained among the most popular states to move to despite most people … (0 comments)

best orlando realtor: Orlando is among the Top 5 Metro Areas in the Nation to Move to! - 03/04/24 12:21 PM
Five of the Top Seven National Spots Are Held by Florida!
More purchasers are seeking to move to a different state. All the top spots, from No. 3 to No. 7, are occupied by Florida, and our very own Central Florida is ranked as the nation's #5 Most Desired Place to Live!
 
A quarter of American homebuyers (25.4%) wish to relocate to a different metro region to escape the politics and high home prices in their current neighborhood. It was less than 20% before the pandemic and 23% a year ago. Moreover, five Florida metro regions are included in the top ten travel … (2 comments)

best orlando realtor: Unlock Your Orlando Dreams: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Buy or Sell Your Home? - 02/26/24 11:08 AM
Market Pulse
Inventory for February was recorded at 8,217, up 4.8% from January when inventory was recorded at 7,838.
The median home price for February was recorded at $360,000, down from $367,250 in January. This is the third month in a row that the median price fell. The median price has dropped $17,000 since October 2023.
February’s interest rate was recorded at 6.5%, down slightly from 6.6% in January. This is the third month in a row that rates have fallen.
Overall sales fell 13.3% from January to February. There were 1,719 sales in February, down from 1,982 sales in January. This is the eighth … (0 comments)

best orlando realtor: Central Florida Current Mortgage Interest Rates & Forecast for the Orlando Area February 2024! - 02/19/24 04:58 PM
Here’s the Orlando & Central Florida
Real Estate Market and Interest Rate Update
From Top Orlando Realtor Scott Garrison...
 
CURRENT INTEREST RATES BEING REPORTED ACROSS THE NATION:
Mortgage News Daily:
30 Year 6.72%
15 Year 6.00%
Mortgage Bankers Association:
30 Year 6.81%
15 Year 6.41%
Freddie Mac Reports:
30 Year 6.66% 
15 Year 5.87%
To find out what today's INTEREST RATES are here in Central Florida
>>>>>  CLICK HERE
To find out about the State of Orlando's Real Estate Market, check our Youtube playlist
>>>>> CLICK HERE
 
          CALL US for a personal Referral to one of my expert Mortgage Broker Partners who can answer All your Mortgage Questions…at no cost or Obligation! We … (1 comments)

best orlando realtor: Here are The Most and Least Expensive Places to Rent in Central Florida! - 02/12/24 11:30 AM
It is a good idea to consider the cost of renting a one-bedroom home if you believe purchasing and owning a property in Central Florida and the Orlando area is costly. It hurts!
In a region in central Florida, the cost of rent and mortgages is going up, and there aren't a lot of indications that prices will start to go down shortly. Research from Zumper indicates that the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat in the Orlando metropolitan area was $1,680 in the previous month.
In the same survey, the cities in the Orlando metropolitan area with the lowest and highest … (1 comments)

best orlando realtor: The region of Central Florida and Orlando is consistently ranked as one of the best places to relocate in the entire country. - 02/06/24 03:37 AM
Science is in... In addition, it demonstrates that our very own Central Florida and the Orlando area are among the most desirable places to live in the nation!   
The United States of America is considered the best country to live in. As a result, our Metropolitan Area of Orlando is considered to be among the most desirable locations to relocate to on the entire planet!
However, Chicago produced more buyers for Cape Coral, ranked seventh. Recently, Florida and Central Florida have remained among the most popular states to move to, even though most people migrating here are moving from New York.
According to … (3 comments)

best orlando realtor: Central Florida (CFL) This city is quite close to the top of the list of the best cities for hybrid businesses! - 01/29/24 01:24 PM
According to the findings of a study that examined the number of hybrid occupations, bandwidth, housing, and other factors, At the very top of the list, Central Florida, along with Tampa (No. 3) and Orlando (No. 15), are the areas that offer the most freedom to their employees.
Central Florida towns were determined to be among the top 20 in research conducted by CommercialSearch, a part of the Yardi suite of commercial listing platforms. Central Florida cities included Tampa, ranked third, and Orlando, ranked fifteenth.
According to the study's findings, there are various flexible work arrangements to choose from, such as working from … (0 comments)

best orlando realtor: Unlock Your Orlando Dreams: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Buy or Sell Your Home - 01/22/24 12:49 PM
Unlock Your Orlando Dreams:
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Buy or Sell Your Home?
 
Recap of the Market Trends in 2023
In 2023, the typical home price went up to a record high of $370,500, showing a small increase of 1.5% from 2022 when it was $365,000. The total number of home sales in 2023 dropped significantly by 20.1%, reaching 30,499 sales, compared to 38,162 sales in 2022. Specifically, sales of single-family homes decreased by 19.6% in 2023 to 22,530, down from 28,022 in 2022. Condo sales also went down by 22.5% in 2023, totaling 4,007 sales, compared to 5,168 in … (0 comments)

best orlando realtor: Central Florida Current Mortgage Interest Rates & Forecast... - 01/18/24 09:30 PM
Central Florida
Current Mortgage Interest Rates
& Forecast for the Orlando Area!

Here’s the Orlando & Central Florida Real Estate Market and Interest Rate Update from Top Orlando Realtor Scott Garrison...
 
 CURRENT INTEREST RATES BEING REPORTED ACROSS THE NATION:
Bankrate.com reports:
30 Year  6.72%
15 year  6.00%
Mortgage Bankers Association:
30 Year  6.81%
15 Years  5.87%
Freddie Mac Reports:
30 Year 6.66%
15 Year 5.87%
 
To find out what today's INTEREST RATES are here in Central Florida >>>>>  CLICK HERE
To find out about the State of Orlando's Real Estate Market, check our Youtube playlist >>>>> CLICK HERE
CALL US for a personal Referral to one of my expert Mortgage Broker Partners who can answer All your Mortgage Questions…at no cost or … (5 comments)

best orlando realtor: 40% of ALL Real Estate Purchases in the Orlando Area It's all cash... - 01/15/24 12:11 PM
40% of ALL Real Estate Purchases in the Orlando Area
It's all cash...
The Maximum Proportion in a Decade!
 
The highest rate in a decade—1 in 3 buyers use cash.
            In Florida, just one metro area—Fort Lauderdale—saw a decline in cash purchases from year to year. In Tampa, the percentage of cash sales was 38.2%, while in West Palm Beach, it was 49%.
            Because of its climate, economics, and general standard of living, Central Florida is considered one of the most sought-after locations to live in the United States. Yes, given that the … (2 comments)

best orlando realtor: Although Real Estate Values in Central Florida are Rising, There... - 01/08/24 09:14 AM
Although Real Estate Balues in Central Florida are Rising, There is a Severe Lack of Homes Available for Purchase in the Orlando Area. 
 
At this point, it is widely recognized that real estate prices in Central Florida are skyrocketing, skyrocketing, skyrocketing...after all, the Orlando area is one of the most sought-after places to relocate to in the United States of America, and indeed in the entire planet. 
Purchasing a home in Orlando becomes increasingly challenging as a result of this... Nevertheless, the fact of the matter is that prices in this region of Central Florida will never, ever truly decrease. 
With interest rates … (1 comments)

best orlando realtor: Orlando Has Been Recognized as the Best Food City in The USA - 01/02/24 09:12 AM
In terms of the top six positions in the country, Orlando, Miami, and Tampa are in the lead.
Because of its climate, economics, and overall quality of life, Central Florida is often considered one of the most desirable regions in the United States of America to reside in. This is a fact that is almost universally acknowledged. Indeed, given that the United States of America is among the most sought-after locations in the entire globe to relocate to... Our very own Orlando Area is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after places to live anywhere in the world!
     At this exact moment, there … (1 comments)

best orlando realtor: Will There Be Further Increases in Mortgage Rates? - 12/26/23 04:23 PM
Will There Be Further Increases in Mortgage Rates? The Answer Is Probably Not.
The interest rate on a 30-year mortgage has come closer to the range of 7%, although most industry analysts still anticipate unsteady rates in the high 6% area.
The fluctuation of mortgage rates, coupled with the continued appreciation of property values in South Florida, has created a challenging environment for buyers and sellers in the real estate market.
According to a poll conducted each week by the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage rates have hit 6.9% this week, the highest level recorded since November last year. The group also mentioned that … (4 comments)

best orlando realtor: Investing in a "Fixer-upper" Home? - 12/18/23 01:17 PM
Investing in a "Fixer-upper" Home? The 203(k) Programme May Be Able to Assist.
 
A limited inventory of homes for sale compels purchasers to focus more on the inside than the outside, and the 203(k) programme from HUD makes it possible for them to finance the expenses of home improvements as part of their first mortgage.
Amina Thompson-Wright and Dannelle Wright, her husband, looked for a house to buy in the Southwest Philadelphia neighbourhood where they had been renting for the previous ten years. Their search took more than four months. However, the sellers continued to decline their bids.
Therefore, they altered their plan of … (2 comments)

best orlando realtor: Pandemic Could Not Put an End to Out-of-Town Moves - 12/11/23 12:43 PM
In the first quarter, the number of buyers shopping inside their metro decreased by 15.6%, while the number of buyers looking outside decreased by just 4.2%. Five of the top ten most desirable metropolitan areas are located in Florida.
The pattern of buyers transferring to farther away locations, prevalent during the outbreak, continued after the pandemic ended. Although Redfin reports that the number of searches conducted on its website decreased overall in the first quarter (1Q) of 2023, the percentage of buyers looking for a property in a metro area other than their current one fell by just 15.6%, while the number … (1 comments)

best orlando realtor: The Buyer's Market Is Challenging, but Many of Them Don't Care - 12/04/23 06:37 PM
According to a survey, most potential buyers (55%) know that the present market is highly competitive; nonetheless, most (54%) still want to keep their current goals or speed up the buying process.
According to the 2023 Homebuyer Insights Report published by Bank of America, many prospective buyers, particularly those in their 40s and younger, are moving on with their plans to purchase houses despite believing the market favors sellers.
More than half of potential homebuyers questioned feel the market is more competitive than it was the year before; yet, almost the same number of respondents (54%) want to either quicken the pace at … (6 comments)

best orlando realtor: Mortgage Application Rejected? You're Not Alone - 10/24/23 06:01 AM
According to a survey, the percentage of mortgage applicants turned down for a loan by lenders dropped to 28% in 2022 from 34% in 2021. As a result of having their applications pre-approved, many people were taken aback by the news.
A mortgage application is comparable to passing an exam to graduate. It differs only because the winner of mortage application will receive a house rather than a diploma.
On the other hand, the "pass" rate for mortgage approval is shockingly low. According to the Zillow Consumer Housing Trends Report 2022, which surveyed 4,900 purchasers, the percentage of applicants who turned down a … (0 comments)

best orlando realtor: Growth in U.S. Metropolitan Areas, with Many Reversing 2021 Population Declines - 09/25/23 08:33 PM
According to the Census Bureau, Orlando was the fifth fastest-growing city in 2022, gaining 65,000 new residents; nevertheless, the total expansion of cities was stifled since the epidemic drove many to move to rural regions.
The migration away from urban regions during the first year of the epidemic either reversed itself or slowed down in its second year. The latest US Census Bureau estimates that metropolitan areas like Texas and Florida grew while decreases in New York and Los Angeles were cut in half. This is in contrast to the first year of the pandemic when people fled urban areas in droves.
Fear … (3 comments)

 
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