If you plan on spending a weekend touring open house, it’s a good idea to go into the process with as much information as possible. Let’s look at 3 tips you might want to keep in mind when planning your day of open house tours. What to Bring with YouIf you’ll be touring new home communities, the most important item you can bring with you is your real estate agent or, at the very least, his or her business card. Yes, the developer or builder has an agent on staff. And, yes, it may seem to be more convenient to utilize that agent’s services. “Seem” is the operative word here.Make no mistake: this agent works for the builder and while it may be legal for him or her to represent you as well, why take a chance that the builder’s interests will take precedence over yours? If your agent isn’t ... 07/17/2025

How to name your beach house - The ultimate naming guide. Let’s just cut to the chase: if you’ve bought yourself a Florida beach house and you name it something generic like Sea Breeze or Pelican Perch, you’re doing it wrong.You didn’t come to Florida for restraint. You came for chaos in board shorts and cocktails in Solo cups. This isn’t Maine—we don’t name things after weather patterns and seabirds. You’re naming a beach house, not staging a Pottery Barn catalog. This is your getaway, your salty little slice of barely-regulated paradise. And it needs a name that reflects that energy.So let’s get into it: how to name your beach house something completely, delightfully unhinged.Step 1: Ditch Dull. Get Weird.If the name doesn’t sound like a canceled Netflix show or a B-side from Jimmy B... 07/14/2025

JUST SOLD 2850 ARAGON TER, LAKE MARY, FL 32746Happy Sellers and Buyer:Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a spacious corner lot in Lake Mary. This move-in ready property features great curb appeal, mature landscaping, and a fully fenced backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a friendly community offering tennis courts, a playground, and basketball. The new owner will be ready to call it Home Sweet Home. 07/14/2025

In sunny Florida, it’s easy to browse listings online, take a virtual tour of a beachfront condo, or even get mortgage preapproval with just a few taps on your phone. With all these digital tools, many Floridians are asking: Do I really need a real estate agent anymore?Absolutely.Technology may have changed how people shop for homes, but it hasn’t changed what’s at stake—and that’s where a trusted Florida real estate professional makes all the difference.1. Local Expertise Is Everything Florida’s market is unique. We’re not just dealing with property—we’re dealing with waterfront views, flood zones, hurricane codes, short-term rental rules, and HOA restrictions that can vary from one neighborhood to the next. A Florida agent doesn’t just know where to find homes; they know what question... 07/14/2025