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When you don’t get a home inspection you’re relying on the seller to disclose everything that’s wrong with the house. This is risky because some sellers just won’t do it, while others genuinely might not know. Having an impartial expert come in and evaluate the…

No matter how fair and responsible a landlord you are, the time will come when you cannot make a disgruntled tenant happy. And you might never know why they seem determined to be combative. The old adage that 5 percent of your tenants cost 80 percent of your or your…

A real estate agent worth their salt wears a lot of hats. Marketer. Negotiator. Analyst. Copywriter. Stager. Counselor. Maybe even pet-sitter in a pinch. They shift through these jobs seamlessly to rise to every occasion from start to finish.

Buying a home is complicated and stressful enough, so unless you’re 110 percent committed to investing the time, money, energy and elbow grease into repairing a house, you may want to buy move-in ready. If you’re just starting out and can’t afford to pour unexpected…

You have a good chance of encountering an HOA property while house-hunting: Statistics show that homeowners associations (or HOAs) govern nearly 60% of recently built single-family homes — and 80% of houses in new subdivisions. HOAs can seem nit-picky when they pop…

Wonder what your house — or a house you might buy — is really worth? The short answer’s easy: A house is worth whatever someone will pay for it. The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. But why…

The spring will be upon us before we know it. For Floridians, that can mean some not-so-great things, like pollen and humidity, but it also means a return of the most beautiful wildflowers. And at Southern Hill Farms, you can actually pick your own peaches, berries, and…

Between packing and transporting all of your belongings, the moving process can be quite stressful, and that’s without the added stress of moving with pets. While you are busy getting things in order for your big move, you can’t overlook how this change can also affect…

Real estate investments can add diversification to your portfolio — and getting into the market can be as easy as buying a mutual fund.

So you feel like it’s time to move, but you keep asking yourself, Am I ready to sell my house? After all, there’s so much history packed inside those four walls—not to mention, it’s the most expensive possession you own. Asking yourself if you’re ready to…

Lake Eola Park is getting a master plan that could change the flow of Orlando’s iconic public park for future generations. The park, crowned by the historic Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, currently hosts over 100 events a year that bring over three million…

Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and the rest of the Disney cast aren’t the only celebrities that are originally from “The City Beautiful” or have at least called it home. Here, we present a list of 15 people you probably didn’t know were from Orlando, Florida.