It has been roughly one year since the pandemic put the housing market on hold for several months last spring, but the real estate market bounced back quickly and has been booming since then. More existing homes were sold in 2020 than in any year since 2006. Housing demands have remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 but the supply still lags behind. Buyers who are currently struggling to find a house are likely to see an improvement in the number of listings available to them as more sellers list their houses for the spring-summer buying season.
Home Insurance - Are You Protected?
Home Insurance - it protects your home, it protects your stuff, and it’s required! A home is your largest purchase during your lifetime (in most cases) - and you want it to be protected. Your home insurance not only covers your home, it covers your mortgage and anything on your property is covered. All your stuff is covered, it’s just the WAY it’s covered is different.
Networking with The IDEA Club
The IDEA Club was created for a diverse group of entrepreneurs of the greater Orlando area to meet, discuss and exchange information pertaining to their businesses. This simple “idea” has now grown into a full fledge member group consisting of 19 different areas of business with their very own expert in each field.
What to Know About Estate Planning
Estate Planning involves setting up a plan that establishes who will eventually receive your assets. It also makes known how you want your affairs to be handled in the event you are unable to handle them on your own for any reason. It’s a complicated process, and it can definitely feel overwhelming. There are many components to Estate Planning, and while there’s a common misconception that it’s just about your finances, the truth is there’s a lot more to it. Before you begin to take action on your estate plan, it's important to understand the key topics that may arise as you address your specific needs.
COVID Stimulus - What's Taxable?
In response to COVID-19, Elected officials came together in March 2020 and created the CARES Act to provide relief for individuals and businesses that had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 116th U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27, 2020, in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
Mortgage Basics 101
Purchasing a home and conquering financial responsibility is a goal for many people. But making this leap to homeownership is a big step, and it’s one that should be taken with careful consideration. Let’s face it, finding a home and securing a mortgage isn’t a walk in the park. You’ve probably encountered confusing jargon such as “FHA,” “FICO Score,” and “prequalification”. Making sense of everything can take time so continue reading to learn about mortgage basics.
Myopia Control - Is There A Cure For Nearsightedness?
Myopia is becoming more prevalent in our culture - either caused by genetics or our lifestyles, it’s important to understand the risks associated with long-term progression such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment. To preserve your ocular health, discover what you can do to control and manage your myopia.
PPP Loans - Are They Still A Thing?
5 Tips For Using A Local Networking Group To Grow Your Business
In today’s digital world, the hot topics in the small business marketing industry tend to be things like SEO, responsive web design, pay-per-click advertising, and of course whatever the latest fad in social media happens to be in any particular week. These are all well and good, however there’s one tactic that has stood the test of time - good, old-fashioned networking!
Is Keller Williams The Right Choice For Your Real Estate Career?
A National Association of Realtors survey of consumers determined that 85% chose a real estate firm for one reason - the individual agent! This fact is proven time and time again - whenever an agent switches from one brokerage to the next, their clients will follow them. YOU are the reason people do business with you and YOU should build your career (and your business) on this fact! YOU are the commodity so why not choose the brokerage that will teach you to build your own business?