If you're thinking about selling your home but it's looking a bit "tired," you may be wondering if it's worth the effort to update it, or leave it as-is in order to increase the chances of selling it as quickly as possible, and for the most profit. Well, the good news is that there are [...]
Whether you are just starting out, or you are opening a new chapter in your life, today there are an unprecedented number of single women that are purchasing homes on their own. While doing so can be exciting, this is still likely to be the biggest purchase you will ever make - so it's important [...]
For anyone who has purchased a home and had a down payment of less than 20%, it is likely that the lender required you to purchase something called private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Private mortgage insurance is a type of coverage that will protect the lender in case a borrower defaults on their home loan. [...]
Buying your first home can be exciting. Owning a home means that you will be putting your monthly payment towards something with your name on it - not your landlord's. But the thought of going through the actual home buying process - along with getting a mortgage - can be somewhat overwhelming. For many people, [...]
Owning a second home can be an ideal way to “get away from it all” – especially when that home away from home is in the Sunshine State. With beautifully warm temperatures throughout the year, it’s easy to escape the snow and ice by simply hopping on a plane. But every so often, between June [...]
If you're planning a trip out of the country - or even just a weekend getaway - one of the biggest concerns that you may have is ensuring that your home is safe while you are gone. And rightly so! Experts in the home security industry state that one of the biggest keys to keeping [...]
Although the real estate market has been on the rise in Florida, it is still not uncommon to see foreclosures on the market. In some instances, these can prove to be good deals - provided that they are purchased correctly. Before moving forward, however, it is important to understand that buying a foreclosed home will [...]
Over the past several years, the U.S. has been set in a time of historically low interest rates - and, while this has been rough for those who are in fixed-income investments, it has provided those who are seeking home loans with a great deal of opportunity for low-interest mortgage loans. Today, however, we are [...]
There are many people who make the move each year to the Sunshine State - and there are any number of great reasons for doing so. For some, it may be that long-awaited dream of retirement, and for others, it could be due to a job change. For still others, it may just be that [...]
Although Orlando is well known for its theme parks and other attractions that primarily cater to those who are young, the truth is, the Central Florida area has a lot to offer for people of all ages. And, for those who are now - or who will soon become - empty nesters, there are several [...]
Sandy Fox, Realtor at Charles Rutenberg Realty
631 Orlando Avenue, Suite 200 | Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 234-9551 | Sandy@SandyFoxRealtor.com
