If you have kids like me you have to travel to Orlando or Jacksonville to see amazing tropical fish and sharks at an aquarium. Which has been surprising to me being that Daytona Beach is in fact located on a beach. Where the once Daytona Mall was located. Will now be the Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest! Across the street you have Daytona Beach Zipline. Then about a block away you have my personal...

A new report from CoreLogic predicts that home prices will decline in five Florida metro areas in 2024. The report, which analyzes the overall health of housing markets across the United States, found that Lakeland-Winter Haven, North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, and Port St. Lucie are at very high risk (70% probability) of seeing home prices decline over the next 12 months. The...

Home maintenance is of utmost importance for several reasons. Regularly taking care of your property can lead to numerous benefits, both financial and personal. Here are 6 things you should do this July: Clean Porch Lights Unfurl Your Flag Check Safety Devices Clean Windows Inside and Out Refresh Summer Whites Keep the Landscape Fire-Safe Home maintenance is essential for preserving...

With the recent news of Farmers Insurance leaving Florida. Many of us are scrambling to find homeowners insurance. Hurricane Season is right around the corner so if you're one of the Florida Homeowners who need insurance right away here is a list for you. Allstate Insurance American Strategic Insurance Auto Club Insurance Company of Florida Bankers Insurance Group Citizens Property...

We're back with our Ormond Beach Housing Update. It's been a very busy summer so far!  Ormond Beach Housing Update May 2023 June 2022 June 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 385 226 416 84.5% Increase New Listings 225 212 159 25% Decrease List Price $458,988 $499,000 $470,000 5%...

We're back with our June Daytona Beach Housing Update. Let's see how interest rates are affecting our housing market.  Daytona Beach Housing Update May 2023 June 2022 June 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 843 499 863 73% Increase New Listings 304 323 307 5% Decrease List...

We're back with our June New Smyrna Beach Housing Update. Let's see how interest rates are affecting our housing market. New Smyrna Beach Housing Update May 2023 June 2022 June 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 172 98 190 94% Increase New Listings 98 79 82 4% Increase List Price $549,900 $535,000 $539,000 1% Increase Sales Price $421,000 $475,000 $434,745 8%...

We're back with our June Port Orange Housing Update. What are your thoughts?  Port Orange Housing Update May 2023 June 2022 June 2023 Percentage Difference Number of Listings 198 160 189 18% Increase New Listings 121 127 118 7.1% Decrease List Price $365,000 $465,000 $375,000 19.35% Decrease Sales...

Florida Hometown Heroes starts today and allows you to purchase a home for $0 due a closing if you meet the following 3 requirements: You are a first time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the last 3 years You have a full time job Your credit score is 640 or higher Florida Hometown Heroes Important Points:  Max amount $35,000 (5% of loan amount) Can be used for down payment and...

The Pioneer Trail Interchange has been a much debated project for the past 20 years. It appears construction will begin this December on a $92 million dollar project that aims to reduce the burden of traffic in Port Orange and New Smyrna. Why is the Pioneer Trail Interchange happening now?  When you look at all the new development pouring into the area between Williamson Blvd and SR 44....