Buying your new home is one of the most important decisions of your lifetime, and of course, it can be stressful. A survey from Homes.com says that 40% of home buyers think that buying a new home is the most stressful event in modern life. The process may look long and complicated, but there is a great solution for that. Listen, relax, enjoy and own your home today!

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RENTCafe.com reports that the national average rent for apartment units reached an all-time high of $1,409 in July 2018. The average in Orlando? It went up 7.7% from July 2017 to July 2018 for the largest percentage increase among the most in-demand cities in the country. This is a powerful reason for you to consider purchasing a home sooner rather than later.

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A new report from Redfin via CNBC says that housing demand fell 9.6% in June 2018 as compared to June 2017. Reading beyond the headlines, what this means for the market and you? Is this the start of a crisis or the start of a market correction? Hint: I am in the camp that thinks the market is correcting itself so as to remain in a sustainable growth path and to avoid the unaffordability gap.

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You know why it's important to inspect before you buy. Today we discuss when to inspect your home. The timeliness of the home inspection is crucial because most real estate contracts include only a certain time frame to conduct the inspection. If you miss your deadline, you may have to purchase the property with all of its defects or potentially risk losing your earnest money deposit.

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Hiring a home inspector will give you peace of mind when buying a home. This step is not required by lenders, but is necessary to help you understand the true condition of the property you are about to purchase. Here's a discussion of why inspecting your new home is a great investment for you.

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In today's episode, enjoy a discussion of why the appraisal is so important when buying a home. Hint: it's about the real value and condition of your new home. Another hint: the appraisal is a professional opinion of value goes done by an independent licensed third party.

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Millennials are buying homes, but not as early as prior generations. A new report from the Urban Institute looks at the possible reasons and explores homeownership decisions among millennials.

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Size does matter! When buying a home aim for the right size and the right budget, because bigger is not always better. Can't go wrong when buying a home with a 300-gallon shark tank? Well, yes you can. Listen for a fascinating discussion of a story from Tarek El Moussa that reminds us to stay within budget when buying a home. And yes, the Shark Tank can wait.

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Foreclosure rates are down nationwide - 78% from their peak, 15% from last year - and Florida is no exception. With an improving economy, distress sales are a smaller part of the market. However, there is still opportunity for real estate investors thanks to better financing options.

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The Bad News... it takes renters an average of 6.5 years to save for a 20% down payment. The Good News... the lending industry has developed excellent loan programs so you don't have to! While bringing 20% down to the closing table will save you some money by avoiding PMI, sometimes it's not worth waiting for a 20% down. With rising home prices, delaying your homeownership dreams may be more costly down the road.

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