A list of 10 Christmas wishes for Florida Real estate for the incoming year.

In Central Florida, the “step-up” market is basically caught in a financial squeeze—and that’s exactly why new construction has become the pressure valve for second-time buyers. 1. Where first-time and step-up prices sit now Rough ballpark for today’s prices: Tampa:  Median sale price around $420K . Redfin Polk County:  Median sold price around $311K–315K ; median listing about $ 335K . Realtor +1 Orlando / East Orlando:  Orlando median sales around $415K–423K , with East Orl

As a homeowner, your property isn’t just where you live—it’s also one of your most valuable financial assets. Even if you’re not planning...

If you’ve owned your home for a while, chances are you’ve built up a significant amount of equity. Instead of letting that equity sit idle, you can put it to work by leveraging it to invest in additional real estate.

The process of selling and buying simultaneously can be intricate. Communicate openly with your real estate professionals, stay organized, and be prepared for unexpected twists. 

There are many financial gurus that frown upon the use of credit. However, using and leveraging your credit to own assets such as real estate can position you to improve your financial standing. Debt instruments such as mortgages can help you leverage your equity to purchase, invest, or consolidate other high-interest debt accounts.