Fall is here and we are more than ready to get in on some festive fall fun! This time of year seems to be packed full of things to do around Central Florida and with the hopes of cooler weather soon (hey, we can dream!) it makes attending these Central Florida events that much more enjoyable. 

Deciding to put your home on the market is a big step. Many homeowners feel like tackling a few home improvements before selling is necessary to get the home in tip top shape. However, some home improvements might not pay for themselves in the long run. There are things you can do to easily give your home the edge over the competition, but there are many things that could be a big waste of your time and money when getting your home ready to sell in Central Florida. 

As usual home sales have slowed a little due to the start of school in August, a busy time for many, but essentially the market is still good.

However, the Federal Reserve is discussing when to raise interest rates (it may happen as early as spring 2015) so now is definitely the time to buy or sell. Higher interest rates can have a negative impact on home affordability. They can slow down price increases for Sellers while reducing the amount of money a Buyer has to spend due to these higher interest payments. Current interest rates are still at historic lows, making it the perfect time to get in the Central Florida real estate market, whether as a Buyer or a Seller.