Smart home technology has become increasingly popular with the rise of smartphone integration and in-home technology. From thermostats to televisions, smart locks to refrigerators, smart home features are becoming more and more prevalent in the 21st century home.

We've compiled a list of key smart home features that all tech-savvy homeowners should know about. 

Dream Builders Realty shares the most up-to-date information regarding the Central Florida real estate market every month. We do this for you, the home buyer or seller, to provide you with insight on what is happening in the local market. This information can be used as a starting point in your next big real estate adventure!

We hope our monthly Central Florida real estate market updates (including our December 2016 real estate market update, where you can compare the previous month's numbers to this month's numbers) help with your real estate needs when it comes to buying or selling your next home in Central Florida.

The time has come to sell your home and you thought the full-price offers would come pouring in the moment it hit the market. However, that’s not always the case when selling your home in Central Florida. Sometimes you will be presented with what’s known as a lowball offer, or an offer way below your asking price. When met with this dilemma, you may feel like you should dismiss the offer right away. However, there are a few things you should consider prior to rejecting a lowball offer.