We get this question all the time... "What's a Settlement Statement?"

There are many terms you need to be made aware of when buying or selling a home, and we've done our best in the past to educate you on them. Knowing what the Settlement Statement is and understanding what the Settlement Statement is can be two very different things, though, and we want to make sure you feel confident in both.

A new year means new things to do around Central Florida, even though you might just be coming off the holiday high of parties and celebrations. We've got a handful of events you won't want to miss this month. They'll help easing back into your regular routine a little more bearable and make for a great start to 2016! 

• Run your way through The Color Run Tropicolor World Tour in Orlando

  You most likely have seen a friend or family member share a fun picture participating in a Color Run, or maybe you've even participated in one yourself. This year, though, whether or not you've done one before, the Tropicolor World Tour is coming to Orlando on Saturday, January 16th, and you won't want to miss it. With this run, you'll want to make sure you plan for a full day of fun. The the start line is its own pre-race party featuring music, dancing, warm up stretching, and giveaways, and a beach party is planned for when the race is done. 

We all know when we have a medical need, it is important we select and work with the right professional to properly address that need. Doctors specialize in different fields – we wouldn't go to a cardiologist to help solve a problem we are having with allergies; we’d go to an allergist, of course.

Similarly, Realtors® have special certifications and designations, too.

At Dream Builders Realty, we have a team of highly qualified Realtors® with a wide range of certifications and designations. This means that whatever you may be looking for when it comes to buying or selling a home, we have a specialist that can help you. Interested in learning a little more about our specialities and our numerous certifications and designations? Read on...

ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (“REBAC”) of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Accredited Buyer Representatives are real estate professionals focused on all aspects of buyer representation and have the training necessary to meet the needs and desires of buyers in today’s market. Less than 3% of Realtors® nationwide have earned this valuable designation and the right to be identified as an Accredited Buyer Representative.