In part two of our "tips to becoming a better landlord in Central Florida" series we talked about the importance of background and credit checks when it comes to finding the perfect tenant for your investment property. No one likes a bad surprise and taking these preventative measures will ensure that doesn't happen to you.   

So....you’ve now found who you think will be THE tenant for you. What’s next?

The Central Florida real estate market continues to show that right now is an opportune time for Buyers and Sellers. If you've been thinking about selling your home in Central Florida but can't quite seem to bite the bullet, this is the proof. Or if you are on the other end of the real estate perspective and have been thinking about buying a first home in Central Florida (or wanting to move up from your starter home) these numbers tell you that right now is the time to do just that.

Like usual, the summer months picked up steam and have generated more sales. This increased activity has continued to have a positive impact on the average days on market, particulary in Osceola and Seminole counties. Overall, the average days on market is trending downward, which is good for Sellers. Median home prices continue to trend upward and the sold price to list price ratios are up (always good when you are the Seller!).

The amount of active listings is growing, giving any Buyer a bigger inventory to choose from when trying to find the perfect home. We hope our monthly market updates (including our June 2014 market update) help with your real estate needs when it comes to buying or selling your next home in Central Florida.

Have you ever played that game where you are told a word and you are to reply with the first word that pops in your head after hearing it? Like if I said, "salt" you might say, "pepper" or if I said, "milk" you might say, "cookie".