Buying a home is a big deal, and for many, it is the largest asset they will ever purchase. Navigating the home buying process can seem overwhelming, especially for first-time home buyers. We always recommend working with a knowledgeable REALTOR® who can help you through the home buying process and answer any questions you may have. Today, we're exploring five things we think first-time home buyers should know about the buying process, but might not. 

We're excited to share the news of our very own Broker/Owner Tim Weisheyer being elected as the District Vice President for the Florida Realtors®. Join us in congratulating him! This article originally appeared in the Osceola News Gazette on Saturday, September 10th.

Congress recently passed a much anticipated piece of tax legislation affecting real estate in Central Florida and across the country.

The tax extenders package includes a number of extensions for various expired tax provisions impacting homeowners, business owners and real estate investors alike. So what exactly is included in this package?

• A temporary extension on tax relief for mortgage debt forgiveness where homeowners are protected from incurring a large tax bill on phantom income while undergoing a short sale of their home. With this package, the extension will offer two additional years of relief for the 2015 and 2016 tax years.