For the past two-plus years, home prices were unstoppable. Buyers watched in horror as they swiftly ratcheted ever higher from one month to the next—and bidding wars drove these price tags up even further. But higher mortgage interest rates have since poured cold water on the red-hot housing market, forcing it into a correction as buyers reached their financial limits. As it turns out, what...
August 2022
Yay some changes have been made to the Park Pass reservation process at Walt Disney World. They now allow guests to book more passes in one transaction. Guests can book Park Pass reservations across all ticket types, including single-day tickets and Annual Passes, at the same time. Additionally, the limit of tickets that can have passes reserved will expand to 30, more than double the current...
Mortgages Rates - August 2022 Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Americans should expect more large interest-rate hikes in the coming months, one of the “unfortunate costs of reducing inflation.” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message Friday: The Fed will likely impose more large interest rate hikes in coming months and is resolutely focused on taming the highest inflation in...
I simply cannot believe that it's back again and that I am writing this in August time to boot! But, yay, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has returned after a two year hiatus! I don't know about you but I've missed it and I bet you and your guests have too! Here's some of what to expect from the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: Hocus Pocus Villain...
The median home price in Orlando fell for the first time in six months and the inventory of homes for sale jumped again, according to the latest report from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. The report for July shows the median home price for the Central Florida area was $380,900, down 1.6% compared to June. Meanwhile, the number of houses on the market jumped 19.9% from June to July....
When it comes to selling your property, the key is to set your home up for a successful and smooth closing. Yes the market is still a sellers market (only just though, it's shifting already)! In a shifting market, there are protocols that need to be put into place for a successful sale. Vacation Home on Moon Valley Drive, Davenport Preparing your Home ready to List First things first, making...
Although SeaWorld is one of Orlando’s most beloved theme parks, food is not the first thing you think about when you come here. Luckily for you, SeaWorld Orlando has some of the most immersive restaurants that let you taste different parts of the world all while being right in the middle of Orlando. Our favorites are as follows: Seafire Grill: Located on SeaWorld’s beautiful...
Last week, mortgage rates dropped below 5%; this week, they changed direction. One year ago, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.87%. Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates soared this week in a continued volatile market as the key 30-year loan rate jumped back over 5%. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year rate rose to 5.22% from 4.99% last week. By contrast, the...
La Jolla, Kissimmee Landscaping isn’t usually the first thing most homeowners think of when it’s time to sell their vacation home. But it's one of the most important aspects of selling your home. Curb appeal is everything! Failing to maintain your home's landscaping can cause buyers to overlook your home even before they step in through your front door. It's that important! Even if you...
Have you ever heard of Dapper Day in Disney World or the other Disney parks?
If you haven’t, Dapper Day is an unofficial event held multiple times per year in Disney parks around the world. Guests come together and dress to the nines and head into the parks with outfits that are often inspired by Disney movies, characters, or even rides and attractions! There are still a few remaining Dapper Day events this year, but it’s time to look ahead to 2023 because we already have...