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Why Fans Are Obsessed With EPCOT’s Newest Attraction

If you’ve been to EPCOT recently, you may have noticed something new… . Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana officially opened as part of the EPCOT transformation on October 16th, 2023 after weeks of previews. This is a walkthrough attraction that teaches visitors about the water cycle with a fun Moana theme and it has won the hearts of many Disney...

Buyers Pounce on Largest Mortgage Rate Dip in a Year

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped a quarter of a percentage point this week, as home buyers prove their rate sensitivity. Home buyers rushed to lock in this week’s lower mortgage rates, with applications for home loans seeing their first increase in a month as the average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 7.5%, according to Freddie Mac and the Mortgage Bankers Association....

Real Estate Economists Lowdown on the Real Estate Market for 2024?

A housing bubble burst isn’t imminent, but here are the factors to keep an eye on. Any period of economic uncertainty can make a major financial decision – like buying a house – more stressful. While the housing market on a national scale has seen prices decline since the all-time highs of mid-2022 amid high interest rates, experts are noting that a sudden and abrupt housing...

Overnight transformation: Disney’s Magic Kingdom holiday decor arrives

Holiday events begin this month at resort Holiday decorations at Magic Kingdom. Nov. 2, 2023 (Landon McReynolds, WKMG) Disney’s Magic Kingdom has once again pulled off a remarkable overnight transformation, ushering in the holiday season in style. Wednesday night, Disney’s Holiday Services teams worked tirelessly to bid farewell to Halloween and welcome the holiday season to the iconic...

Solar Panels – Questions to Ask Before Contract

If a seller’s home has solar panels, they should research how those panels could impact their transaction before going under contract. If a seller has solar panels installed on their property’s roof, it’s worth investigating whether the way those solar panels are financed or leased could impact a future transaction. Many sellers aren’t aware of these issues, so if you ask the right...

Halloween Tasty Treats Guide – Disney Parks

It’s time to announce the yummy fall offerings at our resort hotels and Disney Springs. If you’re a fan of all the exciting autumn eats at our parks, then this list is just for you, because we have even more offerings across property to celebrate the fall season! These offerings are all available on various dates throughout the fall season, so be sure to take note of which delicious bites...

Property Market Predictions for 2024

A housing bubble burst isn’t imminent, but here are the factors to keep an eye on. Any period of economic uncertainty can make a major financial decision – like buying a house – more stressful. While the housing market on a national scale has seen prices decline since the all-time highs of mid-2022 amid high interest rates, experts are noting that a sudden and abrupt housing...

Central Florida to feel ‘turbulent’ housing market recession, say economic forecasters

"Looking back at previous housing recessions, we think the 1980s are a better analogy for today's market than the 2008 housing crash," Economists Jeseo Park and Michael Gapen say in a Bank of America Securities report. Bank of America economists issued a report Thursday cautioning against “potential turbulence ahead” for the 2024 national housing market, dismissing theories of another...

The secret to Florida-friendly lawns? More plants, less lawn

Less is best. Grass, that is. That summed up one attendee’s learning experience at a Florida Friendly Landscaping workshop recently at Venice City Hall. Around 60 residents attended. Members of the University of Florida’s Extension Office described the nine basic principles of Florida Friendly Landscapes and imparted sage advice that left some scratching their heads. For example, do your shrubs...

Unlock the Power of Real Estate Virtual Tours

In the digital age, selling a home involves much more than simply listing it online. Today's homebuyers expect a comprehensive, immersive online experience that gives them a clear sense of the property before they even set foot in it. One technology making this possible is the real estate virtual floating tour. Offering a “floating journey through your property before even viewing it”. Virtual...

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