Family in front of a new home in Florida

If you’re thinking about moving your family into a new home, summer may just be the perfect time to do it. Although summer is typically a seller’s market in many parts of the world, this can also be a great time to buy a home in Florida. Plus, there are many benefits to purchasing a home before the school year begins.

More Time for the Whole Family

With the kids off from school for the summer, you won’t have to worry about driving them to and from school or extracurricular activities. This gives you more time to search for the perfect home. The longer daylight hours also give you extra leeway. Plus, you can bring the kids along to the showings, which will make them feel included and help with the transition when you do move.

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Florida beach at sunset

Part of the appeal of owning a beachfront home is having a stretch of sand all to yourself. But can you actually own part of a beach? The answer is a bit complicated. In Florida and many other states, the public has a right to use the beaches. However, homeowners do have some rights when it comes to their private property.

According to Article X, Section II of the Florida Constitution, all beaches are open to the public from the mean high water line (MHWL) down to the sea. The mean high water line is determined based on the average high tides over a 19 year period. Basically, any area that the water touches can be considered open to the public.

So what does that mean for people who own beachfront homes in Florida? Well depending on where your…

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Chairs and table on a balcony overlooking the ocean at Florida vacation home

If you’re like many people who spend a considerable amount of time in Florida and rent while you’re here, you may have considered buying your own vacation home. Purchasing a vacation home is a big decision, but the rewards can be considerable. These are just a few benefits of investing in a vacation property in Florida.

1. Your Own Florida Getaway

One of the most obvious benefits of having a vacation home is that you have a place to escape to anytime you want. You won’t have to worry about booking a vacation rental in advance or paying rental rates. You can come and go anytime you please, have as many people over as you like, and decorate your home just the way you like it. You can also store items in your home so that you don’t have to travel…

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Couple in front of their new home

June is National Homeownership Month! We are excited to share with you just a few benefits to owning a home! Don't just rent your dream home, buy it! 

1. Homeownership is an Investment

Investing in a home means investing in your future. While the initial cost of buying a home may be expensive, long term, owning a home may end up being much cheaper than renting. On average, home values may appreciate over time and provide a great return on investment. 

2. Stabilize your Housing Costs

With a fixed mortgage you know exactly what to expect in terms of monthly payments. In contrast, rental payments can be subject to change and often end up increasing depending on the market. The fixed payments that come with owning a home allow for greater…

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Man wearing virtual reality glasses for a virtual home tour

Virtual Reality is changing numerous industries as we know them including the real estate industry. Now home buyers and sellers can benefit from innovative technology ranging from virtual home walkthroughs to VR headsets that allow users to interact with their surroundings. 

Discover the world of Virtual Reality and see how it's changing the real estate industry!

Checkout our article in Orlando Magazine!  

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Florida? The Real Estate Collection can help with everything from residential and commercial sales to leasing, purchases and full service property management! Contact us here or call our Central Florida office at 407-656-7814 or South Florida office at 954-760-5885 to speak to one of our Florida real…

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