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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.
When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence.

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.
You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market.

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.
Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are…

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.
One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.
A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if…

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

The Truth About Affordability Today
Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit
Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA .

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low
If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.
You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?
It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “ What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most.

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You
You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008.

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring
Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market.

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring
Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?
You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house.

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age
At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up...

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market
There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines.

More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?

Rental Property Investment
Building a successful rental portfolio in Orlando starts with the right team, the right strategy, and the right mindset. At Global, we believe property management is more than collecting rent, it's about serving investors and tenants alike.

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring
For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.

Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about.

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move.

When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.

The Three-Part Foundation of Long-Term Property Management
Why the investors who win over decades aren’t the ones who find the most deals — they’re the ones who master Criteria, Terms, and Network before they ever sign a contract.

Maximizing Returns with Real Estate Investment in Your Hometown: Understanding the Power of Leverage
How a 25% down payment and the power of leverage can turn local real estate into one of the highest-returning investments available to everyday investors.