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Mortgage Applications up 3% from last week!

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Think mortgage rates don't matter that much?  After all, we are still very low compared to historic average rates.  Nevertheless, when the halt to the increases was recently set into motion, the results were instantly measurable:  " A surge in activity has already started. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that  the seasonally adjusted index for purchase mortgage applications was up a solid 3.0% last week from the week before." 12-17-2018   Additionally, nationally, inventory is up by 5%  Good news, whether you want to sell or Buy.  Please reach out to me for comprehensive assistance for your Real Estate needs. Written by Dawn Deegan, Broker/Owner of Brilliant Move Realty. Dawn holds the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute), Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE). She is Quality Service Certified (QSC), holds the Transnatio

Greater Orlando FL Housing Stats in a Minute

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Sept 2018 Year over Year   Prices up 4% Total Sales #s up 8% Inventory down 6% In sum, there are fewer homes to choose from, and they're more expensive,  since the same time last year .   So, when is the best time to Buy?  NOW!  It is still a great market here, and so much better price-wise than most other medium to large cities.  Reach out and let me know how I can best assist you with your real estate needs.    ~Dawn  BrilliantMoveRealty.com   (407) 488-8074    dawndeegan@gmail.com Presented by Dawn Deegan, Broker/Owner of Make A Brilliant Move Realty. Dawn holds the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute), Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE). She is Quality Service Certified (QSC), holds the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), and is Gold Key Certified. Dawn is devoted to providing only the best possible services an

Lake Highland Prep Sends them to Ivy Leagues

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Lake Highland Preparatory School, 901 Highland Ave. in Orlando, is the top Central Florida high school when it comes to sending students to Harvard, Princeton and MIT.  2018-19 school year tuition costs per grade.  Tuition 2018-2019   Pre Kindergarten      $12,400.00  Kindergarten $14,000.00  Grades 1-5 $17,250.00  Grade 6  $19,600.00  Grades 7-12  $21,450.00   The school was ranked among the best private high schools in Florida, based on composite ACT and SAT scores, matriculation rates and other measures, according to Niche, a Pittsburgh-based provider of school and neighborhood information. Winter Park H.S. is second, in case you're wondering.  Information is derived from bizjournals.com and Lake Highland Preparatory School website. Lake Highland Prep is located at 901 Highland Ave., Orlando, FL  32803 ~Dawn Presented by Dawn Deegan, Broker/Owner of Make A Brilliant Move Realty. Dawn holds the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative),

Orlando Growth Remains Strong and Steady

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Florida continues to grow.  And Orlando is #2 in growth for 2018 projections.   Interested in the top 3 growth areas?  Here they are: An overview of the Population Report for each market Cushman & Wakefield analyzed is below (in descending order of projected growth rates): Fort Myers:  Population is expected to increase by 3.6 percent, from 748,000 to 775,200, year over year. This market is projected to see the most significant change in population of those examined, fueled by favorable demographic trends and lower costs compared to South Florida. Orlando:  Population is expected to increase by 3.2 percent, from 2.4 million to 2.52 million year over year. This growth is bolstered by strong job creation, as Orlando adds 1,000 new jobs a week and has an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent — the lowest in the state. Palm Beach:  Population is expected to increase by 2.8 percent, from 1.4 million to 1.52 million year over year. The Palm Bach MSA has seen a growth rate of 3.1