Dawn Deegan's Real Estate (mostly) Blog

       The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5 %—the highest it has been since 1982. 1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue. 2 Luckily, an investment in real estate can ease some of the financial strain. Here’s what you need to know about inflation, how it impacts you, and how an investment in real estate can help . WHAT IS INFLATION AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT ME? Inflation is a decline in the value of money. When the rate of inflation rises, prices for goods and services go up. Therefore, a dollar buys you a little bit less with every passing day. The consumer price index, or CPI, is a standard measure of inflation. Based on the latest CPI data, prices increased 7.5% from January 2021 to January 2022. 1 A little bit of inflation is considered healthy for the eco...

Current Trend:  According to Benjamin Moore, for 2016 the Color of the year is Simply White .   Does it work for you?! Written 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 and expertise to her Buyers and Sellers of residential Real Estate in the Greater Orlando area. This area includes Windermere, Orlando, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, and Davenport. Dawn’s emphasis is on thorough market knowledge, communications, and transactional expertise, resulting in a quality experience for the Buyer or Seller of Real Estate.   Contact Dawn De...

Orlando's median price is up 13.8% for January, 2012, while home sales are down 17.83%. There is a shortage of homes. Have you been waiting for the right time to sell? Let's discuss if  now is the right time for you. Please contact me for a complete analysis of your home. Dawn Deegan is a Broker-Associate REALTOR® with Charles Rutenberg Realty. She holds the designations of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and she is a Graduate of the Realtor® Institute (GRI). She also holds the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), enabling her to help in real estate endeavors, world-wide. Dawn is dedicated to providing only the best possible services and expertise to her Buyers and Sellers of residential Real Estate in the Greater Orlando area. This includes Windermere, Orlando, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, and Davenport. Her emphasis is on superior delivery of sophisticated market data, quality and value to you, the Buyer or Seller. Contact Dawn Deegan at 407 286 5272 or a...

The Orlando Versailles has had another major price reduction:  this time by $10M.  You can now purchase what is touted as the largest U.S. home under construction--it is a mind-boggling 90,000 sq ft, and is being sold unfinished--for a breezy $65,000,000.  Be prepared for full prequalification before viewing.        listing and photos Florida Ranch Land Dawn Deegan is a Broker-Associate REALTOR® with Charles Rutenberg Realty. She holds the designations of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and she is a Graduate of the Realtor® Institute (GRI). She also holds the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), enabling her to help in real estate endeavors, world-wide. Dawn is dedicated to providing only the best possible services and expertise to her Buyers and Sellers of residential Real Estate in the Greater Orlando area. This includes Windermere, Orlando, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, and Davenport. Her emphasis is on superior deliver...

Purchasing a house in Orlando, Windermere, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Lake Nona or DownTown Orlando?   Want to be on House Hunters?   I am looking for qualified buyers who are willing to be on the show as part of their purchase experience.   the price range should be $250,000 minimum to $1M and up.   Relocations welcome.   Sincere and willing Buyers should contact me at 407 286 5272.   Of course, if you’d like to buy or sell a house, and want nothing to do with the show, call me, too! Dawn Deegan is a Broker-Associate REALTOR® with Charles Rutenberg Realty. She holds the designations of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and she is a Graduate of the Realtor® Institute (GRI). She also holds the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC), enabling her to help in real estate endeavors world-wide. Dawn is dedicated to providing only the best possible skills, resources, and expertise to her Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate in the Greater Orlando area. T...