The Selby Group Real Estate Professionals

Looks like a number of buyers are feeling more like Chicken Little these days!  It’s practically impossible to avoid the doom and gloom “sky is falling” portrayed on the news about both the mortgage and housing industries. Granted, the Mortgage Industry is in an active state of transition; which, after speaking with ...

Mr. Beat Kahli, Publisher of the East Orlando Sun, had an interesting editorial this week. In his article, Mr. Kahli references a book entitled, Today’s Hot Job Targets, that ranks Orlando as No. 2 in the U.S. for job opportunities.  This is good news but, it gets better!  There are more opportunities on the horizon. ...

This is a buyer’s market yet many people do not believe they can achieve the American dream.  Granted, not everyone is able to go out a buy a home tomorrow.  However, with planning and determination your dreams can become a reality.  I’m so excited to be partnering with John Balauat, Mortgage Planner, on ...

Hello! I have a guest blogger for this week!  Her name is Kim Hiltbrand and she is owner of Design Resolution in Longwood, FL.  As the market becomes more challenging, it is more important than ever to make your home listing stand out from the others. Home staging is a great tool that presents properties in their best light. Statistics ...

A positive real estate transaction starts with the selection of the right agent for you.  Whether you are a first time home buyer or purchasing your tenth home, you need an agent who can deliver what you specifically need!  Here are some tips to help you select the right resource: First Time Home Buyers Interview the real estate agent ...

As any Avalon Park or East Orlando resident knows, the morning and evening commutes can be very trying!  Well, I’m happy to say that Orange County understands our pain.  Attendees were provided a good update today at the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce breakfast.  I’d like to share this recap with you. EOCC ...

I have spoken to many realtors who agree that we are beginning to see the more “serious” buyers contact us for information, show up at Open Houses, view our listings online, etc. These buyers truly “get” the current market conditions and want to take full advantage — good for you! And yet, there remains this ...

We get asked this question everyday; the simple answer is “maybe”.  There’s a lot that goes into making this determination.  It is best to work with an agent that understands your particular neighborhood trends and current market values, has the right connections to answer all your questions, and can provide you with ...