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 ...

Orlando Sentinel wrote an article recently that advised home owners to hire a real estate agent instead of going it alone in today’s market. In today’s market, for sale by owner (FSBO) homes are having to compete with the large inventory and Buyers today are doing a lot less driving around with the high gas prices. They are starting ...

Mortgage Rates Fall for Second Straight Week Each week Bankrate publishes a survey of large lenders in the top 10 markets to get a snapshot of where mortgage rates stand. This week marks the second week in a row that rates have declined (-0.02% for 30-year fixed rate). The good news is mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row. The bad ...

I now have a new addiction to the authentic Philly style Hoagies and Philly Cheese Steaks at Brianto’s. Darren DeGennaro is a one of the 3 owners of this NEW establishment and one of my real estate clients. Brianto’s opened it’s doors on July 2nd and is open daily until 10:00 pm. According to Darren and one of the other ...

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. ...

Everywhere I go, whether it be driving with my clients, chatting with my friends over dinner or socializing with the parents of my daughter’s friends, the conversation seems to head in the direction of the property tax reform. Everyone wants to know what I have heard and what the general word is out there. In our weekly sales meeting at The ...

Avalon Park Construction is set to begin this month on a new three acre park that will feature an outdoor stage for performance venues.  This will be a great addition to the East Orlando community, which in the past has had to resort to portable stages to host events at the Town Center. Avalon Park has served as host to a variety of events ...

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 ...

As a mother of a 7 year old I am always looking out for events that families can benefit from. I try to keep my clients and their families informed. That is why when I came across this event I thought it may be of some interest, especially being only a short drive for all of us in East Orlando. The Amway Arena is the location for the Bee Wise ...

The following is a helpful checklist to cover when deciding to sell your home:Use "home wash" (a hose attachment that is available at any home improvement store) to clean the outside of the house.  Clean rain gutters as well as outside windows and screens.  Make sure the front door is inviting. Paint it if needed. Also, replace ...