Lake County Property Management Blog

If 2020 is the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared as possible to become a homeowner.1. Cut down on monthly subscriptions.With each month, there is a new subscription service out there. What starts as convenience turns into an endless list of subscriptions that we of...

If you’ve only ever rented before, the necessity of a home warranty may be unknown to you. As a renter, you are used to a landlord who will fix any issues you run into - but that all changes when you become a homeowner. Now, when a water heater breaks or the fridge starts to leak on the new floors in the kitchen, there is no landlor...

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home....

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re likely realizing that one of the most important parts of the process is getting approved for a mortgage that works for you. To get the best rate and avoid losing your deposit, steer clear of these common mistakes.Leaving out details from your financial profile.The best way to avoid...

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof.Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating more s...

If you are a fan of HGTV, you have probably seen your fair share of fixer-uppers. TV shows tend to make everything look easy, especially home flipping or updating. So how do you decide if a fixer upper is worth your time? Here are a few scenarios where diving in usually pays off.1. The upgrades are simple.First, you need to find out what ...

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders.But there can actually be financial benefits to pu...

Buying your first home comes with a lot of emotions, there's the excitement of looking for the perfect spot, the anxiety after the documents have been signed and then the high that comes with getting those keys. It's an emotional ride like no other and it's not one that we enter into lightly. What many of us learn in the proce...

Buying a new home can really hit you hard in the pockets. There are things that we never consider when its our first time buying a home, its all new. If you have a wonderful professional agent at your side, things should move smoother. Professional agents like the ones at Pink Door Management in the Orlando, Florida area have years of exp...

At Pink Door Management in the Orlando, Florida area, we encourage homeowners who want to turn their homes into investment properties to hire a professional. There are a lot of advantages to this outside of not having to be the one to deal with that 3 a.m. call that something has gone wrong and requires immediate attention. When you ...