Downtown New Port Richey is Experiencing a Renaissance | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

City leaders pledged that the revitalization of downtown is just beginning. Downtown New Port Richey is experiencing a Renaissance and everyone will reap the benefits. You may have notice a lot of new changes to historic downtown New Port Richey over the past years. The quaint little Main Street with restaurants, businesses and shops have […]

Starkey Ranch K-8 Magnet School | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

At Starkey Ranch, the main priority is providing an unparalleled living experience for their residents. They could not be more excited about the Fall 2021 opening of the new Starkey Ranch K-8 Magnet School, and the Theater, Library, Cultural Center. Over the years, Pasco County has transformed from ranch lands to vibrant neighborhoods and communities, […]

Housing Bubble – Things to Know About Todays Market | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

With home prices skyrocketing, there’s been a lot of speculation lately. Are we in a housing bubble? Will the housing market crash? Will home values come plummeting to the ground again? Here are 5 things to know about todays market. Fortunately, those concerns are largely unfounded. Most economists agree that today’s market is nothing like […]

Financing Contingency vs Appraisal Contingency | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

By Joel Maxson – If a contract includes both a financing contingency and appraisal contingency, where does one end and the other begin? There’s substantial overlap in the two contingencies, but they have very different rules. ORLANDO, Fla. – When buyers negotiate a contract that includes both a financing contingency and appraisal contingency, they sometimes […]

Market Specific Home Buying Strategies | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

At one time, homes were purchased primarily based on how close they were to the workplace. Now, however, for many buyers the post-COVID increase in work-from-home options and the adoption of the remote workplace have made it possible to consider a wider range of residential options. Whether you’re looking to move into the city center, […]

5 Questions to Ask When Selling Your Home | Debbie Dawson, REALTOR®

When selling your home, it’s important to ask the right questions. Making sure everyone is on the same page throughout the home selling process is key to getting your home ready for the sale. What is the typical time frame for selling? This question is a great way to gain some perspective on the overall […]