South Lake Select Real Estate Services

11/15/2014

The good news on the foreclosure front for Metro Orlando during October was strong signs of recovery. The bad news: The region ranked second nationally for its foreclosure rate, a new report shows.

10/28/2014

Orlando's housing market ranked fifth for year-over-year improvement among top U.S. metro areas but the shorter-term picture for the region showed softening, according to a new report by Freddie Mac .

09/29/2014

Be careful when renting. This kind of mess can usually be spotted before a lease is signed. If you are getting into a lease and have questions, feel free to contact me for assistance. Eric Blackford 407.973.7673

A Windermere family claims they're victims of a landlord hustle that cost them thousands of dollars and a place to live.

09/26/2014

A bit of a long read but well worth it. If a deal seems too good to be true, call Blackford Land Services for assistance in determining if it is a scam or not. I will help you whether or not you are renting through my company. Eric Blackford 407.973.7673

Combine a bad economy, a glut of abandoned homes and people in need of cheap housing and you've got rich ground for con artists posing as landlords and targeting renters.

08/29/2014

If you're looking to buy, contact Blackford Land Services LLC for outstanding personal service. Call Eric @ 407.973.7673

Florida is a good state to live in for those seeking a loan, as the state’s banks grew loans in the second quarter at more than double the national rate.

05/28/2014

Good news for some, for others, not so much.

Apartment rents in Metro Orlando have risen 4.5 percent during the past year, far outpacing the growth in wages and putting some tenants in a financial crunch.

05/18/2014

There is some good news in the housing market after all.

To find the Central Florida neighborhoods where home prices have bounced back the most in the past year, look at newer communities at the region's outer edges.

03/07/2014

If you're wondering why Central Florida has one of the highest rates of homeless families in the nation, the latest report from the Urban Institute offers some clues.

12/02/2013

Despite a stream of angry complaints from Floridians and coastal residents across the country, steep rate hikes for flood insurance are likely to continue at least into next year.