Melbourne Realtor, Kali Dumbaugh

09/28/2023

Can anyone recommend a good laminate floor installer? Need to remove carpet/tile as well.

09/22/2022

😊 So thrilled for my buyer who only had a short time in Melbourne to find his perfect home! He flew in on a work trip not expecting to find the home that checked all his boxes so quickly!

In his words "3 car garage, large kitchen, gas range, really nice pool with hot tub, and it backs up to a preserve! It checks every box. This is "NUTS"! 🥜

So excited for him to start his new role in Florida! 🙌 On to the closing!

09/22/2022

Open house tomorrow at a gorgeous rustic coastal pool home in St. Andrews Manor in Suntree! 11-3pm - Stop by!

This is a spectacular open concept home with one of the most livable and desirable floorplans offered in this popular gated community.

✔️ Built in 2016
✔️ High-end features including 42'' kitchen cabinets, an oversized 12' kitchen island, 12' tray ceilings, & barrel tile roof
✔️ Custom after-market upgrades!
✔️ Screened-in luxury salt-water pool with waterfall
✔️ LED lighting, shallow-end ''beach'', built-in seating, & large heated spa.

It has Lake Tahoe design vibes with the floor-to-ceiling electric fireplace combined with Florida Coastal touches. Come see your dream home tomorrow!

⭐ Kali Dumbaugh
👉 DM for details!

Listed by Kate Flack, eXp Realty

08/09/2022

You find a home that's almost perfect, but want to add a little something to spruce it up! Let's see how far $5,000 can take you when doing your home renovation projects.

• Get a fresh coat of exterior paint? (National average: $2,802)
• Get new hardwood floors? (National average: $4,386)
• Install a patio or pathway? (National average: $4,193)
• Install built-in shelves? (National average: $2,875)
• Install landscaping? (National average: $3,353)

What home renovation would you do with an extra $5,000? Comment below!

*National averages are from HomeAdvisor


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08/09/2022

You find a home that's almost perfect, but want to add a little something to spruce it up! Let's see how far $5,000 can take you when doing your home renovation projects.

• Get a fresh coat of exterior paint? (National average: $2,802)
• Get new hardwood floors? (National average: $4,386)
• Install a patio or pathway? (National average: $4,193)
• Install built-in shelves? (National average: $2,875)
• Install landscaping? (National average: $3,353)

What home renovation would you do with an extra $5,000? Comment below!

*National averages are from HomeAdvisor


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08/07/2022

Open House Alert! Today from 1-3pm at 210 12th Terrace, Indialantic, FL 32903 🏠 Come on by!

⁣⁣Mid-Century Modern home located in SOFA (South of 192). This charming home is a half mile from the Atlantic Ocean🌊. 3/2, 2,100sqft, pool home located on a cul-de-sac! Freshly painted, all new interior doors and closet doors. Kitchen has eat-in-nook, formal dining room. Large lanai with an enclosed pool. Owner's rarely sell in this area! This is surfer 🏄 and ocean lover's dream home!⁣⁣

DM me for a private showing!
⁣⁣Kali Dumbaugh 727-687-1928⁣

Listed by: Maria Burk, eXp Realty⁣

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07/16/2022

⭐Open House Saturday, July 16th 11-3pm!⭐

👉Updated, Waterfront, 2820 sqft, Pool Home, 4 bedroom & 2 1/2 baths. Huge backyard! 2018 roof, new appliances including the washer & dryer! Viera schools and a great neighborhood!

DM me for a private showing!
💌[email protected]

07/11/2022

Gentle reminder that today’s interest rates are, yes, inching upwards, but they're still historically low! Just take a look at the data from Freddie Mac. You'll see the same trend I did — that rates are getting lower every decade.

Average 30-year rate by decade:

1981: 16.63%
1991: 9.25%
2001: 6.97%
2011: 4.45%
2021: 2.96%

In early June 2022, the average rate for a 30-year mortgage was 5.42%. Sure, higher than we'd like, but not so bad when you look back 50 years.

So buyers, keep your chins up and don't be afraid to go after your homeownership dreams this year. And, of course, let me know if I can help — I’ll be here when you’re ready.

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Kali Dumbaugh
[email protected]

06/30/2022

If you've been listening to the higher interest rate fears, I want you to keep in mind that the interest rate on renting is 100%.⁣
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Yes, renting has its perks. No maintenance costs, no down payment, flexibility to move, no concern about property value. But the truth is your monthly rent payment is just like paying 100% interest month after month after month. ⁣
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Getting back to basics, interest, at its simplest, is the fee you pay to live in your home. When you rent, that’s what you’re doing. You’re paying a fee month after month, gaining nothing other than a roof over your head.⁣
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When you buy, yes, you’re paying a fee (your mortgage) month after month, but you’re gaining SO much more than just a place to call home. You get:⁣
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- An appreciating investment (home prices rose 14.8% in 1 year!)
- Increasing equity (every month, the bank owns less of your home, and you own more!)⁣
- Predictable housing costs (a fixed-rate mortgage will never change)⁣
- Advantages come tax time⁣
- Freedom to personalize however you choose⁣
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In almost every situation, it pays to buy vs. rent. Want to talk more and run the numbers? Let’s do it! Leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll be in touch.

06/16/2022

The sky is not falling people! It’s still a good time to buy especially if you plan on holding for a while. You can’t time the market!

Is the “Sky Falling”? Before you get all freaked out and start listening to the mainstream news like Floridians do when a hurricane is coming, stand back and get perspective. Perspective is EVERYTHING!

06/15/2022

You’ve been scrolling homes for months, and 💥 boom, there it is! Your dream home! Now what?!

It’s time to build an offer the sellers can’t refuse — and in
this market, that’s exactly what you’re going to need! To help, here are some tips to get your seller's attention and build an offer that's sure to stand out:

1. Get pre-approved. Unless you’re making an all-cash offer, you must, must, must include a pre-approval letter for a loan. If you haven’t yet, start that process ASAP.

2. Set your purchase price in line with your agent’s recommendation. In this market, low-ball offers will simply be ignored and set aside.

3. Keep contingencies to a minimum. And consider waiving as many as you can to seal the deal.

4. Bump up your earnest money and be willing to
close quickly. If your seller is anxious to get moving, an offer with a short closing window will jump to the head of the pack.

5.Look for ways to subtly connect with the seller. Do your homework about the market and the seller and give your agent permission to share bits and pieces of your story too.

If buying in on your summer to-do list, I’d love to connect with
you. Don’t wait. Send me a DM today and let’s find your next home.