Team B Homes - Nick & Maria Burrafato

09/24/2026

Save this! 📌
Then message us & we will figure out YOUR 28/36.
Thinking about buying in Lake Mary, Heathrow or Sanford?
Let's see what your budget can do! 🌴
DM us to get started 💛"

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando

📲 407-312-6190
🌐 HeathrowRealEstate.com

Thinking about buying a home? 🏡 A little math can go a long way! The 28/36 rule can help you get a better idea of how much home you can afford.

Realtors®, share this with your buyers to jumpstart the affordability conversation!

09/23/2026

🚗🏠 Homeowners: Want to actually fit your cars in your garage? Do THIS first.

🚗 Your garage was built for your cars, not for piles of stuff on the floor.

The easiest way to create more usable space is to get everything OFF the floor. 📦⬆️

Install wall mounted shelving and use that vertical space for storage. If you have a 2 car garage, you should be able to fit 2 cars. If you have a 3 car garage, you should be able to fit 3. 🚙🚙🚙

It sounds simple, but this one change can completely transform your garage and make your home feel more organized. 🏡✨

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty

09/22/2026

Not just a realtor, but a trusted advisor 💛
Grateful for clients like this.

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty

📲 407-312-6190
🌐 HeathrowRealEstate.com

09/21/2026

Sellers, do this to get top dollar! 🏡

Put together a complete list of the renovations and major maintenance you have completed over the years. Include the approximate cost of each renovation, the year it was completed, and any transferable warranties.

Buyers may not notice every improvement during a showing, but a detailed list helps them understand how much care and money you have invested in the home. It can also help justify your asking price and make your home stand out from the competition.

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty

09/16/2026

⚠️ #1 Thing That Can Derail a Real Estate Closing!

Expired or open permits can delay your closing and create unexpected problems at the last minute.

Before listing your home, have your real estate agent search the county and city records for any unresolved permits. Taking care of them early can help prevent delays and keep your sale moving smoothly.

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty

09/14/2026

Sellers: The Best $100 Update!

Replacing old lightbulbs with bright LED bulbs can instantly give your home a newer, cleaner and more modern feel. Make sure every bulb works and use the same light color throughout the house. For around $100, this simple update can make a big difference when buyers walk through your home!

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty
🌐 HeathrowRealEstate.com

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

What does a good real estate agent actually do for you in Lake Mary?

Honestly? A lot of the value is invisible. 👀

It's knowing when a small issue could turn into an expensive one. Knowing when a conversation needs to happen today, not tomorrow. Knowing when protecting you matters more than keeping a deal moving.

Here's the truth: the smoothest transactions aren't smooth because nothing went wrong.

They're smooth because someone was paying attention early, asking the right questions, and handling problems before they ever became your problems. 🙌

That's the part of representation we wish more buyers and sellers knew to look for.

Planning a move in Lake Mary? Want someone who takes the behind-the-scenes work seriously?

Send us a message. 📩

We are Nick & Maria Burrafato, Lake Mary locals at Team B Homes.

09/09/2026

👉 Sellers, Clean These 3 Things! 🧹

These three areas immediately stand out when buyers tour your home:

Replace the A/C filter and clean the return vent
Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and oven
Vacuum and wipe down the glass slider tracks
Buyers notice the small details. A clean, well maintained home makes a much better first impression and shows buyers that the property has been cared for.

Team B Homes
Nick Burrafato | Broker Associate
Maria Burrafato | REALTOR®
Charles Rutenberg Realty

📲 Call or Text: 407 312 6190

09/08/2026

🔥 Real estate hot takes from Lake Mary agents 🔥

The longer you work in this market, the more you realize real estate comes down to context. What works beautifully in one situation can be the exact wrong move in another which is why we will always choose a thoughtful strategy over a blanket rule, especially here in Lake Mary and the surrounding Central Florida market.

Swipe for the hot takes you will never convince us are wrong. 👉

We are Nick & Maria Burrafato, Lake Mary locals and real estate advisors with Team B Homes. Follow along .