David Dorman's (daviddorman) Blog

With all of the incentives for first time buyers, it's no wonder that there has been a dramatic increase in buyer's coming into the real estate market!  Many are hoping to take advantage of the 8K tax credit being offered by the government.  The program, which expires in November, allows buyers t...

Have you every really stopped to ask your self "what do my clients want?" Do they want someone with a fancy car?  Do they know what any of your designations mean? Do they care how much bling you have or how wonderful you say you are?  The answers to most of these questions is probably a resoundin...

 Did you know that Orlando has over 8,500 registered REALTORS?  How many are actually good?  It used to be that you could usually find a trusted advisor in a REALTOR, but with more and more inexperienced agents in the business, how does the consumer find the right agent?  It's more than just expe...

WOW!  Drastic price reductions combined with a new lower HOA fee equal a great deal! The builder says SELL SELL SELL, so prices have been reduced over 200K on some units.  All of these classic Boston inspired brownstones offer the same following amenities:  Granite counter tops, GE stainless stee...

Exciting recently updated pool home on a corner lot in Winter Park. NOT A SHORT SALE, EASY CLOSE.   ** ** Let's start with the exterior.  New front landscaping in 2008 and a new roof in 2005.  Inside the beautiful original terrazzo flooring has been brought back to life and shines in every room. ...

I can't help but feeling more and more like a grumpy old man these days.  This is a challenging market here in the Orlando area. There are numerous short sales, REO properties, and if you are lucky, traditional sales.  I gotta tell you, I truly love helping people but lately, I find that many age...