Ask a Realtor®: What Is Mortgage Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

Ask a Realtor®: What Is Mortgage Insurance? 📅 October 2026By Sherell Joseph Wolford, REALTOR® Q: My lender says my payment may include mortgage insurance. What is it, and should I try to avoid it? A: Mortgage insurance is generally an added cost that protects the lender when a buyer purchases with

Sparkling Apple Cider Spritz for a Florida Fall

Sparkling Apple Cider Spritz 📅 October 2026By Sherell Joseph Wolford, REALTOR® A crisp, bubbly taste of fall for warm October afternoons. Central Florida autumn does not always call for hot cider and wool sweaters. Sometimes the better answer is something cold, refreshing, and just festive enough t

Outdoor Dining Ideas for Central Florida Homes

Dinner Is Served—Outside 📅 October 2026By Sherell Joseph Wolford, REALTOR® When October finally takes the edge off Central Florida’s heat, outdoor dining starts sounding less like a survival exercise and more like a pleasure. A patio, lanai, pool deck, or even a small porch can become one of the mo

Why Central Florida Doesn’t Always Follow the National Housing Market

Why Central Florida Doesn’t Always Follow the National Housing Script 📅 October 2026By Sherell Joseph Wolford, REALTOR® Housing headlines are usually national, but real estate is anything but. What happens across the country can certainly influence Central Florida—particularly through mortgage rate