Blog - Louisa Sims

Home Buying, Home Design, Lake County, Landscaping, Orange County, Organization, Polk County, Selling Your Home

Afunny (and painfully accurate) look at the Pros and Cons of Florida HOAs.

Welcome to Florida: Land of Sunshine, Sand, and… HOAs That Might Own Your Soul Ah, Florida. The Sunshine State. A paradise of palm trees, retirees in golf carts, and lizards that look like they pay property taxes. But lurking in many of these pastel-colored subdivisions is a force more powerful than hurricanes and more feared […]
Foreclosures, Selling Your Home, Short Sales, Short Sell

How to Short Sell Your Home Without Losing Your Mind!

How to Short Sell Your Home Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Favorite Coffee Mug) So, you’ve decided it’s time to short sell your house. Maybe the market turned on you like a cat with commitment issues, or your mortgage is just… doing too much. Whatever the reason, you’re about to embark on a journey […]
FIRPTA, Selling Your Home

FIRPTA Checklist for Foreign Sellers

✅ FIRPTA Checklist for Foreign Sellers 🔹 BEFORE LISTING THE PROPERTY Confirm foreign status for tax purposes. Inform your real estate agent that FIRPTA will apply. Consult a U.S. tax professional about estimated capital gains and tax liability. 🔹 BEFORE CLOSING (IDEALLY 2–3 MONTHS BEFORE) Decide whether to apply for a withholding certificate (IRS Form […]
Home Buying, Market Trends, Osceola County, Selling Your Home

Market Trends April 2025 Osceola County, FL

The real estate market is currently experiencing a moderate level of inventory, with the Months Supply of Inventory at 7.07. This means that it would take approximately 7.07 months to sell all the current inventory at the current sales pace. The 12-Month Change in Months of Inventory has seen a significant increase of +121.63%, indicating […]