With the current market favoring sellers, you're in a great position if you're looking to get your home sold. But the excitement of selling in a sellers' market often overshadows the fact that you're not just a seller; you're a buyer, too. And if your home sells before you've secured a new one - which is likely to happen in the current market - you could find yourself in a compromising situation. You always have options, though, and we're here to remind you what they are. Here's what you can do if your home sells faster than expected.

Captain Obvious Says "Buy Your Next Home Before You Sell"

The Captain may have a point, but that doesn't mean it's always feasible. Sure, you should try to secure your next home before selling your current one, but any number of factors can limit your ability to...

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2020 has been a year of adjustment and adaptation. The so-called "new normal" of life during Coronavirus-19 means still doing the things you love but with an extra abundance of caution. That includes going to theme parks, especially the ones in Central Florida's entertainment haven of Orlando. Luckily, the parks have taken great precautions to keep guests happy, healthy, and safe. We've rounded up each of the major Orlando theme parks COVID-19 safety updates into one spot to make it easier for you to plan your next trip.

Walt Disney World COVID-19 Safety Updates

The Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios comprise Walt Disney World. These four have seen a number of enhanced safety measures and operational updates. For starte...

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Even though spooky season is thoroughly underway, there's still a need to follow safety guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy. While that means the landscape of Halloween looks a little different, it doesn't mean you can't still get your creepy kicks this October. Here are some creative, socially distant Halloween ideas!

Create a Candy Graveyard

Use novelty skeleton bones to create a path that stops at individual graves full of candy! Go wild decorating to give each station a unique flair and your trick-or-treaters will have a blast stocking up on candy in a safe, socially distant way.

Carve Pumpkins as a Family

This is a pretty common activity that many families already do. But this year, it might take on a new significance as we look for ways to celebrate Halloween safely. With that in m...

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Spooky season is here! There's only one way to celebrate: turning your home into a ghastly Halloween haven. And while you could drop tons of money on store-bought décor, why not try your hand on some homecooked decorations? Take these DIY Halloween décor projects for a spin this spooky season to get your ghoulish vibes right.

Empty Bottle Candlestick Holders

Take any empty bottle, spray paint it matte black, then insert a candlestick in the opening. Now you've got spooky flickers of candlelight!

Paper Bats & Cats

Cut out silhouettes of bats, cats, half-moons, and other creepy imagery using black paper, then stick them to the outside of windows throughout your house – they look great and are easy to make!

Flannel Fac...

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A seller's market occurs when there are more buyers than there are homes for sale. As COVID-19 has impacted our daily sense of normal for the majority of this year, it's also created a seller's market. And as you might imagine, a lower inventory can make buying a home in a seller's market challenging. But it's not impossible! We're here to help you make the right moves so that you're not left out in the cold (figuratively, of course). Here's what you can do to make buying a home in a seller's market a lot easier.

Choose the Right Agent

Navigating a seller's market as a buyer is risky business on your own. Securing a sharp, experienced agent to be in your corner will alleviate much of that risk.

Get Pre-Approved First

Pre-approval not only gives you the security to make a move fa...

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