Cindy Parker, Realtor - Central Florida Real Estate and Lifestyle Expert

10/19/2025

10/19/2025

When selling your older home, I recommend obtaining a pre-listing inspection. Proactively addressing potential buyer concerns upfront assists them with obtaining a satisfactory 4-point inspection to receive a discount on their homeowners insurance policy. 🏡🔍💰

10/15/2025

Keeping you in the know...

The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act won unanimous support, advancing policies for new home construction home loan guidance and disaster recovery.

10/09/2025

How is Gen Z buying homes?
The path to homeownership looks a little different for Gen Z compared with previous generations. Some key strategies include:

* Family assistance and gifts. Many rely on financial help from parents or relatives for down payments.
* Dual income purchasing. Young couples or even friends are pooling resources to qualify for mortgages.
* Remote work relocation. With more jobs offering flexibility, Gen Z can shop in lower-cost areas while still keeping higher-paying jobs in big-city markets.
* Creative financing. Options like FHA loans, down-payment assistance programs or co-buying platforms are making first homes more attainable.
* Side hustles and savings apps. This generation is also more likely to use gig economy income or budgeting tools to boost savings toward a down payment.

The generation born between 1997 and 2012 is focused on buying homes in smaller, more affordable cities that prioritize walkability and community.

10/09/2025

Opinion?

A new survey finds buyers are prioritizing wellness, flexibility and community over square footage, embracing smaller homes with modern, eco-friendly features.

10/04/2025

✨️BOOM✨️ I am pleased to announce the successful closing of the property for Jeremy and Le, where I provided marketing representation. Having a pre-closing appraisal in hand proved advantageous in navigating potential buyer attempts to renegotiate price and terms. We maintained a professional and assertive approach throughout the process.

I extend my gratitude to Melissa Holdcraft for referring me to her coworker. I have truly enjoyed working with them and making long-term friends.

I am pleased to accept real estate buyer and seller referrals from my network of friends and family. As a licensed REALTOR, I am eligible to receive a 15% referral fee for any successfully closed transaction facilitated by any participating agent within the United States and internationally.



Cindy Parker, Realtor
Olympus Executive Realty
407-758-8765
[email protected]
www.cindyparker.realtor

09/30/2025

The impact of a government shutdown on the real estate economy is multifaceted.

Specifically, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), managed by FEMA, is unable to issue new or renewed insurance policies during a lapse in government authority. Furthermore, the activities of the VA, FHA, and HUD will be minimally affected during a shutdown.

NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services.

09/29/2025

Home-flip returns dropped to 25.1% in Q2, the lowest since 2008, as higher home prices raised purchase costs while sales levels held steady.

09/18/2025

Today's summary...

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate to 4.1% and projected two more cuts this year as job growth slows and unemployment ticks higher.

09/17/2025

Update...

Homebuyers are gaining leverage as sellers cut prices, offer concessions and listings linger, though affordability challenges keep sales near historic lows.

09/14/2025

25 Accent Wall Ideas To Elevate Your Home

Explore 25 stunning accent wall ideas for your luxury home. Be inspired to elevate your bedroom, living room, kitchen or home with creative designs.

09/06/2025

The average 30-year mortgage rate dipped to the lowest rate in months as markets increasingly expect a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.