
The Edge Blog
News & advice from Dan Schriver
February 27, 2026 · 4 min read7 Ways to Know If a Neighborhood Is Right for YouSo you've found a house you love. The kitchen is gorgeous, the backyard is perfect, and the price is right. But before you fall head over heels, there…
February 19, 2026 · 6 min readFirst-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid (And How to Sidestep Them)Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life — but it can also be one of the most stressful if you go in unprepared. The…
February 12, 2026 · 2 min read3 Signs You’re Closer to Buying a Home Than You ThinkA lot of people say, “We’re not ready yet.”But when we actually talk through their situation, it turns out they’re a lot closer than they realize.Buyi…
February 6, 2026 · 2 min readShould You Sell Your Home As-Is? Another Option That Could Increase Your Sale PriceWhen homeowners think about selling, one of the biggest hang-ups is repairs.They know the home needs work… but the idea of putting money into it befor…
January 23, 2026 · 4 min readWas the News Right? Is the Orlando Housing Market Crashing? Let’s Look at the DataIf you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines asking whether the housing market is crashing — especially here in Orlando. I…
January 6, 2026 · 2 min readThe Biggest Mistake I See People Make at the Start of the Year In Real EstateEvery year, right after the holidays, I notice the same pattern.People start the new year with good intentions. They want clarity. They want to make s…
December 17, 2025 · 3 min readThe Questions I Get Asked the Most at the End of the YearAs the year winds down, I start hearing the same questions over and over. It makes sense — the end of the year naturally gets people thinking about wh…
December 7, 2025 · 3 min readRestore Hyper Wellness in Winter Park: What They Offer and Why People Love ItI recently connected with Jake, GM of Restore Hyper Wellness in Winter Park, FL — and it got me thinking: we all talk about home and lifestyle when wo…
December 3, 2025 · 2 min readWhy Buying or Selling a Home During the Holidays Is a Smart MoveA lot of people assume the holiday season is the worst time to think about real estate. Between travel, family gatherings, and year-end chaos, the com…
November 24, 2025 · 1 min readWhy Thanksgiving Is My Favorite HolidayThanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. There’s something about it that feels simple, genuine, and full of heart. No presents, no pressure—j…
November 20, 2025 · 3 min readIs a 50-Year Mortgage Really Coming? Here’s What to Expect (And How Rates Might Work)I sat down with Andrew Acosta from PRMG to talk about the possibility of a 50-year mortgage becoming an actual loan option. (See the conversation here…
November 12, 2025 · 2 min readDiscovering Orlando Kubb: A Game of Skill, Strategy, and CommunitySometimes you stumble across something local that makes you wonder—how have I never heard of this before? That was exactly my reaction when I met with…