I am the Owner and Broker of Ray Cook Realty LLC. My background is in Marketing and Advertising in which I worked for 12 years at a marketing subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest media companies in North America. There I served in purchasing management, negotiated multi-million dollar contracts, managed multi million dollar projects and led a high performance team in a high volume work environment.
In 2002 I decided to follow my passion for Real Estate in which I was involved on the investment side. I have been recognized for both outstanding sales performance and top customer service performance. I am a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, A Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and a A certified Resort and Second Home Property Specialist. My office is located in Indian Shores, Florida. I am a long time beach resident of two decades and I live in North Redington Beach with my wife and two children.
01 Jun 2023
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage...
01 May 2023
It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for...
31 Mar 2023
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....
28 Feb 2023
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
31 Jan 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...
01 Jan 2023
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
30 Nov 2022
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...
31 Oct 2022
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
30 Sep 2022
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...
31 Aug 2022
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...