I just came back from my walk this morning and I am seeing something that I haven’t seen in a while, new construction. First, this is a good sign that real estate is making a comeback finally. We were one of the hardest hit areas and it surely is a welcome sight. Second, did you [...]
Good news, if you had a home under contract by the end of April and still haven’t closed yet, Obama signed the bill today to extend the tax credit to the end of September. They haven’t put a bill on the table yet to give the tax credit for any new deals but this helps [...]
I just received this question from a reader and thought I would pass it along since I do get this question often. What does the home owners insurance cost?? The insurance will depend on the house. How much it is worth and how much you want to insure it for. In Braden Castle you will [...]
The decision to purchase a home is exciting and a major investment for your future. Because there is only so much of it to go around, real estate is the top choice for many investors and the desire for most families. This article is designed to highlight some of the many benefits of home ownership [...]
Whether you’re buying or selling, reading real estate ads can be confusing. Here are explanations of more style terms used in real estate ads. “Split Foyer” style A home entered by a foyer with a half flight of stairs up to the upper level (where the living spaces and one or more bedrooms are usually [...]
In modern America, many neighborhoods are organized as developments. Such developments often have rules and regulations that can be surprisingly restrictive. Read Those Regulations Before Making An Offer On A Property Planned developments are all the rage these days in real estate. A developer doesn’t just build a bunch of homes any more. Now, they [...]
House hunting can be a brutal affair, particularly if you don’t know what you can afford before hand. No your price range in advance and you can avoid looking at really nice homes you’ll never get. . Mortgage – Monthly Payments The biggest costs associated with owning a home is the mortgage. Unless you are [...]
That seems to be the question everyone is asking these days. The answer, we haven’t heard any news that would indicate there is going to be another tax credit for those who buy homes. I know a lot of people are waiting to see if there will be one or not and holding off buying [...]
See 5 $300,000 homes in Bradenton on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 10 AM Only takes 90 minutes. Ask your questions about the market as it stands today. Not sure about buying a short sale or bank owned property? We will be happy to answer your questions. This home tour will give you an idea [...]