Buyers, this one’s for you. There are myths about the home shopping experience that are worth clearing up. I like to make the home buying experience as smooth as possible, so please hear me out on these three big myths about home buying: Myth #1: “That house has been on the market so long I bet ... Continue Reading » about Home Buying Myths
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Should You Buy a Home in Florida Right Now?
"Should I buy a home in Florida right now?" is one of the questions I get asked most, and I'll be upfront: nobody can hand you a guaranteed yes or no. What I can do is walk through the factors that actually matter for your decision, so you're weighing the right things instead of guessing off ... Continue Reading » about Should You Buy a Home in Florida Right Now?
Evaluating Homes with Termite Damage
Of course it's nice that the seller will pay to have the termite problem treated. Even though the termites will be gone, you have to wonder about the damage to the structure. In the more severe cases, repairing damage to the structure can cost far more than the treatment itself. The last thing ... Continue Reading » about Evaluating Homes with Termite Damage
Playing the Pricing Game
Which do you think matters more when waiting for the right time to buy a home? Is it securing a low purchase price, or locking in a great financing rate? Most buyers become focused on purchase price when they’re considering whether or not to buy. The question you often hear is the same: “Has the ... Continue Reading » about Playing the Pricing Game
Figuring Out Whether You Can Afford That Home
House hunting can be a brutal affair, particularly if you don’t know what you can afford beforehand. Know your price range in advance and you can avoid looking at really nice homes you’ll never get. Mortgage – Monthly Payments: The biggest cost associated with owning a home is the mortgage. Unless ... Continue Reading » about Figuring Out Whether You Can Afford That Home
Read Those Regulations Before Making An Offer On A Property
In modern America, many neighborhoods are organized as developments. Such developments often have rules and regulations that can be surprisingly restrictive. Planned developments are a popular choice in real estate. A developer doesn’t just build a bunch of homes anymore. Now, they build an image ... Continue Reading » about Read Those Regulations Before Making An Offer On A Property