In my mind, a successful negotiation is not where one side has pulverized the other. You don't "win" a negotiation; you get the best possible outcome for your clients while doing the least harm. No one should leave a negotiation angry. After all, you never know when you might have to negotiate with ... Continue Reading » about The Art of Negotiation
Do You Own the Land Under Your Florida Manufactured Home?
There is one question that decides almost everything else about a manufactured home in Florida, and it is not about the house at all. It is about the ground underneath it. Do you own the land, or do you rent it? The answer changes the price, the financing, the monthly cost, and what happens ... Continue Reading » about Do You Own the Land Under Your Florida Manufactured Home?
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: Which Is Better for Your Credit? | Palmetto, FL
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: Which Is Better for Your Credit? If you're underwater on your mortgage — owing more than your home is worth — and keeping the home isn't realistic, the choice usually comes down to two paths: a short sale, or letting the foreclosure run its course. They can look similar ... Continue Reading » about Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: Which Is Better for Your Credit? | Palmetto, FL
Why Ellenton Homeowners Choose Linda Reynolds | Ellenton, FL Realtor
Looking for an Ellenton, FL real estate agent who understands how this community really works? Ellenton is small, but it's anything but simple. Within a few miles you'll find 55+ communities, manufactured-home neighborhoods, gated communities, and homes along the Manatee River, each with its own ... Continue Reading » about Why Ellenton Homeowners Choose Linda Reynolds | Ellenton, FL Realtor
Should We Make Repairs Before Selling Our House During a Divorce? | Palmetto, FL
If you and your spouse have decided to sell the house as part of your divorce, one of the first practical questions tends to come up fast: do we fix things before we list, or sell it the way it is? The leaky faucet, the dated kitchen, the roof that's getting older, the room that never got painted. ... Continue Reading » about Should We Make Repairs Before Selling Our House During a Divorce? | Palmetto, FL
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure?
You make the call! I get the question from people all the time: short sale or foreclosure, which is the better option? My knee-jerk reaction is always “Are you kidding? Short sale, of course!” This has been mostly because I was always under the impression that a short sale, although still a ding ... Continue Reading » about Short Sale vs. Foreclosure?