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Five Things to Do Before You Start Shopping for a New Home
You’ve decided you’re ready to start your home search and buy a new pad. Exciting, right? But before you start a weekly ritual of attending open houses, there are a few things about the home buying process you should be aware of. Here are five things you need to do to get ready to buy a... Read More
Five Best Houseplants for Beginners
Need a little green to spruce up your home? Here are FIVE great looking houseplants that are easy to find (and hard to kill). You’ll find varieties of these plants at most nurseries. They’re all low-maintenance, don’t require a whole lot of water, and it takes more work to kill them than it does to... Read More
What to know about Closing Costs
When you're buying a home, it's important to be aware of the closing costs you'll need to pay. These can add up, so it's good to be prepared and have an idea of what to expect. This blog post will provide some information on typical closing costs in Florida, so you can be ready when it comes time to sign on the dotted line. Read More
How to Save for Your First Home
Saving for a down payment can seem daunting if you’re just getting started. Here are 4 quick tips you can use to set yourself up for maximum savings! Let’s GO! Read More
Seven Reasons A Home Hasn’t Sold
The house is ready, the paperwork is done, and the for-sale sign is in the front yard. Unfortunately… it’s been that way for months. Why hasn’t the house sold? There could be a few reasons. The Home has Little to no Curb Appeal We’ve all seen those signs, proudly declaring “We buy Ugly Homes.” Truth... Read More
8 Ways to Make Moving Not Suck
By now, we all know that moving into a new home is... hard. But, hey, like anything else it's nothing that a little pre-planning and discipline can't help. Read More
Five BIG Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
Buying a new home doesn’t have to be hard. But it does take a fair amount of research, preparedness, and patience to do it right. As REALTORS®, our goal is to help buyers make smart choices, and give them an edge in a competitive marketplace. Still, we see a lot of first-timers who rush through... Read More
Home Buying for Millennials: How to Avoid Buyer’s Regret
Raise your hand if this has happened to you: you’ve just bought something REALLY big, and REALLY expensive. You’re stoked. You’re excited. REALLY excited. And then you wake up one day only to say: “$#!%… I’ve made a huge mistake!” It can be like that (sometimes) when buying a home. Once the excitement of buying... Read More
Mortgage Pre-Approval: Your First Step in the Home-Buying Process
So, you’re ready to buy a home. Step one: talk to a real estate agent, right? Well, not quite. For most of us, the first step we need to take as homebuyers is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Most real estate agents today will require you’ve taken this first step before they’ll begin... Read More
8 Factors That Affect Home Values
Home values are affected by a variety of factors, ranging from renovations to local market conditions. Home improvements such as roofing, siding, and windows can add value to a home. Homeowners should take into consideration the cost of these renovations when considering the potential return on investment. Read More