* Home Buying

Oct. 18, 2023

Interest Rate Talk

How To Overcome Higher Interest Rates as a Buyer

Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?   Maybe, maybe not.  

As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether ...

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March 17, 2022

Don’t Press Your Luck – Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Buying Your First Home

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your first home or selling and buying at the same time. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal! 

But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance.

Everyone wants ...

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Sept. 8, 2020

Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War

I wanted to write a quick post talking about how crazy it is right now in the buying world of Real Estate.  I have been blown away this year with everything that we are going through and what I am seeing with the real estate market, I didn't ...

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Feb. 21, 2020

New Veterans Housing Assistant Program ~ DeSantis announces new housing initiative to assist veterans in buying homes

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis arrived at the University of West Florida to announced a new initiative that aims to assist veterans in purchasing houses after they’ve completed their service.
The new program, known as the “Salute Our Soldiers Military Loan Program” will seek to help active duty veterans transition ...

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Feb. 15, 2020

Townhouse VS. Condo: Which should you buy?

Whether it’s your first time buying or you just want to purchase something smaller, townhouses and condos are both great options. Check out the differences between the two to help aid you in your search!

Condominiums

Condominiums are similar to apartments in that you purchase an individual unit inside of ...

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April 9, 2019

Buying Remains 36% Cheaper Than Renting!

In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States.

The updated numbers actually show that the range is an average of 5% less expensive ...

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April 9, 2019

Use Common Sense When Buying a Flipped Home

Have you recently fallen in love with a “flipped” home? Does the idea of moving into a cleanly renovated space excite you? To see an old home tuned up with brand new appliances, gleaming marble countertops, and fresh wood floors can make other homes seem shabby by comparison, but be ...

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March 11, 2019

2019 Will Be a Great Year for Buyers and Sellers

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