AUGUST 18, 2020 When you own your home, things are going to break and unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five tools will cover most […]
Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home
AUGUST 13, 2020 In June, the number of first-time home buyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge […]
Imagine Brookridge
What do people love about living in Brookridge? There are plenty of things! First, the location is ideal. You are just minutes from numerous restaurants and shopping locations. Not only that, but you are also within close proximity to the Suncoast Parkway. What an easy commute to Tampa! Even with you on Cortez, you are […]
Highlight of Hernando – Weeki Wachee Preserve
I stumbled upon this park on accident once before I was familiar with the area, and I am glad that I did. Weeki Wachee Preserve is an 11,206 acre preserve in Hernando County, Florida. The preserve is located at 2345 Osowaw Boulevard in Spring Hill, Florida. Prepare to spend at least 3 hours via bike, […]
What happens with my proceeds when I sell my house?
Sellers often wonder that answer. In short, it depends. Selling your property is a taxable event, and if your investment was profitable, you will be liable for the capital gains. Capital gains are not set in stone. You would need to calculate such profits. Calculate your costs. Purchase price, closing costs, investment funds all count. […]
Looking at Homes with a Unique Perspective
During the 1st tour, buyers take a look at a home, usually when the sun is shining bright. During the walk-thru, the sun is probably still shining bright… and that’s it. Most buyers have purchased their home at that point! Once buyers move into a home is when they realize there are many things they […]
Study: Most renters should be buyers
NEW YORK – May 18, 2017 – Rent is so high that a typical renter in the U.S. can purchase a home nearly 50 percent more expensive than the median valued home and keep the same monthly housing budget, according to a new Zillow analysis. The median rent in the U.S. is $1,416 per month, […]
5 tips for buyers in a tight housing market
WASHINGTON – May 15, 2017 – When inventory is low, home prices tend to go up. Attempting to purchase a house in this type of market can make the already complex home-buying process even more overwhelming. To help buyers successfully get through the buying process in a tight inventory market, the National Association of Realtors® […]
5 Mistakes Buyers Make
Making an Offer: 5 Mistakes to Avoid DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 In competitive housing markets across the country, making an offer that sticks has become increasingly difficult. Ensure your client doesn’t make the process even tougher by succumbing to one of these common mistakes. Delaying “Time kills deals,” says Andrew Sandholm […]
Bad credit scores can triple home insurance costs
NEW YORK – May 8, 2017 – Homeowners with a bad credit score can expect to pay double – in some cases, even nearly triple – what owners with solid credit pay for their home insurance, according to a new state-by-state study by insuranceQuotes. Policyholders with fair credit pay an average of 36 percent […]
Contract timing
Time is of the essence. It even says that on the contract! From the minute you are presented with a contract, the clock is ticking. If you are a buyer, you have to present your offer before another buyer swoops in with their own. If you are the seller, there is only a short […]
Why For-Sale-by-Owner Sales Fail
Why For-Sale-by-Owner Sales Fail By Michele Lerner | Nov 26, 2013 Homeowners obviously know their homes better than anyone, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best salespersons for their properties. Some sellers are tempted to try a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) transaction because their local community is in the midst of a sellers’ market […]
If Buyers Want to Save Money: Tell Them to Shop
If Buyers Want to Save Money: Tell Them to Shop DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 Home buyers who don’t gather more than one quote when shopping for a mortgage may be losing out on some savings to their monthly payments. Lenders can offer a wide dispersion of rates, up to 50 […]
Defying Predictions, Mortgage Rates Are Dropping—Here’s Why
By Clare Trapasso | Apr 21, 2017 Anxious would-be home buyers have been watching mortgage interest rates finally begin ticking up again in 2017, after years of historical lows. And when the Federal Reserve raised the short-term interest rate in March, the conventional wisdom was that mortgage rates would follow suit—as they typically do. But that’s […]
Adding appeal on a Budget
I sometimes have to remind buyers that all it takes is a coat of paint, yet they still walk away from a possible future home. Many buyers don’t realize the potential of a couple of hundred dollars. With that in mind, sometimes neither do the sellers. So, without further interruption, here is a list of ideas that […]