Planning a move across state lines? Check out some tips for moving out of state that will make the process a little easier. 1. Work with a Trustworthy Realtor Buying a home in another state can be stressful. Some buyers travel out-of-state to look at houses and meet with a realtor. However, that’s not possible…
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Buying a home is an exciting and often expensive process. Prepare yourself well by learning about several common home-buying mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Below, we’ll explore how a little intentionality and research can help you minimize hiccups as you buy your dream home. 10 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid 1. Looking for Homes Before…
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Florida is no stranger to strong winds, hurricanes, and other tropical storms. Poor weather can wreak havoc on your home. A wind mitigation inspection considers how well your home could stand up to high winds, and it could help you save money on your home insurance. What is A Wind Mitigation Inspection? A wind mitigation…
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The home appraisal is the home’s estimated value as determined by a licensed appraiser. The appraiser considers the property being appraised as well as the price of similar recently sold homes in the area when calculating a home’s appraisal value. Ways to Improve Your Home’s Appraisal Value in Florida The following actions may help you…
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After closing, you start moving your stuff in and getting ready to spend the first night in your new home…right? Not always. Sometimes sellers need to stay in their home for a bit longer after closing. This is called post-occupancy. A post-occupancy agreement might be part of the initial contract, or it’s negotiated after the…
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Should I Perform a Final Walk-Through When the Sellers Haven’t Moved Out Yet? Final walk-throughs are a must, regardless of whether the seller has moved out yet or not. You need to confirm that the home is in the same condition as it was when you made your offer. And, you need to confirm that…
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When buying a home, you’re sure to hear a number of new terms from your lender and your realtor. Two important ones to make note of are the down payment and earnest money deposit. Both involve cash that you’ve saved up to put toward the purchase of your home. You can think of a down…
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In Florida, sellers must disclose any conditions or facts about the house or property they are selling that impact its value or desirability. The seller’s property disclosure is a form used for sellers to disclose all material information about the home they are selling. In Florida, sellers must disclose any conditions or facts about the…
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Having good home buying etiquette is critical for buyers. You do not want to be in a situation where you love a home, but the sellers did not love the way you behaved in their home. When looking at homes to buy, here are a few rules that you should follow to show respect to…
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When evaluating your budget for purchasing a home in Florida, you need to account for more than just a monthly mortgage payment. Florida homeowners incur other expenses too, like utilities, real estate taxes, and, in many cases, HOA fees. Below, we’re going to look at exactly what homeowner association fees are, what they cover, and…
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