Tag: Buyer Tips

Posted on 04/19/2021

Photo by Jonathan Borba from Pexels Many home buyers have lots of questions as they go through the buying process, especially first-time buyers. Whether you’re looking for a $50,000 house or a multi-million dollar luxury home, the questions are often the same. How Much House Can I Afford? Lenders use several factors in determining whether to loan you...

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Posted on 03/22/2021

Key Issues to Address Before You Buy a Home

If you intend to purchase a house soon, it helps to prepare for the home buying journey. In fact, if you identify potential issues before you start your quest to find your dream home, you could avoid them during your property search. Now, let's take a look at three common issues that plague homebuyers, along with tips to address...

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Posted on 10/26/2020

How Long Will It Take You to Find Your Ideal Florida Luxury House?

Although there is no shortage of premium luxury homes in Jacksonville, St Augustine and other Florida cities and towns, the top residences sell quickly. Thus, for those who hesitate as they pursue Sunshine State luxury houses, it may take many weeks or months to find and purchase the right residence. Ultimately, there are many things that you can do...

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Posted on 10/19/2020

Buyers: Preapproval vs Prequalified Letter

Photo by Lukas from Pexels If you're ready to get serious about your home buying journey, one of the first steps is to start researching various lenders. As you become more familiar with the process, you'll likely hear the terms preapproval and prequalified mentioned again and again. We'll look at how each letter works and what you should...

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Posted on 10/02/2020

5 Factors to Consider When Purchasing a Second Home

Image by Lena Lindell from Pixabay Owning a second home gives you an opportunity to spend part of your time living in another area or bring in another source of income if you rent it out. Purchasing another home is a major investment that requires careful consideration. Before you begin looking into properties for sale, keep the following...

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Posted on 08/17/2020

Why You Need to Pursue a Florida Luxury House Today

Many luxury houses are available in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and other Florida cities and towns. If you enter the Sunshine State luxury housing market today, you will find dozens of premium residences at your disposal. Ultimately, there are lots of reasons to kick off a Florida luxury home search, and these reasons include: 1. You can acquire a great...

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Posted on 08/03/2020

Tips for Florida Home Buyers in 2020

Image by juanngomezz from Pixabay Florida's large cities are at the leading edge of the current surge in real estate values nationwide. Professionals, first-time buyers and retirees are watching a lot of new homes come onto the market—priced at $500K and up. It's no mean feat buying a home in the Sunshine State today. What do successful buyers...

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Posted on 06/14/2020

How to Prepare for the Closing Process

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The last step of any home sale is the closing. This is the time when the buyer and seller sign all the documents surrounding the sale, including the documents for the buyer’s mortgage. This is when money changes hands and, in most cases, the buyer gets the keys to the home. If...

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Posted on 03/29/2020

Do You Need a Property Buying Plan?

If you want to enjoy a seamless homebuying experience, it generally is a good idea to establish a property buying plan. That way, you can take a step-by-step approach to make your homeownership dream come true. As you prepare a homebuying strategy, there are several factors to consider. These factors include: 1. Your Dream Home Definition There is no...

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Posted on 02/23/2020

What to Expect During the Homebuying Journey

The homebuying journey may prove to be long and complex, particularly for an individual who fails to plan ahead. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to get ready to pursue your dream house, such as: 1. Make a Homebuying Budget A homebuying budget will give you a good idea about how much money you...

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Posted on 10/27/2019

How Can You Rise Above the Homebuying Competition?

Let's face it – there is no shortage of buyers competing for the top residences. However, there are many things you can do to rise above the homebuying competition, and these include: 1. Review the Local Housing Market The housing market fluctuates. In some instances, the housing market may favor buyers. Or, in other cases, it may favor sellers....

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