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New Office Location for the Team!

We are excited to announce that to accommodate the evolving business needs and better serve our clients, we have relocated our team from McGregor Boulevard to a lovely new office location right across from Florida Southwestern right on Summerlin Boulevard at University Drive, Fort Myers! Our new office address is at 13121 University Drive, Fort […]

Can I Negotiate the Closing Costs?

If you’re thinking about purchasing your first home, you might be surprised when you discover that the costs of owning a property include more than simply the house itself. You’ll also need to make a down payment and pay to have the home inspected and appraised. After you’ve paid your upfront costs and are ready to close on […]

How Long Can an Appraisal Last For?

A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a house and confirms that the price agreed upon by the buyer and lender is reasonable. However, the appraisal performed when you acquire a property doesn’t last forever, so how long can an appraisal last for? We’ll look at how different loan kinds influence appraisals and what you should […]

Should I Sell Or Rent My House?

Many homeowners find themselves in an identical situation after months of house shopping, where they’ve finally located an exceptional property to move into, leaving them to ponder whether they should sell or rent their current home. This is entirely dependent on your own financial position. In this article, we will cover the pros and cons of […]

Buying a House in a Flood Zone

Florida is extremely prone to flooding due to its location and climate, and flood zones play an important role in real estate transactions throughout the state. Water can be incredibly damaging to a house. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a single inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage. This […]

Closing Costs

When you buy a property, you must bring more than just your down payment to the closing table. Closing costs are expenses paid after the down payment, such as appraisal fees, legal fees, and escrow funds. Many first-time home purchasers misjudge the amount they will have to spend on closing costs. Some purchasers may be unaware […]

How Big of A House Do I Need?

One of the first questions you may have if you’re thinking about purchasing a new home is, “How big of a house do I need?” Estimating how much room you’ll need might be tricky, especially if you’re relocating from an apartment or shared living space. In this post, we’ll explain what factors to consider when […]