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 […]
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Buying Foreclosures in Florida
Have you ever considered purchasing a foreclosed property? As you would expect, knowing what you’re searching for and how to shop for a foreclosed house is essential. In this article, we’ll look at what it means when a house goes into foreclosure and go through the advantages, disadvantages, and steps involved in purchasing a foreclosure. What […]
How to Negotiate in Florida
When you purchase a home, the seller will most likely expect you to negotiate the asking price. In fact, to account for negotiations, most sellers price their properties somewhat higher than market value. Negotiating may be intimidating, but knowing what to anticipate can help make the process less daunting. What To Prepare Before Negotiating? Negotiating […]
How Much Should I Offer?
If you’ve ever been in a bidding war to purchase a home, you may have contemplated offering more than the asking amount. But when should you consider this a viable choice, and how much more should you offer above asking? In this article, we’ll go over all you need to know about this home-buying strategy in […]
Real Estate Market for Southwest Florida in Fall 2023
Today, Yvonne and I will demystify the current and future Southwest Florida real estate market, a common inquiry from people when they meet a real estate agent. How is the market right now? We believe that pricing is more important than anything right now. People’s perception is the key to getting your property sold quickly. […]
4-Point Inspections: Should I Get One?
Florida homeowners insurance policies may demand 4-point inspections, particularly for older homes or properties with certain risk factors. Coverage A 4-point inspection in Florida typically covers four specific areas of the home: The inspector will assess the condition of each of these areas and identify any potential issues or hazards Who Can Perform the Inspection […]
How Should You Handle Multiple Offers on a Property?
If you have to ask the question, how do I handle multiple offers? Well, it really depends. And every situation is different. But multiple offers have to be handled with care. One in the hand is better than two in the bush. And not only is the price important, but it’s also the terms. Cash […]
The Current State of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Market
Florida real estate isn’t the easiest market to buy or sell in right now. Due to so many changes such as insurance reform and these higher interest rates, we’re seeing a lot more buyers take a bit longer to try and ensure they’re making the best financial decision possible. Watch this YouTube short for a […]
Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Real Estate
I recently attended Tom Ferry’s 20th annual Success Summit for real estate agents and the most significant focus of this Summit was artificial intelligence (AI) and everything that we should know in terms of what AI is going to do to revolutionize real estate, why we shouldn’t be afraid of it, and how we can […]
Is Your Roof Costing You Your Insurance Claims?
The new legislation in Florida for roof insurance claims has affected how homeowners can make sure their roofs are covered. If you have a shingle or tile roof make sure you know how old it is. Insurance companies now rarely want to insure a shingle roof over 15 years old or a tile roof over […]