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5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Realtor When You’re Ready To Buy a Home

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Are you thinking about buying a property in Southwest Florida? The market is tight. You’ll need a professional who can help you navigate through everything it takes to get the transaction completed smoothly, fairly, and with less stress. 1) A Realtor Will Give You Excellent Options – House hunting is overwhelming, especially in today’s tight market. A Realtor will get all the info they need from you as to what you want in a home, your desired location, and your budget, and then they will go to work to provide you with the best and closest options to your wants and needs. 2) A Realtor Will Guide You Through the Entire Process- There will always be industry jargon and skills that only your professional Realtor will know. Buying a home has lots of moving parts. There is also a lot of paperwork and scheduling. Your Realtor will examine contracts from the…

Now May Be the Time to Cash Out on Your Equity

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Do you own a home? If so, its value has gotten a big boost over the last year! That means your net worth also got a big boost because your equity (the current value of your home minus what you owe on your loan) has grown. In fact, if you own a home in Florida, the average increase in equity gains year over year is $90,000! Based on this recent home appreciation, your equity is more than meets the eye! Since there are more buyers looking for homes than there are homes for sale, supply and demand dictates how home prices rise. So, your home is worth more now because it is in high demand. And, because the value of your home has risen, the equity you have in it has also gone up considerably. Equity Rising Provides a Unique Opportunity When the equity in your home rises, it not…

How to Be Smart About Real Estate Investing

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If you’ve been thinking about investing in real estate, you’ve chosen a potentially great way to make extra money. Your monthly rental income can produce a healthy cash flow and your property most likely will increase in value over time. But, no investing strategy is as easy as it sounds, and if you’re just starting to invest in real estate there may be a learning curve. Keep these tips in mind: Start Small There’s no need to start out by buying an apartment building You should start small. Look to buy a condo or a single family home or duplex so you can get used to being a landlord. If you love it, you can make more real estate purchases over time. However, if you find that it really doesn’t suit you, it’s much better to find out after a single, smaller investment. Learn About the Different Types of Real…

Landscaping Trends That Can Increase Your Home’s Value

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Making sure that the outside of your home is as lovely as the inside is essential when selling a house. Curb appeal is still necessary to attract potential home buyers and justify your asking price. Updating your landscaping with modern ideas is another way that you can convey that your home is current and updated and help beat out the competition. Consider these landscaping trends to help increase the value of your home and help your home sell quickly. 1- THINK: MULTI-USE You can maximize your outdoor space in ways you couldn’t imagine! You could combine an area that has a vertical garden and outdoor dining. Add a water fountain and comfortable seating. Whatever you can do to make the exterior of your house as inviting as in the interior. 2- GO NATIVE Landscapes across the Nation have been embracing native plants that help the local environment and keep maintenance low….

What NOT Before You Plan to Buy a Home

Buying a home in SW Florida for the first time is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life – one of the biggest investments of your life. Many first-time homebuyers are surprised to discover the many roadblocks on the way to homeownership. Not to mention, the way you can mess up your chances of being approved for a home purchase. To avoid messing up the transaction, you have to be extremely careful until the deal is done. Making mistakes is easy when you have never bought a home before. Many of these items are mortgage mistakes and easy to avoid. Use the following tips to protect your home purchase. These eight tips will help you make the right home buying decisions. 1- DON’T MISS ANY BILL PAYMENTS Many buyers believe that once a lender issues their loan commitment, they are good-to-go but this is not the…

5 of the Best Interior Upgrades to Add Value to Your Home

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, you probably want top-dollar. But does your home need any renovations? If you are able to take care of the renovations, you could fetch a good price on the sale. And, if you’re looking for inspiration for the best interior home renovation ideas that will increase your home’s value, this article is for you! Sellers are aware that most home buyers don’t want to do a bunch of renovations and work to a house they are going to buy. If you don’t do any renovations (if your house really needs it), you will have to sell “as-is” meaning that you most likely won’t be able to sell for top-dollar. If you do plan to sell soon, you could benefit from a remodel or doing just a few basic upgrades. If the housing market is too crazy at the moment, you might consider remodeling…

6 Tips for Selling Your Home When You Have Kids

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So, you’ve decided to sell your house in SW Florida and move onto your next adventure. This is already a stressful process with many moving parts and on top of that – you’ve got KIDS. The hardest part of trying to sell your house when you have littles running around is that they tend to undo your efforts. You’ve just picked up and cleaned a room and there’s your children, pulling everything out again. Frustrating! We KNOW! Remember, kids don’t feel the same sense of urgency that adults feel – especially when it comes to major events like selling a house! Although we can’t make the selling process completely stress-free, we can share some tips we’ve picked up along the way to make it a little smoother and more predictable. GET ORGANIZED & GET PREPPED This first step is the most important one – which is: get your thoughts organized…

Home Sellers: Avoid These Open House Mistakes!

Home Sellers: Avoid These Open House Mistakes!

You’ve made the decision to sell your house – EXCITING! But that is just the first step in the long list of things to do to get your house market-ready! There is a lot of preparation that goes into selling your house so you can get TOP dollar! If you’re selling your house, that probably means you’ll be searching for a new one and as a home buyer, don’t you prefer viewing properties in their best possible light? That’s how you want to present your house to Buyers, as well. Your real estate agent has undoubtedly told you about the necessity of holding an open house in order to showcase your home’s best features and allow interested home buyers the chance to stop by and get that first impression of the house. There are a few essential open house mistakes you can avoid in order to get the highest number…

What to Expect From Your Home Inspection

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Most home sales require you to get a home inspection done by a licensed & qualified home inspector. This report can ensure that you’re aware of any issues before you purchase a home. Home inspectors can identify current issues, potential issues, and give you a better idea of what to expect of the ongoing maintenance the property will require. A thorough home inspection can save you thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs. Bottom line, you NEED to have a home inspection done so you can make a good, informed decision about purchasing a home. In this article, we’re going to discuss what you should expect from a home inspection. What is a Home Inspection and What Happens During One? A home inspection is a detailed walk-through, visual assessment of a property to determine the current state of its mechanics and structure which includes the roof, ceiling, walls, floors, doors, and…

Should You Rent or Buy a Home in 2022 in Southwest Florida?

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Now more than ever before, housing affordability is a huge issue. Working out whether to join the homeowner’s club or continue renting can be a daunting decision. We’ll talk briefly about the pros and cons of renting and then discuss what you need to consider before making the choice to purchase a home. Renting – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Being a tenant has its benefits. For one thing, there is much cheaper upfront costs (first, last, deposit) and deposits may be returned (if you return the unit in the same condition it was rented to you in). You can avoid unpleasant and potentially costly surprises (like an appliance that breaks or cracks in the ceiling). You lock in a monthly rent and your landlord takes care of most things (maintenance, building repairs, landscaping, etc.). Lastly, you can easily move when your lease is up. Sure, renting can…

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