Thinking about a move to FL? Here’s a personal story for you: I took this picture a few days ago while out walking the dog. It’s winter and I’m walking the dog in short sleeves–why do I mention this? Because I’m a Florida resident living the life we envisioned five short years ago. Where does […]
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Get to know your team: homebuyer edition. So you’re planning to buy in 2024. Yesterday, I offered up some thoughts on what you can do to get yourself ready to buy. Today we’ll talk about your team who will support you through the transaction. Where to Start when Assembling Your Team: Homebuyer Edition In my
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Are you hoping and/or planning to buy a home in 2024? Let’s talk through the process and how you can turn your hopes and dreams into reality (without going crazy or with over the top stress). Have a Plan to Buy a Home I know it seems basic–but a plan really will help. Think through
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Are you in the market for a rental in the Jacksonville area? Here are 3 tips when renting in Jacksonville that you should make a priority before signing a lease. Understand the Financial Commitment: Get a firm grasp on what is expected of you financially. Look for this figure to include your security deposit, total
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Rising above an unsuccessful offer is something most home buyers have faced at one point or another. No, this is not the greatest feeling/experience in real estate but I’m here to assure you it happens more often than you’d like to know. With housing inventory shortages the norm, sadly, in many parts of the country –
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Did you hear? The conforming loan limits for 2024 were announced and with some good news for prospective buyers. What Does This Mean? Conforming loans are mortgages that adhere to specific dollar limits set by the FHFA (the Federal Housing Finance Agency) which in turn become the funding criteria for FNMA (Fannie Mae) and FHLMC
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If you’ve landed here my guess is that you’re looking for information on Julington Creek Plantation (JCP). This is one of the original master planned communities in St. Johns, Florida. I’ll walk you through location, schools and amenities and what makes this a great place to call home. Location of Julington Creek Plantation JCP is
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Are you considering buying your first home and are you wondering about what to expect for expenses after buying a house? Let’s talk today at a high level about things you should plan for. Mortgage Payment: If you’ll be financing – this should make up the bulk of your budget. Your lender will guide you
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Let’s discuss new construction pool builds today. Are you contemplating a new build in St. Johns County, FL and thinking about adding a pool during construction? Let’s analyze the perks of taking on this project during the construction phase of your home today. Why Build a Pool During Construction? The obvious answer in my mind
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Pre-qualification vs. pre-approval: does it really matter? In the competitive world of home buying – unequivocally the answer is yes! Let’s dive into the topic to learn the differences and understand why it matters. Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: A pre-qualification is more of an estimate. You can plug numbers into a calculator and receive an estimated
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