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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Are you buying or thinking about buying a home? If so, you should understand the difference in the home inspection vs. appraisal process. Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in these two important parts of home-buying. What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection looks to the physical condition of the structure
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Earlier this week WalletHub released their list of 2023 Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers. Florida took command of the list dominating the top 5 spots. Jacksonville comes in at #40 with an overall score of 56.88. The Bold City follows Pittsburgh, PA and comes in just ahead of Centennial, CO. With affordability high
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If you are thinking about selling or buying a home, you have likely spent some time thinking about hiring a real estate agent. Taking the time to do your homework will help ensure you find a trusted partner skilled at their trade. You know you want someone who will work for you and fight professionally
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House hunting? Read on for a helpful Home Buying Checklist: Reality Check Edition. Why am I offering a checklist when there are countless ones available all over the internet, on social media and likely in handouts from your REALTOR? Because most fail to talk about nuanced parts of the home buying process. So use those
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If you’re contemplating buying a home – the topic of financing has likely come up. Unless you plan to purchase with cash, you’ll need to understand applying for a mortgage. According to the National Association of Realtors 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 97% of first time home buyers financed their home purchase and
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Are you in the market for a home but struggling to find ways to save on costs? Buying new construction may offer some savings. When looking at incentivized interest rates, maintenance and renovations – it’s clear costs will be down over a traditional resale home. Interest Rates for the Win When Buying New Construction With
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Have you heard about the forthcoming Hometown Heroes program revamp launching on July 1? If not – read on for details on the program, who is eligible and what changes to expect. What is Hometown Heroes? Hometown Heroes is Florida’s down payment mortgage assistance program for first time buyers. The program provides up to 5%
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