Homeownership

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Let’s Visualize Your Florida Home Buying Process

Let’s visualize your Florida home buying process.  Part of the stress of moving is truly related to all of the unknowns. One of the things I look to do for clients is to demystify the process. My hope and intent being – this makes you feel a bit more secure in the process, understand what […]

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Hometown Heroes Week 2 Update

Hometown Heroes Week 2 Update

Are you ready for a Hometown Heroes Week 2 Update? Since re-funding on July 1 – first time home buyers in Florida have been busy applying for/reserving funds. Revisiting the Hometown Heroes Program Hometown Heroes is the FL down payment program for first-time homebuyers.  This program is available to Florida first time buyers.  Eligible borrowers

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Hometown Heroes Week 1 Update

Are you ready for a Hometown Heroes Week 1 Update? Since re-funding on July 1 – first time home buyers in Florida have been busy applying for/reserving funds. What is Hometown Heroes? The Florida down payment program for First Time Homebuyers is Hometown Heroes.  This is a mortgage assistance program available to first time home

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Hometown Heroes 2024

Have you heard about the forthcoming Hometown Heroes 2024 program “launching” on July 1? I use the term launching loosely as this is technically another round of funding for the popular down payment assistance program here in Florida.  For those not familiar, please read on for details on the program along with guidelines and eligibility

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Are You Renting and Want to Buy a House in August?

Are you currently renting and do you want to buy a house in August? Some Thoughts on How to Make this Reality: 1. Check your lease and give proper notice that you will be leaving to your landlord (most require 30-60 days advance notice). That means at earliest you’ll likely need to provide notice in

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Are You Renting and Wanting to Buy a House in June?

Are you currently renting and wanting to buy a house in June? Some Thoughts on How to Make this Transition: 1. Check your lease and give proper notice that you will be leaving to your landlord (most require 30-60 days advance notice). That means at earliest you’ll likely need to provide notice in April but

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How to Move by April

Are you contemplating how to move by April?  Are you currently renting and is your lease up in April? Is buying a home on your 2024 to-do list? Here are some thoughts on how to proceed: Check Your Lease: Check your lease and give your landlord proper notice that you’ll be leaving (most require 30-60

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Expenses After Buying a House: Do you Know What to Expect?

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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Do I Have Sufficient Equity to Sell My Home?

Many homeowners thinking about selling will ask “Do I have sufficient equity to sell my home?”  It’s a question that needs a few pieces of information to properly answer.  For the calculation, you’ll need the current market value of your property and the amount remaining on your mortgage(s). Current Market Value of Property is Important

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Quick Move In Homes:New Construction without Delay

Do you want or need a new construction home but without the delays and headaches that can come with construction? Then quick move in homes or a quick delivery home may be just what you need. What are Quick Move In Homes? Quick move in homes are just that – houses that are ready (or

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