First Time Home Buyer

Homeowner’s Insurance FAQ

If you’re thinking about buying a home, then Home Owner’s Insurance maybe on your mind. Here’s a quick Guide to reference

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 21, 2024

Is Buying a Home Right for You Right Now?

Whether buying a home is right for you right now depends on a variety of factors, including your personal circumstances, financial situation, and long-term goals. Here are some considerations to help you determine if it’s the right time for you to buy a home: Ultimately, the decision to buy a home is a personal one […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 21, 2024

Is Buying a Historic Home for You?

HGTV and Instagram have popularized historic homes – they are photogenic, have unique architectural elements that are hard to replicate, and definitely NOT cookie cutter. If you’re in the market for a new home, buying a historic property might be an option worth considering. Let’s explore the benefits and challenges of purchasing a historic home […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 16, 2024

New Year New Home – Things to Consider When Buying and Selling

Is Buying a Home Right for You Right Now? Whether buying a home is right for you right now depends on a variety of factors, including your personal circumstances, financial situation, and long-term goals. Here are some considerations to help you determine if it’s the right time for you to buy a home: Ultimately, the […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 2, 2024

Florida Homestead Exemption + Portability

The Florida Homestead Exemption and Portability are two important aspects of property tax benefits in the state of Florida, aimed at reducing the property tax burden for homeowners. It’s important to note that the specific rules and regulations regarding the Florida Homestead Exemption and Portability may change over time, and there may be variations between […]

amandasearlerealtor | Dec 26, 2023

School Choice in Florida

School choice programs in Florida offer parents various options for selecting schools for their children, including traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, and virtual schools. Florida has a robust school choice environment, and it’s possible that there have been updates or changes since this was written. Here’s an overview of how school […]

amandasearlerealtor | Oct 3, 2023

Jacksonville June Market Summary

The real estate market is constantly changing and understanding the correlation between different metrics can greatly benefit both buyers and sellers. Let’s dive into the data to see how these metrics are interconnected and how they can influence your decisions in the real estate market. First, let’s take a look at the Months Supply of […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jul 18, 2023

Foreclosures

We gets lots of inquiries about buying foreclosures. Many home buyers see this as an opportunity to find a great home for a bargain price. While foreclosures can offer some nice discounts, understanding how foreclosures work and how this affects the buyer is critical to ensure you are getting a good deal and not a […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 19, 2023

How To Pick The Perfect House In 10 Minutes

Finding the perfect house isn’t easy. However, if you put in the work and you know what you’re looking for, it could be love at first sight. Finding the perfect house in 10 minutes doesn’t mean you search online and 10 minutes later you have the right house. Instead, it means doing the prep work […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 12, 2023

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