It may seem impossible to get any kind of deal in this aggressive market – especially when buying a new home from a builder. They seem to be holding all the cards right now don’t they? Not so fast, there are some strategies you can employ with your agent to try and save a little […]
Recently, the Federal Reserve announced that federal funds rate staying at 0% probably until 2023. I’m getting a lot of inquires about what does this mean for mortgage rates? Alex Stewart from Bank Of England, one of our preferred lenders, sent out this video to the Realtors that he frequently works with. I thought was […]
Buying a luxury property is quite different compared to buying an average home. Luxury is usually defined by a sales price of $500,000 or more. A property doesn’t require a specific size, design or style to be put into the luxury category. Jacksonville, Florida has a flourishing luxury market, which has gained plenty of popularity […]
When you decide you don’t like your Realtor, it may be time to fire them. This isn’t an easy thing, especially if you don’t handle conflict very well. Maybe your agent has stopped returning calls or simply isn’t putting in the time to get your home sold or find the right home for you to […]
Buying a home is a huge deal and usually the largest purchase you will make in your life. The last thing you want is to have buyer’s remorse after you’ve signed the papers. Here are a few warning signs that you might be setting yourself up for buyer’s remorse with your home purchase. You didn’t […]
You’ll likely be responsible for a variety of fees and expenses that you and the seller will have to pay at the time of closing. Your lender must provide a good-faith estimate of all settlement costs. The title company or other entity conducting the closing will tell you the required amount for: Down payment Loan […]
House hunting can be a stressful process, especially if you get outbid on the home you really want – which is happening more and more in this market. There are ways to ensure you don’t get outbid and it all starts with hiring a good real estate agent. Once you have the right agent on […]
