first time home buyer

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

Adjustable Rate Mortgages: The Antidote To Higher Rates?

When interest rates are high, many homebuyers turn to adjustable-rate mortgages, better known as ARMs. That’s because these mortgages typically come with initial interest rates that are lower than what they’d get when applying for a standard 30-year or 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. Those lower initial rates mean lower monthly mortgage payments. That’s the good news. […]

amandasearlerealtor | Mar 6, 2023

How To Refinish Old Tile In Your Bathroom

Tile goes in and out of style like anything else, and you may find yourself cringing every time you look at your bathroom floor or shower walls. Still, retiling gets put off because it can be expensive to remodel an entire bathroom. But there is another solution. There are plenty of products available to help […]

amandasearlerealtor | Mar 2, 2023

The Atomic Revolution: Midcentury Modern Design On A Budget

Midcentury modern design is having a renaissance. The design concept, which came out of California in the 1950s and ’60s, is known for clean lines and contrasting colors. MCM was a limited trend that many Americans didn’t embrace. But today, there are countless online groups dedicated to collecting MCM furniture and accessories to recreate the […]

amandasearlerealtor | Oct 3, 2022

10 Home Inspection Items That You Cannot Ignore

Warning: 10 Home Inspection Items that You Cannot Ignore During the home buying process, you will have the opportunity to have a home inspection done. This is an important part of the process and cannot be ignored. Here’s our list of 10 home inspection items you simply cannot ignore. The Buyer is Responsible for the […]

amandasearlerealtor | Mar 15, 2022

Is This Your Situation: Thinking About Buying Your First Home?

It’s not unusual to angst over your first home purchase. After all, it’s a huge investment, and it determines where you’ll be living for the next several years. How can you be sure that a home purchase is the right move for you? There’s no way to know what the future holds, but these four […]

amandasearlerealtor | Feb 15, 2022

Is This Your Situation? Not Sure How To Jump Start The Home Buying Process?

Finding the right house and getting a good deal can mean the difference between living in your castle – however small your kingdom may be – and dwelling in a home that consumes too much of your paycheck.  Here are five important questions to ask before you buy. 1. How much house do I qualify for? Getting prequalified for […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 10, 2022

How To Buy A Home With A Small Down Payment

You’re ready to stop living in a rented apartment or home, but you don’t have much money to put down on a home. Maybe you have some money saved, but not nearly enough to make a 20% down payment on the type of home you’d really like to own. If you don’t have much money […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jan 3, 2022

JUST LISTED: 7152 Lucky Drive W Jacksonville FL 32208

Easy rental to take over or move in and make it your own! New roof, rebuilt front porch, painted inside + out, new kitchen, new bathroom, all new appliances (includ. washer +dryer). repiped kitchen and bathroom. Refinished wood floors throughout with new carpet in bedrooms. New wood privacy fence on right side of property. Month […]

amandasearlerealtor | Nov 11, 2021

JUST LISTED: 1816 Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32206

325 W 60TH ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Click Here to Get Directions $129900 2bed – 1bath – ADORABLE BUNGALOW – MOVE IN READY!! Enjoy the covered porch and the joys of home ownership without the hassel of having to update everything yourself. This home has a new roof, new carpet […]

amandasearlerealtor | Nov 8, 2021

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