4 Tips for Navigating Multiple Offer Situations In the current market, a well priced house in a desirable area may get multiple offers. If you are the seller this is great, you just wait for the best offer and hope the price is driven up as a result. We have spoken at length in our previous blogs about how sellers…
Buying a home, living in it for a while, and selling it for more than you paid. Thats the dream! This Tuesday’s tip is a few things to know whether you are a home owner or are looking to buy your first place. We talk quite a bit about how to position your home for a quick sale at the best…
Even if you don’t know much about real estate I bet you know that curb appeal is a big deal. This week we are going to dive into why its important and how to maximize time and money when doing improvements. Remember, while first impressions are important, curb appeal isn’t the only thing that matters. 1. Wash that face! While…
Most of us do not enjoy paying taxes, and many hire professionals to make sure we are getting all of the deductions we are entitled to on our Federal Income Tax. One of the major blessings of living in the Sunshine State is we don’t have State Income Tax. But all homeowners do owe Property Tax. This is the…
A distressed property doesn’t mean they have holes in the knees like the jeans, it means they are owned by a bank or will be very soon. We have had quite a few people ask us about buying a foreclosure or short sale. They like the idea of putting in a little bit of work and having some quick equity…
As the Holidays and the year are coming to an end, we are left with the question of what to do with all of the decorations and gifts now scattered about the house. Here are a few ideas we have used or will be employing the the coming days. Storing Decorations Whether you have a little or a lot…
Chances are you know a homeowner. You might even be one yourself. Whether they are a first-time homeowner or have recently moved into a new place, there are some great things out there that will make their house more of a home. It might be a bit late to get some of these things for this Holiday season, but in…
Most Contractors are honest, hard working people who can be relied upon to help you with repairs or upgrades to your home. On the other hand most of us have heard the horror stories of people losing thousands of dollars when a contractor skips town after completing only a portion, or none, of the promised work. Here are some tips…
The Holidays are right around the corner and many of us are getting things delivered to our door. As we take advantage of the many conveniences of online shopping, thieves are trying to take advantage of us. There are a few things you can do to make sure you get everything you order. If you live in a condo or…
How do you feel about Home Owner’s Associations? We have noticed that some of our clients have pretty strong feelings one way or another about Home Owner’s Associations or “HOAs.” Whether you love or hate them is usually based on some experience or story you have heard. If you are not familiar with what they do, we will explore a…
