AUGUST 13, 2020 In June, the number of first-time home buyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge […]
Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval
June 30, 2020 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? If you are considering purchasing your first home, you may have heard of getting pre-qualified or pre-approved first. Both are good, but pre-approval carries much more weight than the other. Pre-qualification estimates how much you may be able to borrow, based on an informal evaluation of your finances. Pre-approval […]
Finding Your Dream Home Pt2
Before Finding Your Dream Home
June 16, 2020 June is “National Home Ownership Month” – a great time to recognize a momentous occasion full of joy and achievement! If home ownership is part of your plans, there are a lot of unknowns and it can be intimidating to think about the process. Where do you begin? Let’s start with some […]
Lender Credit Available Now for Front Line Heroes
May 29, 2020 As a THANK YOU to all of our “Frontline Heroes,” Movement Mortgage is now providing up to a $2,500 credit to qualified buyers who are on the front line of fighting COVID-19. Loans applications must be submitted on or after May 1 through June 30, 2020. Eligible borrowers: • Hospital workers • […]
Tip from a Realtor: Curb Appeal
National Rescue Dog Day
Tips to Speed up Your Home Sale Now
Welcome to Florida! With our booming housing and job market, zero state income tax, and one of the highest rates of in-state migration of any state in the US, selling a home here should not be a long process! The current interior trend leans towards minimalism – having as little visual clutter as possible. If […]
Looking at Homes with a Unique Perspective
During the 1st tour, buyers take a look at a home, usually when the sun is shining bright. During the walk-thru, the sun is probably still shining bright… and that’s it. Most buyers have purchased their home at that point! Once buyers move into a home is when they realize there are many things they […]
5 Mistakes Buyers Make
Making an Offer: 5 Mistakes to Avoid DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 In competitive housing markets across the country, making an offer that sticks has become increasingly difficult. Ensure your client doesn’t make the process even tougher by succumbing to one of these common mistakes. Delaying “Time kills deals,” says Andrew Sandholm […]
Timber Pines Friday Fish fry
Bad credit scores can triple home insurance costs
NEW YORK – May 8, 2017 – Homeowners with a bad credit score can expect to pay double – in some cases, even nearly triple – what owners with solid credit pay for their home insurance, according to a new state-by-state study by insuranceQuotes. Policyholders with fair credit pay an average of 36 percent […]