7 Steps to Buying Your First Home

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 lhouse No Comments »

The home buying process can overwhelming for the first time home buyer.  By following these 7 steps to buying your first home, your home buying experience will be a bit easier and definitely less overwhelming. Hire A Realtor – If you’re new to the area or just unfamiliar with the communities, this will save you [...]

Law protects consumers from mold removal cons

Thursday, July 21st, 2011 lhouse No Comments »

Florida’s warm, humid climate is the perfect setup for mold to grow in our homes. Roughly 1,000 strains of household mold, Strachybotrys chartarum, commonly called “black” or “toxic” mold have been identified. Many types of mold cause such health problems as sneezing, itching and wheezing and even trigger asthma attacks. Toxic or not, mold isn’t [...]

Differences Between Buying a Foreclosure vs a Regular Sale

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 lhouse No Comments »

There are lots of bank owned foreclosures on the market in Tampa Bay but you may have reservations about making an offer on one.  While buying a foreclosure is slightly different than buying a regular home, it may be worth it.  Bank owned homes are typically 10-15% below market and with knowledge of the process [...]

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Friday, September 3rd, 2010 lhouse No Comments »

Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing on a few visible flaws. Unless your home shines, you may endure showing after showing and open house after open house-and end [...]