7 Steps to Buying Your First Home
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
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
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
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 [...]