Hurricane season has begun but it's not just for us down here in Florida, it's for the entire East Coast and the West Coast. As we've seen in past years, places like New Jersey can be hit and hit hard, sometimes even harder than those of us living here in Sunny Florida. It's important to be …
Real estate Advice
Energy Efficient Improvements May Sell Your Home Faster
According to a recent study by Elevate Energy in Chicago of 18,000 homes, energy efficient improvements may sell your home faster. Properties with energy efficient upgrades go under contract faster and close more often than homes without those upgrades or that do not have those upgrades disclosed. …
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FHA loan requirements
Thinking about getting an FHA loan and wondering if you qualify? Here are some important facts to know about FHA loan requirements before you call a local lender. First, what is an FHA loan? It’s a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration and when you take out an FHA loan you’re …
Why use a SW Florida mortgage lender
We close numerous deals every year and a number of these are financed. Everyone wants to get the best possible rate and it's important to compare lenders, their fees and the rates that you are being offered. There usually isn't that great of a difference between lenders if your credit is good and …
Divorces and Mortgages
One of the most stressful life events that one can go through is a divorce. There are many issues and pitfalls to be aware of as one goes through the process but there's one big one relating to real estate that we'd like to bring to your attention. When the parties are deciding how to divide the …
