LOCATION Lakeland FL is centrally located in what is a growing hotspot in the state of Florida. Nestled right between Tampa and Orlando Florida, Lakeland is conveniently located along the I-4 corridor, giving you access to the best of both worlds – Rural meets urban. Lakeland FL is nestled in-between Tampa and Orlando POPULATION + PEOPLE With a current...
What's not to love about Florida? Nice weather, Good vibes, Beaches, FOOD, etc. Seriously, we understand why everyone is coming to Florida and Hey! No judgement. You are more than welcome to join in on the fun. If you're planning on moving to Florida and will be purchasing Real Estate whether it be a new home, some land or maybe a new business - READ ON! First thing we want to do is get...
While news like a low appraisal on the home you are trying to purchase can be discouraging, don’t let it stop you from getting your dream home! Consider all of the options.
Closing on a home is such an exciting step to the home buying process! You are ready for everything to be complete and to move into your new home. So, how long does the closing process actually take? There is no specific answer for how long it takes to close on the home you are purchasing. Each contract is different based on the specifications and processes that you have to go through. The average time...
The right down payment amount is unique to you. When determining your down payment amount, you should be considering both short-term and long-term financial goals.
You’ve outgrown the house you’re in and find out you qualify for a mortgage that will let you upsize. Or, your kids have flown the nest and you’re ready to sell the family home and downsize – or, you may be a first time home-buyer and need help deciding what you want. Whatever the reason for purchasing a home, it’s important that you get a feel for what you want so you don’t spin your...
The process of buying a home is one of the most emotional journeys you’ll ever take. While other big purchases such as a new car or expensive wedding and honeymoon can also wreak havoc on your emotions, no other life event offers the same rollercoaster of emotions that will rise and fall when you purchase a home. Everyone is overwhelmed with different emotions when you’re purchasing your first...
It’s great to see the housing market recover from a big letdown and enjoying the hot new market. But, with the recovery comes a tight supply of homes, multiple offers – and bidding wars. Knowing a few tricks of the real estate trade can help you emerge with the best bid and be the winner in a bidding war. For one, you should try to be the first offer – but don’t insult the seller with a...
It's home buying season so you know what that means! CREDIT CHECKS, CREDIT CHECKS! Once you've made the decision to purchase a home, the next step is to consider your credit and we know how difficult that can be to maneuver, especially if this is your first time purchasing a home. Before we dive right in, let's cover what credit is briefly . Credit is the ability and/or opportunity to borrow money or...
Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make, so you need to get it right. One of the best ways to track your progress and be sure you stay on track is to keep a checklist of what you need to have to make it happen. Of course you must know you’ll have enough money to pay monthly mortgage payments. If it’s going to be hard to make those payments and you end up with nothing at...
