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...
Selling a house is a big deal and you stand to gain or lose money depending on how the transaction is handled. You can put your home on the market and try to sell it on your own or you can hire an agent. There are pros and cons for doing it either way. If you sell your home yourself, you’re the one who has to handle all the showings. You might be someone who enjoys meeting people and letting...
A good real estate agent can help walk you through the appraisal process, but you can also go through it on your own if you plan to sell your home yourself. The cost of a typical home appraisal will depend on the state that you live in. In some areas, an appraisal is more expensive than in other areas. An appraisal is done by a licensed professional. While some homeowners do hire an appraiser at...
Your home will have certain features that will interest buyers. Whether you’re selling your home yourself or using the service of a real estate agent, you need to make sure those features are showcased. You’ll want to start by ensuring that whatever home listing is used draws attention to those features. While our team will know what to put in the listing, you might not...and some things that...
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...
