Buying

May 31, 2020

Can a Hurricane affect my closing?

 

Can a Hurricane affect my closing?

The answer is YES, and it likely will!

 

Just imagine this scenario. You and your Realtor found the perfect home.  You are scheduled to close on Friday just in time to unpack a few boxes and start your new job on ...

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Posted in Buying, Insurance
June 24, 2019

St. Petersburg, FL ranks #3 for TOP LGBT PLACES TO LIVE!

St. Petersburg, FL ranks #3 for TOP LGBT PLACES TO LIVE!  With St. Petersburg and cities around the country celebrating PRIDE month, we feel it's fitting to post a link to this fantastic article!  

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/top-places-for-lgbtq-folks-to-live/

 

"St. Petersburg's inclusion on ...

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Posted in Buying
Feb. 1, 2017

I DON'T HAVE 20% DOWN PAYMENT, CAN I STILL BECOME A HOMEOWNER?

Years ago the “norm” was that families would save for a 20% down-payment to buy a home. In 2016 this is no longer the norm, and hasn’t been for some time. There are hundreds of loan programs available to buyers in today’s market, some that offer financing with as little ...

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Sept. 1, 2016

FHA LOANS...CAN I BUY A CONDO WITH THEM?

The simple answer to this question is:  “Yes, but…”

 

Almost every time I speak with a potential client about FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans, there seems to be a tremendous amount of misinformation.   In fact, even among real estate professionals, many do not fully understand the process ...

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