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Tips and Tricks to Snagging Your Dream Home in 2021
The market is crazy right now and if you're not prepared when shopping, you could get beaten out by a buyer who was. Here are some tips and tricks to help you score your next dream home.
Budget
With the crazy-high demand for houses, the prices can be a little sticker-shocking. Make a monthly budget with how much you want to spend on housing and take into account property taxes, maintenance, and insurance. Financial advisors suggest limiting these costs to about 30% of your income. Also remember to save for your down payment and closing costs!
Pre-Approval Letter
This is crucial. Houses are moving quickly and sellers are likely getting multiple offers at once. With a pre-approval letter, sellers are more confident in going through with your offer and sale. Banks and credit unions usually honor these letters for 9...
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7 Things to Avoid When Getting Ready to List Your Home
Listing your home for sale can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. One of the best ways to sell your home quickly and increase your sale price is through proper home staging. Home staging is both an art and a science and often takes a good bit of experience to pull it off just right. Our real estate agents are experts at home staging and are always willing to offer tips to help you through the process.
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Hidden Gems in Florida
Florida is a magical state full of hidden gems the average visitor – or even resident, for that matter – knows exist. Everyone knows about Walt Disney World and the glistening sands of South Beach, but for every well-known destination in the Sunshine State there exists at least one under-the-radar spot worth visiting. Join us on this tour of some of the amazing hidden gems in Florida that you should absolutely check out.
There's no shortage of beauty on display at Palatka's Ravine Gardens State Park. The park's namesake ravines can be viewed from suspension bridges – a ripe opportunity for photos. And if you're visiting between December and March, you're in for a real treat: it's blooming season for the hundreds of azaleas, wash...
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Why Marion County is the Horse Capital of the World
As you travel through Central Florida and wind your way through Marion County, you will eventually find yourself in the city of Ocala. While the area has many charms, you'll also notice that there's something slightly different about this corner of Florida. That's because Marion County is known as the Horse Capital of the World, with an expansive collection of thoroughbred farms and equestrian facilities that you simply won't find anywhere else. Our real estate agents have all the details on why this part of Florida is truly an equestrian paradise.
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The Value of a Real Estate Agent
When buying or selling a house, what's your top priority? Probably to make the most money if you're selling or get the best deal if you're buying. As a result of being money-conscious, you might think you're better off pocketing what you would pay in commission fees for a real estate agent. If you go that route, however, you're likely doing yourself a disservice. The value of a real estate agent comes from the often-overwhelming amount of work they take off your plate when buying or selling your home.
Buying a Home
House-shopping is at once very exciting and exhausting. A real estate agent can help alleviate many of the exhausting factors. They'll comb through new listings – across a wide network you wouldn't otherwise have access to – in search of homes that match your wants and needs, weed...
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