by Admin | Aug 20, 2019 | For Buyers
During a home search, you’ll probably hear the phrase “move-in ready” used to describe a property. But what does move-in ready really mean? At the minimum, home marked move-in ready should be livable without any anticipated repairs. A move-in ready...
by Admin | Aug 13, 2019 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Homeowners
In Real Estate, an escrow account is a secure holding area where important items (the earnest money check and contracts) are kept safe by an escrow company until the deal is closed and the house officially changes hands. Escrow is also a contractual arrangement in...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2019 | Florida Lifestyle, For Buyers, For Sellers, Homeowners, Inside the Home, Lakeland Living
We’re willing to bet you’ve seen at least one episode of “Flip or Flop” or any number of other home makeover shows packing the HGTV schedule. There’s no denying the role they’ve played in motivating regular folks to get into the...
by Admin | Jul 2, 2019 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Homeowners, Inside the Home, Lakeland Living
Considering buying a foreclosed home? Any home buyer looking to pay below market value should be paying attention to foreclosure listings. But the process of buying a repossessed home is full of misconceptions—and we’re here to help separate the false...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2019 | Florida Lifestyle, For Buyers, For Sellers, Homeowners, Inside the Home, Lakeland Living
If you’re buying a condo, townhouse, or free-standing home in a neighborhood with shared common areas and amenities (such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, parking garages, or even just the security gates and sidewalks in front of each residence) odds are high...
by Admin | May 28, 2019 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Homeowners, Inside the Home
Selling a home can be a long, time- consuming process, especially if the seller and potential buyers butt heads. Sometimes, the issues behind a deal-making deadlock are legitimately big. Other times, they simply aren’t. So here are some of the pettiest problems...
