You are so excited, you finally found the absolute perfect house—we get it. But…there’s a catch—this house is in a homeowners’ association governed neighborhood. OK…that’s not such a big deal… Or is it? Yes! It’s a big deal. A very big deal, especially if you don’t take the time to… Read more »
Top Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Watch Out! Top 10 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid Are you ready…get set…let’s go buy a house! But wait, not so fast…there’s more to buying a house than just the pure excitement of it all. There is a right way and a wrong way to go about buying a home… Read more »
Do I Really Need A Home Inspection?
Home buying is exciting and you can’t wait to move into your new home—we get it. But wait… There’s more that needs to be done before you get to the finish line—namely seven inspections that will tell you everything you need to know before calling that home your own…or not. Of… Read more »
How Mortgage Rates Affect Home Buying Now and Going Forward
If you have been thinking about buying a home, you no doubt have lots of questions, especially about interest rates and how they will affect the process positively and/or negatively. However, if you are like most people, you don’t buy a house very often; therefore, it’s hard to keep up… Read more »
2019 Real Estate Market Forecast – What does it mean for Sellers and Buyers?
Every year it seems the same questions pop up about how the housing market will progress for the upcoming year…or not. This year holds a number of factors that could easily affect which way the market turns when it comes to buying and/or selling a home. Here are a few… Read more »
A Detailed List of Home Buying Closing Costs and Averages
Buying a home is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. However, it can also be one of the most stressful things you will ever do as well. But it doesn’t have to be. You can easily avoid all that stress by spending a little time learning… Read more »
Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs a Resale
Buying a New Home vs a Resale Home House hunting is exciting. Yet, it can also be exhausting. You’ve viewed home after home. It seems never-ending. So, you start considering it – you wonder if maybe building new is right for you. And it could be! Let’s weigh the pros… Read more »
13 Fast Track Tips You Can Use to Prepare for a Mortgage Application
How to Get Prepared for a Mortgage Application Buying a house in Lakeland can be an exciting time if you are prepared and know what you are doing. And right now the housing market is on fire! Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Think about that… Read more »
10 Killer Tips for Buyers in a Seller’s Market
You have waited, you’ve saved, and have spent years dreaming about buying a new home. But wait… Now that you’re actually ready and able to buy that home you have learned that it’s a seller’s market. So now what? Well, what not to do is to think that buying in a… Read more »
Top 10 Tips To Follow When Relocating
Moving is always tough, but relocating to another area or moving out of state is even harder. If you’re looking to relocate, we’re going to give you 10 relocation tips you won’t be able to live without. Moving boxes? Check. Moving truck? Check. Bubble wrap and packing tape? Check. Moving… Read more »
Homeowners Energy Saving Tips
8 Energy Saving Tips That Can Save Homeowners Hundreds of Dollars Per Year Does it seem like the cost of everything is going up? Inflation is not limited just things, it also applies to services such as utilities. In the Lakeland area, according to TheLedger.com, the average electric bill might… Read more »
17 Easy to Follow Steps for Buying a Home
If you are thinking about buying a home, you probably have a list of questions. Even if you’ve gone through the home buying process before, it’s not something you do every day, so you might want to do a little research to refresh your memory before getting started. And, if… Read more »