Buyer Brokerage Agreements
Buyer brokerage agreements Ask a Question Exclusive buyer Brokerage Agreements in Florida (ebba) EBBA: What Buyers Should Know A Buyer Brokerage Agreement (BBA) that buyers are asked to sign may appear straightforward at first glance: perhaps one or two pages of standard contract language, an agent explaining, “We just need this signed before we can […]
Tips For Finding Cities With Affordable Housing
Request Consultation City Cost Metrics Key Factors Driving City Affordability As inflation rises and more Americans are working remotely, many people are looking to relocate out of state to find more affordable cities. According to the 2022 Moving Migration Report, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, and Florida were the most popular states for inbound […]
Tax Benefits of Florida Homeownership
Request Consultation Real Estate & Tax Advantage Purchasing A Florida Estate Home: Tax Benefits Florida attracts residents from all over the world with a warm subtropical climate and breathtaking beaches. Aside from the lifestyle perks, there are significant tax benefits of Florida homeownership. Establishing Florida residency offers major tax benefits with no income or estate […]
Buying For Sale By Owner
Request Consultation Home Buyer’s Guide Buying A For Sale By Owner Property If you are buying a home that is a for sale by owner (FSBO), you will need some professional assistance. Your offer will need to be submitted on a contract that is approved by the Florida Bar. Don’t get taken advantage of. Protect […]
Budgeting for a Home Purchase
Request Consultation Home Budget Do your Homework: Budgeting for a home purchase requires calculating your monthly income and expenses to determine how much can you comfortably afford. You will need to assess your savings to ensure you have enough to cover your down payment and closing costs. Budget Calculator Calculate the Cost of Homeownership to […]
Getting Pre-approved for a Mortgage
Request Consultation Mortgage Vetting Tips PRE-QUALIFICATION VS PRE-APPROVAL A lender can pre-qualify you to buy a house after a quick conversation about your income, assets, and down payment. Unfortunately, a prequalification has no value to sellers and little value to you. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is completely different, a lender will need to verify […]
Finding a Great Lender
Request Consultation The Mortgage Shopping Guide How to Shop for A Mortgage: Types of Lenders & Key Questions to Ask: You have 45 Days to shop for a mortgage without affecting your credit. Costs vary, lenders offer different products, and there are so many different personalities. You can shop as many as you like to […]
Building your Home Buying Team
Request Consultation Agent Selection Hub Find a Real Estate Agent The first step in the home buying process is to find a real estate agent. Your advocate and team leader. Your agent will organize your entire home buying experience, ensuring a smooth transaction. They might make it look easy, but behind the scenes, they work […]
Online Shopping, Real Estate Apps & Sales Pitches
Request Consultation Fraud Alert Guide Avoid Gimmicks & Real Estate Scams Be weary of real estate websites that offer deals that seem too good to be true. Here are a few common real estate scams to look out for: Your Home Sold, Guaranteed- or we will buy it Yup, for 60% of its value then […]
Property Types: fee-simple, condominium concepts, villas & more
Request Consultation Home Type Impact Choosing the Right Property Type So you’ve decided to make a home purchase. Now it’s time to do your research. There are quite a few property types to choose from. The property type you choose will impact what type of financing you can qualify for, how much you will need […]
