Want Your Own Bathroom? It’s About Time

20 Dec

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His and her bathrooms used to be reserved for luxury properties, but more middle class homes are beginning to hop on the bandwagon and follow the trend. According to a recent article by the Wall Street Journal, a California couple was looking for their dream home and finally found it, “We picked the one with... Read more »

Northeasterners Are Digging South West Florida as Single Family Home Sales Across the Country Soar

19 Dec

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South West Florida is known for its pristine beaches, but the Estero community is proving itself to be far more than just white sand and crashing waves as more people look for single family homes. The community appeals to a wide demographic. It features two enormous outdoor shopping centers, Coconut Point and Miramar Outlets; Germain... Read more »

What Does 5 Years and Your Home Equity Have in Common?

15 Dec

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Do you think of your five-year plan when you consider purchasing a home? Are you planning to stay in the home for at least five-to-10 years? According to a recent article in Realty Times, “this five-year rule can change depending on what state you live in, how much you put down to reduce the size of... Read more »

When the Weather Outside is Frightful…

14 Dec

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It’s no wonder Florida made the list as one of the 10 most relaxing cities to enjoy your retirement. Most people say they hate Florida weather, but that’s never the case when the rest of the country is buried in snow and ice. “It’s not that we are trying to rub it in, it’s pretty much... Read more »

Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes

13 Dec

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Whether you’re buying or selling a property, it will need an appraisal from your lender first. Unless the buyer is offering cash outright, lenders will need to appraise the property in order to assess its value. If the property does not appraise for as much as the buyer is willing to pay, the seller will either need to... Read more »

Reports Show a Slight Rate Increase This Week

08 Dec

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According to new data by Realtor.com as of Dec. 6, 2013, “Mortgage rates have surged upwards for the second consecutive week in response to better than expected economic reports, particularly in the growth of private sector jobs.” We’ve been hearing about fixed rate mortgages and the increase in interest rates over the last couple of... Read more »

Mortgage Broker or Bank for Your Next Home Loan?

07 Dec

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If you’ve never bought a home before, you may be wondering where to go to get a home loan. Should you go visit a mortgage broker or should you head down to your local bank or credit union? A bank provides a mortgage loan to a homebuyer. A mortgage broker is essentially the middleman and you would have to pay... Read more »

Remodeling Trends for 2014

06 Dec

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Thinking about remodeling or performing renovations in 2014? Here’s some of the remodeling trends for 2014 Modern kitchens 61% of remodelers expect to complete a kitchen remodel in 2014. These remodels are expected to follow a new trend; Quartz counters, bright colors, wrought iron hardware and lighting. Modern is in with white or gray cabinetry, simple... Read more »

Refinancing your Second Mortgage: Prepare to Make the Process Successful

05 Dec

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When trying to refinance your second mortgage, there are a number of points that you’ll have to keep in mind if you want to be successful. Some of them are: • Pay back your second mortgage. • Have both the mortgages consolidated by the second mortgage lender. • Drop the idea of having your second... Read more »

Ageism Prejudice and the Real Estate Industry

26 Nov

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“I’m getting too old for that.” “You are too young to do that.” When it comes to real estate, does age really matter? According to a recent article in Realty Times.com, “During buying and selling discussions, references to age driven failings or “senior moments” distract everyone from the fact that memory lapses and lack of... Read more »