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So you have a contract on buying a house...what now?

Jun. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
So you have a contract on a house! What now? What are steps that are involved after I've got a negotiated and agreed-upon contract on a house? What do I need to do next?

How much of a down payment do I need to buy a house?

Jun. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How much money is needed for a down payment on my new home? The amount needed depends on the programs the buyer qualifies for, credit score, and debt-to-income ratio.

Homebuying checklist

Jun. 12, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
As a first time home-buyer, trying to understand the entire process can be overwhelming.

Real Estate Auctions

Jun. 3, 2008
Real estate auctions can be an excellent option for buying or selling your real estate, even if your property is going through short sale pricing.

How does a hurricane affect my buying or selling a home?

May. 30, 2008
hurricanes, and hurricane season can affect buying or selling your home because insurance companies stop writing insurance policies when an active named storm is in the Gulf of Mexico

Gauging Value in Real Estate

May. 22, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Gauging the value of real estate, of buying a home in today's market can be daunting, especially with the stories contradicting each other from day-to-day, but value is not just in the price.

What is a Comparative Market Analysis?

May. 14, 2008
A comparative market analysis is a snapshot of the current real estate market and helps to determine a list price for a property, or if a property that is a consideration to buy is considered "worth" the asking price.

Does a short sale affect a seller's credit report?

May. 6, 2008
Categorized in: Selling Real Estate
Does a short sale affect a seller's credit report? Deciding between going into foreclosure or doing a short sale is like deciding whether to get hit by a train or a bus.

Would you like to save money on your homeowners insurance?

Apr. 30, 2008
Lower your homeowners insurance costs. My Safe Florida Home is a free home inspection to see if your home is hurricane proof

Why lenders are leary of Short Sales

Apr. 21, 2008
Why are lenders leary of short sales? At this time 18 percent of home transactions are short sale transactions. Lenders lose only 19 percent of their investment versus 40 percent on a traditional foreclosure.

How do tax liens or tax deed sales work?

Apr. 15, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Tax deeds or tax lien sales can be a way to acquire real estate. Is it a good idea to buy real estate in a tax lien or tax deed auction? How does a tax lien auction work? How does a tax deed auction work?

Short Sales, Foreclosures, good real estate deals?

Apr. 7, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How does a foreclosure work, and is it a way to get a good real estate deal?

Should I get a home inspection?

Mar. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Getting a home inspection or not, that is the question. Getting a home inspection when buying a home. Getting a home inspection when selling a home. Florida

Are there programs for first time home buyers?

Mar. 17, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
first time home buyer programs, Bond money, SHIP Funds, Rural Housing, lender, Realtor, Okaloosa County, FL, Walton County, FL, down payment, closing costs, loan programs, real estate, income limits

Is there money to be made in buying and selling fixer-uppers or "flipping" a property?

Mar. 10, 2008
Is there money to be made in buying, selling and flipping real estate property? How can I make money buying, selling, and flipping real estate?

Should I wait to buy real estate?

Mar. 3, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Should I wait to buy real estate? We may not all have a crystal ball to tell us when the best time to buy or sell real estate is, but many factors help us determine when the best time for us is.

Florida Homestead Exemption filing deadline

Feb. 27, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Homestead exemption in Florida increases to $50,000 on homes worth at least $75,000.

Short Sale in real estate

Feb. 22, 2008
A short sale in real estate is when a house is sold for less than what is currently owed on it.

How do I know if it's better to buy a house now or rent?

Feb. 14, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
When is it better to rent a house, when is it better to buy? Many times when you only plan on staying someplace for a short amount of time, it is better to rent, but for helping to build long-term wealth, buying a house is the way to go.

When is the best time to buy or sell real estate?

Feb. 2, 2008
Knowing when to buy or sell real estate can be a challenge. Real estate is not like the stock market, though, and shouldn't be bought and sold like stocks and bonds.
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