When it comes to purchasing a home, your mortgage credit score plays a crucial role in determining your affordability. Understanding how your credit score impacts your mortgage options can help you make informed decisions and potentially save you thousands of dollars. 5 Ways a Credit Score Affects Home Purchase Affordability
Hi, I’m Rachel Gregory, a REALTOR with Jean Scott Homes at Keller Williams Advantage Realty. In this guide, I’ll address common questions from first-time home buyers regarding Homeowners Associations (HOAs), mortgages, and the overall homebuying process. Should I Live in a Community with an HOA or Not? Choosing between a
Hi, my name is Jean Scott, and I am a REALTOR® here at Keller Williams Advantage Realty in Oviedo, FL. One of my specialties is actually staging, so I wanted to bring you Remodeling Costs Vs. Value Report as brought to us by Remodeling Magazine.
There are a number of creative ways for homeowners selling their home to make it brighter, which makes it more appealing to home buyers. Common advice for home sellers is to turn all the lights on for showings and open houses. That is great advice. Home buyers find bright homes more appealing. But what if that’s not enough?
Our REALTORs® and brokerage do not work with rental homes* nor in property management, and regret that we can not assist people looking for homes to rent. We have put together the information below. We hope you find it helpful. When you are ready to purchase a home or know someone looking to buy or sell, we would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
How to build on wetlands in Florida is the first consideration buyers should consider when looking to purchase vacant land to build their new home. Wetlands are environmentally protected land that cannot be built upon or even disturbed without a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FL DEP).
Understanding Title Insurance in Florida Real Estate Transactions When it comes to transferring real estate from a seller to a buyer, one crucial aspect that often comes into play is title insurance. This policy is essential to ensure that the buyer receives a clear and marketable title to the property.
Relative humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air compared to what the air can hold at a specific temperature. It is expressed as a percentage. For example, a relative humidity of 50% means the air holds half the moisture it can potentially hold at that temperature.
Understanding the Contract-to-Close Journey Once we have a property under contract, my work begins in earnest. The entire journey involves numerous steps, and I rely on a comprehensive 62-step checklist to guide us through the basics. It’s important to note that the process can vary significantly depending on whether we’re
Benefits of Getting a Survey with Your Home Purchase We often get asked by home buyers in the Orlando, FL area if they need to pay for a survey and why it is necessary. The short answer is, Yes. It’s our opinion that you should pay to have a survey
Sometimes buyers are suprised that they don’t immediately get keys at closing for their new home. Buyers and sellers can be surprised by some of the issues that can come up in the last few days before closing. Sudden difficulties when you feel like you’re right at the finish line
Understanding the Home Purchase Contract There are two main versions of the Florida Residential Sale Contract. They are titled, “Florida Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase” and “Florida Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase AS-IS”. Both are periodically reviewed, updated, and approved by Florida REALTORS® and the Florida BAR. Choosing
When you decide to put your home on the market for sale the Real Property Seller’s Disclosure is a great selling tool. It is a document that is the completed by the Seller that conveys all information about their home to potential Buyers.
We had a great question from a customer: “What is my home really worth?” Using a computerized data source isn’t always the best way to find the true value of your family’s home. While the data is very clear, you do have to look at several different variables to come up with the true value of your home.
When it comes to electrical services in Oviedo, Florida, P3 Electrical Services stands out as a trusted and reliable choice. Founded in 2011 by Ralph and Lisa Prieto, this locally owned and operated company brings over 50 years of combined construction experience to the table. Their commitment to quality workmanship
According to the National Association of Realtors, 93% of home buyers find their future home either online, through a Realtor, or from a “For Sale” or “Open House” sign. Given this trend, it’s crucial to capitalize on both “old school” and “new school” techniques to ensure your home stands out.