Determining the Value of a Home As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we also are constantly figuring out the value of property. The fact is, even with the best of intentions by the listing agent, the list price of a home is simply a gauge for what the seller hopes to receive for their home – not necessaril
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07/06/2010
It is certainly true that one shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. But even knowing the importance of curb appeal, many home buyers throughout the country, including those interested in the Sarasota real estate market, get their hopes up before seeing the entire home or estimating the cost of a
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07/06/2010
As interest rates continue to hover at historic lows, many wonder how long before rates ever go up again, especially with inflation appearing to remain in check. And with the economy in for a slower-than-usual recovery, rates could, theoretically, remain low for years. Using the Sarasota real est
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07/06/2010
In all cases, the seller is obligated by law to present the offer to the seller, even if the offer is only $1 and the listing is a beachfront mansion. In the Sarasota real estate market, I would point out the reality of the situation to the agent and if that did not work, I would be forced to con
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07/06/2010
Closing costs are a significant factor, and particularly for investors who are in and out of real estate transactions frequently, these costs really add up. In Florida, closing costs are different for the buyer and seller, with the seller usually paying all real estate commissions and the "doc st
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07/06/2010
As a licensed mortgage broker and Sarasota real estate agent, I see a need for more alternatives and programs for home buyers seeking financing. Forty or even fifty year fixed loans should be more commonly offered. At the same time, borrowers should be required to take some type of financial awar
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07/06/2010
Many home sellers miss the point that if their home is not appropriately priced when it first is offered for sale, they will lose the best chance at selling it for the most amount of money in the least amount of time. Like most parts of the country, real estate in Sarasota is constantly changing,
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07/06/2010
In the Sarasota real estate market, many buyers unable to qualify for a home loan are hoping to find a landlord willing to do a lease to purchase deal. The problem lies in the fact that most landlords are not interested in selling their holdings in a down market when they are usually better off w
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07/06/2010
After having been to Costa Rica over fifty times since the 1980's, I can say that their construction techniques are not quite "bricks and sticks" and that they have come a long way in improving the safety and quality of the construction. But it is still a far cry from South Florida building codes
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07/06/2010
In the Sarasota real estate market, too often have I run into home buyers who go ahead and buy a new car, furniture or some other large ticket item, only to diminish the chances of being approved for a home loan. Often times they are unable to buy a home at all. Hopefully the furniture fits in th
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07/06/2010
