buyer tips: Why I Told My Buyer To Cancel The Contract To A For Sale By Owner - 09/22/13 08:49 PM
Why I Told My Buyer To Cancel The Contract To A For Sale By Owner 
When I tour homes for home buyers I don't shy away when approaching For Sale By Owners.  Recently, I approached a for sale by owner, since my buyer had in interest in their home.  I arranged for an appointment and toured the home via Skype with my buyers.  The home was very nice and had all the bells and whistles my buyers where looking for.  The sellers were set on a price which included all the appliances, most of the furniture, spa, golf cart etc. and … (124 comments)

buyer tips: How Much Can You Afford on Your Lakeland Fl Home? - 01/03/13 10:41 AM
How Much Can You Afford on Your Lakeland Fl Home? If you are preparing to buy a new Lakeland Fl home, now is the best time to buy. With historically low 30-year fixed interest rates of 3-4%, buying a home now would be an excellent decision.
Saving enough money for a downpayment and for rainy days is great planning when it comes to homebuying
Homes are also at their most affordable at present since Lakeland Fl home values have dropped as well as homes all across the US. The market has a huge supply of short sales and foreclosures selling for bargain prices.
All these … (4 comments)

buyer tips: Lakeland FL Homes for Sale - The Importance Of Title Insurance - 12/29/12 06:12 AM
Lakeland FL Homes for Sale - The Importance Of Title Insurance
Wondering why Title Insurance is so important? It’s simple - you don’t want to buy a Lakeland FL home and then you find out later on that the home you purchased belongs to someone who the home was “bequeathed” to them by their late great-grandfather. Another reason is that the previous owner had construction work done and never fully paid the contractor, which resulted into a lien or the previous owner did not pay his local or state taxes.
Title professionals seek to resolve problems like the ones mentioned above before you … (4 comments)

buyer tips: Lakeland FL Homes for Sale | DIY Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Fixer Upper - 10/17/12 09:46 PM
DIY Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Fixer Upper Home for Sale in Lakeland FL DIY Mistakes When Buying a Fixer Upper Home in Lakeland FL
Fixer upper homes for sale in Lakeland FLare usually offered at bargain-cheap prices, but that’s because they are called fixer-uppers for a reason. If you are not handy with a tool, then this is probably not the kind of property for you. And even if you are, you still need to be aware of the following potential mistakes that DIY homebuyers tend to commit when buying this type of house.
Find out what the applicable laws are.
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buyer tips: What Documents Are Required from Lakeland FL Homebuyers? - 07/28/12 01:41 AM
What Documents Are Required from Lakeland FL Homebuyers?
Whereas homeowners or sellers have to provide documents that prove their ownership or rights for selling a Lakeland FL house for sale, homebuyers like you have to submit documents that prove your financial capacity to purchase the property you are interested in when applying for a mortgage.
Buying a house can be a complex and protracted process even if you have the best agent helping you out. You can, however, expedite the process by doing what you can to complete all documentary requirements that may be asked of you.
Pay Stubs
These will only be asked if … (3 comments)

buyer tips: Buying A Lakeland FL Foreclosure - 07/16/12 10:17 PM
Buying A Lakeland FL Foreclosure
Great deals can be made when buying a foreclosed home in Lakeland Florida. Generally, these homes can be purchased anywhere between 15%-40% below current market value. If you are considering buying a Lakeland FL foreclosure at a deep discount, I would strongly recommend hiring a real estate attorney and/or a buyer’s agent who is experienced in the foreclosure buying process.  There are different ways to buy a foreclosed property in Lakeland:
Court house steps – online auction
More caution is required when buying a Lakeland FL foreclosure at sheriff sale or trustee sale, also known as court house auction.  While the State … (3 comments)

buyer tips: A Quick Guide to Buying a House for the First Time in Lakeland Florida - 06/16/12 11:05 AM
A Quick Guide to Buying a House for the First Time in Lakeland Florida
A house in Lakeland Florida isn’t for everybody. If you are thinking of doing so just because all the people you know already have their own homes, then that could very well be your greatest mistake. A home is like your soul mate – something that’s incredibly special and not to be rushed.
Are you ready to settle down?
Okay, this is going to be another analogy butbuying a home in Lakeland Florida – or elsewhere for that matter – is really just like settling down to get … (2 comments)

buyer tips: Lakeland FL Sellers And Buyers Frequently Asked Questions Are Answered - 06/12/12 08:21 PM
Lakeland FL Sellers And Buyers Frequently Asked Questions Are Answered
 
Hi folks, today I want to share with you a list that Lakeland Fl home buyers and sellers most frequently asked me within the past few months.  Of course there are so many other questions you may have, for that I encourage you to pick up the phone and call (863) 619-6918 or email at petra{at} petranorris.com.  
Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question.  Each question you ask is valuable to me and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Can A … (3 comments)

 
Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale (Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)

Petra Norris

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Lakeland, FL

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Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.

Address: PO Box 92050, Lakeland, FL, 33804-2050

Office: (863) 619-6918

Mobile: (863) 712-4207



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