buying a home in sarasota: Sell the Old, Buy the New? - 05/22/12 01:55 AM
Below are 5 reasons many homeowners decide to sell their old home and buy a new home. If you find yourself agreeing with these, then it may be time for you to make the switch from old to new ... 
1) Space. Is your living room too small for entertaining your guests? Is your kitchen too cramped for cooking large meals? It's very common for homeowners to "outgrow" a home. When you find yourself need more livable space, it's time to buy.
2) Community. Is your neighborhood no longer a good fit for you?  If your children left the nest, you … (7 comments)

buying a home in sarasota: Top 5 Mistakes Homebuyers Make - 05/02/12 12:53 AM
Buying a home is likely to be one of the biggest and most important purchases you'll ever make. Feeling a little bit of pressure?  Then you are not alone. It's easy to get emotional in the home buying process, which is why having a good buyer agent at your side is extremely helpful.
As exclusive buyer agents, we have helped many home buyers avoid these common mistakes ...
1) Romance vs. Relationship.  We know how easy it can be to fall in love at first sight, but you want a long and steady relationship with your home-to-be, not a romance that … (3 comments)

buying a home in sarasota: Financial Review for First Time Home Buyers - 04/28/12 05:02 AM
With low home prices and interest rates, along with an improving economy, you may be thinking it's time to buy your first home or condo. Before you start the process, here are a few items you'll want to review to see if you're ready for the financial commitment a home entails.
1. Total Monthly Costs. Make sure you can afford the TOTAL monthly costs which also include insurance and taxes:  (a) review your savings and income to determine how much you can put down and how much you need to borrow; (b) use our mortgage calculator to see what your monthly mortgage payments will be; (c) … (6 comments)

buying a home in sarasota: Fannie Mae Survey Says... Now's a Good Time to Buy - 04/25/12 02:54 AM
According to Fannie Mae's recent housing survey, Americans are feeling better about real estate and the economy...
1) 73% believe now's a good time to buy a home. (3% rise from previous month)
2) 48% believe rents will go up, making buying a better deal. (3% rise from previous month, highest % since the survey started in 2010) Trulia's latest Rent vs. Buy Index has found that it is becoming more cost-effective to buy a home than to rent a home in most of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
3) 44% believe their finances will improve over the next year, making buying a greater … (0 comments)

buying a home in sarasota: Changing Careers While Buying a Home - 04/19/12 04:33 AM
Depending on your work history and your lender, changing careers while buying a home may complicate your mortgage application process.  For this reason, most mortgage experts advise completing your real estate transactions - buying, selling or refinancing - before launching a major career move. This is especially true if you are planning to start your own business or become an independent contractor.
Mortgage lenders not only verify employment at the beginning of the loan application process, but some re-verify the final 72 hours before your closing. Be aware that if you withhold information about an impending job change, you could potentially … (5 comments)

buying a home in sarasota: Buying a Home: Choosing Your Home Inspector - 04/17/12 01:44 AM
You've found your dream home, and it seems to be a match made in heaven!  But before you tie the knot, you'll need to know what lies beneath the surface.  Make sure you find a home inspector who is so thorough and knowledgeable that nothing escapes notice.  Here are some considerations when hiring a home inspector.
1. What is the home inspector's experience and education with ______? (Fill in the age, location, type of home you're buying.)  You want a home inspector who has experience with properties similar to the one you're buying. (For example, an older home may require an inspector qualified in dealing … (7 comments)

buying a home in sarasota: Buying a Home? Tips for Reducing Your Homeowners Insurance - 04/09/12 04:23 AM
 
Reducing the Cost of Your Homeowners Insurance As Exclusive Buyers Agents for Sarasota real estate, we guide people around the world through the process of buying a home in Sarasota, Florida, including decisions on homeowners insurance. Depending on the company and the state, prices and discounts on homeowners insurance vary, and we recommend that you investigate and ask about all discounts available to you. Here are our quick tips on reducing the cost of your homeowners insurance.

1. Deductible. On homeowners insurance policies, deductibles usually start at $250. Increase your deductible to $500, and you could save up to 12%; $1,000, up to … (7 comments)

 
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