home buying advise: Shifting the burden of closing costs when purchasing a home in Orlando - 02/18/20 05:48 AM
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home buying advise: Searching for a Orlando/Central Florida home? Play the game of nines. - 07/20/17 12:42 PM
When you're searching for a new home here in Orlando/Central Florida you have a fair idea of what you want and don't want, so take the time to really nail it down. Sit down with those who will share your new home and come up with three lists of nine.
 
The first list is things you either must have or "really, really want" in your new home. The second list is for things you'd like, but they aren't truly necessary. The third list is things you don't want at all. For instance, you may absolutely need an extra room to use as … (1 comments)

home buying advise: Need to sell your Orlando home before you can buy? Avoid this mistake - 01/10/17 06:24 PM
Do you need to sell your home in Orlando before you can buy? If so, you naturally need to know what a new home will cost and whether you'll qualify for the payments. You don't want to let go of your present home only find that you can't purchase a new one! That said, you should do a little looking on line and speak with a mortgage lender before going any further.  Looking on line will give you a good idea of pricing on homes of the size you need in the neighborhoods you want. You'll likely see a wide range, because … (10 comments)

home buying advise: One More Reason to Own Your Central Florida Home - Skyrocketing Rents - 07/17/16 01:53 AM
Cheaper to buy a home than rent!
When the real estate bubble burst, millions of Americans, many right here in Central Florida, found themselves out of their homes, but still needing a roof over their heads.  They became renters.  And then, in perfect accord with the laws of supply and demand, rents began to rise.  Now as many as 3 million former homeowners are expected to rebound and become homeowners again within the next five years.  In the meantime, investment property owners in many areas can almost name their rental rates - so they do.
Right now, studies are showing … (1 comments)

home buying advise: If you need to sell your home before you can buy… Avoid this mistake - 12/05/15 01:47 AM
Do you need to sell your home in Central Florida before you can buy? If so, you naturally need to know what a new home will cost and whether you'll qualify for the payments. You don't want to let go of your present home only find that you can't purchase a new one!
That said, you should do a little looking on line and speak with a mortgage lender before going any further. Looking on line will give you a good idea of pricing on homes of the size you need in the neighborhoods you want. You'll likely see a wide range, because … (1 comments)

home buying advise: Before you move into your new Central Florida home... A Checklist - 07/26/15 11:45 PM
 
A few days prior to closing it's time to put some things in motion:
 
Visit the post office for a change of address packet. Be sure to tell your mail delivery person that you're moving and ask that any mail that slips through be forwarded to you. While you're at it, thank him or her for past service, because a little appreciation from you will help assure success. If you have a choice of utility providers, do your research. You might save money with a package of TV, phone, and Internet service. See what various providers have to offer, then get … (1 comments)