buying a home: 10 Things to Consider Before Making an Offer on a Home - 03/19/14 05:25 AM
Top 10 Things to Consider Before Making an Offer on a Lakeland Fl Home for Sale  
Once you’ve finally found your best Lakeland Fl home for sale that perfectly suits your needs and lifestyle, you may be eager to make an offer and get started with the negotiations.
 
If you are buying in a sellers market where there are multiple offers from other buyers, you may feel pressured to make an offer too soon just to beat the competition.
 
Before you give the seller your earnest money deposit, make sure you or your real estate agent have … (4 comments)

buying a home: 3 Quick Tips for Buyers Looking For Lakeland Fl Homes For Sale - 03/10/14 02:04 AM
3 Quick Tips for Buyers Looking For Lakeland Fl Homes For Sale  
With hundreds of homes on the market, it can be a little overwhelming for a first-time homebuyer to make a decision on which home to buy. If you are looking for a Lakeland Fl home for sale, here are 3 quick tips to help you make the best decision:
 
1. Consider Your Budget.
 
Establish a price range you will be most comfortable with. Before you begin shopping for homes for sale in Lakeland Fl, make sure to get a preapproval letter from a lender. Know how … (1 comments)

buying a home: Top Tips for Buyers in Negotiating a Lakeland Fl Home For Sale - 02/12/14 11:52 PM
Top Tips for Buyers in Negotiating a Lakeland Fl Home For Sale  
If you are planning to buy a home in Lakeland Fl home, it would help to know a thing or two about negotiating. The price of the home is just the first thing to be negotiated with the seller.
 
There are many things you need to negotiate in a Lakeland Fl home for sale besides the purchase contract like home warranty, inspections, repairs, and closing costs.   It’s important to know the effective techniques in negotiating. This is where the skills of an experienced Lakeland Fl agent … (2 comments)

buying a home: Saving For Your Lakeland FL Home - 02/16/13 01:20 AM
Saving For Your Lakeland FL Home

With the Lakeland Fl real estate market seeing an increase in activity, now is the best time to buy a Lakeland Fl home. Renters are now starting to see the advantages and practical side of owning a home. Homeowners are also taking advantage of low prices to buy their dream home.
The only thing standing in the way of a buyer and their dream home is having the funds and financial stability to purchase a home.
How much money do you need to have when buying a home? You should have at least 10%-20% cash … (5 comments)

buying a home: Know Your Expenses Before You Buy A Lakeland Fl Home - 02/03/13 08:38 AM
Know Your Expenses Before You Buy A Lakeland Fl Home
Money must be spent wisely when buying a Lakeland Fl home
When determining how much home you can afford, you should also include and anticipate the other costs of buying a Lakeland Fl home. Most home buyers get too caught up in the dream of owning a home that they only think of the down payment and selling price and forget to include these extra costs:
1. Private Mortgage Insurance
If your down payment is less than 20%, the PMI is added to your mortgage. The PMI is the lender’s safety net should a … (3 comments)

buying a home: 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)

buying a home: Is The Time To Buy A Home Really Now? - 02/11/11 03:13 PM
Is The Time To Buy A Home Really Now?
I have read a lot of blogs lately with bloggers and commenters say that "Now" is the time to buy a home. Really?  Did you jumped on the bandwagon when the famous National Association of Realtors commercial, "It's Time 2 Buy" - was heavily advertised? I did and I'm the first one who will say that I was so wrong.  Since then Lakeland Fl home prices have dropped by 43%. I may be here the devils advocate, which brings up this question, "Is The Time To Buy Really Now?". Let's dissect this question. I … (35 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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