If you’re selling a home in the Sunshine State, congratulations— the state’s had one of the longest booms of any state in the U.S., with median home values nearly doubling just since 2012. But even in a market as hot as Florida’s, it’s still vitally important to pick the right agent. A great, experienced agent […]
How to Buy a Home in Florida (The Ultimate Guide)
Whether you are a first-time florida home buyer or a veteran real estate investor, the most efficient process to purchase a home remains the same.
The Role of the Real Estate Agent
It’s no secret that the real estate industry is undergoing a period of significant and rapid transformation. Emerging technologies and data-driven startups are empowering consumers and fundamentally changing the way they buy and sell properties. What’s more, discount and nontraditional brokerages are challenging the longstanding reign of the traditional realtor model. […]
Should You Buy a Home with a Bad Roof?
So you’ve found the perfect house and the price is great–but you’ve come to a fork in the road: an inspection reveals that the house has a bad roof.As someone who very recently was looking at a lot of fixer upper houses–the bad roof is something that I’ve become intimately knowledgeable about. […]
What is Earnest Money and the Good Faith Deposit?
The escrow process often begins with your offer to purchase a house. The money you put down to show you are serious about the purchase is known as a “good faith deposit” or “earnest money.” The terms are used interchangeably depending on the state you live in. They both mean the […]