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Florida Homestead Exemption – Everything You Need to Know to File
For many home buyers, the process of buying a home is a lengthy, but exciting one. From starting your loan application to making an offer and then finally closing, you will encounter endless amounts of paperwork, forms and signing. Once you leave the closing table with your keys in hand, there is still one very…
What are CDD Fees?
Community Development Districts As a home buyer, determining how much you can afford to spend on a home is often the first, and most important decisions in the home-buying process. In Florida, this often includes more than just a consideration of the price tag of the home, but also what the Homeowners Association (HOA) and…
Staging Your Home to Sell Fast – 5 Tips from the Experts
Sell your home fast with 5 staging tips from local experts! 1. Eliminate the clutter: Most homes tend to become over crowded with furniture and accessories over time. By eliminating the clutter potential buyers can more clearly picture the space as their own. A few ways to eliminate clutter could include the following: Clear kitchen…
Buying a Home from Afar
One of the things I love about my job are the amazing families I get to connect with and guide through the home buying process! With many of our customers being affiliated with the military and being a military spouse myself, I know first hand the stressors and challenges that come with moving to a…
Homebuyer Checklist
You have made the decision to buy a home! But now what? Here is a quick seven step guide to help prepare you for the process. Find out how much money you are eligible to borrow. I know you may be thinking, why shop mortgages before shopping homes? The answer is twofold. First, determining how…
Northeast Florida Recent Sales
Selling a home can be very unnerving, especially if the market appears slow. However, according to recent statistics on re-sales in Northeast Florida, there is good news for those who are thinking about selling: now is a great time! New listings are up 7.5% Medium home price is up 9% Average Sales Price is up…