Wonder WHY Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others?
-9 Strategies to a Speedy Sale –

Posted on March 23, 2017
by Gail Spada

Ever wonder WHY some homes sell faster than others? Beyond the obvious factors of location, size and condition, here are nine strategies that will definitely influence just how quickly a home goes from “ACTIVE to PENDING to SOLD!! 1. Hire the Right Agent An experienced REALTOR, who knows the local market and who has a […]

Home Remodeling Projects – Are They Worth It? – Part 3 of 3

Posted on March 9, 2017
by Gail Spada

Welcome back to Part 3 of our series which details the ROI for a Mid-Range Roof Replacement project in three specific regions. According to the two most recent Remodeling Cost vs. Value Reports, published in January 2017 and January 2016, below please find the respective annual cost/resale estimates for this popular remodel project. We have […]

Home Remodeling Projects – Are They Worth It? – Part 2 of 3

Posted on February 23, 2017
by Gail Spada

Welcome back to Part 2 of our series which illustrates the ROI (Return On Investment) for a popular Mid-Range Bathroom Remodel in three specific regions. Based on the 2 most recent Remodeling Cost vs. Value Reports, published in January 2017 and January 2016, below please find the respective annual cost/resale estimates for this popular remodel […]

Home Remodeling Projects – Are They Worth It? – Part 1 of 3

Posted on February 9, 2017
by Gail Spada

Should you remodel your home before you sell??? Today, in Part 1 of 3 of our new blog series, we are happy to share data with you about the ROI (Return On Investment) on a popular home remodeling project… Mid-Range Minor Kitchen Remodel – In a functional 200 SF kitchen with 30 linear feet of […]

Real Estate Scams, Cons and Fraud ALERT!

Posted on January 26, 2017
by Gail Spada

Nowadays, everything we do, especially online, is viewed as a fertile hunting ground to unscrupulous individuals who are relentlessly looking to separate us from our hard-earned money. Reportedly, 1 in 10 Americans, per year, fall victim to the wide-range of fraudster’s tactics. Globally, it is a MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR industry that affects ALL of us, or […]

Hernando County Market Snapshot:
2016 vs 2015

Posted on January 12, 2017
by Gail Spada

THE Gail Spada TEAM continually analyzes Hernando County market trends to help determine when is the perfect time to BUY or SELL a home. The data below identifies the comparison between 2016 vs 2015. The following data was compiled from reports within the Hernando County Multiple Listing Service and includes all Single Family Homes, Condos, […]

Top 10 New Year Resolutions for Your Home – Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 29, 2016
by Gail Spada

Welcome back for the 2nd Half of our Top 10 New Year Resolutions for Your Home … By pledging to focus some of your New Year’s attention on your home in 2017, you and your family, and your home, will benefit for many years to come! 6. Volunteer (support your community) In a world that […]

Top 10 New Year Resolutions for Your Home – Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 15, 2016
by Gail Spada

With 2017 right around the corner, the brand new year is brimming with possibilities! Why not be a little unconventional and pledge to focus some of your New Year’s attention on your home? You know what I mean … those repairing, painting, and organizing tasks that always seem to work their way to the bottom […]

OK … So what’s REALLY in that big stack of papers in the thick envelope when you walk away from the closing table after purchasing a home?

Posted on December 1, 2016
by Gail Spada

No doubt about it … The steps involved in obtaining the financing for the purchase of your new home was daunting and probably made you feel totally overwhelmed, especially when you were right in the midst of the mortgage loan process, right? Well … Congratulations … You survived and NOW you own your new home! […]

BEFORE YOU BUY …
5 “Need-to-Know” Nuggets to Help Manage Your Credit

Posted on November 17, 2016
by Gail Spada

When it comes to mortgage loan applications, lending institutions don’t like ANY surprises … And when it comes to applying for and obtaining a home mortgage, you don’t want any bombshells either! Yet many people forget to review their credit report before they go house hunting – or they do it at the last minute […]

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