Home Buyers

Confused by ALL that Real Estate Lingo? Check out our ABC’s of Real Estate Lingo – Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 14, 2017
by Gail Spada

Buying or selling a home can be a nerve-racking experience on its own. Add to that ALL the real estate terms you’ll hear from the REALTORS, the lenders and the title companies, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. From the first-time home buyer to the veteran-investor, check out our list below for […]

6 Facts ALL Home Inspectors Wished YOU Knew!!

Posted on July 27, 2017
by Gail Spada

Whether you’re selling OR buying a home, the home inspection process can be intimidating. For SELLERS, it can be an eye-opener as a seller may not even be aware of lurking issues. And for BUYERS, it’s also an eye-opener into the “nuts and bolts” of their future “Dream Home”. Don’t let the home inspection stress you out! […]

3 Money Saving Reasons Why YOU Should BUY a Home BEFORE the end of 2017!

Posted on June 15, 2017
by Gail Spada

Buying a single family home in 2017 will feel like you’ve bounded onto a subway train just as the doors are closing – Your heart’s pumping and you’re breathless, BUT you made it – just in the nick of time. Maybe that’s a bit extreme. However, consider these factors: Interest rates have begun to rise […]

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 […]

13 Simple Moving Day Tips to Help YOU Keep YOUR Sanity

Posted on November 3, 2016
by Gail Spada

Follow these simple and easy tips to reduce the headache and stress of moving into your new home… Prepping for Moving Day… To help avoid last-minute stress, plan your move well in advance… Start by creating a checklist and an attainable timeline. Protect your important files. Store copies on a portable thumb-drive you can carry […]

Pet Proofing Your Home Part 3 of 5

Posted on September 8, 2016
by Gail Spada

WELCOME BACK, again, to Part 3 of our 5-Part Series on the safest practices for Pet Proofing Your Home… From the kitchen to the great outdoors, and everywhere in between, your home has some expected and unexpected hazards that Fido and Tiger may encounter. HURRY, Before They Sell Out! Get your tickets for the Humane […]

Pet Proofing Your Home Part 2 of 5

Posted on August 25, 2016
by Gail Spada

WELCOME BACK as we continue with our 5-Part Series on the safest practices for Pet Proofing Your Home… Let’s face it, as one of the 80 million households in the Unites States who cohabitants with a Furry Friend, we work very hard keeping our buddies happy and healthy. Doing this, we also spent in excess […]

7 Survival Tips for Home Buyers in a Seller’s Market

Posted on July 28, 2016
by Gail Spada

Buyers are often finding themselves dealing with competing multiple offers and bidding wars over the limited number of available homes to purchase in Hernando County. The ALL-TIME LOW number of available homes continues to push the County’s median sale prices in an upward direction. Following these tips can maximize a buyer’s chance of staying afloat […]

Remodeling Projects with the Greatest Return on Investment – Part 2 of 3

Posted on June 16, 2016
by Gail Spada

Welcome back to Part 2 of our series exploring 2 more popular midrange home-remodeling projects. Check out how their return on investment (ROI) benefits homeowners in varied locations throughout the United States as stated in the Remodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com). See below for 2015 data related to homes located in Tampa, Florida, […]