5 Things To Do Before Giving Up On Buying A House
Top 10 Most Expensive Homes In Ocala
This is a current list of the ten most expensive luxury homes for sale in Ocala, Florida. Please bookmark this page as the available real estate listings change from day to day. If you are thinking about buying or selling a luxury estate in Marion county, call me today to guide you through your real estate experience. 352-602-3713. Ocala is a growing community with old school charm and where everyone knows your name! There are several upper-tier subdivisions, including horse farms and gated community where you will find luxury homes. This is just an example of some of the homes available. Keep in mind that most luxury subdivisions will have…
Should You Buy A Foreclosed Home From a Bank?
Buying a foreclosed home from a bank have its positives and its downfalls. Even though foreclosed homes are not as prevalent as they were following the real estate market crash of 2008, there are still deals out there. When a foreclosed home is sold by the bank or lender, it is called an “REO” or real estate owned property and typically is offered at a favorable price. But is buying a foreclosed home from a bank a bad idea? For sure, there are issues that you will have to take into account or you could end up paying much more in repairs after the purchase. A sellers disclosure is typically…
Negotiating Repairs on AS-IS Contract
You found your perfect home, you performed inspections and now you want the seller to make some repairs even though you are under an As-Is contract. The key thing to remember is that the seller is not obligated to do any repairs or even respond to your request for repairs. In Florida, the As-Is contract is one of the most popular real estate contracts, however, its important that a buyers agent fully understand how to work with this type of contract to facilitate a smooth transaction. As the buyer, you have the right to cancel the contract before the end of the inspection period or request repairs of the seller.…
Tips to Buying A Home Unseen
I bet when you saw the title of this post, you wondered WHO would buy a home they have not seen in person? It may come as a shock that many people purchase a home before ever setting foot inside. These buyers may be moving to a new country or city far away, or they may not have the time or resources to visit for a home search before the big move. Believe it or not, we have had customers in the past who have purchased a home unseen, and it is becoming more common with the Covid-19 pandemic and the lack of housing inventory in our area. Not everyone…
How To Know If You Are Ready To Sell Your Home
Eventually every home owners has to decide if they are ready to sell their home. With the current Covid-19 health crisis notwithstanding, there are many factors that go into timing the sale of your home. We have all heard there are certain months that are better to sell than others; or that a sellers market condition is the right time. However the time for each person is based on several factors and what is right for one family, may not be the right time for your situation. Here are some of the most important things to consider: Do you have enough equity in your current home? If you do, then…