Rolling Stones fans and savvy homebuyers both know you can’t always get what you want. At least not everything you want. You should, however, have some sense of what you want and what you need when you start your search for a new home. Distinguishing between the wants vs needs can be tricky because ... » Learn More about Wants vs Needs in a New Home ways to separate
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Yard & Gardening Questions for Buyers to Ask
Many first-time buyers move from apartments or condos to a single-family home, and have little background in yard maintenance. If that describes you, here are some questions to help you learn about your target property and gauge what kind of care it might involve. The homeowners or their agents will ... » Learn More about Yard & Gardening Questions for Buyers to Ask
Home Inspector a few questions to ask
When you buy a Tampa Bay Area home, you need to know exactly what you’re buying. Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that the hot water heater wasn’t working—in the middle of a shower! This is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home. A home inspection is an important ... » Learn More about Home Inspector a few questions to ask
Mortgage Tips to get the best one for you
Shopping for a mortgage to purchase a home? These steps will help get you there. As the real estate market begins to perk up, many people find themselves in a good position to start looking for a home. Even though interest rates continue to hover at the lower end of the spectrum, shopping for a ... » Learn More about Mortgage Tips to get the best one for you
Active with Contract what does that mean?
We would like to help you in understanding this Active with Contract Status. This is what our MLS sent to us to explain it to us. And we sometimes wonder why they have this status at all ourselves. Active with Contract what does that mean? This status is intended for use when a listing has an ... » Learn More about Active with Contract what does that mean?