South Tampa Realtor
Down Payment Assistance could mean buying a home with no money down. One of the biggest struggles with first time home buyers is coming up with the down payment and closing costs associated with buying a home. The AmeriDream Downpayment Assistance Program was created to overcome the greatest barrier to homeownership, the downpayment. The program […]
I know it is tempting to look at homes for sale on Zillow. If you are buying a home, chances are you are going to look online at consumer websites for homes for sale. It is just too tempting not to look on your own, isn’t it. The problem is that an innocent look typically […]
As Real Estate Agents in the Tampa Real Estate Market, we are seeing so many different obstacles to overcome. Most stem from foreclosures and their effects on the Real Estate Market here in Tampa Bay. This is a guest post from my business partner, Michelle Jordan at RE/MAX. When she told me the situation […]
The Tinder Effect on Real Estate, Behavior Modification, and How Home Buying Is Changing with Technology. Whether You’re Selling a House or Buying or Your Dream Home, Make Sure You Adopt These Smart Strategies No doubt you’ve been reading the headlines, just as I have: Housing market inventory on the rebound, good news for buyers? […]
Tampa, Fl in Top 15 States to Buy vs Rent Relocation may be far from your thoughts if you’re a renter, but there’s a moment when your best option is to make a move ASAP: When it’s cheaper to buy than to rent. As a Realtor in the Tampa area, I can assure you that […]
Maybe your dream home included – are being snapped up by other buyers. Add in the cost of rent, and you could end up losing money. Here’s your Tampa homebuying guide!
Home financing may be getting easier for homebuyers. One of the mortgage companies here in the Tampa Bay area that I’ve been working with is Caliber Home Loans. They are a portfolio lender that adheres to all standard loan program guidelines but also has portfolio programs with more lenient credit qualifying guidelines to meet more buyers’ needs. […]
A new 3% down conventional mortgage will be offered to first-time home buyers, but there’s a catch! First, let’s break down what is considered a first-time home buyer. Fannie Mae considers a first-time home buyer someone who has not owned a home in the past three years. For instance, if you and your spouse apply […]
Here’s my favorite real estate apps for homebuyers! Both can be used on the iPhone and Android. The video below shows you the basics of how to use some great real estate apps for house hunting. They go over the big 3 companies, Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com. If you are using these already that’s great, […]
Buyer Beware When Shopping for Foreclosures Online The Internet has changed the way buyers shop for homes. Where once people drove around neighborhoods, they now do the majority of their browsing online. The popularity of the Internet has led not only to websites by Realtors and real estate companies such as RE/MAX, it has also […]
