HOME SELLING INFORMATION

February 26, 2019

Home Selling 101: What to Know When You’re Ready to Sell (Part 2 of 2)

In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed some useful tips for first-timers to home buying. When you’re selling your home, similar advice comes into play, but there are also specific things sellers need to consider when putting their home on the market.   Consider the “When” While there are certain occasions like a job relocation when owners may be forced to speed up the sale of their home. There are other instances when sellers are afforded the luxury of slowing down and determining the when. While numerous factors will go into this decision, the right time is ultimately a matter of when it’s right for you and your family.   Get in touch with your realtor Once you’ve […]
February 19, 2019

Home Buying 101: What to Know if You’re New to Buying Real Estate (Part 1 of 2)

If you’re new to real estate or even new to a market, there are some important things to keep in mind as you embark on a new home buying adventure. In this post, we’ll break down some of those helpful things to remember.   Finances first Before you can even begin to get serious about buying a home, you have to take a hard look at your finances and understand your realistic monthly budget. More than just the mortgage payment, other hidden costs[link to previous blog about hidden costs of homeownership] can quickly make that mortgage payment a lot more than you may initially think.   The rule of thumb for getting pre-qualified for a mortgage is that your monthly […]
February 12, 2019

State of the Market: Palmetto Bay

The market in Palmetto Bay continues to thrive, and it will likely remain in high demand for years to come, particularly because of its top-notch schools. Moreover, Palmetto Bay offers numerous parks and recreation spaces plus an enviable location just 20-minutes south of downtown Miami. Given this, it’s no surprise that Palmetto Bay consistently ranks near the top of “best places to live” lists.   This “Village of Parks” offers families everything they need in a community and more. Expand your search and see what Palmetto Bay has to offer you.   Featured listings in Palmetto Bay   7455 SW 170thTER– This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is 4,021 square feet and located in the gated enclave of Old Cutler Palms. Featuring […]
July 24, 2018

Home Maintenance To-Do List Before You Sell Your Home

As a homeowner, you probably already know that keeping your home and property in tip-top shape requires dedication and ongoing maintenance. Just because you’re selling your home doesn’t mean you’re off the hook from routine maintenance tasks. A well-cared-for house simply shows better. Small things like broken doorbells and leaky faucets won’t make buyers jump to make an offer. Instead, it will make them wonder if there are bigger issues elsewhere on the property. Plus, keeping up with routine maintenance can help you avoid a catastrophic problem down the road, like burst pipes and roof leaks, that could devalue your property and derail your sale. To prevent small issues from escalating into money-sucking problems, focus on these home maintenance tasks: […]