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06/17/2023

When you are looking for your new home in any chapter of life, is a local to help you through the transition.

03/06/2023

Come see this move-in ready meticulous maintained home which sits on .27 acres, corner lot and backs up to West Oak Park. NEW ROOF MARCH 2023 COMPLETED PRIOR TO CLOSING! This home is just under 1100 sq ft of living space, a perfect starter or retirement/snowbird home. This 2-bedroom split plan, 2 full bath home features an open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, inviting front screened porch, a covered patio, and a screen porch in back with a tranquil view of the wooded park area. Primary bedroom & bath feature a double vanity, water closet, shower, and his/her closets. 1 car garage w Hurricane garage door, hurricane panels for all windows, Hot water heater 2021, storage sheds. Vinyl siding for easy maintenance, CITY WATER. Electric lines are in process of being upgraded to underground utilities on this street. Don't miss out on this lovely home in a quiet neighborhood yet minutes to I-95 and the Palm Crossings Plaza with shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

Come see this move-in ready meticulous maintained home which sits on .27 acres, corner lot and backs up to West Oak Park. NEW ROOF MARCH 2023 COMPLETED PRIOR TO CLOSING! This home is just under 1100 sq ft of living space, a perfect starter or retirement/snowbird home. This 2-bedroom split plan, 2 fu...

02/02/2023

So, it's finally happened: you've found the home you want to purchase. The next step in the process is to decide how much you want to pay for it and get a signed offer to purchase to the seller. While every single line in the purchase agreement is important, some are more critical to understand befo...

01/25/2023

In part 2 we looked at the contingencies in your offer to purchase and broke down those that are most common. When the last contingency is removed, you are fully obligated to go through with the purchase. From here on, you have only two final tasks: order a homeowner's insurance policy and take a fi...

01/17/2023

In part 1, we looked at what happens immediately after the seller accepts your contract to purchase. In part 2, we'll cover contingencies ― those tasks you must complete according to the contract's stated timelines. Contingencies Remember all those deadlines we set for you when I assisted you with...

01/09/2023

The most anxious part of the process is over when we get word that the seller has accepted your offer. Oh, there's still work to be done and time constraints, but at least at this point we know you're ever closer to owning that house. Since there is so much to do from the time the seller accepts to....

01/01/2023

Every other year, the Census Bureau conducts the American Housing Survey. The most recent study finds that the two most popular reasons for choosing a certain neighborhood are how it's laid out and its proximity to work. What about you? What are your hot buttons? It helps both of us if you're clear....

12/24/2022

Evidence of termites and other wood-destroying pests can bring a home sale transaction to an abrupt halt. These pests typically go undetected for long periods of time and can undermine the structure of a house so homebuyers are justifiably anxious to have the home inspected before closing on the pur...

12/16/2022

If you've never purchased a home in a managed community ('managed' as in overseen by a homeowner association or HOA), you probably have no idea what will be included in the package of HOA documents you'll be receiving. That's ok, at this point you're not expected to. You are, however, expected...

12/08/2022

Whether a home warranty is worth the paper it's written on is a matter of debate. Some people in the real estate, financial and consumer protection industries laud them. Then there are those who say not to waste your money on a home warranty. One of these is consumer expert Clark Howard, who says th...