

CLOSING COSTS FOR BUYERS
Closing costs are fees associated with your home purchase that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. Closing costs vary...

5 STEPS SELLING A HOME
Step 1: Price it right from the start. The price at which your property is marketed can make or break the deal. Hire a professional...


3 MOST COMMON HOME LOANS FOR BUYERS
If you're shopping for a home you should be shopping for a home loan as well. Where you live, how long you plan to stay, and other...

FINANCING REQUIREMENTS TO BUY A HOME
Mortgage lenders require paperwork that verifies every facet of your financial life: income, debts, assets and more. The lender will...


6 STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE BEFORE BUYING A HOME
If you’re thinking about buying a home, now is the perfect time to “warm up” for the house hunt. Whether you’re looking for a house or a...

HOW TO PRICE YOUR HOME RIGHT
The single most important factor to consider when selling a house is pricing the house correctly. You don't want to overprice the house...

5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT
Reason 1: Setting the right price. A Realtor can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in your local marketplace, as well...

MOST COMMON HOME LOANS FOR BUYERS
If you're shopping for a home you should be shopping for a home loan as well. Where you live, how long you plan to stay, and other...


WHAT IS A TRANSFER TAX AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY?
Transfer tax (referred to as documentary stamp tax in Florida) is a tax imposed by states, counties, and cities on the transfer of the...

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PROPERTY HASN'T SOLD IN 30 DAYS
Unfortunately, not all properties sell the first time they’re listed for sale, even in a hot market. Those that do sell can go pretty...