Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough to guarantee that you will be able to purchase the home. With buyers offering more and more, what can you do if you are outbid…
Whether you are an experienced home buyer or are looking to purchase your first property, shopping around for a mortgage is an important step to make sure that you are getting the best deal. Here are a few questions to…
Many homebuyers want a chance to walk through a home before offering to buy it (as opposed to buying a Jacksonville home sight unseen). This allows you to get a first-hand view of the condition and features that may look…
In a seller’s real estate market, buyers are often in fierce competition to purchase a Jacksonville home. This leads many to work hard to make their offer the most attractive, whether by reducing the contingencies, making the closing process smoother,…
If you’ve recently bought or sold a home with the help of a local Jacksonville real estate agent and want to show your gratitude, there are a few great ways to say “Thank You!” to your agent for all of…
Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying for a mortgage, every lender working with you on buying a Jacksonville home will pull your credit. If your credit is not great, there are…
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a “hot housing market” and to be ready for a long wait or fierce competition. What exactly is a hot…
If you love the charm and character of older homes but don’t want to live in a construction zone as your DIY, consider using a 203(k) loan to purchase the fixer upper of your dreams. Learn how to use a…
Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the market. It can seem like there aren’t any good houses left and any that do become available are snatched up quickly. Here…
It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even new home buyers or sellers often expect to work with a real estate agent, a loan officer, and other experts in…
