Sep 16, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
By far the BEST tips come from our buyers and sellers. We love sharing them with you, both by word of mouth and through our real estate blog. This tip has to do with unpacking. HIRE UNPACKERS !! The other day we stopped by as the moving truck was...
Sep 15, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, FORECLOSURES/SHORT SALES, REAL ESTATE NEWS
We have been working on closing a very drawn-out and convoluted short sale, involving bankruptcy (actually more than one bankruptcy!). In the process, we came across a helpful resource for following the proceedings – which allowed us access to...
Sep 6, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE
Here’s a general idea of what your mortgage payments would be with a 30-year fixed-rate loan, 20% down payment and an interest rate of 4%: Mortgage amount Monthly Payment $100,000 $477 ...
Sep 1, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE
According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales are up from one year ago, although they declined in July. The West shows the highest level of activity in the nation and didn’t decline in July. This information is based on contracts, not...
Jul 25, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
It’s one thing to be a ‘cash buyer’ … another to be applying for a mortgage. If you’re getting a loan, any lender will want to know where your ‘cash to close’ is coming from, and require domumentation… a paper trail....
Jul 11, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, STAGING/DECORATING
After submitting an offer, and avidly negotiating the purchase of your new home, you are popping the Champagne and celebrating … “Offer accepted!” … Then you start thinking: ” What furniture should I bring (and what should I ditch)?...
