If you’re moving to Lake City, whether you’re buying a farm or a home in one of our friendly neighborhoods, you’ll love knowing that the Southside Recreation Complex is located just a short drive away. About the Southside Recreation Complex The Southside Recreation Complex, which is located at 1963 Southwest Bascom Norris Drive in Lake […]
3 Great Places to Eat in Lake City
If you’re like many people buying land for sale in Lake City, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of great places to grab a quick bite or sit down and have a nice dinner. These are three of our favorite restaurants right here in town. 3 Great Places to Eat in Lake […]
About Alligator Lake Park
If you’re moving to Lake City, you’ll be glad to know that the area has several great parks and recreation areas – and one of them is Alligator Lake Park. About Alligator Lake Park The Alligator Lake Recreation Area, which includes about 1,000 acres of green space and wetlands, is a great place to spend […]
Contingencies: What You Need to Know
Contingencies are conditions outlined in a real estate purchase contract that let you cancel the deal under certain circumstances. The most common contingencies involve the appraisal, the home inspection, and financing. Appraisal Contingency When you buy a home, your lender will have it appraised to see just how much it’s worth. If the appraisal value […]
Let’s Talk About Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance is a “safety net,” much like car insurance, that provides you (and your lender) protection against the financial fallout of a disaster. It’s a package policy, which means that it covers damage to your property and your liability or legal responsibility for issues (like injuries or property damage) that you or your family […]
What is a VA Loan?
A VA loan is a loan backed by the Veterans Administration. The loan itself doesn’t come from the Veterans Administration; it comes from a private lender, and the VA guarantees a portion of it. The VA guaranty lets lenders know that if you default on payments, the VA will cover your lender’s losses (up to […]
What is a Deed in Real Estate?
If you’re like many people who are buying a home in Lake City, you know that you’re going to have to deal with a deed to the property at some point. But what is a deed, and what does it do? More importantly, how does it affect your homeownership? What is a Deed in Real […]
Should You Upgrade Your Landscaping to Sell Your Home in Lake City?
If you’re like most people, you’re thinking about what improvements or upgrades you should make to your home before you put it on the Lake City real estate market. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to boost your resale value and help speed up your sale, like remodeling your bathroom and making […]
Should You Write a Letter to Go With Your Purchase Offer?
Most sellers want to know that the home they’re selling will end up in good hands, so it makes sense that writing a thoughtful note to accompany your purchase offer will make it stand out (and could even increase your chance of acceptance). But what are you supposed to write? How to Write a Letter […]
What Does FSBO Mean?
If you’ve been looking for a home for sale in Lake City for any length of time, you’ve probably seen houses here and there listed as FSBO – but what is FSBO, and what difference does it make when you find one you want to buy? What is FSBO? FSBO is an acronym for For […]