If you’re like many people, you’ve been living in an apartment while you wait for the right time to buy a house – but how are you supposed to know when it’s the “right” time, and what happens if you wait too long? Buying Your First Home Buying your first home is an emotional experience. […]
What Are Home Inspectors Looking For?
Most people already know that hiring an inspector is essential – but what are inspectors looking for when they evaluate a house? What Do Home Inspectors Look for in a House? A home inspector has one job: to point out defects in the home. He or she doesn’t care whether you buy it; instead, the […]
Seller Financing, or Rent-to-Own?
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of both seller financing and “rent-to-own” financing, but do you know the differences between the two? What is Seller Financing? Seller financing, which is also commonly referred to as owner financing, is a loan that the seller provides to the purchaser. Generally, the buyer and seller reach their […]
What Are Owner-Financed Homes?
Many people are on the lookout for owner-financed homes in North Florida, but in order to determine whether seller financing is the right route for you, you’ll need to know exactly what it entails. What Are Owner-Financed Homes? A seller can choose to provide financing for the buyer, which can create a bigger return on […]
3 MORE Tips for Hosting Your First Thanksgiving
If you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving in your new home, check out our original tips for first-timers… and then read these essential tricks for making the whole affair more enjoyable. More First-Thanksgiving Tips for New Hosts (Make sure you’ve read our original post on tips for hosting your first Thanksgiving to make things easier on […]
Hosting Your First Thanksgiving: 3 Essential Tips
If you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving in your new home, these three tips will help you through the big day. Hosting Your First Thanksgiving: 3 Essential Tips First things first: Never turn down an offer to help. If people offer to bring dishes, let them! It’s easier for you, and your friends and family will […]
Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Information
Whether you’re buying a large farm for sale in Lake City, a cattle ranch in Columbia County, or an estate home in Lake City, you’ll most likely have to take out a mortgage to buy your next property. When you do, you’ll have several choices – including fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans. But what are the differences between them? […]
The Best Turkey Recipe… of All Time
Hosting a big Thanksgiving get-together? You’ll love this amazing turkey recipe – and so will all your guests. The Best Roast Turkey Recipe… of All Time Thaw your turkey in the fridge or in a cooler at about 38 degrees F. Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt 5 cups light brown sugar 1 gallon vegetable stock […]
How to Repair Your Credit to Buy a House
We all know that creditors want to see good things on your credit report before they’ll agree to lend you enough money to buy a home – but if you’re like most people, your credit could stand a little polishing-up. While a big overhaul will likely take some time, there are a handful of things […]
Why You Should Buy Land in North Florida
The cost of living is almost 10 percent lower than it is in the rest of the country. The air is clean and fresh, and the scenery is pristine and unspoiled. The public school system boasts happy children and individualized attention from well-qualified teachers. So what do all of these things have in common? They’re […]