Once you’ve narrowed your options down to a few properties that might work for you, it’s time to consider the logistics and lifestyle changes that owning one of them might entail. For example, how far from town are you willing to live? How far are you willing to commute for work, or to shop for […]
Your Farm Search: 3 Questions to Ask (Part 1)
Buying farmland isn’t the same as purchasing a suburban home on a lot. There are many more factors to consider, like infrastructure, the connection of utilities, fencing, distance, size, and profitability. But if you’re prepared to ask the right questions you can successfully navigate the process and end up with a property that is just […]
Ready to Buy a Farm: 3 Questions to Ask (Part 1)
Buying farmland isn’t the same as purchasing a suburban home on a lot. There are many more factors to consider, like infrastructure, the connection of utilities, fencing, distance, size, and profitability. But if you’re prepared to ask the right questions you can successfully navigate the process and end up with a property that is just […]
Ready to Buy a Farm? 3 Things to Consider
You’ve always dreamed of owning a farm and now you’re ready to make your move. But how large or small should your property be? Where do you go to qualify for a loan? And what should you look for when identifying a viable piece of land? Consider these three things. The Livestock You Intend to […]
When Should You Lock In Your Mortgage Rate?
When you’re taking out a mortgage loan to buy a piece of land in North Florida, your lender will most likely offer you a chance to “lock in” your mortgage rate. But what does that mean – and when should you do it? Here’s what you need to know. When Should You Lock In Your […]
3 Documents You Need to Make Mortgage Application Easier
If you’re thinking about borrowing money from a mortgage lender to buy land for sale in North Florida, there are three documents you should pull together right now to make the whole process easier. 3 Documents You Need to Make Mortgage Application Easier When you borrow money from a lender, it’s all about paperwork. You’ll […]
What Does Dodd-Frank Have to Do With Mortgage Brokers?
If your’e like many people who are thinking about working with a mortgage broker to buy land for sale in North Florida, you know that you’ll pay between 1 and 2 percent of your loan’s total price to the broker – that’s to cover the work he or she does. But there’s a law in […]
Should You Buy Mortgage Points?
When you’re buying land for sale in North Florida, you’ll have to make some big decisions – and one of those decisions could be related to whether you should buy mortgage points. Here’s what you need to know. Related: What are mortgage points? Should You Buy Mortgage Points? When it comes to making big decisions […]
What Are Mortgage Points?
If you’re like most people who are thinking about buying land for sale in North Florida, you’re probably kicking around the idea of getting a mortgage – and that’s great. Most people do! But if you’re also like most people, you don’t know all the ins and outs of mortgages. (That’s fine, too – that’s […]
How Soon Before Buying Should You Start Looking at Equestrian Properties?
For most people who are buying equestrian property for sale, one of the biggest questions is how soon to start looking. If you start looking before you’re actually ready to buy, you run the risk of falling in love with a property and having to watch someone else swoop in and buy it – but […]
