If you’re like many people, you’ll be hiring movers for your upcoming move – but before you do, there are three things you should know. Whether you’re moving into a condo, a farmhouse or a single-family home in one of Lake City’s most popular neighborhoods, the movers you hire will do their best to get […]
What Are the Differences Between Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuary Marble? Style, Cost, and Maintenance Explained
If you’re interested in designing your interiors with any of the three most common varieties of Italian marble, Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuary, consider these differences in style, cost, and maintenance. Style Carrara Carrara is the most readily-available variety of marble in the United States and is quarried in the mountains above Carrara, a town in northern […]
3 Ways to Improve Wasted Space in Your Home
Whether you’re buying a new home that could make better use of its space or you’re selling your current home and want to improve it so you can bring in top dollar, check out these three ways to improve wasted space – you’ll be glad you did. Unfortunately, not all homes maximize their available space […]
How Much of a Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Farm in Lake City?
If you’re thinking about buying a farm in Lake City, you probably already know that you’ll need to come up with a down payment – and that’s true whether you’re buying a farm with a house or farmland without other structures on it. Here’s what you need to know. How Much of a Down Payment […]
3 MORE Things to NEVER Display When Your Home Is on the Market
Before your home hits the market your agent will have given you suggestions and guidance on how to declutter around the house to emphasize its beauty, functionality, and spaciousness. You should be aware, however, that when your property is listed and ready for a showing or an open house, there are some items that can […]
How Much Can You Offer Below Asking Price?
When you’re buying a home in Lake City, your REALTOR® will be there to guide you every step of the way – including the part where you make an offer on the house you really want. But should you offer asking price, or should you offer less than the seller wants? Though every case is […]
What Affects Your Mortgage Rate?
If you’re a first-time buyer, or if you’ve bought and sold multiple homes in the past, you likely have plenty of questions about the process – and some of them may be about mortgage rates. What factors affect your mortgage rate, and what can you do to get a better rate? This guide explains. What […]
3 Words to Watch for in Real Estate Listings
If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a good deal of time scouring real estate listings in Lake City – and you’ve probably read plenty of listing descriptions along the way. While you’ve read, you may have noticed a few words that got you thinking: Do these really mean something else? Check out these three […]
5 Great Reasons to Buy an Ugly House
We’ve all been there – you’re out touring homes for sale and you find one that’s just… well, ugly. And if you’re like most people, you shake your head and tell your Lake City REALTOR® that you’re ready to move on to the next place. But don’t bee too hasty. Check out these five great […]
Can You Put a Tiny House on Land You Own in Florida?
If you’re like many people, you’ve noticed the recent craze about so-called “tiny houses.” These houses, typically ranging only between 100 and 400 square feet, are cheap to buy and easy to get on a property. You can buy one already built or put it together yourself from a tiny house kit. But is it […]
