Green homes are increasing in popularity, and for good reason – with energy costs skyrocketing and many people looking for ways to reduce their own impact on the planet, they’re a great solution. But are green homes too expensive to buy in North Florida? Here’s what you need to know. Are Green Homes Too Expensive […]
Honing Your Negotiation Skills
Buying or selling a house frequently involves something a lot of people really hate to do – negotiate. They worry about coming off as too pushy or too weak, fear they’ll get the short end of the stick, or think that somehow the whole deal will fall through if they don’t do everything “right.” Fortunately, […]
Why You Should Buy a Winter Home in Lake City, FL in 2020
Are you tired of dealing with snow every year? Is the cold weather hard on your joints and limiting valuable outdoor time? It sounds like you could use a winter home. A winter home will allow you to still live at your place of residence during the spring and summer. Then, when the bitterly cold […]
How Long Can a Seller Wait Before Responding to an Offer?
Let’s say you fall in love with a home and rush to the real estate office to make an offer. And then you wait. And wait. And wait. It can be pretty frustrating – and it might make you want to pick up the phone and call the seller to see what’s up. So just […]
3 Things to Ask at an Open House
If you’re buying a farm, equestrian property with a house, or any other home in Lake City, you may be out attending open houses. There are a few questions you should ask at each open house you go to – that way, you can really uncover the truth about each home you visit (and make […]
How Can You Tell if a Seller is Hiding Something?
When you’re buying a farmhouse or any other property in North Florida, you’ll tour plenty of places – but how can you tell if a seller is hiding something just to make a sale? Here’s what you need to know. How Can You Tell if a Seller is Hiding Something? There are a few things […]
Can Sellers Back Out of a Real Estate Transaction?
Picture this: You’re incredibly excited because the offer you made on your dream home was accepted – but then, the seller yanks the proverbial rug out from under you and backs out of the deal. Is that legal? Can sellers really do that? Yes – they can. Here are five times a seller can back […]
What is a Stratified Real Estate Market?
If you’re buying or selling a home in Lake City this year, you’re probably already familiar with the terms buyer’s market and seller’s market. But what is a stratified market? Here’s what you need to know. What is a Stratified Real Estate Market? A stratified real estate market is an area that’s neither a buyer’s […]
Should You Offer a Discount When You Sell an Outdated Home?
If you’re like most people selling a home in North Florida – whether it’s on a farm or an equestrian property or it’s in a subdivision, you know you need it to look its best. But what if you don’t have the cash on-hand for updates? Should you offer a discount when you sell an […]
Should You Perform a Web Soil Survey?
Whether you’re a new farmer, or you’ve been farming for years, a Web Soil Survey (WSS) allows you to obtain a wealth of information about a property that you may be considering buying, renting, or looking to manage more efficiently. What Is a WSS? The WSS is a web application that’s operated by the USDA […]
