If you’re like most people who want to buy a farm in Florida, here’s what you need to consider: What you’re using it for Size and included amenities Farmable space Access to services What Will You Farm? If you’re going to make a living off the land, you’ll need a different type of farm than […]
Common Land Purchase Contract Contingencies
If you’re like many people buying land for sale in North Florida, you know that your purchase contract will probably contain contingencies that help protect you and the seller in the transaction – and the contingencies are different when you’re buying land than they are when you’re buying a home for sale. These are common […]
List of Interior Painters in Lake City, FL
If you’re selling your home in Lake City, it’s often a good idea to repaint the interior (but you should check with your Lake City Realtor® first to make sure it’s pretty likely to pay off at the closing table). If you’re searching for a painter for your home’s interior, check out this list – […]
How to Register Your Child at Lake City Middle School
If you’re moving to Lake City with a middle-school-aged child, here’s what you need to know for registration. How to Register at Lake City Middle School Call the school’s front office at 386-758-4800 or the district at 386-755-8000 to set up a time to come in and pick up the required paperwork to register your […]
What is an HOA?
Can you live with an HOA? Here’s what you need to consider when you’re buying a home in a community that has a homeowners association. What is an HOA? A homeowners association, or HOA, is an organization with the primary purpose of preserving home values in a community. The HOA makes rules, called covenants, conditions […]
Why You Should Try to Save Up 20 Percent to Buy a Home
When you’re buying a home for sale in Lake City, it’s in your best interest to put down as much money as possible – and if you can save up 20 percent or more, you’ll be in great shape. It’s not always easy to save up that large of a sum, but in the end, […]
Should You Buy a Home in Lake City? Here Are the Hidden Costs
If you’re renting a home, you’re probably thinking about what it would be like to own your own house – but are you really ready? Here’s some advice that can help you decide whether it’s time to buy a home for sale in Lake City or you should keep renting for a while. Should You […]
Water on an Agricultural Property in North Florida
When you’re buying an agricultural property in North Florida, whether you want to raise cattle on cattle land or you’d like to have a horse farm, one of the biggest things you’ll need to worry about is the water – and there are two sides to that coin. Water on an Agricultural Property in North […]
What is PMI?
If you’re buying a home with less than 20 percent down, your lender will require you to buy private mortgage insurance. There’s only one exception to that rule: If you’re using a VA loan, you don’t need to buy private mortgage insurance, or PMI. What is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that lenders […]
Who Pays Real Estate Commissions – the Buyer or the Seller?
When you’re buying or selling property in Lake City, who pays the real estate commission? How Real Estate Commissions Work Real estate agents work for a real estate broker. The broker is the one who pays the real estate agents their commissions. The total commission someone pays to the broker doesn’t always go to the […]