When you borrow from a lender to buy real estate, whether it’s a land and home combo in Lake City, a tract of timberland for sale in North Florida, or cattle land in Lake City, you’ll have to deal with closing costs. But what are they, and how much money will you end up paying? […]
What if Your Buyers Get “Cold Feet”?
When you’re selling your property, whether it’s a cattle ranch in Lake City, a home for sale in Lake City, or anything else, it’s exciting when someone makes an offer. But what happens if your buyers get cold feet? What Happens When People Get Buyer’s Remorse on a House? For the most part, buyers can […]
What is a Home Inspection Contingency in a Real Estate Purchase Contract?
When you buy a cattle ranch in Lake City, a home for sale in the area, or anything else, the transaction depends on the home inspection—and your Lake City Realtor® will write your purchase offer to include a contingency that says if the inspection turns up something you’re not willing or able to deal with, […]
What is a Financing Contingency in a Real Estate Purchase Contract?
When you buy a cattle ranch in Lake City, a home for sale in the area, or anything else, the transaction depends on you having the money to actually purchase it—and your Lake City Realtor® will build a financing contingency into your real estate purchase contract that helps protect you if you can’t secure financing. […]
What is an Appraisal Contingency in a Real Estate Purchase Contract?
When you buy a cattle ranch in Lake City, a home for sale in the area, or anything else, your lender will most likely require an appraisal—and your Lake City Realtor® will set up a contingency in your real estate purchase contract that protects you if the appraisal doesn’t come out the way you (and […]
3 DIY Home Improvements That Can Help You Sell Your Home Faster
When it comes time to sell your home, you want to make it as attractive to buyers as possible without sinking more into it than you will recover in a sale. Thankfully, there are some fairly simple and inexpensive DIY improvements you can make to give your home a fresh, new look without decreasing your […]
3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Whether you’re selling a large farm in North Florida or another type of home, you want to boost your curb appeal as much as you possibly can—that way, potential buyers will be excited to get inside and fall in love with the house. But where do you start? 3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal […]
3 Super-Affordable Home Staging Tips
Whether you’re selling a home in Forest Meadow Plantation or you’re selling one somewhere else, your real estate agent will tell you that you need to stage it for sale. Staging can help you sell a home faster—and for more money—and the best part? You don’t have to hire a professional home stager (unless you […]
Selling a House When You Have Pets
Selling your house as a pet owner is a little tougher than it is when you don’t have any pets, but you don’t have to let it get in the way of selling quickly and at the right price. Selling Your House When You Have Pets Whether you’ve got a house in Oak Meadow Plantation […]
How to Price Your Home for Sale in Lake City (Or Anywhere)
When you’re selling your home, whether it’s a house in Callaway or a home in Emerald Forest, only one person’s perception of its value matters: The buyer who’s making an offer. Lots of people make the mistake of attaching sentimental value to the real dollar value of their homes—but that can be a huge mistake. […]