If you’re like many people, your dream of farm ownership is just a few months away – but you have to find the perfect location first. Here’s what you need to know abut how far from town you should look for a farm, and how to figure out what’s right for you. How Far From […]
How Do You Know You’re Ready to Buy a Farm?
If you’re like many people, you’re dreaming of living the farm life – you want a big property filled with livestock, and you’re prepared to do all the hard work it entails. But how do you know you’re ready to buy a farm? Here’s what to look at as you take stock of your options. […]
Should You Lease Your Land to Hunters for Extra Income?
If you’re interested in earning income to supplement your farming operation you might want to consider leasing your land for hunting game, fishing, or birding. Here’s how it works. Written hunting leases are the basis on which your enterprise will be run and will determine how profitable it can be. A leasing agreement grants a […]
5 Things to Look for in the Bathrooms if You’re Buying a House in Lake City
When you start touring homes for sale in Lake City or any of the neighboring communities, you’ll walk through every room carefully… at least at first. After a few houses, though, you might start missing important details. Check out this list of five things to look for in the bathrooms if you’re buying a home […]
Could an FHA Loan Help You Become a Homeowner?
When you want to buy a home in Lake City, you have several options when it comes to financing – and one of those options may be a Federal Housing Administration loan. These loans, commonly called FHA loans, can help low- and moderate-income buyers get a mortgage and buy a house. But could an FHA […]
Common Seller Financing Questions
Buying a home with seller financing can be a great idea – as long as you and the seller can reach an agreement that works out in your favor. But it can also be a little bit confusing. If you’re considering buying an owner-financed home in Lake City, check out these common seller financing questions. […]
Is Seller Financing a Good Idea?
If you’re like many people, you’ve seen the homes for sale in Lake City that have “seller financing” on the listing. But is seller financing a good idea if you’re buying or selling? Here’s what you need to know to make the right choice for your future. Is Seller Financing a Good Idea? Seller financing […]
What Does Seller Financing Mean?
In a residential real estate transaction, most people borrow money from a lender to cover the cost of the home they want to buy. But there’s an alternative – seller financing – that an increasing number of Lake City buyers and sellers are using. So what does seller financing mean? Here’s what you need to […]
2 Tips to Help Your Herd Survive Drought When It Hits
Whether your farming operation is located in the western portion of the country, the northeast, or in other areas of the U.S., it’s important to have a plan if and when severely dry conditions hit your pastures. Here are two tips to help your herds survive drought. Provide a Self-Fed Protein Supplement Drought can lessen […]
2 More Ways to Incorporate Your Existing Furniture Into a New Home
As much as you may want to buy all new furniture now that you’ve moved into your new home, doing so isn’t always practical. Although starting over from scratch with shiny new pieces for your shiny new place in a shiny new neighborhood may be tempting—sometimes you’ve got to work with what you’ve got. […]