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Starting your home buying journey without first getting a Pre-Approval Letter is equivalent to walking into the grocery store without bringing your wallet. So what is a Pre-Approval Letter? This is when your trusted lender verifies your provided information and documentation to determine exactly how much you qualify to borrow. Some of the documents you […]
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The whole mortgage process can sometimes be the most demanding part of buying a home. In fact, a recent survey showed that 42% of home buyers found the mortgage experience “stressful” and 32% found it to be “complicated.” It’s not just the buyers that feel this way, the lenders happen to agree that it’s often […]
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Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. Prior to jumping with both feet into the vast wonderful world of home-ownership, complete these 6 steps to help ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for this exciting journey, and move onto step 7 with complete confidence. Strengthen Your Credit Score. “My […]
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Fall is upon us…per the calendar. Most of you are more than likely spending more time outside, opening windows and doors, and letting in plenty of natural light, dust, and pollen. I often do posts about cleaning tips, this one is, however, focusing on the 6 things around your home that you never clean but […]
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Let’s start with Congratulations!!! Now initial success is crucial to dictating how the first couple of months go and set the pace for living in your new home. Go with me on an adventure for the ideal first 24 hours. Document, Photograph and Send! Are you currently a renter? If so, it’s likely your landlord […]
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Researchers say your kitchen is more germ-infested than your bathroom! In fact, did you know a typical kitchen houses some of the most germ-infested areas and items in the house? It is SO SO important to make sure your kitchen is clean – including these 6 places and tools. Faucet and Sink The kitchen […]
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Summer is a very traveled time by most of us. Whether we’re escaping for a short weekend or decide to travel the country, not being home at some point is inevitable. Use that vacation time for rest and relaxation, mid-vacation time is not when you want to start stressing out about things back at home. […]
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As Floridians, we know that summer weather arrived what already seems like months ago. But now school is out and the kiddos need entertaining. For many that mean spending time in the water. Whether this is in a pool or in lakes/oceans, the same rules apply. Safety First!! The following are safety tips whenever you […]
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Starting in the late summer, people start to tell me they are going to wait until after the holidays to list or sell their home. They feel with the holidays, the timing just is not right. Well here are 7 reasons why you should in fact list your home during the holidays and not wait until […]
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People always ask when is the best time to buy a home, there is no one size fits all answer to this. It varies from area to price point, home-style and type, etc. So big picture, here are 4 reasons you need to consider whether now is the right time for you and your family […]
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