Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday for Florida July 29 – August 11, 2024
Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday begins Monday, July 29, 2024, which means shoppers won’t pay sales tax on most of the things found on a student’s supply list! Sales Tax Holiday ends August 11, 2024.
How To Increase My Home’s Value: 7 Weekend Projects
Increase Your Home’s Value with These 7 Weekend Projects.
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
Whatever your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be riddled with obstacles — from issues with showings and negotiations to inspection surprises. But many of these complications are avoidable.
Save Money on Florida Home Insurance
This 7 strategy article presents expert advice and practical solutions to navigate Florida’s evolving insurance landscape, empowering homeowners to secure comprehensive coverage without breaking the bank.
New Construction or Existing Home: Which Is Right for You?
Home buyers can choose to build a new home (new construction) or buy an existing home. Read on to see some considerations you need to think about in making your decision.
Investing in Real Estate As a Landlord
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans’ favorite ways to grow their wealth. Read the Pros & Cons of Being a Landlord with Income from rental Properties.
Renovate or Relocate? Tips To Help You Decide
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? Should you renovate or relocate?
First Time Home Buyers: How to Budget For a House
It’s not easy being a first time home buyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low. Here are some workarounds to consider as you plot your first home purchase.
Stress-Free House Cleaning: 30 Practical Tips for Busy Households
House cleaning and keeping an orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks. The effort is worthwhile!
Selling Your Home: Sellers Checklist
If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. We have included a check list for your convenience.
Florida Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday September 2022
Florida’s tool time sales tax holiday begins September 2, 2023, which means shoppers won’t pay sales tax on most of the things found on the tool time list! The Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday ends September 8, 2023.
Home Sellers: Avoid These 7 Costly Mistakes
Whatever your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be riddled with obstacles — from issues with showings and negotiations to inspection surprises. But many of these complications are avoidable.
Overcome Inflation With Real Estate Investments
The Top Home Design Trends for 2022 are represented in the above photo. Key words: warm, inviting, minimalist, back to nature, rounded, earth tones, variety of textures. These design trends will be covered in this article.
Higher Rates Short Supply Real Estate 2022
A high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are five tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.
Write A Winning Real Estate Offer
A high offer price gets attention. But most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. With that in mind, here are five tactics you can utilize to sweeten your proposal and outshine your competition.
Real Estate Market Trends Palm Beaches 2022
What’s the state of housing market in SE Florida 2022? Home prices soared in south Florida by a record 29% between January 2021 – January 2022, a history maker.
Home Buyers: 10 Step Buying Process
Home Buyers: 10 Step Buying Process 1. Save Your Down Payment Many people believe you need a 20% down payment to buy a home. There are loans available that allow buyers to put down as little as 3% or 0% with a VA or USDA Loan. 2. Know Your Credit Score Your credit score is a numeric representation of your history and ability to pay back debts in the past. Different home loans have different credit requirements. Save credit card purchases until after you close on your mortgage… to improve your credit score. 3. Find a Real Estate Agent Once you have a handle on your credit score and down payment savings, the Martin Group 561-339-1779 can guide you through the home buying process. 4. Get Mortgage Pre-Approval We can give you a list of lenders from which you can choose the one you want to work with to get pre-approved for your mortgage loan. This will help keep you on budget during the next step! 5. Go House Shopping Make a list of what you want vs. what you need in your next home. The Martin Group of Realtors® will use this list to find homes for you to tour. We make the appointments for you after your approval of our list. 6. Make an offer Using our 50 years of experience as real estate agents, the Martin Group will help you determine the best price to offer in the current market for the home. In a competitive market, you may net be the only one bidding and will want to stand out! 7. Get a Home Inspection Once your offer is accepted, you will want to have the home inspected professionally to ensure there are not any hidden issues with the home. We can furnish a reliable list of home inspectors. 8. Get a Home Appraisal Your lender will arrange for a home appraisal to ensure that the property is worth the price that you have agreed to pay for it. The bank will only issue a loan for the appraised value. 9. Close the Sale Once your loan is approved, your lender will schedule a closing date. This is the day you sign all your paperwork with a Title Company to complete the purchase and get the keys to your home. 10. Move In Congratulations! You are now the owner of the home! And time to move in. The Martin Group can give you some recommendations for moving companies. This is the beginning of your next phase in life. Enjoy! CONGRATULATIONS! Summary of 10 Step Home Buying Process Ready to Begin the Buying Process? We have many more tips to help you… Let’s Talk! Schedule A FREE Consultation Doug Martin Realtor® Broker 561-339-3299 Email Me
Ways to Safely Show and Sell Your Home
Follow these key guidelines during in-person showings of homes to protect health & well-being of all.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate in South Florida?
Spring through summer is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. Economists at expect a rebound in July, August, and September, as fears about the pandemic subside and buyers return to the market with pent-up demand from a lost spring season.
New Year New Home? Set Home Ownership Goals
A New Year… the time is right to make some new home ownership resolutions. We have some goals and tips for both Home Buyers and Home Sellers to improve your lifestyle, as well as your home.
Do Rising Home Prices Impact Net Worth?
If you’re a homeowner, it’s important for you to understand how your home’s value contributes to your overall net worth.
However, for some renters, rising home prices are making dreams of homeownership feel further out of reach. If you’re a renter, now is the time for you to figure out how home ownership fits into your short-term goals and your long-term financial future. An investment in real estate can help you grow your net worth.
10 Tips to Buy and Sell A Home at the Same Time
What will I do if I sell my home before I can buy the next house? Ten Tips are given in this article to help you when faced with this challenge of buying and selling a home at the same time..
LOWEST MORTGAGE RATES IN HISTORY: What It Means for Home Owners & Buyers
We have the Lowest Mortgage Rates in History: In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history and continue low in November. Are today’s rates truly a bargain? 561-339-1779