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Hoarder Houses: How Do They Affect Property Value?
Hoarder houses—you’ve heard of them, and you may even know someone who has a habit of accumulating clutter in their home. But can hoarding affect the value of a real estate property?
The short answer is yes, yes it can. Hoarding can have a severe impact on a prop...
4 Questions FSBO Sellers Should Ask Before Selling Their Home
Choosing the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route when it comes time to sell your house can be a rewarding experience, but also extremely challenging. Before making this decision, ask yourself a few key questions so that you are prepared for the process that hopefully leads y...
Can Creditors Revise Loan Estimates?
Generally speaking, creditors are bound by the initial loan estimate. They are, however, permitted to provide a revised loan estimate under certain changed circumstances. These include circumstances that:
a) increase settlement charges...
6 Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents
As much as we would all like to believe the old adage of “it won’t happen to me,” the news stories we hear each and every day often feature people who probably thought the same thing. When working in a field that deals with both a variety of clients and locations,...
The 5 Most Common Types of Storm Shutters
If you live in Florida, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll end up experiencing a hurricane or tropical storm (if you haven’t already). Whether you decide to ride out the storm or evacuate, protection for the windows and glass doors of your home is something tha...
What Steps Are Involved In The FHA Loan Process?
With the exception of a few additional forms, the FHA loan application process is similar to that of a conventional loan. With new automation measures FHA loans may be originated more quickly than before. And if you don't prefer a face-to-face meeting, you can appl...
3 Snafus That Could Delay Your Fort Myers Closing
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to closing on a home, and in order to avoid throwing a wrench in the works, it’s important to watch out for some of the more common snafus that can keep both the buyer and seller from closing on their desired date.
3 Tips For Selecting Your Home’s Location
While it’s important for a house to have attractive features, such as updated bathrooms and decent square footage, a lot of buyers and sellers forget that the true essence of home value lies within the location of the property. A home can always be renovated to make i...
What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans?
There are a few different VA loan options that can help veterans secure funding for a mortgage, each with their own set of requirements and limitations.
Purchase Loans: These loans help eligible parties buy a home at competitive intere...
Early Occupancy: Should Sellers Let Buyers Move In Early?
Early occupancy is exactly what it sounds like—an agreement between a home buyer and seller to let the buyer move in before closing. But as a seller, should you allow the buyers to move in early?
While it might seem like a kind thing to do, letting the buyer...