by Jennifer Ferri | Dec 20, 2017 | Mortgages
Looking to secure a home loan in the Fort Myers or Cape Coral areas and curious about the “Ability to Repay” rules? In a nutshell, as this video shows, new laws require lenders to make a good-faith assessment of a borrower’s capacity to pay back...
by Jennifer Ferri | Nov 22, 2017 | Buying, Financing, Mortgages
Starting the home buying process in the Fort Myers or Cape Coral areas? One term you may hear your lender use is “DTI” or Debt-To-Income Ratio. Measuring your existing debts against your existing income is one part of a lender’s required assessment...
by Jennifer Ferri | May 18, 2017 | Buying, Sales Process, Selecting
Whether you are buying a new home or an older home in the Fort Myers or Cape Coral area, a Home Warranty maybe a good idea. You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but essentially, home warranties offer you protection for a specific...
by Jennifer Ferri | Apr 20, 2017 | For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Sales Process, Selling
For many homes and markets, professional help from someone in “staging” makes good financial sense. Like this video says, check your staging options first. If you are doing it yourself, here are 5 key tips. One – Depersonalize. You want the buyer to...
by Jennifer Ferri | Apr 13, 2017 | For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Sales Process, Selling
Thinking of selling your a home in the Cape Coral, Fort Myers or surrounding area? Remember to leave a great first impression from the outside to inspire a prospective buyer to see what is on the inside! Professional “staging” may include the exterior, but if...