by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 9, 2021 | Selling
In Florida, there’s a wide variety of fruit trees that can grow almost effortlessly in homeowner’s backyards. Oranges, lemons, mangos, and even starfruit are just a few of the more common fruits these trees can produce. But as for whether these trees can add resale...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 2, 2021 | Financing
No, we’re not talking about Amazon Prime. In the context of real estate, the Prime Lending Rate – sometimes just called “Prime” – is the interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans. Some consumer rates – like ARMs...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 26, 2021 | Buying
For many new homebuyers, escrow of property taxes can be a confusing topic. Some wonder if they need to do it. Others may be unsure how their property taxes actually get paid. Escrowing your property taxes is actually a very simple concept and a common way to pay your...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 19, 2021 | Selling
For a lot of home sellers, there’s an expectation that if the buyer pays a certain amount for the home, that’s the amount of money the seller should receive, right? But in real estate, things aren’t always so cut and dried, which can lead to the question: “Why is the...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 12, 2021 | Mortgages
If your loan is approved on the terms you requested, the lender is required to provide a Loan Estimate within 3 business days. However, if they determine that your application will not or cannot be approved, they do not have to provide a Loan Estimate....
