Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
Halloween is just around the corner. For many homeowners, that means carving pumpkins, hanging up Halloween decorations, and stocking up on fun-sized candy. But if you’re a homeowner who is thinking about selling this fall season, you might be preparing your home for buyers instead of trick-or-treaters. Home staging is a crucial part of home […]
From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest. 1. You […]
For homeowners in Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Irma and are having a difficult time making your mortgage payments, you now have one less thing to worry about. Lenders are required to give Florida homeowners what’s called a “forbearance payment” on their mortgage in the wake of Hurricane Irma. How Homeowners Can Qualify for […]
Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
Use these tips and tools listed below for property protection, emergency supply kits so you and your family can feel better prepared for hurricane Irma. Things to Do in Advance before the Storm: Put up hurricane shutters or 3/4 inch of plywood for each window of your home Park your car in a garage Access […]
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
Your Dream Home In Stuart Is Ready To Meet You Once your narrow down your choices to the handful of worthy home prospects, it’s time to go take a look at the neighborhood(s) and areas first hand. Don’t grab those keys just yet, though! Thanks to the resources on my site you’ll be able to […]
When searching for your new home, you’ll no doubt be filled with feelings of joy and excitement. This can be a terrific experience, but, if not approached correctly those emotions can quickly turn to stress and worry. The following are the most common mistakes made by buyers and we at Bluewater Realty Services are here […]
Quarter 2 Single Family Homes Market report predicts a healthy real estate market. Closed sales increased 3. 7% from the previous year’s quarter 2. Home prices continue to keep rising in Q2. Sales prices continue to appreciate by 9.1 % from the previous year. Months supply of inventory decreased by 4.9 % from last year. […]
