Most buyers focus on their down payment and monthly mortgage, but it’s the hidden costs that catch people off guard. Understanding these upfront helps you stay confident and fully prepared throughout the buying process. 1. Inspections — Essential, Not Optional A full home inspection in Central Florida typically ranges from $350–$600, depending on size.Additional inspections […]

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, […]

Pricing a home is part science, part psychology — and getting it wrong can cost thousands. The biggest mistake sellers make? Pricing Their Home Based on What They Want, Not What the Market Will Pay It’s understandable — homeowners are emotionally connected to their homes. But buyers aren’t. Buyers look at: Comparable sales Current inventory […]

The president’s latest affordability push sent 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tumbling. But experts say the long-term impact may be limited. Article courtesy of NBCNEWS.com By Steve Kopack Mortgage rates on Friday fell below 6% for the first time in years, after President Donald Trump ordered his “representatives” to begin buying $200 billion worth of mortgage […]