by flagshiptitle | Dec 27, 2018 | Buying, Selecting:
On the home search in the Tampa Bay area and curious about considerations if the home is in a flood plain? A flood plain is an area of land adjacent to a water element like a stream or river that experiences flooding during periods of high discharge. Watch this...
by flagshiptitle | Dec 20, 2018 | Selling
Thinking of selling a home in the Tampa Bay area and curious as to what a Professional Home Stager really does? It’s fairly common knowledge that when selling your home, you need to “sanitize” the house. Personal and family pictures need to be removed, clutter needs...
by flagshiptitle | Dec 13, 2018 | Financing:, Mortgages:
On the hunt for a home mortgage in the Tampa Bay area and curious about Discount Points? Discount points allow you to lower your interest rate. While this video simplifies things to help you remember, “points” are essentially prepaid interest with each point...
by social | Dec 6, 2018 | Closing Documents, Selling
Are you selling a home in the Tampa Bay area that has a mortgage on it? You may end up hearing the terms “Payoff” or “Payoff Letter” in the sales process of your property. This letter, issued by the lender, states a precise payoff amount that...
by flagshiptitle | Nov 29, 2018 | Buying, Financing:
Are you looking for a lender in the Tampa Bay area? There are some great tips in this video. Choose your lender carefully. Look for financial stability and a reputation for customer satisfaction. Be sure to choose a company that gives helpful advice and that...
by flagshiptitle | Nov 22, 2018 | Buying
Are you purchasing property in the Tampa Bay area and wondering if you need a survey? A property survey is a precise measurement and delineation of the size, shape, and boundaries of a property. Typically performed by trained and certified Surveyors, property surveys...
by flagshiptitle | Nov 15, 2018 | Financing:
Have you applied for a loan to purchase a home in the Tampa Bay area and now wondering what’s next? It usually takes a lender between 1-6 weeks to complete the evaluation of your application. Like the video shows, it’s not unusual for the lender to ask...
by flagshiptitle | Nov 8, 2018 | Buying, School Zones
Curious to know how school zones may impact a buyer’s decision when purchasing a home in the Tampa Bay area? When reading home listings online, you often see mention of school zones and access to quality schools. In general, parents want to live in...
by flagshiptitle | Nov 1, 2018 | Mortgages:
Do you know what a qualified mortgage means in the Tampa Bay area? As this video explains, Federal laws put into effect in 2014 and supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau define lending practices and loan terms for a new category called...
by flagshiptitle | Oct 25, 2018 | Financing:, Mortgages:
Buying a home in the Tampa Bay area soon? The world of real estate has many different types of professionals. If you are a buyer looking to purchase a piece of property with financing, an area that can get a little confusing involves the professionals within the...
