What About A Home Located In A Flood Plain?

  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...

How Do I Choose The Right Lender For Me?

  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...

Do I Need A Property Survey?

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...

How Do School Zones Affect Home Buying?

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...

What Should I Know Before Investing In Real Estate?

Are you thinking of investing in real estate in the Tampa Bay area? While you can’t control everything, it helps to know what you are getting yourself into and actively prepare yourself to execute a sound investment.  If you are new to real estate investing, here are...

What Is The Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?

  Starting the home buying process in the Tampa Bay area? 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 of your ability...