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...
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...
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...
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...
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...