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 Is A Qualified Mortgage?

  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...