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Selling Your Home? Don't Be Surprised by Closing Costs
Selling your home can be a profitable venture, particularly if you invested a large down payment, have built up equity, updated the home as needed, and have benefited from rising market values here in Florida. But it isn't as simple as getting a check from the buyer, paying off what you owe and pocketing the rest. There are costs associated with selling, and it's important to familiarize yourself with them so that there are no surprises at the closing table.
Most of a seller's closing costs are based on the sales price of the home, and some costs may vary depending on where you live. Our REALTORS® can help you estimate costs based on an expected sales price. Doing those calculations at the start of your sales process will help you evaluate offers with complete information. Here's a list of typical closing costs for sellers:
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Buying Your First Home May Not Be Out of Reach
These days, it seems like there are more barriers than ever between first-time home buyers and their dream homes. One of the most challenging is coming up with a down payment. Conventional wisdom suggests that home ownership might be out of reach for someone who can't put up a down payment on a home – but that might not be the case.
We asked our REALTORS® to share some tips on how to buy a home with no money down. As it turns out, there are several options that could help you become a homeowner without having to come up with a down payment.
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Most Romantic Spots to Pop the Question on Florida's Gulf Cost
Five Engaging Locations to Pop the Question
It's February and love is in the air. If it's inspired you to propose to the one you love, why not make it a romantic event? You don't need a trendy live band or flash mob dancers to make your proposal special. You simply need the right romantic spot. When you're touring Sarasota homes for sale, you'll find plenty of romantic places to make your proposal an occasion to remember.
Our REALTORS® live and work in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. We're certain that among the area's white sand beaches, natural landscapes, and fabulous dining venues you'll find the ideal plac...
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Easy Landscaping Tips to Increase the Value of Your Florida Home
Landscaping can be an easy and fairly inexpensive way to increase the value of your home and add some much-needed curb appeal. When our REALTORS® are showing you Sarasota homes for sale, you'll certainly notice landscaping features you simply adore. Landscaping is often one of the first things you notice about a property, so keeping yours in top shape can really pay off.
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Secrets from the Pros for Finding the Right Neighborhood
You may be looking for your dream house, but have you given any thought to your dream neighborhood? The location of your home is at least as important as those four walls and a roof -- perhaps more so. The right neighborhood can offer not only amenities that are important to you, but an investment that will pay off in years to come.
It's easy to browse Sarasota homes for sale, but harder to shop for a neighborhood directly. Without MLS listings for neighborhoods, how should you determine where to look for your dream home? Here are a few tips to get you started.