If a foreclosure sale is behind you — or scheduled — the question you are actually asking is the practical one: when do I have to leave? Let me start where I always start. No judgment, just options. However you got here, you deserve a straight answer about where you stand, and there is a sequence ... Continue Reading » about Do You Have to Move Out Right After a Foreclosure?
Will I Still Owe Money After a Foreclosure in Florida? What Manatee County Homeowners Need to Know
If you're behind on your mortgage in Palmetto, Bradenton, Ellenton, Parrish, or anywhere in Manatee County, there's a question that tends to come up sooner or later: will I still owe money after a foreclosure? A lot of homeowners assume that if the bank takes the house, that's the end of it. In ... Continue Reading » about Will I Still Owe Money After a Foreclosure in Florida? What Manatee County Homeowners Need to Know
Should You Buy a Home in Florida Right Now?
"Should I buy a home in Florida right now?" is one of the questions I get asked most, and I'll be upfront: nobody can hand you a guaranteed yes or no. What I can do is walk through the factors that actually matter for your decision, so you're weighing the right things instead of guessing off ... Continue Reading » about Should You Buy a Home in Florida Right Now?
Can I Rent Out My House Instead of Selling If I’m Behind on My Mortgage? | Bradenton, FL
No judgment, just options. If you own a home in Bradenton and you've fallen behind on the mortgage, that's where every conversation with me starts. How you got here doesn't need explaining. What matters is understanding the choices in front of you so you can pick the one that fits your life. One ... Continue Reading » about Can I Rent Out My House Instead of Selling If I’m Behind on My Mortgage? | Bradenton, FL
Evaluating Homes with Termite Damage
Of course it's nice that the seller will pay to have the termite problem treated. Even though the termites will be gone, you have to wonder about the damage to the structure. In the more severe cases, repairing damage to the structure can cost far more than the treatment itself. The last thing ... Continue Reading » about Evaluating Homes with Termite Damage
Evaluating the Offer
People work tirelessly to generate interest in a home they are trying to sell. Once they get an offer, however, they often are not sure how to evaluate it. You have read every book under the sun. You have read more internet articles than you can imagine. You have cleaned up your home, made repairs ... Continue Reading » about Evaluating the Offer