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3 Secrets to Getting the Highest Possible Price for Your Home

If you're thinking about selling your home in Tampa Bay in the next few months, check out these three secrets to getting the highest possible price for it. You may be surprised and how easy they are to implement. 3 Secrets to Getting the Highest Possible Price for Your Home Though there's never any way to guarantee a buyer will pay exactly what you ask, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you get the best possible price when you sell your home in Tampa Bay. Check out these three … Continue reading...

What is a Mortgage Commitment, and How is It Different From Preapproval?

When you're buying a home, getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important step. But what happens after you've been preapproved? You might think that the next step is to commit to a mortgage, but that's not always the case. In fact, there's a big difference between getting a mortgage commitment and getting preapproved. This guide explains what that difference is and how to get the right one for you. What is a Mortgage Commitment, and How is It Different From Preapproval? When you're buying … Continue reading...

What Does it Mean to Purchase Points to Get a Lower Interest Rate?

When you get a mortgage, you have the option to purchase points in order to get a lower interest rate. But what does that mean? This guide explains everything you need to know about purchasing points, including what they are and how they can help you save money on your mortgage. What Does it Mean to Purchase Discount Points to Get a Lower Interest Rate? This guide explains: What are points and what do they do? How do you purchase points and how much does it cost? What are the … Continue reading...

Capital Gains Tax, Explained

When you sell a capital asset, such as real estate, you may have to pay capital gains tax on your profits. This guide explains what capital gains tax is, how much you can expect to pay, and when you have to pay it. What is Capital Gains Tax? Capital gains tax is a tax on the profits you make when you sell a capital asset, such as real estate. The amount of tax you owe depends on your tax bracket, the type of asset you sold, and how long you owned the asset. Short-term capital assets, such … Continue reading...

The 7 Best Houseplants to Use in Home Staging (and Where to Put Them)

If you're staging your home to sell, your real estate agent may suggest that you use live plants in some (or all) your rooms. This guide explains the seven best indoor plants to use in home staging, as well as where to put them. The 7 Best Houseplants to Use in Home Staging (and Where to Put Them) The seven best houseplants to use in home staging are: Dracaena marginata Peace lily Boston fern Spider plant Chinese evergreen Philodendron Pothos Scroll down for a closer … Continue reading...

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal?

Whether you're buying or selling a home in Tampa Bay, you know that you need an inspection and an appraisal. But what's the difference between the two? What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? Home inspections and home appraisals are two different things. Each is a vital part of any real estate transaction, though. This guide explains the differences between inspections and appraisals, why you need both, and how much they cost (as well as who pays). Home … Continue reading...

When Can a Seller Keep Your Earnest Money Deposit?

When you buy a home in Tampa Bay, you make an earnest money deposit. Sometimes, the seller is entitled to keep this cash. Here's what you need to know. When Can a Seller Keep Your Earnest Money Deposit? When you make an offer out of home, you usually accompany it with an earnest money deposit. Earnest money deposits typically range between 1 and 3 percent of a home’s purchase price. This money is designed to show the seller that you're serious about making the purchase, and it comes out of … Continue reading...

3 Things to Do BEFORE You Start House-Hunting

If you plan to buy a home in Tampa Bay, there are three things you should do before you even start looking. This guide explains. 3 Things to Do BEFORE You Start House-Hunting Check out the three basic tasks you need to perform before you start house hunting: Save up money for a down payment Check your credit (and improve it) Get mortgage preapproval Here’s a closer look at each. #1. Save Money for a Down Payment it's never too early to start saving your money for a down payment … Continue reading...

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