For most people, exposure to a little mold is not usually a serious health risk. For people with mold allergies or asthma, it can be disastrous of course. Yet, mold is literally everywhere. It’s in your yard, your garden, in drains, in potting mix. Basically wherever moisture is allowed to settle, mold spores may thrive […]
Look, mortgage interest rates have been on the rise. Right now, they are already over three-quarters of a percentage point higher than they were in January. Freddie Mac reports that rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage just rose to 4.72%. Here’s the thing: Those rates are only expected to rise. The interest rate you secure […]
If you’re a first time home buyer in Tampa Bay, you may have a million questions about the home buying process. The good news? Your real estate agent, mortgage company, appraiser, inspector and bank have all been through all of this before. Many first time home buyers have questions about Proof of Funds letters. The […]
When people hear the term “four-point inspection,” they often make the association of “four stars,” and conclude it’s a superior inspection to all other inspections. Really though, the term “four-point” has nothing to do with the quality of an inspection. It’s only referring to the number of elements that are checked during the inspection. A […]
Did your home appraisal come in low because of a faulty appraisal? Every once in awhile faulty appraisals happen. We will be with you every step of the way, as your real estate team, to help push for an accurate appraisal. Some things we will look for when fighting a faulty appraisal are the following: […]
