Before you start shopping for a house, you should get preapproved for a mortgage. A lender will tell you how much it’s willing to give you to put toward a home purchase. Here in Sarasota, I can help...
When you buy a house, your mortgage company will require a home insurance policy before closing on your loan.
But home insurance isn’t necessarily a one-and-done deal. You’ll want to reevaluate your policy regularly over the course of y...
When you buy a home, your credit score plays an essential role: It can impact what loans you’re eligible for and the interest rate you get (which will affect your monthly payment costs).
But what determines your score? The exact elements d...
No one wants to pay too much for a house. It can be a frustrating prospect, plus it makes your payments higher and could make appreciation seem less likely. If home values fall too much, you could end up underwater, which means owing more on yo...
Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time for spring cleaning.
Though you spend time year-round doing typical housekeeping tasks like washing dishes, dusting and vacuuming, this is a good time to go the extra mile to deep-clean and r...
When you buy a house, you’ll do a final walk-through of the property in the days or hours before closing.
This is an important step in the homebuying process, as it gives you one last chance to assess the condition of the house before ...