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Understanding the Real Estate Language: 3 Key Terms

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay The real estate world can be difficult to navigate unless you know the language. There is so much jargon and specific terminology that somebody without years of experience can get overwhelmed. If you’re buying or selling a house for the first time, you’ll be learning a ...

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What to Look for When Watching a Walk-Through Video

When you’re shopping for a new home, you want to get the most out of watching this type of video, especially if you’re relying on it to help you decide whether or not to make a viewing appointment.Consider these suggestions:• Remember, it’s a video. Take advantage of the ability to ...

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Blessing or Curse: Living in an HOA Managed Community

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As more and more planned communities are being constructed along Florida's East Coast from Jacksonville to Miami, the number of Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are growing exponentially. HOAs are a group of owners charged with creating and enforcing guidelines for the community, working in the common interests of ...

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Understanding the relationship between PITI & property taxes

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In real estate, it's used by lenders to estimate your qualifications for a mortgage. One of the key variables in the formula is property taxes, which vary by location and individual home. But how do property taxes affect your PITI ...

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