Before selling you home, spend some time thinking about where you want to live next. You will save yourself the time and money of moving multiple times, getting a storage unit, or trying to back out of a deal or renegotiate terms. If you are buying another home with a loan, get pre-approved ahead of […]
Is it a good time to buy a home in Southwest Florida? This is a question many buyers ask when they are considering purchasing a home. Buying a home is a large investment so its understandable. The answer is, the best time to buy was 5 years ago, and 5 years from now the best […]
When homes in your area are selling quickly and your home does not sell in the first couple of weeks, buyers may start to assume there is something wrong with the home and consider themselves as having more bargaining power or write off the home all together. Overpricing a home puts you in danger of […]
Is it better to rent or to buy? That depends on the individual situation, which is why its a smart idea to work with a Realtor who can help you determine what is best for you. The Mike Z Team are real estate experts in Southwest Florida and we know there are pro’s and con’s […]
Many home sellers believe that if they can sell their home without a professional Realtor, they can save money on commissions and fee’s. Often that is not the case. The Mike Z Team are real estate professionals in Southwest Florida and we see about 80% of For Sale By Owner listings eventually end up enlisting […]
What does it mean when a property is “pending”? When a property is Pending it means that there has been an offer accepted by the seller and the property is now under contract to be sold at a future date. However, Pending does not mean Sold. During the period of time when a property is […]
When considering owning a second home in Florida there are a few things you should consider. First, if you will only be using the home for a few months each winter, consider who will look over the home when you are not here. For peace of mind, and to protect your investment, there are home […]
Should you offer full price for a home that you want? That depends, the asking price alone shouldn’t determine what you offer. You need a professional Realtor to help you determine what the fair market value is. For example, if the home is worth $525,000 but the sellers have priced the home at $500,00 (below […]
Can you sell your home for more than the appraisal value? Yes, you can sell your home for whatever amount you want, as long as the buyer is willing to pay it. The Mike Z Team are real estate experts in Southwest Florida and we know that banks will only loan up to a certain […]
Is it a good time to sell your home? Right now in Southwest Florida it is a great time to sell your home, here is why… Currently there are no pending environmental threats such as an incoming hurricane or oil washing up on the beach, driving potential buyers away. Mortgage Rates are still at an […]
