What is a Non-QM Loan?
What do you do if you are self-employed and don't have the usual W2 or pay stubs to provide the lender for loan approval? There is a...
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Mortgage Calculator
If you are just getting started on your home search and know you will need to borrow money to purchase your next home but haven't...
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Finding your dream home: Expert tips to optimize your home search
Are you currently on the hunt for your dream home? The process of searching for a new home can be exciting, but it can also be...
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Moldy Mess
Mold is one of those topics that instill fear but is also an easy topic for misunderstanding. It is not an area I claim to be an expert...
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How to handle furnishings with home purchase
In Southwest Florida, furnished home purchases are much more common than in other parts of the US. This is due to the strong second home...
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Decisions with home inspections
I never encourage anyone to waive their rights to a home inspection. Only on very rare occasions may it make sense to waive this because...
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Top 10 reasons to work with the Renee Hahn Group
In a sea of nearly 7,000 real estate agents in just Naples, Florida alone, how are you supposed to choose the right real estate agent for...
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Collier County Public School 2022-2023 Assessment Results Are In
Hot off the press! School assessment report just released. See how Collier County schools performed during the 2022-2023 school year.
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Moving to Naples and meeting new people
Making a move at any time can be exciting and stressful at the same time. You are excited to be living in paradise, but may be mourning...
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Questions to ask when choosing a lender
You have made the decision, you are ready to find the home of your dreams. Before you get too deep into your search, it is always best to...
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Real estate and 1031 Exchange Exit Strategies
A popular tax deferred program used for real estate transactions when the property has been used for investment purposes is a 1031 Exchange.
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What are the standard closing costs when buying or selling a home?
As a part of the decision to buy or sell, it is important to have awareness of the costs associated with that.
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Constructing a good offer to purchase property
Making the decision to purchase property is a big life decision. Hopefully you gave good time and consideration into finding the right...
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What is seller fails to follow through on agreed home inspection repairs?
These days, most buyers will complete a home inspection by a licensed inspector. Following the actual inspections, the buyer's agent will...
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Cool tools to assess home appreciation in Florida
What superpower would I want in my field of work? Definitely a crystal ball to be able to see the future. In real estate, we try to get...
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Selling a home with tenants
You have property that you need to sell but you also need to minimize carrying costs... It can be a tough situation to be in as you are...
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Thinking about purchasing a rental property?
As a real estate agent focused on the sale and purchase of homes, I don’t work directly in the rental space. However, as I work with...
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Difference between pre-approval and pre-qualification letters
Understanding the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval is particularly important as a home seller so that you are...
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Selecting an Agent
This number may surprise you... did you know that there are over 7,000 real estate agents in Naples, Florida. Yes, that was not a typo...
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Understanding emotional support animals and housing
Numerous websites such as Pettable, CertaPet and US Service Animals advertise how easy it is to qualify emotional support animals...
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