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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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Managing the aftermath of a hurricane
Any natural disaster that hits and does damage can have lasting affects. We focus on preparing for a natural disaster like a hurricane,...

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Are you prepared for hurricane season
Every area of the US has some kind of natural disaster risk. In Southwest Florida, we enjoy hurricanes. Now, at first blush that sounds...


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Use lender money for home renovations
You set a budget and start shopping for your next dream home. After countless showings you just can't seem to find that special home that...

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Home buying tips to get started
Purchasing a home is a big decision and one that deserves careful consideration. Here are some home buying tips to keep in mind as you...

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Selecting a lender that is best for you
You are ready to make that next move and purchase a new home. You have already determined that you want to take out a loan to make that...

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How to successfully downsize your home
As we go through the many seasons that comprise our lives, there can sometimes be implications on our home selection. This can take many...


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Start your search for golf properties
Naples is known to attract home buyers looking for a golf lifestyle because we have over 90 championship courses in town. If you are...

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Common real estate terms
There are so many things involved in purchasing or selling a home and sometimes we take for granted and assume that everyone understands...

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Is it a good idea to waive your finance contingency?
What do you do to make your offer competitive when you need a mortgage to purchase a home?

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What happens where there is unpermitted work on a house?
There are so many things to be aware of when it comes to buying and selling real estate. One topic that most buyers and sellers are not...

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Why Raveis Purchase is strikingly different than sinking ibuyer models
By now you’ve heard that Zillow’s “iBuying program goes from full speed to full stop,” in the words of CNN. They will stop buying homes...

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10 most common flaws found during home inspections
The home inspection process is an opportunity for discovery... to provide buyers insights about the condition of the home as a part of...

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Clearing estate taxes
When someone you love passes, there are often many logistics details to sort through on top of the emotional mourning and adjustment that...

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Why you need a home appraisal
A home appraisal is a third-party opinion of the market value at a specific point in time, meaning what is the most probable price a...

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What is FIRPTA?
FIRPTA? I know, that sounds like you should say excuse me after you say this out loud. Perhaps you have never heard of FIRTPA or perhaps...
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