The logic sounds reasonable on the surface. If you go directly to the listing agent instead of using your own agent, maybe the listing agent will cut you a deal: split their commission, nudge the seller to accept a lower price, give you an inside Continue Reading
If you've been following real estate news over the past year or so, you've probably heard something about a major lawsuit, a settlement, and sweeping changes to how real estate agents get paid. The headlines were dramatic. The reality is more nuanced Continue Reading
Six months after closing, a letter arrives from your mortgage servicer. Your escrow account has a shortfall. Your monthly payment is going up — sometimes by $200 or $300 a month. You weren't expecting it, nobody warned you, and now you're trying to Continue Reading
If you bought a home in Florida this year and haven't filed for the homestead exemption yet, this post is for you. The exemption reduces your assessed value by up to $50,000, triggers Save Our Homes protection that caps future increases, and can save Continue Reading
I've done a lot of final walkthroughs. Most of them are uneventful — home looks like it did at the inspection, repairs got done, seller is gone, keys are on the counter. But I've also walked into homes the day of closing and found things that had to Continue Reading
Florida has always been a state that's vulnerable to the whims of Mother Nature, particularly when it comes to flooding. With its vast coastline and low-lying areas, homeowners in the Sunshine State have always been encouraged to consider flood Continue Reading
Every week I talk to homeowners who tell me what Zillow says their home is worth. Most of the time that number is higher than what the market will actually support — and most of the time the homeowner is more attached to it than they'd like to Continue Reading
The Art of the Exit: Cancelling Your Florida Real Estate Purchase Agreement Introduction: The Power of Choice We've all been there. The excitement of finding the perfect property, the thrill of negotiations, and the satisfaction of a signed Continue Reading
Image via Freepik Real estate contracts fall apart. It happens on a significant percentage of transactions — inspections surface problems, loans don't close, appraisals come in low, or one party simply changes their mind. Understanding how Continue Reading
