Good News for Homeowners with Flood Insurance! “This bipartisan bill will save many homeowners thousands of dollars a year and protect America’s recovering housings market,” says Senate majority leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. The 86-13 vote stopped a Senate filibuster of the flood insurance bill co-sponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. The […]
What’s the difference between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?
What’s the difference between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval? The short answer is Pre-qualifications don’t verify debt-to-income, but Pre-approvals do. If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know whether a bank will approve your mortgage request. The are two ways to determine this – one is good, the other excellent. The good way is via […]
Is your Realtor “State of the Art”?
Is your Realtor “State of the Art”? The job of a Realtor requires coordinating among multiple people by printing, scanning, faxing and overnighting documents, and perhaps driving across town to get signatures. But today, state of the art Realtors are armed with the latest technology to facilitate a transaction. Obtaining electronic signatures is one of the most efficient and […]
Tips for Being a Smart Seller
Tips for Being a Smart Seller If you are considering selling your home in 2014, here are a few tips that will make you a smart seller: First, be aware that home buyer’s today often begin their search online. They are looking for high resolution photos and lots of them. Take this opportunity to clean […]
Local Realtor Association
Congratulations to our own, Gary Thomas, 2014 President of the Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors!
Which flooring would you choose?
So many Flooring choices – What to choose? (video link) Hardwood vs. vinyl. Carpet vs. tile. What to choose? RE/MAX offers great tips to help spruce up your flooring to ensure your home is fit to sell. Visit remax.com – Get Advice – Home Selling to download the full RE/MAX Fit to Sell Checklist. REMAX.com […]
Can you eliminate the PMI on your mortgage?
Can you eliminate the PMI on your mortgage? The answer is: Yes. Most Lenders require your loan balance be less than 78 percent of the value of the home. If you are at a point in the repayment of the loan where you have been making additional principal payments, you are current on the loan […]
RE/MAX – November 2013 National Housing Data
RE/MAX – November 2013 National Housing Data Per this month’s #REMAX National Housing Report – Home Sales Slip, Prices Remain Strong. For the full report: REMAX housing report (opens in a new window)
Hosting a New Year’s Eve party?
Hosting a #NewYearsEve holiday party? The queen of craft, Martha Stewart, has 15 festive decorating ideas for your home: Festive Ideas for Decorating your home (opens in a new window)