With a Walk Score of 90.9, Downtown St. Petersburg is among the nation’s most walkable neighborhoods, and the city itself ranks 3rd most walkable in the state of Florida. A walk score of 90 to 100 translates into a walker’s paradise! No car required for daily errands. Walkability and the Price of Real Estate More Continue reading…
Best Paint Colors for Selling Your House in 2021
Most real estate experts agree that painting the interior of your home before putting it on the market is almost always a good idea, assuming your timeline and budget allow for it. The question then becomes what color. Light and neutral tones of grey, beige and off-white are your best bet. While these colors might Continue reading…
Helping Your Pet Dog Transition to a New Home
As a devoted member of your family, your pet dog plays an important role in making any house feel like a home. Dogs are creatures of habit and routine, and a change in environment can cause them understandable anxiety. While we humans can’t explain to them what’s going on, we can take actionable steps to Continue reading…
Final Walkthrough – What Buyers Need to Look For
A final walkthrough is an opportunity for you and your real estate agent to inspect the property, room by room, before the official closing. It is the time to confirm that the seller made agreed upon repairs, to verify that the seller has not removed anything from the home he or she was not supposed Continue reading…
The Pros and Cons of Home Warranties
A home warranty is a contract covering repairs and replacements on major systems and appliances such as A/C, electrical, plumbing, dishwashers, and refrigerators. On average, home warranties cost $300 to $600/year for a comprehensive plan that covers appliances and systems. If one of the appliances covered under your warranty breaks down and requires a technician Continue reading…
The Difference between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification When Looking to Buy a Home
If you are looking to buy a property and need a mortgage, you have heard the terms pre-qualify or pre-approved. While some people use them interchangeably, there are important differences that every homebuyer should understand. Mortgage Pre-Approval According to the Federal Reserve’s definition, a mortgage pre-approval is a written commitment issued by a lender following Continue reading…
Things You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home
Selling your home is a major life milestone. One of the most important things to remember is that you only get one chance to make a first impression – that is why taking the time to prepare for the sale and anticipating problems prior to listing are crucial. Here are a few important points to Continue reading…
Selling a House in Probate – What You Need to Know
The process of selling real estate through probate or trust involves a series of court-regulated steps that must be carefully monitored and managed. Managing a probate real estate transaction takes organization – deadlines are unforgiving, documentation is specialized and the court’s oversight must be honored throughout the marketing, offers, negotiations and sale of the property. Continue reading…
Thinking about Buying a Vacation Home? What You Need to Know
According to experts at RE/MAX Bayshore, if you’re dreaming about owning a vacation home, you are not alone. https://www.remax-bayshore.com/thinking-about-buying-a-vacation-home The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a large percentage of the population working remotely, and for many, this likely not change anytime soon. That fact, combined with low interest rates, has people yearning for a second home Continue reading…
7 Elements that Can Make Your House Look Dated
If you are contemplating selling your home, you may want to update some features that have not quite stood the test of time. A trend that was popular years ago maybe downright dated today and, according to real estate experts, should be renovated prior to putting your home on the market. In an article from Continue reading…
