Closing costs encompass the various fees for the services and expenses required to finalize a mortgage. They typically amount to 2% to 5% of the loan principal. You will have these costs whether you buy a home or refinance. Although most closing costs fall on the buyer, the seller has to pay a few as Continue reading…
Thinking of Selling Your Home in 2020?
Real estate experts predict that home prices will rise by 2.8% in 2020, which can result in a lot of buyers being priced out of the market and/or fewer offers being made on your home. With inventory still high, you will want your home to really stand out from others in your area. This calls Continue reading…
Sustainable Interior Home Designs
A sustainable home is defined as one that has the least possible negative impact on the environment. This means energy efficiency, avoiding environmental toxins, and using materials and resources in a responsible manner. Creating sustainability for your home’s interior design requires thoughtful planning. Think eco-friendly – green plants, energy efficient appliances, organic materials, cool colors Continue reading…
Benefits of 55+ Active Communities
As you explore senior living options either for yourself or a loved one, knowing the difference between an Active Adult Community and an Independent Adult Community is very important. An active adult community is not much different than any other residential community, aside from its age requirements. Most are designed with a retirement-friendly, low-maintenance lifestyle Continue reading…
Benefits of Multigenerational Living
According to a Pew Research Center report, a record 64 million Americans live in multigenerational households, defined as households that consist of more than two adult generations living under the same roof or grandparents living with grandchildren under the age of 25. Factors leading to multigenerational living include the high cost of housing, as Americans Continue reading…
Smart Upgrades to Increase the Value of Your Home
As homeowners, we are always looking for ways to increase the value of our homes. Knowing which upgrades to make to yield a greater return on investment is crucial. When it comes to home improvements, here are two important factors to consider. Will the upgrade increase the value of the house to you? Will it Continue reading…
How to House Hunt Long-Distance
Shopping for a home can be a long and frustrating process. When you factor in looking for a home when you are hundreds or even thousands of miles away can complicate things even more. According to Estelia Mesimer, a St. Petersburg’s realtor for over twenty years, first make the Internet your friend when searching for Continue reading…
New Year – New Look for Your Home
Judging from the number of television programs and YouTube videos on the air, American homeowners are wild about home makeovers, especially those that can be accomplished at no or low cost. Small Changes – Big Impact It’s a fact that small changes can have a big impact, even if it’s switching some furniture around (remember Continue reading…
Family, Friends and a Cozy Home Merry Christmas Wishes!
As Christmas approaches and 2019 comes to an end, The Mesimer Team extends best wishes for a joyous Christmas and happy New Year to all our friends, family, and clients. It is a pleasure to thank everyone who has supported us this year. We are pleased to have helped clients sell their homes, buy new Continue reading…
St. Petersburg, FL – Potpourri
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Art Exhibit “ICONS in Transformation” St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, located on Snell Isle, is hosting an internationally acclaimed modern art traveling exhibition of works of Russian-Swedish abstract expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska. The “Icons in Transformation” exhibit features paintings created by Pawlowska over a decade. She began creating the “icons” after the sudden Continue reading…
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