A Home Owners Association, or “HOA” as we love to abbreviate in the industry, is typically a developed neighborhood by one builder or multiple builders over time with a uniform look and feel. The appeal of living in an HOA is that there are more stringent guidelines whereby neighbors cannot paint their home purple or park …
It’s always an exciting moment when I’m showing homes in Port St. Lucie and my customers find “the one.” Through a process of elimination we’ve arrived at what could be their future home sweet home and now it’s time to talk business. As the conversation leads to making an offer I often get the question “how …
How’s this neighborhood? That’s a common question I receive from newcomers as we research different locations around Port St. Lucie. In general, Port St. Lucie is a safe, diverse, amazing city in which to call home. Like the question above, I tend to get a lot of the same questions in my line of work. …
What’s the most fun part of buying a house? Shopping for one! Just imagine this scene: While touring homes you walk into a house that just takes your breath away. The curtains perfectly compliment the paint and you are thrilled when you go into the kitchen and see that not only are all the appliances …
What does it take to buy a home on the Treasure Coast? Here are 12 steps to get you started: Save for the Down Payment Closing Costs Escrow account to include insurance and taxes Improve your Credit Score* Stay current on bills Don’t make any major purchases Don’t cancel any credit cards *A higher credit …
Just as the St. Lucie real estate market has stabilized and homeowners are starting to recover equity we are met with a new government rule that could delay closings by double the time it normally takes! Known as the Simplified Mortgage Disclosure the new rule affect buyers making a home purchase using a mortgage loan (cash buyers are …
