25941 Hickory Blvd. #1 located in Solenzara on Little Hickory Island in Bonita Springs, FL $1,999,000

25941 Hickory Blvd. #1 located in Solenzara on Little Hickory Island in Bonita Springs, FL $1,999,000

The new owners will enjoy 10′ ceilings, marble, granite, stone and wood. Built in 2003, with 4510 sq. ft. under air, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath plus a den and 2 car garage. And though this gated community sits at the waters edge you are only minutes away from the amenities of Bonita Springs, Naples and Ft. Myers. It’s fun to watch the sun, water colors and tide change. The design considers everything a person could want for comfotrt. When property …

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Blog Probes Real Estate Models

www.REALonomics.net is a blog that is asking serious questions about where the real estate industry is going. More specifically, REALonomics poses challenges to the broker/owners to adopt models that will allow their organizations to become more transparent.REALonomics.net advocates that the industry open up the property information portals to consumers and upgrade its approach to how it is interacting with the consumer by implementing more social networking such as www.CityBlogUSA.com, a community blogging network for every city in the USA.Visit www.REALonomics.net.

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What to Offer

What to Offer

A can help you find your dream home, but only you can decide how much you are want to offer for it. The REALTOR® can supply you with information about the selling prices and marketing time of other houses in the area.

Once you have decided the amount you are willing to offer, the REALTOR® will help you prepare a written offer. In most transactions you will offer to deposit earnest money with the escrow agent. Earnest money manifests your sincerity in making a …

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Role of a Title Company

Role of A Title CompanyChris Casmirri, Broker Assoc/Realtor® Keller Williams Elite Realty - chriscasmirri@comcast.net - www.chriscasmirri.com

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home, what happens between now and the time you legally own it? The next step is to obtain title for the property from the title company. A title gives the owner the right to possess and use the property. But before receiving title, the title company will need to complete the following:

Earnest money: To show the seller and his agent you are a serious buyer, you will be asked …

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Relocation Timeline

Relocation Timeline

About one month away from your move, you’ll want a detailed checklist to make sure nothing is forgotten.

Four weeks to go:

Call moving companies for a free estimate. Cost will vary depending on distance, weight and optional services.
Look through your house to determine items to be discarded or donated to charity. Have a garage sale!
Inform schools of transfer. Make arrangements for enrollment/registration in new schools if necessary.
Most homeowner’s policies do not provide adequate coverage for moving. Check with your agent and consider purchasing additional coverage from a moving company. …

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The Offer

The Offer

When a buyer makes an offer to purchase your home, your REALTOR® will contact you promptly. The REALTOR® will scrutinize the document, review it with you carefully, and answer your questions. The written offer is important because it lays out all the terms of the proposed transaction and will become a binding contract if you sign it. The offer states the price the buyer is willing to pay and the financing terms, such as assuming your loan or arranging a new loan.

The offer may be contingent on the buyer’s selling a …

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Art of Negotiation

Art of Negotiation

Everything is negotiable when buying a house. For some reason, most buyers either don’t believe it or don’t like it. Here’s a partial list of what’s negotiable when you buy a home:

Price
Financing
Closing costs (except where specified by financing or law)
Occupancy (When can you get the key and move in?)
Painting (Will the seller repaint a portion of or the entire house?)
Repairs (Will the seller repair the roof, plumbing, windows, etc., and what kind and quality of repairs will be made?)
Yard (Will the seller remove …

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What You Want, What You Need

What You Want, What You Need

Here are some suggestions to help you prepare for your search.

Needs and wants list
Make a list of your needs and wants. Do you need an extra bathroom, a garage, a fenced backyard, lower utility bills? Do you want a fireplace, a short drive to work, a lakeside view, or maybe minimal yard work?

Once your list is made, go back over it and decide what is most important to your lifestyle. It may be privacy, creativity, or recreation. Decide which items are musts and which you are willing to …

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Title Insurance

Title Insurance

How do I obtain title insurance and what does it cost?

Let the title company, attorney or agent handling the closing of your property know that you want to purchase an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy. When choosing a title insurer, look for a company with experience, as well as the financial strength to protect you. In most states, the insurance commission or some other governmental body controls the premiums for title insurance policies. You only pay the premium once. The cost depends upon the purchase price of the property, and your policy amount must …

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How Much Can You Borrow?

How Much Can You Borrow?

How much you can borrow will depend on your income, down payment, job stability, existing debts, credit references and payment history. Lenders usually use the following two qualifying guidelines to decide how much of a loan you can manage:

Your monthly housing expenses - mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, etc. These expenses should be no more than 28 percent of your monthly gross income.

Your monthly living expenses and any long-term debts - utilities, car and school loan, child support, health and car insurance, etc. These expenses should be no …

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