I have recently listed this 4 bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath two-story home in Riverview. It’s a short sale and its listed at a mere $130,000 and features over 2,000 square feet of living space. This would make a perfect investment/rental property as it rents between $1,300-$1,400 a month, or would be great for a […]
Ask a Realtor: What’s the Difference between Rent to Own and a Lease Option?
Q. What is the difference between a “Rent to Own” or “Lease to Own” and a “Lease Option”, or even “Seller Financing”? I’m so confused! A. Great question – and this one comes up often lately with Buyers who aren’t quite ready to commit to purchasing a home or have iffy credit. The issue is, […]
Ask a Realtor: Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent to Purchase New Construction?
Q: I’m thinking about buying a new construction home. Should I just go to the builder myself or do people use Realtors to buy new homes? A: STOP, WAIT, DON’T START THE CAR! It’s absolutely in your best interest to hire a buyer’s agent experienced in New Construction homes (as well as condos or townhomes!) BEFORE […]
Ask a Realtor: How Long is Too Long to Search for The Right House
This is an actual question I received from one of my first-time home buyers recently. Q: How long does it normally take for a Buyer to find “The One”? Shouldn’t I see at least 30 houses before I pick one, even if I like House #5 that I’ve seen a lot? A: I know, you’ve […]
Ask a Realtor: What Does “Active with Contract” Mean Exactly?
Q: I keep seeing some listings online that say “AWC” or Active with Contract. What does this mean? Is it available or not? A: Recently in our Multiple Listing Service there was a pretty major change with the addition of the “Active with Contract” status. Here’s what it means to you. When you are searching […]
Luxury Waterfront Condos Inventory Shrinking in Downtown St. Petersburg!
My friend Mark Puente at the Tampa Bay Times recently published an article entitled “New Waterfront Condos Disappearing from Market in Tampa Bay“. At the Smith & Associates Real Estate office on Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg, on a daily basis I have customers walk in who inquire about the condo buildings nearby, […]
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