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The Art of Home Staging: Transforming Spaces for Maximum Appeal
Understanding the Essence of Home Staging Home staging is more than just a trend; it is an art form that can significantly impact the sale of a property. Imagine walking into a home that feels inviting, warm, and full of potential. Home staging achieves this by...
Unlocking the Secrets of Title: Your Guide to Title Searches, Lien Searches, and More in the Sunshine State
The Hidden Treasures of Title Searches In the vibrant landscape of Florida real estate, the process of buying property can feel like navigating a complex labyrinth. Among the many essential steps in this journey, the title search stands out as a beacon of clarity and...
Unlocking the Door to Your Dream Home: The Unseen Challenges and Triumphs of Buying a House in Florida
The Allure of Florida Living Florida is a land where the sun seems to shine a little brighter, the ocean waves crash with a jubilant rhythm, and the promise of a new home beckons like an uncharted adventure. The verdant landscapes, vibrant communities, and diverse...
What Are VA Home Loans?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/wgnupr6xpj?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 What Are VA Loans? As the video says, the name is misleading - they’re not loans FROM the VA. The VA - short for “US...
What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/2jilhsb1a5?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans? Major Veterans Affairs loan programs described in this video include: 1) Purchase...
What Is A Certificate of Eligibility, or COE?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/ps1yvcdf33?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 What Is A Certificate of Eligibility, or COE? The COE is the key document that verifies to lenders that someone is eligible for a VA-backed loan. Servicemembers,...
What Is A Rate Lock?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/xdbgnyf997?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Mortgage rates change constantly through an unpredictable combination of government policies and economic conditions. This video explains the common term 'rate...
What Is A Qualified Mortgage?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/cohqye622x?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As this video explains, Federal laws put into effect in 2014 and supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau define lending practices...
What Does Ability To Repay Mean?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/mwoxqxonm1?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 What are the “Ability to repay” rules about? In a nutshell, as this video shows, new laws require lenders to make a good-faith assessment of a...
What Is The Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?
http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/zf9jwaoo8x?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Measuring your existing debts against your existing income is one part of a lender’s required assessment of your ability to repay a...