Best Realty Apps for Buyers and Sellers

Buying property is a big deal. From finances to choosing a neighborhood, people are overwhelmed with the many different things that come into play when house-hunting. If you’re hesitant with making such a large purchase, don’t worry you’re not alone. This is probably the biggest purchase you’ve ever made in your life!...

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Thinking about buying in SWFL? Now is the time!

Thinking about making the move to Southwest Florida? Ready to search for your dream home? Believe it or not, now is the best time to purchase a home in SWFL. Why? It’s still the off season. To put it simply, the SWFL off season means housing prices are lower and there’s fewer people down here to compete with when searching...

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Who Pays the Real Estate Agent?

I wanted to share and discuss with you a subject and question that I come across quite often, “Who Pays the Real Estate Agent?” Many people don’t know how real estate agents get paid, and this is because it’s situational and negotiable. Usually the seller/builder pays the commissions to both the selling agent (buyer)...

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SWFL in the Summer

It’s summer time in Southwest Florida. It’s hot. It’s sunny. There’s a thunderstorm nearly every day. But, the roads, restaurants, beaches, and stores are less crowded, so that’s a good thing! Despite it being “off season,” people live and thrive in SWFL year round, and there is plenty to check out, experience,...

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Enjoy Fresh Fruit of the Season in SWFL

You know what makes Southwest Florida great besides the sunshine and beautiful beaches? Fresh fruit! It’s peak mango and lychee season down here right now, and people come from all over to enjoy these local fruit fresh off the trees. Earlier in July, Pine Island hosted MangoMania, a summer festival that celebrates the harvest...

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Right Now: SWFL is a Seller’s Market

You may not know it, but locally, and nationally, it’s a seller’s market right now. So if you’re looking to sell your home, now is the time to list your property. According to the latest Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index, 15 percent of Americans say now is a good time to sell a home, which is at an all-time...

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