Archive for August 2007
Esplanade: Naples Park Shore, Beachfront
Offering excellent ocean views from each residence, The Esplanade condominium features 121 units that range from 1600 to over 2600 square feet. Originally constructed in 1980, Esplanade was extensively renovated in 2004. Highlights of the improvements include a new roof, a redone exercise room, and a beautiful new lobby. Esplanade offers a range of amenities,…
Read MoreClosing On The Sale Of Your Home
Following is a checklist to help you prepare for the day of closing. Put together the warranties and instructions for equipment and either bring them to the closing or leave in your home. Determine your seller closing costs – you can use this closing cost calculator. Make sure that all of the issues fom the…
Read MorePaperwork Involved In Selling Your Home
After showing your home and you have received an offer, you and your real estate agent will discuss the offer and if you want to accept it or provide a counter offer. Your agent will go over the sales contract with you and prepare the counter offer if necessary. Once the final contract has been…
Read MoreShowing Your Home To Sell
Your real estate agent will market your home or property in several ways. It will be listed in the MLS computer system so that it is available to real estate agents who are searching for properties to show their buyers. Occasionally, your home will be included in a caravan where real estate agents will tour…
Read MoreClosing On The Purchase Your Home
Prior to closing on the purchase of your home, your attorney or title company will provide you the settlement cost and you will have to bring a cashier’s check made payable to the closing agent. Alternatively, you may setup a wire transfer for the funds required at closing. Roorda.com offers a closing cost calculator to…
Read MoreFinancing & Contingencies Of Buying A Home
Once you have made an offer, and the Sales Contract has been fully executed, you will enter a “contingency period.” This period is where financing and inspection contingencies will be fulfilled. You have probably already been preapproved or prequalified for a mortgage loan. You’ll want to go to the lender and finalize the details of…
Read MoreMaking An Offer To Buy A Home
Once you have found your dream home, you are ready to make an offer. Roorda.com offers example real estate contracts and forms for your perusal. You and your real estate agent will go over the offer carefully to ensure that the terms of the offer are completely understood. Once accepted by the seller, this offer…
Read MoreChoosing Your New Home
Now that you have determined the town and neighborhood that you want to live in, it is time to choose what your ideal home would be. Knowing the features you want, your real estate agent can use his tools and resources to find homes that meet your specifications. While hunting for your house, it may…
Read MoreSearching For Your New Home
Once you have determined what your budget is for buying a new home, you can begin deciding what type of home you want. Below is a list of considerations that will assist you in determining an idea of your likes and dislikes. By preparing yourself before you start searching, making a choice will be much…
Read MorePlanning To Buy A Naples Florida Home
One of the most important steps to buying a new home is planning. A proper plan helps guarantee that while searching for your dream home, you know the price range you are comfortable with or how much you can afford. This usually involves talking to lenders prior to searching for your home who can pre-qualify…
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