Florida Real Estate

Panhandle Realtors note an uptick in interest for energy-efficient homes, but it comes with a downside: Many homebuyers cant afford the increased cost.PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. Local real estate agents say energy-efficient homes are becoming more popular.However, the green features in these homes can [Read More]

It has come time to get your home ready for summertime. The most important thing when it comes to cleaning is to be realistic. You might not be able to get everything done in one day and thats okay. Follow these 5 steps to help ease your spring cleaning this year.PlanningWhen is spring cleaning taki [Read More]

How long does it take to improve credit score? Having good credit helps you prove your creditworthiness to potential lenders. If youre hoping tobuy a home, having agood credit scoreis key, since it helps you qualifyfor amortgage. So if your credit score is low, indicating bad credit, knowing how lon [Read More]

When youre staging a luxury property for sale, there are a lot of factors to consider. From curb appeal to furniture placement, every detail matters to an affluent home buyer. Likewise, having proper external and internal lighting can make a big difference in setting the overall mood and ambiance. A [Read More]

Unlike auto or homeownersinsurance, Title Insurancecoverageperiods end on the day they are issued and extendbackwardin time, yet a policy'sprotectionperiod extendsforwardand stays in place until the property is sold to a new owner. Title Insurance protects property owners against future claims based [Read More]

Make gardening easier with low maintenance perennials. Just plant and watch your garden thrive as they bloom year after year. Heres our top 10 favorite low maintenance perennials:1. Shasta DaisyShasta Daisies are easy to grow. This classic perennial has large white blooms that last until early fall. [Read More]

Are you considering buying a new home? Have you already bought a new home, and are now wondering what you should do next? Theres no doubt youve heard that buying a home is the biggest investment you are ever going to make. What you probably arent told is how to care for your new investment, and what [Read More]

Whether itsdying plants, a view of your neighbors garbage cans, or mosquitos that threaten to drain you before you can drain a beer, patios tend to develop some chill-disrupting problems. Heres some of the more annoying ones, and how to fix them.Small Patio?Train a vine to grow up a wall, hang plant [Read More]

Buying a home and wondering if yourinspectionis necessary? While some buyers may decide towaivetheir inspection, its risky decision.Yourhome inspectionis a crucial step in the homebuying process. Itassessesthe condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down the roa [Read More]

If youre thinking of buying a home, youre probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put down less? While there are lower down payment programs available that allow qualified buyers to put down as little as 3.5%, its important to und [Read More]