What to Ask When Contemplating an HOA Community

An HOA or Homeowner Association is a legal entity created to manage and maintain the common community areas. Typically these "common areas" consist of pools, clubhouses, landscaping, parks, streets, and roads. The community's developer generally creates the original HOA starting with ...

It’s the American dream. And many of us feel at least a little bit anxious about buying our first home. How do you know you’re really ready? It’s a huge life decision! 

Understanding your finances, how to not be house poor, and other important tips that ensure you are financially ready ...

What to Ask Yourself While Looking for Your New Home

Picking the first home is no easy task. But these questions will help you plan for today and tomorrow:

• Can I afford it?
• Does it fit my life?
• What might future me need?
• Is the home well maintained?

I’m here ...

Everybody Deserves a Great Deal! Get Expert Tips on How to Find the Right Deal for You.

A Google search isn’t going to cut it. Finding a great home deal requires some expert sleuthing. In addition to a valuable partnership with a real estate pro, here are some tips that can put you ...

How a Real Estate Agent Can Help When Buying From a Builder

Q: Do I need to hire a real estate agent to represent me when I buy a new home from a Treasure Coast new home builder?

A: Legally, no. But if you donʼt, you might be missing out ...

How Local Economic Factors Impact Stuart, Florida Home Values

How do you predict the value of a neighborhood? While no one can say for sure how home values in a neighborhood will rise or decline over time, there are big-picture economic factors that you can look for to help get ...

We recently surveyed several hundred real estate professionals and industry experts to determine the top home buying tips they would actually recommend to their clients.

More Tips

Get a Home Inspection

91.4 percent of agents say this is a very important tip.

0.54 percent of agents don’t recommend this ...

Questions to Consider in a Seller’s Market: Multiple Offers

When home buyers outnumber sellers, the result can be a multiple offer scenario. If you’re searching for homes in a competitive market environment, you’ll want to take time to understand the dynamics of multiple offers and understand how this might impact ...

Preparing Financially to Buy a Home 

If you’re like most homebuyers, you will need a mortgage to finance your new home. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the typical delays and roadblocks many buyers face when applying for a mortgage.

This also applies to homeowners looking to buy their ...

Typical Fees You May Encounter

The bundle of fees associated with the buying or selling of a home is called closing costs. Certain fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller; other costs are either negotiable or dictated by local custom.

Your lender must disclose a good ...