VIDEO: HOW DOES THE ALL ABOUT FLORIDA HOMES TEAM FIND THE RIGHT HOME FOR BUYERS?

How do we find the right home for our buyers?

In this quick and fun video, Noreen gives you an inside peek into her tried-and-true process. She explains how she helps her buyers hone in on the neighborhood and the home that is just right for them!

If you’re interested in buying – now or in the future – you can search listings here – and start to familiarize yourself with the buying process and the market.

 

VIDEO: BUY OR RENT A HOME IN PALM BEACH COUNTY? OUR ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU!

It’s always better to buy than to rent, right? … A client messaged Noreen and Amy asking for help convincing her daughter and son-in-law to buy a home instead of renting. The advice the Realtors gave her may surprise you!

If someone you know is interested in buying – now or in the future – let them know they can search listings here – and start to get familiar with the buying process and the market.

Or, contact us at (561) 571-2289 – or via amyandnoreen@allaboutfloridahomes.com – we treat your referrals like they are our own family! 

Mortgage FAQs: Video Series with one of our favorite experts!

Ann Griffith of Capital Mortgage Funding joined Amy and Noreen recently to discuss all things mortgages! The pendulum has finally swung, and the market is very different than it was ten years ago. If you’d like to know if you can qualify to buy – and what to expect from the process, watch on!

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In this video, Ann and Amy talk about how the mortgage market has finally normalized:

Next, Ann talks about something many of our buyers wonder about: What does the mortgage application process look like? (Ann consults the buyer to establish their goals. She helps them gather documents, and look at different types of loans might be a fit.) Watch to learn!

The next question: How much mortgage can I afford? … It’s important to determine in advance how much mortgage you can afford. Ann describes the process for coming to this number / her methods for helping buyers know.

Lastly, we are busting a myth! 🙂 We STILL often hear people ask: Do you still need 20% down to buy a home? (Spoiler alert: Not anymore! That’s old news. Today there are hundreds of great loan products on the market, and there is one that is a good fit for you.) Ann and her partner Ruby Teich help many of our clients find the right “mortgage fit.” Watch more here:

Thanks for watching! If you have questions about buying a home, our team is always here to offer you no-obligation advice!
Call us at (561) 571-2289.

If you’re interested in buying – now or in the future – you can search listings here – and start to familiarize yourself with the buying process and the market.

VIDEO: HELP, AMY! WE MADE AN OFFER, HAVEN’T HEARD!

A Social media friends asked Amy for some help –  “We made an offer and we haven’t heard anything but the listing disappeared off of MLS. What does this mean? How will we know if our offer to buy the home was accepted?” In this video, Amy helps viewers understand how she and Noreen handle this part of her role for clients.

 

If you’re planning to buy a home – or just curious about what’s available – you can search listings here – and possibly even start to familiarize yourself with the buying process!

Or, contact us at (561) 571-2289 – or via amyandnoreen@allaboutfloridahomes.com – if we can provide you with any additional market data that will help inform your decisions! We are here to help!

VIDEO: WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY

VIDEO: IS HOME STAGING IMPORTANT?

Is home staging important when selling a home in Palm Beach County?   Noreen’s answer in this quick video: Sometimes! Not every home needs staging, but if yours does, we will work with you every step of the way. Minimal clutter, less furniture, neutral colors, and few personal items are advisable. The living room, master bedroom, and the kitchen are the key areas that buyers look at. Watch to learn more!

VIDEO: IS A SELLER OBLIGATED TO MAKE REPAIRS?

Buying or selling a home in Delray or Palm Beach County? Our video series helps keep you in the know!

A client submitted this excellent question: Is a seller obligated to make repairs that were discovered during the home inspection? Amy’s answer involves an overview of the types of contracts and the role they play here, and offers advice about the way this plays out in practice.

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME OFFERS STAND OUT

Buying a home in Palm Beach County? It’s a competitive market for buyers. How can you make your offers stand out?

Trusted relationships with listing agents, deposits with offers, closing timeframes, inspection periods, assignable contracts… and more. In this video, Amy lists a few of the strategies that she and Noreen use to get their home buyers’ offers to the top of the list. Take a look!

VIDEO: CAN I BUY A HOME WITHOUT A REALTOR?

Can I buy a home without a Realtor? In this video, Amy addresses this great question from a buyer.

Her major points: You can buy a home without a Realtor, but it’s not a good idea!

Finding the perfect home for you is not the hardest part. The harder part is getting you to the closing table and into your new home. Who is getting your offers noticed? What happens when an issue comes up in inspection? What happens when there’s a problem with the appraisal? Who is negotiating all this? Who is reviewing title? Who is making sure your cash to close is ready to go and liquid? Our job is to foresee the items that come up and help you before it becomes an issue.