Category: Selling A Home

House Bill 1049 Requires Sellers to Disclose Flood History

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Great Florida Homes

Buyers need to have as much information as possible when making a major investment, like purchasing a property. Otherwise, they may choose the wrong property or overlook critical details that would have impacted their decision. To help buyers remain more informed during the buying process, a new law was passed in May – House Bill …

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A Guide to Closing: What to Expect When Buying or Selling

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Great Florida Homes

Whether you’re a buyer or seller, closing day is both the most exciting and stressful step of a real estate transaction. After looking far and wide for the perfect home and securing funding, buyers are ready to put down roots and start their new life. Meanwhile, sellers finally got the price they were looking for …

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8 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent

8 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Great Florida Homes

Buying or selling a house can be complex and overwhelming. Whether you’re selling a cherished home or taking a big step in your relationship, you need expert guidance that helps you make the right decision for you – and that’s exactly what real estate agents do for you. While it is tempting to cut out …

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4 strategies to sell your property

4 Ways to Sell Your Home for More

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Great Florida Homes

Whether your property is an investment or a home, you should always aim to sell it for as much as possible. But that’s easier said than done. Many factors go into how much your home sells for, including the property itself and the market, but you can still work to maximize your home’s sale value …

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staging your south FL home

Should You Stage Your South Florida Home?

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Great Florida Homes

Selling your home is a delicate process. The decisions you make, like choosing your real estate agent and pricing your property, greatly impact how much you take home from the sale. One of these decisions you’ll need to consider with your agent is whether or not to stage your home for sale. The goal of …

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The Luck of the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day: Local Celebrations, Myths, Customs, Recipes and the FUN in just being Green

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Great Florida Homes

By Mindi Rudan March 17, 2024. It’s a day when Irish and non-Irish alike come together in the fun, in the camaraderie just by the “wearing of the green”—or donning a shamrock or two, (the Irish national plant). Supermarkets advertise sales on Corned beef and cabbage – (the fare most commonly associated with the holiday), …

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Most Valuable Home Improvements

The Three Most Valuable Home Improvements in South Florida

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Great Florida Homes

Refurbishing and improving your home is a great way to protect the value of your property, while also making your home a more functional and productive space to live in. But, the trick isn’t just remodeling. You should think carefully about what kinds of remodels are going to offer the most value. Remember, home value …

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south florida buyers market

South Florida Buyer’s Market: Why Now is One of the Best Times to Buy or Sell a Home

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

The housing market all over the country is slowing down in the face of rising interest rates. The great housing shift of the pandemic might be ending at the same time, which is leading to a lot of booming markets starting to slow for the first time in years. That means that now is the …

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What Makes South Florida A Great Place To Live?

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

Wondering why everyone keeps talking about how great South Florida is? Visited before and considering making South Florida your home, part-time or full-time? You’re in the right place! There are a lot of things that make South Florida a fantastic place to live, but we wanted to highlight just a few of them for you. …

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Is Now A Good Time To Buy A South Florida Home?

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Great Florida Homes

The real estate market is hot right now, all across the United States. For markets that are already competitive and in high demand, like South Florida, it’s even clearer to see how prices are rising and the impact that has on mortgages and even rental prices. Whether you’re looking for a house, apartment, or condo, …

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