Naples Real Estate Blog

There is a lot of attention paid to first-time homebuyers. Most real estate agents and lenders have some kind of guide to help first-time homebuyers navigate their first home purchase, but what about the first-time seller? Selling your home for the first time can be just as ...

Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report  when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed  and shouldn’t be deal breakers. That said, there are some issues that are more  serious and ...

There are many reasons homeowners decide to forgo the real estate agent and list their home for sales as an FSBO (For Sale by Owner). FSBO sellers can utilize many of the same national real estate websites used to showcase property online.Most home buyers start their house search...

“When can I consider my home sold? This is one of the most common questions real estate agents are asked. While the laws vary in different states, generally the contract is binding once both parties sign the offer. At that time the closing  process begins. This is also...

There has been a great deal of excitement in the design field concerning the Mid Century Modern style. This ’50s and ’60s home décor trend is evidenced in every furniture store as more brands are incorporating the vintage look with modern lines. Yet what differ...

Remember the feeling of walking into your favorite restaurant and looking forward to a nice meal in a great atmosphere? With the shutdown of indoor  dining around the country, social media has been flooded with beautiful pictures of homemade food. Now it’s time to brin...

Family is important, and your decision to sell your home may be difficult for those closest to you. Moving can create mixed emotions, and it’s important to help your family understand how and why you made your decision. Including family  members in the process can prev...

Our military veterans have given so much to this country. To make it easier for these special families to qualify for and purchase a home, Veteran Affairs has a unique loan offer reserved only for retired and active military.  The VA loan offers mortgage options unavailable ...

Repainting a room is one of the easiest ways to freshen the décor while changing  the feel of the room. The hottest design trend this year takes this to a whole new  level. Color-blocking techniques are dominating magazines and social media with vivid color palet...

Manual underwriting is how all loans were evaluated before computer algorithms took the human logic out of the process. Simply stated, a loan that is manually underwritten is one where a person evaluates the file for the borrower’s ability to make the loan payments. For tho...