Once you have found the home of your dreams and signed a purchase agreement on queens harbour real estate, it's time to look forward to closing. However, sometimes a closing is not he happy ending that buyers hope for; instead, if you and the professionals you hire are not prepared for closing, your happy ending could turn into a disaster.

With that said, there are a number of things you can do to ensure your closing is a smooth one:

Know What to Expect

If you are a first-time homebuyer, make sure to talk to your loan officer or queens harbour real estate agent and begin asking questions on what to expect at closing. Ask them what you need to bring, what they will provide, and if all of the paperwork has been received and is ready…

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If your front yard is in desperate need of a little TLC, it may be time to roll up your sleeves and try your hand at landscaping. All you need is a lot of elbow grease, a little inspiration, and a plan. Here’s what you may want to consider before you start your landscaping project at the plantation at ponte vedra:

Evaluate your yard

This means take a look at the topography, the location, and any challenges you may have. For example, is there a hillside to consider? Are there areas where you’d like more privacy?

Get inspired

One of the best ways to decide what you want in your plantation at ponte vedra landscape is to take a long drive through some area neighborhoods and see what other homeowners are doing. Take notes and take along your camera…

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If you are selling your home, you may want to tackle some of those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off. After all, turn-key Jacksonville Beach homes sell faster and for money, right?

Sure, a home that is move-in ready offers a number of advantages for the seller, but over-improving your home can have some drawbacks, too. In short, putting too much money into home renovations and repairs before you sell may not make sense financially.

Small improvements like a fresh coat of paint or a new faucet to replace your old faucet that won’t stop dripping are always a good idea, but when it comes to large home repairs and improvements, you will want to weigh your options.

Here’s what to consider when debating whether to improve or pass on it:

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Although the seller has already accepted your offer and you’ve already signed a purchase agreement, the deal isn’t signed, sealed and delivered just yet. After the purchase agreement for the Jacksonville Beach home has been signed, but before you head to closing, you will need to get a home inspection done on the house.

Although most of the things found through home inspections are easily remedied, there are a few things that may be deal breakers for most buyers. Catastrophic problems with a home are rare, but when they are there, they can sour even the best real estate deal. They may include: environmental hazards, such as radon, water contamination, asbestos and lead paint; insect infestation, like termites or carpenter ants; horizontal foundation…

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If you are in the market for a new St. Johns County real estate, you have likely seen the glut of short sales on the market. Buying a short sale may seem like a great idea, and it very could be; but it may also prove to be quite daunting for the average home buyer.

Here are just of the few pros of purchasing a short sale:

·         Unlike a banked owned property, a short sale is usually in better condition. Because a short sale is still owned by the homeowner, and not the bank, you can be better assured that they will care for the property better than if they had to leave due to foreclosure.

·         You can get a good deal on a short sale. But don’t expect to walk away with a steal. Banks who agree to a short sale still want to make as much money…

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You know the bathroom is an important room in the home when it comes to buyers, but your budget (or your patience) doesn’t call for a full bathroom remodel. Lucky for you there are a number of changes you can make to your bathroom that don’t require breaking the bank or breaking your back. Here are just a few ways you can wow your buyers with a bathroom makeover for Jackson Beach homes:

 

·         Change out your ho-hum bathroom sink with a granite one. Although granite isn’t exactly an inexpensive choice when it comes to countertop materials, you can often score a great deal through your local granite supplier simply by choosing a granite remnant. Head to a granite yard and ask to take a look at their granite remnants, then strike a deal and you’re…

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With a glut of homes for sale in any given market, you may begin wondering if there are things you can do to make your home remain competitive. The bottom line is that, in order to sell your home quickly in today’s market, you must remain competitive. Otherwise, you can be certain your home will get lost in a sea of other Ponte Vedra homes for sale. Here’s how to make sure your home stands out from the crowd:

·         Make sure your home is competitively priced – Make no doubt about it: the best way to guarantee your home won’t sell is to price it too high. On the flip side, the best way to guarantee you remain competitive in today’s market is to price is competitively. And to do this, you must have a good idea of the current market trends and current…

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You can look and dream all you want, but the fact of the matter is that a home mortgage is usually what separates most buyers from homeownership. It is very important to have a firm understanding of the mortgage process before you dive into a home search for a St. Johns County property. And to do so you need to go through a specific process. Here’s how it usually plays out:


  • A trip to a lender – Before you even begin looking, there are two things you need to find out: (1) if you can be approved for a loan; and (2) how much of a loan you qualify for. A qualified lender can help you figure out both of these things, so it is important to head straight to a lender before doing anything else. Once the lender has pre-approved…

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information needed to sell your home
When selling your home, you will be asked to complete a seller’s disclosure form, which details all information regarding your house. However, there may be a number of things that, although you are not required to disclose, you may want to provide to your sellers as a kind gesture. Make a list of this information, and ask your realtor to pass it on when showing your Duval County real estate.

Being honest and forthright with your buyers is important, as it establishes a level of trust; and it no doubt will make potential buyers thrilled to receive helpful and useful information about your home. Here are just a few things you may want to provide to your buyers:


1. Local parks and Playground Information


    • Local parks, playgrounds and areas…

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Ponte Vedra Real Estate:  Where to live for Ponte Vedra High School?

There has been significant confusion ever since Nocatee developers lobbied to change the area west of the intracoastal from St. Augustine to Ponte Vedra.  Further complications were made when the city couldn't find enough land to put the new Ponte Vedra High School east of the intracoastal.  So let's set it straight ...

Where to live for Ponte Vedra High School?

Only residents living east of the intracoastal in Ponte Vedra BEACH will have students attending Ponte Vedra High.

Last school year, the residents west of the intracoastal in Ponte Vedra (use to be St. Augustine) did send their elementary and middle school age children to Ponte Vedra Beach elementary and middle schools. …

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