Congratulations! You have decided to purchase a home or your seasonal residence or your vacation home, or you are just thinking about buying one. You'll be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family. When you own your own home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage. The equity you earn is yours. Over time, your home will increase in value.
Required Disclosures Depending on the property type and ownership for the property you are about to purchase Florida statues have many manadatory disclosure requirements that must be provided to you. Be sure that you obtain these disclosures before you sign a contract. In some cases - HOAs for example - the statues do not require that the covenants and bylaws be presented for review beforehand. However, there are ways to obtain these critical documents and protect your interests too. Work with an expert to help you. Know your costs - Commonly referred to as cost of ownership or COO when acquiring an asset. In addition to the property price there are one-time closing costs as well as ongoing costs such as taxes, utilities, and likely some kind of association fees and/or optional or manadatory club related fees. This speaks to your total cost of ownership or TCO. Be sure to read Association Types & Fees. Make a smart buying decision - In the following reports, you'll find the information you need to make a wise buying decision. We'll take you through the planning process step-by-step , to help you determine which home is right for you. You'll find a host of informative articles on mortgages, viewing homes, the offer, closing details and moving. Please contact me if you have any questions about buying a home in Naples Bonita Springs Estero Fort Myers or elsewhere in Florida. |