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Popular Home Searches

I serve clients from all over the world, looking for all types of properties. Below are some of the most popular searches that my clients make. If you are looking for something specific, please use my tool.

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• Florida Active Adult Communities 55+
• Florida Beachfront Homes
• Golf Course Community Homes and Condos For Sale
• Florida Beachfront Condos
• Intracoastal Homes
• Affordable Homes and Condos For Sale
• Intracoastal Condos
• Florida Gated Communities
• Florida Luxury Homes
• Popular Florida Neighborhoods
• Ocean View Homes And Condos
• Single Story Homes
• Waterfront Homes With Boat Docks

Pre-Approval

What is the importance of getting pre-approved for a mortgage? How do you go about getting pre-approved?

When we go out and start looking at homes for sale, for you to put an offer on a property, the seller will want to see that you can follow through on the purchase. If you are not already pre-approved with a lender, you will risk losing the property while you go through the pre-approval process. I like to have my clients get their pre-approval paperwork from their lender before we start looking to avoid another buyer coming along and signing a contract on your perfect home while you are waiting for your lender to approve you.

If you have not already started working with a lender, I suggest talking to one of my trusted lenders below. I have closed many deals with each of them, and they always go the extra mile to ensure no hiccups.

Brandon Sheasley
Owner/Broker Florida Financial Mortgage
NMLS# 171242/392021
bsheasley@floridafinancialmtg.com
904 422 6466 C
Florida Financial Mortgage

Escrow and Closing Costs

When you are ready to put a contract on a home, you must write a deposit check that will be placed in escrow. This money will then be used at closing towards your home. Typically, you will put down a deposit of 1%. This is negotiable in the contract.

Some of your closing costs will be:

• Home Inspection
• Appraisal
• Survey
• Closing Fee
• Recording Fee
• Tax

You may have pre-funded escrows as well for HOA or Condo Fees, Real Estate Taxes, and insurance. These are funds you will prepay ahead of time for the upcoming year’s fees.

I am more than happy to talk to you in more detail about these costs. Please call or email me.

Home Warranty

What is a home warranty? Is it worth purchasing?

I recommend Old Republic Home Protection to any of my clients, whether buying or selling a home. It gives you peace of mind for the next year that if something happens in the home to an appliance or other covered items, you know you won’t have a huge repair or replacement expense. You can view Old Republic’s warranty brochure here.

Relocation

Are you relocating to this area? Looking for more information to help you find the right city and neighborhood for your family?

I am here to help! Let me know what you need to know, and I will get that information out to you immediately!

First-Time Buyers

If you’re about to buy your first home, call me immediately! I will share my knowledge and expertise to assist you in making the right choices, from helping you choose the right mortgage broker to finding the necessary insurance. I’ll go the extra mile to assist you in working through the details. I’m patient and understand you will have many questions for me. My phone is always on, and my email is available 24 hours a day.

Let me guide you through the process and help you get into the right home for you!