Posts Tagged ‘homebuyers’
Posted by John Butzko on April 14, 2011
Meticulous landscaping enhances the scene in The Lake Club.
From townhomes to custom estates, families become neighbors and neighbors become family in Lakewood Ranch, where everyone enjoys a true sense of community. They have it all at award-winning Lakewood Ranch, an 8,500- acre master-planned community located conveniently close to I-75. Lakewood Ranch is a great place to live, work, shop and there is always something to do.
The Lake Club is an exclusive Lakewood Ranch neighborhood for those seeking the finer things in life. Greeted by its own private vineyards and sounds of water fountains, you are lead to an unprecedented lifestyle of luxury, privacy and exclusivity within this master-planned neighborhood. Meticulous attention has been developed within the 1,500 acres to exceed the highest standards for construction, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Market Activity – The Lake Club
To date, activity in The Lake Club has been robust, with over 120 lots sold/under contract. Within the 60+ existing homes, there are over 80 families with a number of children. There are over 35 homes either under construction or set to begin construction in the second quarter of 2011. When complete, The Lake Club will include approximately 1,000 homes, all of which enhanced by the community’s well-manicured grounds. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on April 12, 2011
With today’s real estate market remaining on the side of the buyer, it makes perfect sense to do what it takes to qualify for a mortgage and begin the exciting journey of homeownership. However, one of the biggest concerns of becoming a new homeowner is the rejection of a loan application and subsequent missed opportunities at securing the right home. Fortunately, we are here to help.
While lenders have various reasons for which they may reject the loan application, here are our top tips for getting your finances in order and on your way to fulfilling the American dream: (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on March 1, 2011
Find the right inspector to take a thorough look into your new property.
When buying a home, hiring the right home inspector can be one of the most important decisions you can make—many times the difference between making your purchase a dream come true as opposed to a potential nightmare.
A home inspector is a professional who makes a complete visual examination of the all the systems and physical structural elements of your home to identify any existing or probable issues that could affect a buying decision. An independent, authorized inspector can uncover defects with the house that could cost you a lot of money down the road, so it is crucial to get the information you need to ensure a successful real estate experience. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on February 22, 2011
For many folks ready to take the homebuying plunge for the first time, thoughts of going through the process are often filled with stress and trepidation. After all, buying a home is most likely the largest, most significant financial decision they have ever made up to that point. Fortunately, the experience doesn’t have to be a period of sleepless nights and continuous worry. By taking the right steps, you may actually find the experience as much fun as it is rewarding.
From finding the perfect real estate agent to narrowing down your choice of homes, here are our top tips for a stress-free homebuying experience: (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 25, 2011
Enjoy the freedom to decorate as you wish when you own your own home.
After listening to the advice of friends, families, coworkers or news outlets, many new homeowners have been encouraged to actually take the plunge and purchase a property. However, there are some who still wonder whether buying a home is the right thing to do.
It’s perfectly normal to have reservations for embarking on such a significant experience. However, the more you know about why buying a home now is a good idea, the less intimidating the process will be .
To help reinforce the positive input of your closest confidants, here are our top reasons to own your own home:
Renting Wastes Money – When you rent a property, the money you pay each month is wasted as far as you’re concerned. When you own a home, your mortgage payments pay off that home. In other words, you are actually working towards owning something rather than just paying for something that you are only using temporarily. When renting, you’re just paying someone else’s mortgage. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on January 11, 2011
Use these helpful tools to make your home buying experience rewarding.
With interest rates remaining low and home prices hovering just above rock bottom, 2011 poses an exceptional time for homebuyers to take advantage of the market. However, buying a home is more than just choosing the right property, it is a significant financial commitment that requires many intricate calculations and decisions before you even start hunting. Fortunately, many of these solutions can be found right here on michaelsaunders.com. (more…)
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Posted by John Butzko on November 11, 2010
Tonight’s newest episode of House Hunters, on the HGTV network, will feature one of our own—Denise Mattmuller—as she takes buyers on a televised tour of three properties on Siesta Key.
In case you’re not familiar with the popular program, House Hunters takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for in a property; and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode shows the process as buyers search for a home.
This particular program not only showcases the breathtaking beauty of Siesta Key, but also imparts a feeling for its marvelous tropical ambiance and picture-perfect weather.
We hope you’ll plan to watch tonight (Thursday, November 11) at 10:00 p.m. Locally—including Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties—the program airs on Channel 41 on Comcast, Channel 165 on Verizon FiOS and Channel 57 on Brighthouse. If you live elsewhere, have satellite reception or a custom cable TV package, please consult your own cable listings.
Congratulations to Denise on such wonderful exposure for herself and her clients!
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Posted by John Butzko on November 11, 2010
If you were attending an outdoor event and needed to know how warmly to dress, would your first thought be to consult last month’s weather forecast? Of course not. Yet that’s not unlike what many home buyers do, thinking they’re obtaining the most “up-to-date” assessment of today’s local real estate market. Regrettably the data they’re fed in the mainstream media is often as much as two months old by the time it is compiled, released publicly and positioned as indicative of current market conditions.
Unfortunately, if you rely on the best available housing statistics for Florida—as culled monthly by the Florida Association of Realtors and reported to the media—you are, in fact, using stale data to inform fresh decisions. Sales that occurred in October won’t be reported officially until late November. By the same token, a definitive glimpse at November sales won’t be released until late December. By then, the market—with all its day-to-day volatility—could easily reveal a whole new reality.
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Posted by John Butzko on November 4, 2010
One of the area’s most prestigious boating communities, Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club offers its residents remarkable amenities, including a deepwater marina, clubhouse, tennis courts, community pool and bay front park. The marina consists of a seven-acre yacht harbor with deepwater access to the Intracoastal Waterway, which connects to the Gulf of Mexico less than five miles away. The community’s well-manicured common grounds are lined with over five miles of winding sidewalks for walking, running or biking pleasure. Many residents use the park for casual fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway, and beautiful sunsets are a stunning sight at Lookout Point Park. (more…)
Posted by John Butzko on October 12, 2010
Use the seasonal colors and scents to your advantage when selling in fall.
While home sellers need to be prepared for any time of the year, selling your home during the fall season can present its own set of challenges. For one, many potential home buyers may start to become preoccupied with upcoming holiday celebrations. Also, the changes in weather and daylight that accompany the new season produce a landscape that may affect the curb appeal if not tended properly. While some sellers may think that fall is a bad time to put their home on the market, many real estate experts will tell you that’s simply not the case.
So, for those interested in selling before the chilly days of winter, here are our top 10 tips for selling your home in fall:
1. Dress for the Season – Though they may be a family tradition, Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations can cover up some of your home’s more beautiful features. Plus, they also have the potential to come off as tacky to potential buyers. Instead of putting out the full gamut of holiday decorations, consider using autumn colors in your tablecloths, bathroom towels and displays. Keep in mind that not everyone celebrates fall holidays such as Halloween.
2. Relocation Situation – Autumn is typically a popular time of year for corporations to relocate employees, which creates a pool of buyers who need to make quick decisions about housing. They’ll be serious about purchasing and with fewer houses on the market and less competition for sellers, your house may get more attention now than it would any other time of year.
3. Seasonal Appeal – In many parts of the country, autumn is one of the most beautiful times of year. By using the change in foliage to your advantage, your home can stand out from others in the neighborhood. Leaves turning shades of crimson and gold can add extra appeal to the total look of your home’s exterior, but they can also get out of hand. Make sure trees and shrubs are properly groomed and that fallen leaves don’t suffocate your front lawn.
4. Candlelight - Candles scented for the season are also appropriate, but be sure to use them sparingly—some people have allergies to various scents. Nothing says fall like the pleasing aromas of apples and cinnamon.
5. Squash the Competition – Use fall harvest foods such as corn, pumpkins and squash on your kitchen table to invoke the warm, cozy feelings of the season. This will make your home seem more inviting to buyers without detracting from the architectural elements and stylistic possibilities there. Add pumpkins, gourds or a fall display to your front porch to invite in potential buyers. (more…)
