- List Needs
- 2 or 3 Bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- Interior size desired
- Pool
- Yard Size
- Waterfront (for view or use)
- List Wants
- Pool
- 55+ Housing (no children)
- Clubhouse
- Golfing
- Boating
- Views
- Have A Budget for
- Home Owners Association Fees
- Condo Association Fees
- Insurance
- Property Taxes
- Monthly Principle & Interest
- Pre Approval for Financing
- Know the approximate costs via Good Faith Estimate with Lender
- Did you know you could buy Real Estate with your Retirement accounts?
- Tax Free Investing
- Self-Directed Retirement Plans (IRA, 401K) similar to buying stocks
- Figure out:
- Need to sell before you buy
- Are you flexible in possession
- Is this for investment, vacation home, full time residence
- Single Family or Condo…consider the pluses and minuses
- Uncontrolled Noise: Radios, Pool Parties.
- Expenses per month or for assessments (painting, landscaping, recreation)
- Recreation as in a Pool, Clubhouse ect.
- Making your own decisions or working with a Homeowners Association
- Investment Rental Income
- Location
- Close to stores, movies, arts & activies
- Noise Level
- Traffic
- Nature
- Work or School
- Style
- Stilt
- Steps, Elevator or dumbwaiter
- Views, Storage or Parking
- Stilt
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- Single Story
- No steps
- Ease of grocery carrying
- Handicapped access or Older family members
- Single Story
- Act ivies ( what do you like to do or would like to do)
- Boating
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Nature Walks
- Bicycling
- Shopping
- Solitude
- Community Activies
As you can see there are alot of details to picking the best home and location.
As a full service, full time Realtor®, I would be glad to help you with everything from planning, lenders, insurance agents to your home keys! Call me or email me anytime!!
Sincerely,
Debbie G.
“Debbie G.” Galinovsky
Licensed Realtor®Century 21 Sunbelt #1 Realty, Inc.
239-770-6509888-969-1100 ext 5608