Are you thinking about opening your own mom and pop shop in Orlando?

Are you thinking about opening your own mom and pop shop in Orlando?  Orlando is one of the cheapest places to open a business according to a report from the Miami Herald.

Discussing research conducted by BizCosts.com, Orlando ranks at the top as the cheapest place to set up a business.  When you take this information into consideration with the fact the homes are being offered for sale at the lowest prices seen in some time; it may be time to consider owning a home and starting your business in the Orlando area.

Your heating system could leave you out in the cold.

This was the subject line of an email I received from American Home Shield.  This winter has seemed to me to be colder than the winters of the past few years.  It would seem reasonable to think that most buyers do not give much thought to the heating system of a house they are considering purchasing.

That is why a home warranty is important. For those just in case times that arise. The email went on to state what should be fairly obvious; "Did you know that Home Insurance does not cover your home from major appliance breakdowns?" If you were not aware, you are now.

You might want to consider having a home warranty on your home.  You can visit this link to get a free quote.

REO or Short Sale?

Buyers today have many homes to choose from with the majority of the homes being offered for sale in our area either REO or short sale listings.  Determining which homes to preview and make offers on will depend on many factors.  Potential homebuyers will want to consider everything before making an offer.

With an REO listing you can reasonably expect a closing within 30-45 days, depending on your choice of financing and other contingencies. Often times there are multiple offers, and banks will select the highest and best.  It is usually not disclosed how high other offers on the home are, so for that reason you should always make the very best offer price you are willing to pay for the home.  In certain areas and situations REO houses will sell for higher than asking price.

With Sort Sale- bank approval may take from 1 to 4 months, depend on many different factors that you have no control over, with no guarantee that the bank will approve the short sale terms.  If you are limited by time you might wish to look at Foreclosed houses.

Talk to one of our agents to determine the best homes for you to be viewing.   We can help take your criteria and match it up with the very best homes for sale throughout the area.