With the size of Florida reaching an incredible 65,754.59 square miles, the idea of finding that
one perfect home to purchase can feel overwhelming. Where should you start your search? How do I get pre-approved for a mortgage? Where are the new up-and-coming neighborhoods? People’s questions and concerns about purchasing a home can go on and on. If you are searching for a home to purchase in the sunny state of Florida, you should contact Steve Avrus.
Steve Avrus’ Company Avrus Financial & Mortgage Services.
For more than 37 years Steve Avrus has been working with investors in Florida as well as in Georgia helping them find the important information they need to make real-estate investments.
You can follow some of these simple tips to make the process of finding a home in Florida, or any other large state that you may be unfamiliar with, less overwhelming:
- Once you have decided it is time for you to purchase a home, you are most likely going to need to apply for a mortgage. One critical factor that banks look at when evaluating your loan application is your credit score. Make sure you know what your score is as well as obtain a copy of your credit history so you can check the information and find possible errors before sending it to the bank. Steve Avrus can provide you with more information about how to get pre-approved for a loan with a low mortgage rate.
- Once you receive your loan and know your budget, make a list of your home “must-haves” and what features you could compromise on. Remember: it is very unlikely that you will find a home that has all of the items on your “must-have” list, so be prepared to compromise. For example, purchasing a home that is located in a good school district may be a better choice for your family than a home that has 4 bathrooms. This information will help real-estate agents find a house that’s best fitted for you and your family.
- Once you have found a home that you want to purchase, research how much other homes in the area have recently been sold for. This will give you a better idea of what type of bid to make on the home.
- It is a good idea to hire your own home inspector to survey the home before you buy it. Buying a home that has hidden leaks, breaks or other issues can turn into a nightmare. The inspector will point out any problems in your home so you know exactly the quality of home you are purchasing.
By Steve Avrus
