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The Homeownership Process
Understanding Your Goals
To ensure a successful search process, it is crucial to begin by defining your goals, timelines, and ideal lifestyle. This step allows us to tailor the experience and exceed your expectations. We understand that a home is more than just a place to live; it’s where lasting memories are made.
Loan Pre-Approval
Our associates can connect you with our partners at Reliance Mortgage to complete the pre-approval process and identify the right mortgage for you. We can also offer guidance in finding the right lender for you regardless of our affiliation. Being pre-approved for your loan expedites the closing process and helps get you in your new home quickly.
Preparing Your Best Offer
When you find the perfect home and are ready to make an offer, it’s important to understand the property’s value and other terms for a successful outcome. We provide our agents with access to unique resources that offer clear knowledge of a home’s current and future value.
With You Every Step Of The Way
Our agents are local market experts who possess the skills to negotiate effectively, leverage technology, and guide you through every step of the buying process. We identify opportunities, counsel you, and provide information until you’re 100% confident in finding your perfect home. We are committed to being by your side, supporting you throughout the entire journey.
Buy your Dream House Now
Ready to buy your dream house? Call (239) 272-0030 or submit the form below to connect with us!
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Let Lee Gariepy swiftly handle your sale.
We manage the rest!
The Homeownership Process
Understanding Your Goals
To ensure a successful search process, it is crucial to begin by defining your goals, timelines, and ideal lifestyle. This step allows us to tailor the experience and exceed your expectations. We understand that a home is more than just a place to live; it’s where lasting memories are made.
Loan Pre-Approval
Our associates can connect you with our partners at Reliance Mortgage to complete the pre-approval process and identify the right mortgage for you. We can also offer guidance in finding the right lender for you regardless of our affiliation. Being pre-approved for your loan expedites the closing process and helps get you in your new home quickly.
Preparing Your Best Offer
When you find the perfect home and are ready to make an offer, it’s important to understand the property’s value and other terms for a successful outcome. We provide our agents with access to unique resources that offer clear knowledge of a home’s current and future value.
With You Every Step Of The Way
Our agents are local market experts who possess the skills to negotiate effectively, leverage technology, and guide you through every step of the buying process. We identify opportunities, counsel you, and provide information until you’re 100% confident in finding your perfect home. We are committed to being by your side, supporting you throughout the entire journey.
Buy your Dream House Now
Ready to buy your dream house? Call (239) 272-0030 or submit the form below to connect with us!
Get More Details!
Smart Home Buying:
Budgeting and Finding the Perfect Location
Determine what you can afford for a home. Consider getting pre-approved by a lender, which clarifies your budget, reduces buying anxiety, and prevents the disappointment of exploring homes beyond your financial reach
Buying a home is a major investment. Staying organized and planning ahead can lead to a better deal and less stress. Start by laying a solid foundation for your decision-making process.
Next, choose your ideal location, considering factors like family convenience, work and school proximity, neighborhood safety, local transport, and types of homes available.
Finding the Right Seller
Evaluating Seller Motivation:
Engage with sellers to understand their motives. Those urgently needing to sell due to factors like relocation or financial issues are likely to negotiate favorably.
Strategic Negotiation:
Tailor your offers to meet sellers' needs. A swift sale process or addressing financial constraints can make even lower offers attractive.
Seller Authenticity:
Exercise caution and discern genuine sellers. Watch for signs like delays in essential property procedures or vague ownership details. Focus on engaging with reliable sellers for a successful purchase.
Getting a Legitimate Lender and Getting Pre-Approved
The Shift to Pre-Approval:
Gone are the days of securing a mortgage after finding your dream home. Today's market demands getting pre-approved first to stand a chance in competitive house hunting.
Understanding Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval:
Pre-qualification is a preliminary step, providing an estimate based on basic financial details. In contrast, pre-approval is more involved. It requires completing a mortgage application, undergoing a credit check, and verifying your financial background. Pre-approval clarifies your budget and strengthens your position as a buyer.
The Power of Pre-Approval:
A pre-approval letter carries weight, distinguishing you from buyers who are merely pre-qualified. It demonstrates your buying power and credibility, assuring sellers of your financial readiness.
Choosing the Right Lender:
Opt for reputable lenders, including banks, credit unions, and certified online entities. Avoid lenders with disorganized processes or unclear information about rates and fees. Proper lender selection ensures a smoother mortgage process and enhances your credibility in the property market.
Smart Home Buying:
Budgeting and Finding the Perfect Location
Determine what you can afford for a home. Consider getting pre-approved by a lender, which clarifies your budget, reduces buying anxiety, and prevents the disappointment of exploring homes beyond your financial reach
Buying a home is a major investment. Staying organized and planning ahead can lead to a better deal and less stress. Start by laying a solid foundation for your decision-making process.
Next, choose your ideal location, considering factors like family convenience, work and school proximity, neighborhood safety, local transport, and types of homes available.
Finding the Right Seller
Evaluating Seller Motivation:
Engage with sellers to understand their motives. Those urgently needing to sell due to factors like relocation or financial issues are likely to negotiate favorably.
Strategic Negotiation:
Tailor your offers to meet sellers' needs. A swift sale process or addressing financial constraints can make even lower offers attractive.
Seller Authenticity:
Exercise caution and discern genuine sellers. Watch for signs like delays in essential property procedures or vague ownership details. Focus on engaging with reliable sellers for a successful purchase.
Getting a Legitimate Lender and Getting Pre-Approved
The Shift to Pre-Approval:
Gone are the days of securing a mortgage after finding your dream home. Today's market demands getting pre-approved first to stand a chance in competitive house hunting.
Understanding Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval:
Pre-qualification is a preliminary step, providing an estimate based on basic financial details. In contrast, pre-approval is more involved. It requires completing a mortgage application, undergoing a credit check, and verifying your financial background. Pre-approval clarifies your budget and strengthens your position as a buyer.
The Power of Pre-Approval:
A pre-approval letter carries weight, distinguishing you from buyers who are merely pre-qualified. It demonstrates your buying power and credibility, assuring sellers of your financial readiness.
Choosing the Right Lender:
Opt for reputable lenders, including banks, credit unions, and certified online entities. Avoid lenders with disorganized processes or unclear information about rates and fees. Proper lender selection ensures a smoother mortgage process and enhances your credibility in the property market.1 Column
Why You Should Not Make Any
Major Credit Purchases
Avoid New Debt: Steer clear of taking on new debts, like splurging on credit, when planning to buy a home or during the purchase process. Your pre-approved mortgage depends on a final review of your finances.
Understand the Impact: Every $100/month in debt payments could reduce your mortgage eligibility by approximately $10,000. For instance, a $300/month car loan might decrease your home loan qualification by $30,000.
Postpone Large Purchases: Even with substantial savings, it's wise to avoid major purchases until after closing. Secure your new home first, ensuring you don't compromise your home buying ability due to premature spending.
Or give us a call at (239) 272-0030
Collier County Fairgrounds and Swamp Buggy Races May Relocate in Major Land Swap with Barron Collier Cos.
Collier County Fairgrounds and Swamp Buggy Races May Relocate in Major Land Swap with Barron Collier Cos.
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The Collier County fairgrounds and the iconic Florida Sports Park swamp buggy races could soon find a new home in a proposed relocation to Camp Keais, off Oil Well Road. This development is the result of an ongoing negotiation between Collier County and Barron Collier Cos., which involves a potential 439-acre land swap.
During a recent meeting, the county commissioners voted 4-1 to continue discussing the land exchange, which would move the county fair, swamp buggy races, and other major outdoor events next to Barron Collier Cos.' Collier Rod & Gun Club wilderness retreat. The move is aimed at relocating these long-standing community attractions to a location that could better accommodate their growing popularity and demand for space.
The land swap proposal presents both opportunities and challenges, sparking interest among local residents and businesses alike. The current fairgrounds have been a hub of activity for decades, with swamp buggy races drawing crowds from across the region. Relocating these events to Camp Keais would offer more space and potential upgrades to facilities, but it also marks a shift from the traditional fairgrounds site that many locals have cherished.
The Collier Rod & Gun Club, adjacent to the proposed new fairgrounds, is already a well-established wilderness retreat. If the swap is approved, it could pave the way for a more unified outdoor recreation area, enhancing both the fair and the retreat’s offerings to residents and visitors.
Stay tuned for further updates as negotiations continue and the community weighs in on this potential transformation of Collier County’s iconic fairgrounds and outdoor events.
Why You Should Not Make Any
Major Credit Purchases
Avoid New Debt: Steer clear of taking on new debts, like splurging on credit, when planning to buy a home or during the purchase process. Your pre-approved mortgage depends on a final review of your finances.
Understand the Impact: Every $100/month in debt payments could reduce your mortgage eligibility by approximately $10,000. For instance, a $300/month car loan might decrease your home loan qualification by $30,000.
Postpone Large Purchases: Even with substantial savings, it's wise to avoid major purchases until after closing. Secure your new home first, ensuring you don't compromise your home buying ability due to premature spending.
Or give us a call at (239) 272-0030
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